Grassland

Prompted by a desire to swap knowledge with other like-minded farmers amid an ever-changing dairy marketplace, Tim and Louise Downes have recently joined the network of AHDB strategic dairy farms across Great Britain. Hannah

Insufficient immunity is increasing cases of lungworm in cattle, and this season is providing the perfect conditions for autumn outbreaks of disease, according to vet Claire Whittle.

A ‘soil first’ approach has continuously delivered strong results in terms of forage production for Aled Vaughan-Jones. 

Early indicators suggest quality is good for first cut silage following the analysis of over 600 samples at Trouw Nutrition GB’s laboratory in Ashbourne.

Tim May has made some big changes to the Kingsclere estate over the past decade, shifting from entirely arable to incorporate grassland and three livestock enterprises. Clemmie Gleeson finds out more.

In the first of a series of webinars organised by GrassCheck GB, the methods and mixtures required for a successful grass reseed were discussed. 

Good soil health is one of the drivers behind strong grassland results. Hannah Park reports.

Initially launched in 1998, McHale’s 998 square bale wrapper has secured itself as a favourite of contractors and farmers alike, when making silage with square bales. Alex Heath finds out what to look out for on a used model.

With a bug for invention, making their farm more profitable while utilising the available forage is a priority on one Shropshire farm, leading them to assemble their own zero grazing setup. Alex Heath reports.

In order to collaboratively investigate ways to deliver nature-friendly farming, 120 farms across the South Downs have formed into six ‘farm clusters’.