Grassland

Agroforestry can be seen on farms throughout the UK, often on a large scale. But one Herefordshire farmer is showing how it can be done on a traditional family farm. Ellie Layton reports.

A group of farmers are trialing mob grazing techniques across the country with the support of Innovative Farmers. Ellie Layton spoke to one of the participants to find out more.

Through hard work, positivity, and a can-do attitude, new entrants Stuart and Chloe Graham, made their dream a reality when they secured a ten-year tenancy on one of Scotland’s Crown Estate farms.

Family is at the heart of the dairy farming business Simon and Sarah Leverett established 18 months ago on one council farm in West Wales. Gaina Morgan reports.

The Beckett family’s focus on producing as much high-quality grass as possible has been rewarded with success in the recent Ulster Grassland Society competition. Richard Halleron reports.

Studies suggest improved pasture diversity and rotational grazing methods can reduce the overall carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions of UK sheep flocks. Katie Fallon reports.

This year’s extreme summer drought in many parts of the country has reinforced the need for dairy farmers to look for alternative fodder sources to maximise milk production from home-grown feeds. Dairy Farmer reports.

The Gregorys have several initiatives running across their organic dairy business to ensure they remain profitable while supporting nature and the environment. Sara Gregson went to find out more.

Under-sowing grass alongside maize crops is increasingly becoming an option for many due to soil erosion prevention and winter grazing options.

Dairy farmers in Wales are not yet ‘out of the woods’ despite a climbdown by Welsh Government on water rules, a union leader has warned.