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Tom Harris: Unlocking protein from homegrown forage

British livestock farmers continue to produce outstanding meat and milk despite facing uncertain industry conditions. In response, Germinal is seeing more and more farmers mitigate that uncertainty by producing high-quality, homegrown forage. Tom Harris oversees a mixed organic farming system…

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From high feed bills to profitable dairy forage  

From high costs to high returns, see how Ben Walker cuts feed use and improves sustainability with climate smart grassland management.

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From the ground up: Lifting forage production with Hywel Dafis 

Discover how dairy farmer Hywel Dafis is boosting forage production through soil health, clover integration, and multi-species swards.

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Entries open for 2025 Awards: Championing grassland excellence

Germinal is supporting innovative grassland management and sustainable livestock production by proudly sponsoring three major awards in 2025.

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Finding the sustainable path to a profitable dairy system 
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Finding the sustainable path to a profitable dairy system 

Discover how James Tweedie achieves his profitable dairy farming system by improving soil health, maximising forage and cutting input costs.

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Revive your pastures with rotational grazing

Overgrazed fields, declining grass quality, and rising feed costs are challenges many farmers face. Implementing rotational grazing can offer a practical solution to these issues, helping to maintain healthier pastures and improve overall farm efficiency. What is rotational grazing? Rotational…

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Get the financial benefits of reseeding grassland

You can get the financial benefits of reseeding grassland by targeting older and less productive pasture.

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Feeding livestock: The benefits of grass vs other feeds

Are you feeding livestock cost-effectively? Grazed grass and forage offer superior value versus bought-in feeds.

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Zero grazing: Maximising grass utilisation

Learn how zero grazing can support farm efficiency, cut costs, and optimise grass utilisation. Discover the benefits and challenges.

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New Germinal grasses rank high on 2024/25 RGCL

AberTweed and AberForth are the newest Aber HSG varieties to reach the Recommend Grass and Clover List.

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Multi-species swards outperform monocultures in Germinal Horizon trials

Germinal Horizon research finds that multi-species swards can drive sustainable livestock production versus grass-only leys.

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How to make grass-to-grass reseeding work

Grass-to-grass reseeding can be successful without a break crop but you need to control the pest risk, advises Paul Morgan.

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