https://ahdb.org.uk:443/topic/crops-grassland/varietiesVarietieshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cumbria-multi-species-swards-from-seed-to-feed<h6>Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.</h6> <p>If you&rsquo;re thinking of drilling or overseeding a sward but aren&rsquo;t sure what mix will work best for your livestock system, join one of our upcoming events and we&rsquo;ll help you review the options.</p> <p>Your local host farmer &ndash; who&rsquo;s been there, done that and seen the benefits &ndash; will share their experiences, and you&rsquo;ll learn from trusted advisers and other experts who will provide an in-depth look at the value of multi-species swards and how to manage them.</p> <h2>What we&rsquo;ll cover</h2> <ul> <li>How to choose, establish and manage the right mix for your farm and livestock system</li> <li>How the right mix can increase the quality and performance of livestock and boost economic return</li> <li>When to reseed or overseed</li> <li>How multi-species swards can boost soil health and biodiversity</li> </ul> <h2>Agenda</h2> <ul> <li>10:00am Arrival and reception</li> <li>10:30am Welcome and introduction to host farm</li> <li>10:45am <ul> <li>Forage selection:&nbsp;Choosing the right species/mixes for your soil, system and goals</li> <li>Establishment and economic benefits: Selection&nbsp;and management of multi-species swards&nbsp;for livestock performance and gains</li> </ul> </li> <li>12:15pm Farm walk and discussion <ul> <li>Practical use of multi-species swards &ndash; what, where and why</li> <li>Environmental gains and soil health&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>1:00pm Lunch and networking</li> <li>1:45pm Environment and further economics</li> <li>2:00pm Final thoughts and close</li> </ul> <h2>Important information</h2> <p>This is fully funded and lunch will be provided.</p> <p>Spaces are limited &ndash; book early so you don&rsquo;t miss out.</p> <p>BASIS CPD points are available for attending this event.</p> <p>If you have any questions about these events, contact your&nbsp;<a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/meet-the-team">regional knowledge exchange manager.</a></p> <h2>Speakers</h2> <p><span><strong>James Bretherton</strong>&nbsp;is a g</span>rassland consultant and founder of<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://agscope.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Agscope Ltd.">AgScope</a>. He specialises in soil conditions, health, biology and chemistry.</p> <p>Representatives from&nbsp;<a href="https://germinal.com/" target="_blank" title="Germinal">Germinal</a><span>&nbsp;</span>will also be speaking at this event.&nbsp;Germinal is a seed specialist providing market-leading solutions for the agricultural and amenity sectors. Operating directly in Great Britain and Ireland, Germinal has working partnerships in over 25 countries.</p> <h2>Other events in this series</h2> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/surrey-multi-species-swards-from-seed-to-feed">14 July: Surrey</a></strong></li> <li><strong><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/events/herefordshire-multi-species-swards-from-seed-to-feed">30 July: Herefordshire</a></strong></li> <li>15 September: North Yorkshire</li> </ul>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:26:08 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/events/cumbria-multi-species-swards-from-seed-to-feedhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/early-insight-into-variety-performance-rl-harvest-results-2026Get early insight into crop variety performance with RL harvest resultsThu, 11 Jun 2026 09:36:15 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/early-insight-into-variety-performance-rl-harvest-results-2026https://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/gb-barley-area-hits-16-year-low-as-growers-rethink-cropping-strategiesGB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategiesTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:41:29 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/news/gb-barley-area-hits-16-year-low-as-growers-rethink-cropping-strategieshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/improving-existing-leys-through-overseedingImproving existing leys through overseeding Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:09:56 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/improving-existing-leys-through-overseedinghttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cutting-management-for-multi-species-swardsCutting management for multi-species swardsThu, 04 Jun 2026 13:03:43 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/cutting-management-for-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/using-clover-for-livestockUsing clover for livestockThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:00:47 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/using-clover-for-livestockhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/pest-and-disease-management-in-multi-species-swardsPest and disease management in multi-species swardsThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:57:18 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/pest-and-disease-management-in-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/grazing-management-of-multi-species-swardsGrazing management of multi-species swardsThu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:43 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/grazing-management-of-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/weed-control-in-multi-species-swardsWeed control in multi-species swards Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:53 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/weed-control-in-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/post-seeding-managementPost-seeding management Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:18:45 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/post-seeding-managementhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/getting-multi-species-swards-establishedGetting multi-species swards established Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:43:30 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/getting-multi-species-swards-establishedhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/impacts-of-multi-species-swards-on-livestock-healthImpacts of multi-species swards on livestock healthWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:32:16 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/impacts-of-multi-species-swards-on-livestock-healthhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/preparing-healthy-soils-for-multi-species-swardsPreparing healthy soils for multi-species swards Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:11:56 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/preparing-healthy-soils-for-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/feed-value-of-multi-species-swardsFeed value of multi-species swardsWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:07:44 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/feed-value-of-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/soil-health-and-carbon-capture-in-multi-species-swardsSoil health and carbon capture in multi-species swardsWed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:21 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/soil-health-and-carbon-capture-in-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/managing-dominance-in-multi-species-swardsManaging dominance in multi-species swardsWed, 03 Jun 2026 08:55:04 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/managing-dominance-in-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/what-is-a-multi-species-sward-and-is-it-right-for-your-farmWhat is a multi-species sward and is it right for your farm? Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:40:19 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/what-is-a-multi-species-sward-and-is-it-right-for-your-farmhttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/selecting-species-and-mixtures-for-multi-species-swardsSelecting species and mixtures for multi-species swardsTue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:28 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/selecting-species-and-mixtures-for-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/seasonal-management-of-multi-species-swardsSeasonal management of multi-species swardsTue, 02 Jun 2026 11:31:05 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/seasonal-management-of-multi-species-swardshttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/multi-species-swardsMulti-species swardsTue, 02 Jun 2026 10:44:55 GMThttps://ahdb.org.uk:443/knowledge-library/multi-species-swards