Grassland

Resilience to drought and reduced fertiliser applications will be key traits for perennial rye grass varieties in 2050

Herbal leys have recently gained popularity, but many farmers have been growing species-rich swards for years

For farmers weighing up the value of rejuvenating fields with a full reseed this summer or instead opting to overseed after one of the most persistently wet periods on record there is a lot to consider

Once conditions dry out, many farmers will start to think about over-seeding their pastures to improve health and productivity of grassland

Despite the increasing prominence of automated milking systems on dairy farms in the UK, some dairy farmers are opposed to housing cows all-year-round

Red clover is often presented as a good option for increasing grassland production, but it can be a difficult crop to establish and grow

A wet autumn followed by a very wet spring means weeds are thriving and giving grassland farmers yet another problem to grapple with

With rising fertiliser costs looking set to remain, a dairy farmer from West Wales has successfully halved his nitrogen use

With turnout delayed across the country and silage stocks running down, looking at ways to extend silage stocks until cows can go out is now important on some farms

Despite moles being an issue on most farms, few farmers take mole catching matters into their own hands. Ellie Layton gets advice from an expert.