Content related to the topic: crops-grassland

22 October 2024

An update on the living clover mulch trial at Strategic Cereal Farm North

Strategic Cereal Farm North is investigating whether a living leguminous mulch can boost the productivity of the farm’s cash crops. Henny Lowth explains how the trial has been set up and provides initial results.

22 October 2024

Recommended Lists (RL) winter wheat goes on trial

We are demystifying the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds (RL) through the lens of a single trial site.

8 October 2024

New research ideas tackle IPM in cereals

Four new research initiatives will help reduce reliance on conventional chemistry.

8 November 2024

Phoma leaf spot onset variable, according to forecast

The optimum timing for phoma leaf spot sprays in oilseed rape is likely to vary widely across the UK this autumn.

23 January 2026

UK cover crop champions unveiled by AHDB

Eight champions are on a mission to generate evidence-based case studies on cover crops.

24 September 2024

Disease delivers a tough test for varieties in RL winter wheat trials

We examine disease data from the Recommended Lists (RL) trials and consider the implications to varietal resistance.

12 September 2024

Rethinking grazing foundations to offer better yields with Lydney Park Farms

Forage for Knowledge contributors Lydney Park Farms has been on a constant journey of change as it strives to find the most profitable way of operating.