Content related to the topic: grassland-management

10 June 2026

Managing dominance in multi-species swards

Find out how to prevent any one species becoming too dominant.

10 June 2026

What is a multi-species sward and is it right for your farm?

Multi-species swards include a range of clovers (legumes), herbs and grasses, with many different mixes and options available.

10 June 2026

Selecting species and mixtures for multi-species swards

Choosing the right species and mixture is one of the most important decisions when establishing a multi-species sward.

10 June 2026

Seasonal management of multi-species swards

Effective seasonal management is essential to get the best from multi-species swards.

10 June 2026

Multi-species swards

Practical advice and management strategies covering all stages of multi-species swards, from establishment to grazing and cutting.

28 May 2026

Making the most of grass growth

Whether you’re planning grazing rotations or preparing for silage, it helps to know exactly what’s growing in your fields.

15 May 2026

Grassland placement opportunity with AHDB

AHDB and the Stapledon Memorial Trust are working together to award a bursary of up to £9,000.

21 May 2026

Assess the percentage of clover in your pastures

Clovers can replace some, or all, bagged nitrogen (N) in both conventional and organic swards. How much N is fixed depends on the clover content in the sward.

27 April 2026

Why are high doses bad news for fungicide resistance?

Ellie Dearlove explains why the best dose to counter pesticide resistance depends on whether the target is a weed, a pest or a disease.

17 April 2026

Nitrogen nuance: Drier March tempers excess winter rainfall

Jason Pole examines the final excess winter rainfall (EWR) data.

20 May 2026

Multi-species swards – from seed to feed roadshow

Learn about growing and managing multi-species swards to improve livestock performance and boost economic return.

30 April 2026

Cheshire: From grass measurement to grazing decisions (part 2)

During this two-part series, you’ll learn how to measure grass accurately and use that information to improve grazing management.