Grassland

Recent Government schemes, among other things, have created surging interest in multi-species leys, but there remain questions about their management and value.

As part of Farmers Guardian’s series of how-to guides, we look at how overseeding can improve swards which have suffered from drought this summer.

Latest research into multi-species swards was under the spotlight at the 23rd European Grassland Federation symposium in Reading, organised by the British Grassland Society, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary

Grass has an import role in UK agriculture, so how can it be made more resilient in the face of climate change?

Producing top quality stock as well as first class forage are key to the success of the Cooke family’s Monmouthshire farm.

Claire Bailey Archibald and William Fleming from Germinal explain how clover can benefit both the environment and farmer's businesses

Heading into summer, grassland weeds such as thistles can become a problem. Independent grassland adviser Charlie Morgan provides advice on the best way to tackle them

Scottish borders farmer and grazing specialist Graham Lofthouse provides his top tips for reseeding as part of a Monitor Farm project meeting

A flush of grass growth in September after recent rainfall has helped boost production

Herbal leys and the value of woodland and hedgerows are two of the topics being investigated at Cwmcowddu Farm, which is part of the Farming Connect ‘Our Farms' initiative. Ellie Layton reports.