Crops & Grassland

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.

Healthy grassland soils pocketbook

11 August 2023

Healthy grassland soils pocketbook

Short pocketbook with simple steps to assess soil structure

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

Growing and feeding maize silage

25 February 2022

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.

Planning grazing strategies for Better Returns

23 March 2020

Planning grazing strategies for Better Returns

Grass is an important crop and grazed grass is the cheapest feed on farm, yet it rarely earns the respect it deserves as a potentially high-quality, natural ruminant feed. This manual will help producers develop new, more efficient grazing strategies to improve returns for their business

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.

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