Forage first sheep systems seek to optimise lamb production from pasture to minimise costs.
Nitrogen residue following different crops is an important consideration in the N fertiliser requirement of the subsequent crop and one of the key determinants of N fertiliser recommendations in the…
The study measured the N available after spring-sown peas, field beans or autumn sown cereals in eastern England and the subsequent response of winter wheat to fertiliser nitrogen.
Measurements of N2O were made using static flux chambers for a 24 month period from sowing to 12 months after harvest.
This paper describes four scenarios for how the world might be in 2050 and what sort of agri-food systems may exist within them.
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Countryside COP, organised by CFEonline, provides a platform to hear how the UK farming can help tackle climate change and improve sustainability. From 20-24 November 2023, ADAS hosted a series of…
Our bull selection manual explains what to look for when selecting a bull for breeding, including how to use genetics and EBVs, and judging if a bull is fit to work.
Grass is an important crop and grazed grass is the cheapest feed on farm, yet it rarely earns the respect it deserves as a potentially high-quality, natural ruminant feed.
There is more data being collected on sheep farms than ever before, but we need to make sure it is being used effectively.