by Sara Gregson | Jul 18, 2016 | Gardening & Environment
It was National Meadows Day on 2 July this year – the second time this celebration of meadows at the peak of their gloriousness has taken place. More than 100 events took place across the country, on nature reserves, country parks and other sites, with guided walks,...
by Sara Gregson | Aug 4, 2015 | Farming & Food
Three years ago, Finnish grassland consultants Anu Ellä and Jarkko Storberg came to Britain looking for ways to make their farmers’ fields more productive. The traditional timothy/fescue silage leys in Finland are hardy enough to stand up to harsh winters and deep...
by Sara Gregson | May 3, 2015 | Farming & Food
Keeping 880 cows on a grass-based system and milking them once a day, is far more enjoyable and makes more money, than having half the number of cows and milking them three, or even two times a day. So says Gavin Green – and he should know. He, with Lydney Park Estate...