grass leys

  1. Jerry

    New long term ley seed mix

    Got a field that’s been grass since I was born that needs a fessed this autumn. Over summer it was sprayed of and redstart rape drilled to give it a break. Been grazed off once and will have a few more ewe lambs run over it again as a bit of regrow that showing and with today’s rain it should...
    • Jerry
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    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  2. P

    Fallow after grass leys

    Does anyone know where I can find the rules regarding grass leys (temporary grass) being left fallow after the four year period of temporary grass? As I do not wish them to become permanent grass, but as yet do not know what best to plant next year.
    • paulthefarm
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    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  3. Lallemand Animal Nut.

    Top tips for feeding this year's silage

    Dairy farmers across the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to analyse their forages regularly during feed-out, to ensure rations meet performance targets and support rumen health. According to Lientjie Colahan, technical sales support at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, this year's silage could...
  4. EddieB

    Roundup Flex, how rain fast?

    I hope the label isn’t correct, says 6 hours minimum. Desiccating linseed and despite forecast saying 8% of rain all afternoon we have just had an absolute deluge out of nowhere.
    • EddieB
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    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Cropping
  5. Kernowkid

    Min till forage rape/stubble turnips

    Looking to put some rape/stubble turnips in on spring barley stubble. Usually plough and drill conventionally for sheep. But looking to keep the soil structure firmer and try and out winter some suckler cows. What’s everyone doing to drill theirs? To tight to get DD in so was thinking a one pass...
    • Kernowkid
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    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  6. Farm Business RSS

    Top tips for feeding this year’s silage

    Written by John Swire from Farm Business Dairy farmers across the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to analyse their forages regularly during feed-out, to ensure rations meet performance targets and support rumen health. According to Lientjie Colahan, technical sales support at Lallemand...
  7. milkloss

    I can't believe what I just read! BBC

    In a good way........ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-57686365
    • milkloss
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    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  8. mobileweld

    160 acres arable

    Hello all, I am currently in the position of working a stable job but the opportunity is on the horizon of the small family owned arable farm. I know my way around a tractor but have never actually ‘done’ farming. Is taking it on myself viable? All the machinery is bought and paid for albeit...
    • mobileweld
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    • Replies: 200
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  9. G

    5,000 burgers a day: World’s first cultured meat-production plant opens in Israel

    https://www.jns.org/5000-burgers-a-day-worlds-first-cultured-meat-production-plant-opens-in-israel/
    • GeorgeC1
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    • Replies: 125
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  10. W

    Sheep wintering options

    I’m having a bad sort off day and been trying to think of stuff and options for future. Probably been covered befofe but what options are the most achievable for maximising sheep numbers on small farm. I have 38 acres of home farm and then in winter I have anywhere between 30 and 50 acres for...
    • will6910
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    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  11. P

    Direct drill

    Hi new farming forum. I have a mixed farm with about 300acres of arable. I’m looking to buying a second hand direct drill for a 150hp tractor. I seen the old blue and yellow Claydons for sale. Are these worth looking at. Or what other drills are there for 150hp can pull.
    • Philtolley
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Cropping
  12. D

    How Do I Avoid the Wet Winter Slump?

    The wet winter has really tested us this year on the heavy clay land. We have different scenarios: 1. Ploughed nicely late summer, drilled a bit late in the autumn, November. Not terrible but a low plant population in the worst areas due to drowning. What had survived looks good but it’s too...
    • DrWazzock
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    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Cropping
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