Multi-species swards under the spotlight

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

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Herbal leys help to support the natural environment.
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Herbal leys help to support the natural environment.

Growing and feeding diverse seed mixtures containing grasses, legumes and herbs has shown great potential for many years, not only for feeding cattle and sheep, but also supplying ecosystem services, such...

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