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Making the most of grass growth

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board · 2026

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Summary

This AHDB knowledge synthesis curates peer-reviewed evidence on grassland management to support optimisation of grass growth and forage utilisation in UK pasture-based livestock systems. Rather than presenting primary research, the work bridges the research-to-practice gap by translating agronomic science into actionable recommendations tailored to United Kingdom farming conditions. The publication serves primarily as practical guidance for farmer audiences seeking to improve grassland productivity and efficiency.

Regional applicability

Directly applicable to United Kingdom farming practice and policy. The synthesis is explicitly designed for UK pasture-based livestock systems, with recommendations tailored to UK climate, soil conditions, and regulatory environment.

Key measures

Likely to include grass growth rates, forage yield, forage quality metrics (digestibility, protein content), stocking density, and grazing management indicators, though specific measures are not confirmed.

Outcomes reported

The synthesis likely reviews evidence on factors affecting grass growth rates, forage quality, and utilisation efficiency in UK grassland management. Specific quantified outcomes cannot be confirmed without the full text.

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

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