Nutrition

Plant biostimulants: Function and efficacy

1 May 2024

Plant biostimulants: Function and efficacy

Numerous microbial and non-microbial substances claim to benefit your crops. Our research-based guidance cuts through the noise to help you identify the biostimulants most likely to deliver results.

RB209 Section 7 Fruit, vines and hops

3 June 2025

RB209 Section 7 Fruit, vines and hops

How to determine the nutrient requirements of fruit, vines and hops

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

3 June 2025

RB209 Section 6 Vegetables and bulbs

How to determine the nutrient requirements of vegetables and bulbs.

RB209 Section 5 Potatoes

4 June 2025

RB209 Section 5 Potatoes

How to determine the nutrient requirements of potatoes.

RB209 Section 4 Arable crops

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 4 Arable crops

The nutrient requirements of cereals, oilseeds, peas and beans, sugar beet and biomass crops.

RB209 Section 3 Grass and forage crops

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 3 Grass and forage crops

How to determine the nutrient requirements of grass and forage crops (grazed in-situ or used for silage, hay or haylage).

RB209 Section 2 Organic materials

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 2 Organic materials

Information on the nutrient content of organic materials, such as manures, compost and digestate.

RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

2 July 2026

RB209 Section 1 Principles of nutrient management and fertiliser use

Guidance on good nutrient management as well as basic principles of crop nutrition, soils and fertiliser products and application.

Improving ewe nutrition

21 March 2024

Improving ewe nutrition

Good ewe nutrition is vital for successful flock performance. The feed requirements of ewes vary significantly depending on their stage of production and feeding regimes must take account of this. This manual looks at all the elements of ewe feeding and incorporates the latest thinking on this topic

Grazed brassica and forage crops for cattle and sheep

30 April 2026

Grazed brassica and forage crops for cattle and sheep

Find out how to extend the grazing season, supply a forage gap or outwinter livestock. Our advice will help you manage all aspects of grazed brassica and forage crops.

Feeding growing and finishing cattle for Better Returns

22 August 2019

Feeding growing and finishing cattle for Better Returns

Driving feed efficiency is crucial in all beef growing and finishing systems. This manual explains the different feed requirements of the growing and finishing stages of an animal’s life, providing valuable guidance on rationing for these separate phases

Optimising the use of Antimicrobials. In-water delivery

22 May 2018

Optimising the use of Antimicrobials. In-water delivery

Good water is key for health and good production. This report by RAFT solutions summarises technical and practical information on principles and practice based on international standards and published science, coupled with practical experience and knowledge from UK pig production

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