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A mixture of information, news & case studies
We are finding more and more interest in planting temporary grass leys for hay and haylage. Predominantly the forage produced is destined for the equine market, a growing sector, ...
You’ve probably noticed how seed availability can fluctuate from year to year. The vast majority of the time this is caused by changes in the weather. Whilst a good season ...
Alpacas have become increasingly familiar animals in the British countryside in recent years. One farmer explained that this is because: ‘They are pets, grass cutters, ...
The length of time from the beginning of development to the death of a plant is called its life span. The life cycle, on the other hand, is the sequence of stages a plant goes ...
Suitable soils and optimum pH These will grow on most soil types with a pH above 5.6. When to sow Sow mixtures containing legumes in to warm soil between May and ...
Cold frosty sunny mornings can put susceptible horses, ponies and donkeys at risk of laminitis. These conditions create activity in grass which is thought to trigger the dangerous ...
Our diverse mixtures and herbal leys have become increasingly popular over the past year. The autumn planting window for pure grass stretches until the end of September or ...
With their ability to provide high yields of good quality forage and to fix ‘free’ nitrogen from the atmosphere, clovers are finding popularity on many farms. Clovers ...
In the face of a marked decline in the number of wild flower meadows across the UK, many are choosing to recreate these spectacular shows of native floral species. Wild flower ...
Sam visited G’s in Cambridgeshire to talk about Green Manures or Cover Crops last week, as part of the Soil Association’s Great Soils initiative. G’s is a family ...
Suitable soils and optimum pH These crops will grow on most soil types provided they are well-textured and can give a fine tilth when cultivated. However, it is important to ...
On some soils, particularly free draining ones, ryegrass does not yield well. One farmer has found a mix that meets all his needs without using this ...
When winter barley crops are ready for harvest is the perfect time to start making plans for the Autumn. Choose a seed mixture that will fit into your rotation, be it an over ...
The second episode of the No Till Crimper Roller series follows on from week one where we established the crop was a little to under-developed to crimp yet. We continue to hunt ...
Originally written as an editorial in 'Breeding Focus' magazine in 2013, here Ian Wilkinson discusses the finer detail of choosing the right red clover for the ...
