Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

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.

10 June 2026

Pest and disease management in multi-species swards

Monitor and manage pests and diseases early to maintain sward balance, productivity and longevity in multi-species swards.

10 June 2026

Grazing management of multi-species swards

Multi-species swards can offer a great source of forage to livestock but must be carefully managed to avoid overgrazing and to maintain species diversity.

10 June 2026

Weed control in multi-species swards

Learn how to control weeds in multi-species swards.

10 June 2026

Post-seeding management

Learn how to support young plants through the establishment phase.

10 June 2026

Getting multi-species swards established

Successful establishment is critical to the long-term performance of multi-species swards.

10 June 2026

Impacts of multi-species swards on livestock health

Find out how multi-species swards can play an important role in supporting livestock health.