Grass growth map - to benchmark production

The latest grass growth figures calculated using grass covers recorded on farms throughout the UK in the past seven days.

Grassland agronomy advice

The latest grassland fertiliser and nutrition advice from the Yara agronomists.

Pay close attention to your phosphate applications this Spring

Phosphate (P) is a key nutrient for grass. Its role in energy supply, root growth and tillering make its availability crucial for grass growth in the spring.

Spring Grassland Fertiliser Update

How are your plans looking for the grass season ahead? The focus in January should be on planning for spring grazing and 1st cut silage.

To Graze or not to Graze Winter Swards

A two year study by AFBI in Northern Ireland by Dr Aimee Craig and Dr Conrad Ferris was set up to examine the impact on silage quality and subsequent cow performance of using sheep to graze winter swards.

Two farmers walking through spring barley field

Planning for Spring Success

As the saying goes: A failure to plan is planning to fail! This is true at any time but especially so at the moment, with input prices so high, utility bills increasing and an uncertain economic climate, planning for things that you can control is absolutely essential, and it doesn’t need to be complicated.

Farmer on a quad bike driving within grassland field

Benefit from applying lime to grassland now

It might surprise you to know that two thirds of all grassland soil samples received by the lab have a soil pH which is too low, but it's never too late to correct this with lime

Reduce the fire risk around hay

In hot, dry conditions farmers face increased fire risk, especially across the first six weeks after hay baling.

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More grassland farmer's tools

Our grassland farmer's toolbox will help you to make better nutrient decisions by choosing the right fertiliser and applying the right amount of nutrients at the right time.

Analysis - recommended analysis suites for grassland, maize and forage crops

Grassland analysis suites includes various leaf and soil analyses as well as analysis of manure or slurry and heavy metal contamination.

Find the settings for your fertiliser spreader

To achieve precise, accurate spreading and get the best results from your fertiliser you need a good quality fertiliser and a good well maintained and correctly set fertiliser spreader.

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