Content related to the topic: grassland-management

21 August 2026

The soil health scorecard

Create an at-a-glance snapshot of soil health. Download the scorecard for England and Wales (below) and get the tool for Scotland.

31 January 2023

Undersowing maize

If you're thinking of undersowing maize, this article from the Maize Growers Association will help you understand the benefits it might bring.

23 January 2026

Standing hay – good timing or good luck?

To be a successful dry cow feed that doubles up as a calving paddock, standing hay needs careful planning. It should be a quality grass that has been part of the platform rotation and allowed to go to seed.

23 May 2019

Research Case Study: Testing the effect of organic material additions on soil health

Soil Biology and Soil Health Partnership research case study takes a closer look at the benefits of organic material additions

3 December 2024

Which nutrient management system to use?

Regular soil tests and the recommendations associated with them are vital tools that must be used in order to ensure the best possible crop yield

5 June 2025

Slurry wizard user guide

A user guide for our downloadable slurry wizard tool that helps work out slurry storage requirements to comply with regulations

1 October 2026

Forage for Knowledge

The latest research and advice on grass, forage and soil management to help improve grassland productivity on livestock farms

23 May 2019

Cut and carry: a best practice guide

In this guide we explore the potential role of cut and carry systems on UK dairy farms and establish best-practice guidelines for farmers

3 December 2024

Biological Tests for Soil Health

Biological soil health testing is a useful method of quantifying the impact of different soil management practices such as the use of cover crops.

5 November 2018

R&D Review 2018/19

The R&D Review is a summary of some of the work the Beef & Lamb sector is carrying out on behalf of levy payers to help their businesses become more efficient and sustainable.

21 September 2026

Livestock and the arable rotation

Find information on arable rotation in livestock – forage crops, cover crops and more.

27 August 2026

Growing and feeding maize silage

Maize silage makes a good feed for cattle and sheep. Our resources have a wealth of information on how to grow and feed maize silage.