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Findings from the grass monitoring project, GrassCheckGB, and updates on specific grassland research were discussed at a recent webinar. Angela Calvert and Katie Jones report.

Early February and the winter, though kind in weather, feels like it is dragging its heels.

It was refreshing to welcome people back on-farm for our first lambing course in two years.

Megan Watkins, 22, grew up on her family farm in Craswall, Herefordshire, where they breed pedigree Texel sheep and Limousin cattle. She graduated in 2021 from Harper Adams University and recently joined Pilgrim’s Pride, in the Dalehead Foods division, as lamb supply chain and procurement coordinator.

Against a backdrop of rising fertiliser prices, grassland farmers will need to look at how they can help mitigate against the impact on grass growth of applying less nitrogen. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian reports.

Following the news Russia was to ban ammonium nitrate exports for two months to prioritise domestic farmers, Jonathan Wheeler takes a look at how much influence it may have on the UK market

New fencing guidelines for Countryside Stewardship (CS) have been described as a ‘victory for common sense’ by English farmers. Ìý

As spring drilling gets underway in some areas, a survey of more than 100 growers provides a unique insight into spring barley agronomy.

The tenanted sector of agriculture brings together landowners and tenants to create and foster sustainable and profitable businesses with fair rental returns to landowners.

By focusing on their dry cow management, the Lawrie family has achieved significant improvements in the health and productivity of their dairy herd.