Íæż½ã½ã

Set stocking to rotational grazing move making grassland work harder

A move from set stocking to rotational grazing during winter months and the use of herbal leys to finish lambs, means grassland now works harder for Alan Cowan. Wendy Short reports

clock • 7 min read
Alan (left) and Angus Cowan.
Image:

Alan (left) and Angus Cowan.

The precision winter grazing of sheep is fundamental to the management of Alan Cowan's flock and he has spent years refining his strategy, which drives profitability on his Northumberland farm. However,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Íæż½ã½ã? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

 

NEW AND REFURBISHED MILK TANKS

£±Ê°¿´¡

3 Lely A4 milking robots

£±Ê°¿´¡

Ice Builders plate coolers refurbished bulk

£±Ê°¿´¡

More on Livestock

Make use of TB Advisory Service before funding ends
Livestock

Make use of TB Advisory Service before funding ends

Livestock farmers in England are being encouraged to sign up for free vet visits through the TB Advisory Service (TBAS) before the service’s funding ends

Katie Jones
clock 26 March 2025 • 3 min read
Bluetongue vaccination finance calculator launched
Livestock

Bluetongue vaccination finance calculator launched

Vaccination finance calculators – one for sheep and one for beef cattle – have been developed by the ADHB to help vets and farmers assess the potential economic risk or return for a farm considering vaccinating flocks and herds against bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) this year

Katie Jones
clock 26 March 2025 • 2 min read
Yeo Valley Organic branches into beef burgers
Livestock

Yeo Valley Organic branches into beef burgers

Yeo Valley said it was working in partnership with ABP Food Group to bring Yeo Valley Organic free-range and grass-fed beef burgers to the market

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 25 March 2025 • 1 min read