A new forage plantain, bred in New Zealand but now available in DLF grass ley mixtures in the UK, significantly reduces nitrate leaching from dairy cow urine patches, as well as providing high quality feed.
A significant change in direction at Crokers Grange Farm has seen young farmer Niall Tewson develop a brand new dairy business, milking high health status Jersey cows, selling direct to consumers
DLF of Inkberrow, Worcestershire has been awarded Gold membership of The Green Organisation, one of the world’s leading environment groups in agriculture.
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) Codes & Actions page provides essential guidance on the codes, requirements, and actions farmers need to take to participate in the SFI scheme. Designed to support environmentally friendly and productive farming, the SFI offers financial rewards for implementing sustainable practices such as soil health improvement, biodiversity conservation, and water management. Here, you'll find a breakdown of the different SFI actions, their corresponding codes, and how to ensure compliance while maximizing the benefits of the scheme.
A new grass trial drilled in autumn 2023 at new DLF demonstration grounds near Pershore in Worcestershire, reveals some secrets of managing successful herbal leys. Sara Gregson reports
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Specialist herbal leys are producing consistent, tasty cuts of hogget and lamb to sell in the farm shop, while also boosting soil and animal health on one Midlands farm. Sara Gregson paid a visit to find out more
DLF is establishing a Partner Farm programme comprising demonstrations and trials on dairy farms from as far north as Dumfries and as far south as Somerset. The aim is to showcase new varieties, species and mixtures growing in real-life situations.
Giles Simpson has been the tenant at Manor Farm, Yenston, near Templecombe for a decade and has been contract rearing youngstock for two local dairy farmers for nine years, as well as having 150 of his own beef cattle. He is also the agronomy manager for Pearce Seeds based at Sherborne.