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Making the most of grass growth

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2026

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Summary

This AHDB knowledge transfer publication synthesises peer-reviewed research on grassland management into practical recommendations for UK pasture-based livestock farmers. Rather than reporting original experimental findings, it translates evidence on optimising grass growth and herbage utilisation to support evidence-based pasture management. The resource is designed to bridge the gap between research and farm-level decision-making in grassland systems.

Regional applicability

Directly applicable to United Kingdom pasture-based livestock farming. AHDB publications are specifically designed for UK farming contexts and regulatory environments, making the recommendations immediately relevant to British grassland management and livestock production systems.

Key measures

Grass growth rate, herbage utilisation efficiency, pasture management practices and their agronomic outcomes

Outcomes reported

The publication synthesises peer-reviewed research on grassland management practices and their effects on grass growth and herbage utilisation. It translates evidence-based findings into practical recommendations for UK pasture-based livestock farmers.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Grassland & pasture systems
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Knowledge transfer review / policy publication
Source type
Industry/policy report
Status
Published
Geography
United Kingdom
System type
Pasture-based livestock
Catalogue ID
IRmqgglw20-f80c9e

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