Contents tagged with Dry weather

Dry weather and drought impacts on farm businesses

30 October 2026

Dry weather and drought impacts on farm businesses

During 2026, the UK has experienced extreme hot weather conditions and drought conditions. This has had a real impact on agriculture in terms of harvest and livestock management. This article explores the economic impact of the drought on farm.

Tips for managing prolonged dry conditions

1 September 2026

Tips for managing prolonged dry conditions

By acting early and planning for dry conditions, you can safeguard your livestock, protect grassland and manage feed resources more effectively.
Silage quality vs quantity during drought

2 September 2026

Silage quality vs quantity during drought

Explore how drought affects grass and how to strike a balance between yield and feed value.
Rotational grazing to protect grass during drought

1 September 2026

Rotational grazing to protect grass during drought

Find out why rotational grazing matters in dry weather.
Nitrogen fertiliser use on grassland during dry periods

2 September 2026

Nitrogen fertiliser use on grassland during dry periods

Find out how nitrogen behaves in dry conditions and what to do when the rain returns.
Grazing priority planner in dry weather

2 September 2026

Grazing priority planner in dry weather

Dry summers slow grass growth, reduce regrowth and increase the risk of overgrazing. This makes it more important to decide which stock to graze, where and when.

Adapting silage making to dry weather

2 September 2026

Adapting silage making to dry weather

Learn how to make practical changes to cutting height, timing and additive use to protect silage quality during dry spells.
Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Drier summers/low summer rainfall

2 September 2026

Climate resilience on-farm action planner: Drier summers/low summer rainfall

Impacts of drier summers and low summer rainfall and on-farm actions you can take.
Dry weather and drought

11 September 2026

Dry weather and drought

Manage the impact of dry weather and agricultural drought

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