Discussion Groups

Members sought for AHDB beef and lamb discussion group

Rural Life

Members sought for AHDB beef and lamb discussion group

Beef and lamb producers in England are being called upon to apply to join a national discussion group facilitated by AHDB.

Teenagers have their say in direction of farming industry

Agri Politics

Teenagers have their say in direction of farming industry

Over 60 teenagers from across the UK came together at a LEAF event to help shape how the industry engages with young people.

Planning is essential - dairy new entrants advise on not being 'clueless'

Dairy

Planning is essential - dairy new entrants advise on not being 'clueless'

Members of the Greenfield Dairy Discussion spoke of their experiences of planning and why it was essential when setting up a new dairy business.

Latest autumn grass management advice

Dairy

Latest autumn grass management advice

Autumn rotation planner now in full swing and some farmers wondering how they are going to manage to get through covers fast enough to reach target area grazed per week.

Closing grass paddocks early reduces grazing ability

Dairy

Closing grass paddocks early reduces grazing ability

Peak autumn build up is approaching and pre-grazing covers are reaching 2,000kg/ha and above, as a result. Grass at these covers has a good energy content, grazing out to 3.5-4cm is essential if we are to maintain this quality and utilise grass in the final rotation.