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The article examines how Finnish farmers have increased grass growth in Great Britain as of May 2018. It mentions about use of tetraploid perennial ryegrasses, alsike clover and white clover are over-sown in the spring season to replace winter kill and increase D-value and palatability of second and third silage cuts. It also mentions that soil surface of silage ground decreases the yield losses caused by ice damage.

The article focuses on the initiatives of the farmers of Wiltshire, England to reduce the growth of ryegrasses in the farms. Topics include the crops grown on the farms, the works of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (ADHB), and the challenges faced by the growers due to the costs of machinery. Comments from the farmer Roger Wilson are presented.

The article focuses on tips on how to increase sward yield in Great Britain. Farm expert Charlie Morgan noted that swards will respond to nitrogen or slurry applications at soil depth of 10 centimeters and temperature of 5°C. He stressed the importance of monitoring the grass growth and re-seeds and lyes with high ryegrass content should be carefully managed. The role of GrassWatch in providing information on grass growth and quality is discussed.

The article reports on the shortage of forage within the livestock industry in Great Britain. It mentions that the tremendous and continued rainfall has resulted to sodden ground and water-logged fields. According to the author, adding 3kg/acre of fast-growing Westerwolds ryegrasses to any reseeding mixture may boost late autumn grass yields.

Explores the methods and machinery involved in over-seeding that increase farm production in Great Britain. Benefits of re-seeding to plant breeders; Pros and cons of direct drilling and broadcast over-seeding; Effect of direct drilling on establishing red clover in ryegrass according to studies by the Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research.

The article reports that British growers have been warned of possible troubles in 2014 after progress was shown to develop target-site resistance to the acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor group of herbicides. According to weed expert Stephen Moss of Rothamsted Research, ryegrass also has ALS target-site resistance with implications for the use of products such as Atlantis and the Broadway range.

The article discusses the developments in the agriculture industry in Great Britain, particularly in the dairy sector. It features Cheshire farm manager Phil Asbury, who is eyeing to boost his milk income by around 11,000 pounds through careful grass management. It claims that Asbury has studied first hand the trial at the Teagasc Dairy Research Centre in Northern Ireland that focuses on the tetraploid ryegrasses.

The article features the 365-hectare (ha) farm in Great Britain, including 100 hectares of ryegrass and maize, 100ha of wheat and 40ha of barley.

The article covers issues on agriculture in Great Britain as of November 2008. A parentage verification and genetic marker profiling tool called Igenity from Merial enables animals that have missed the registration deadline to obtain a passport. Maize growers can increase their dry matter (DM) of silage by reducing plant losses through the use of seed treatments. The success of the Barenburg/Agri-Food & Biosiences Institute (AFBI) perennial ryegrass breeding programme was confirmed in the report "Grass adn Clover Varieties for Scotland 2008-2009."

The article focuses on the opportunities offered by haymaking to arable farmers in Great Britain. Haymaking could tap into the horse industry by making quality forage for the 1.2 million horses in the country. According to Simon Chaplin of Abbotts & Co., quality ryegrass in conventional bales can fetch £140-180 per tonne. Hay is being sold based on its look. INSET: Mervin Slade.

The article presents an update on the livestock industry in Great Britain as of February 17, 2006. The Oliver Seeds Grass and Forage 2006 brochure is available with new ryegrass varieties and an inclusion of the new Timothy variety Winnetou. Beefstock nuts have been reformulated by Harbro to improve stock performance, rumen health, feed conversion ratios and aid rapid lightweight gain. The Ralmer Convincer Feature cattle is the latest addition to Dairy Daughters.

Reports on the aim of Syngenta to get approval for its post-emergence contact graminicide pinoxaden in time for next spring in Great Britain in 2005. Views of company executive Alison Bosher on pinoxaden; Information on a range of weeds being offered by the company; Comparison of pinoxaden's strength with those of ryegrass and annual meadow grass.

Reports that spring cropping may offer effective cultural control to fields infested with herbicide resistant Italian ryegrass according to results of agricultural tests conducted by the Home Grown Cereals Authority in Great Britain. Specific soil conditions to achieve the maximum performance of spring crops against ryegrass populations; Recommended pesticides for ryegrass control; Effects of the over-use of sulfonylureas on blackgrass and ryegrass.

Reports on the use of silage alternatives in increasing milk production of cows in Great Britain as of April 2005. Average increase in milk production when replacing ryegrass silage with mixtures of red clover and maize silage according to Richard Dewhurst of the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research; Information on a study funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the effects of legumes on nitrogen excretion; Comparison of nitrogen-use efficiency and grass silage.

Presents updates on crop management issues in Great Britain as of July 2004. Information on the JAU prothioconazole-based fungicide from Bayer; Role of crop competition in dealing with ryegrass; Concerns regarding the potential reliance of growers on the Atlantis herbicide.

Discusses concerns about the prevalence of wild oat resistance in Great Britain as of August 2003. Program for the control of resistant ryegrass; Use of Avadex and Avenge herbicides.

Focuses on the impact of drought on grazing in Great Britain as of May 2, 2003. Failure of Italian ryegrass to reach its potential due to the weather condition; Benefits of the dry weather to sheep; Price of traditional beef animals.

Reports the results of a research on the threat posed by ryegrass to cereal breeders in Great Britain, conducted by the Rothamsted Research center in 2003. Statistics on yield loss due to ryegrass; Competition between ryegrass and cereal yields.

Reports on a management tool used to help maximize grass use on dairy farms in Great Britain as of December 6, 2002. Significance of plant growth in the management of grazing areas; Nature of ryegrass growth; Factors which contribute to the growth of ryegrass.

Reports on the findings of a survey by Bayer CropScience company on the extent of ryegrass infestation in farms in Great Britain in 2002. Suggestions on herbicides to use for preventive application; Timing for post-emergence applications.

Presents information on ryegrass control in Great Britain. Recommended herbicide brand.

Gives advice on herbicide resistance testing using Rothamsted Rapid Resistance Test from IACR-Rothamsted in the United Kingdom. Problem with herbicide-resistant ryegrass; Suggestion for testing blackgrass; Collection of wild oat seed and broad-leaved weed for testing; Information on test results.

Reports on the advances in breeding in Great Britain which were reflected in the National Institute of Agricultural Botany herbage list as of May 2002. Benefits from the advances in breeding; Information on some hybrid rye grasses.

Introduces various products for livestock production in Great Britain as of January 25, 2002. Promol Sheep concentrate meal from Rumenco; Proactive teat dip from DeLaval; Delphin perennial ryegrass tetraploid from Barenburg.