LDNP Herdwicks at Tilberthwaite John Hodgson
Agriculture + Horticulture
Growing grass as a crop: Grass mixes
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Growing grass as a crop: Grass mixes

Online
CPD
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Flexible Short Course Online

Overview

A high-quality grass mix will bring dividends in improved livestock health and less reliance on bought-in feed. This course focuses on establishing and growing herbal leys and getting re-seeding right. The course consists of five parts, with a quiz for each section. Complete all the quizzes successfully to gain CPD points.

Farmers Weekly Master Pos CMYK
CPD

Growing grass as a crop: Grass mixes

The Farmers Weekly Learning Centre is where you can improve your career prospects and agricultural knowledge through online courses. Gain extra knowledge to progress your career, or top up your qualifications.

At a glance

  • How multi-species swards can increase grassland production
  • Advice on establishing and grazing herbal leys
  • How to maximise your farm’s spring or autumn reseed
  • Advice on establishing and growing clover in grass leys
  • Growing lucerne
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