Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

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.

18 June 2026

OSR CSFB management tip: Sowing dates

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

17 June 2026

Could outdoor pigs play a role in regenerative arable systems?

Arable businesses attending Groundswell this year will have the opportunity to explore whether outdoor pigs could offer a viable addition to regenerative farming systems.

25 August 2026

Cumbria: 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

11 June 2026

Get early insight into crop variety performance with RL harvest results

Find out how to get RL harvest results and why you shouldn’t just look at your nearest trial site.

9 June 2026

GB barley area hits 16-year low as growers rethink cropping strategies

Our latest Planting and Variety Survey, the first post-planting estimates of GB cropped areas for harvest 2026, reveals a marked change in the balance of crops planted across the UK in 2026.

10 June 2026

Improving existing leys through overseeding

Learn how to prepare the sward, choose suitable species and select the right overseeding technique.

10 June 2026

Cutting management for multi-species swards

Guidance on equipment choice, timing and frequency of cuts, and forage preservation.

10 June 2026

Using clover for livestock

Red and white clover fix nitrogen naturally, boost crude protein and increase overall sward productivity.