Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

12 August 2026

Peak district herbal ley silage trial

A Peak District trial explored whether herbal leys can produce high-quality silage in upland livestock systems under real farm conditions.

11 August 2026

Test farm-saved seed to avoid a false economy

Emma Willis explains how to avoid the common pitfalls associated with this home-saved cereal seed.

6 August 2026

Why multi-species swards matter in 2026

As farmers look for practical ways to improve resilience, interest in multi-species swards continues to grow.

11 November 2026

The darkside of resistance: The fightback starts here

Resistance is one of the most significant threats to arable production.

4 November 2026

Rotations beyond cover crops

What makes a profitable rotation? Following the excellent discussions during our November 2026 Cover Crops meeting at The Arbroath Golf club, we are inviting you to the next stage of the conversation.

16 July 2026

Digging deeper: Strategic Farm unearths drainage solutions

Soil pits and lateral thinking are helping to shape field drainage trials at Strategic Cereal Farm North.

16 July 2026

OSR CSFB establishment tip: ensure sufficient soil moisture

Discover how soil moisture plays a critical role in CSFB management.

14 July 2026

Economics of growing UK milling wheat

Learn about basic milling wheat economics, including commodity price drivers and production risks and rewards.

30 June 2026

Crop ratings slip after dry spring, but harvest hope remains

Our final crop development report of 2026 shows that a dry spring has reduced crop condition ratings across much of the UK.

15 September 2026

North Yorkshire: Multi-species swards – from seed to feed

Learn about growing multi-species swards and herbal leys, and how they can improve livestock performance and boost economic return

22 June 2026

What does climate change mean for UK arable farms?

We explore how extreme weather impacts crops and the steps to mitigate climate risks.

18 June 2026

How to use oilseed rape sowing dates to reduce CSFB risks

Discover how sowing dates can have a big impact on cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) adult and larval pressures.