The winter barley market is heating up

This season a raft of new winter barley varieties are being recommended offering higher yields than current market leader KWS Tardis, as well as offering protection from new crop challenges.

August 2024

Ten reasons to reseed this autumn

Improving pastures to become more productive is a vital part of livestock farming but are there benefits to reseeding in the autumn rather than the spring? 

July 2024

Turning cereals into nutritious forage

With winter cereal plantings down last autumn and spring cereal delayed thanks to the weather, there are warnings the UK cereal tonnage and straw yield could be hit.

June 2024

Tips for managing spring grass in a challenging year

Now’s the time to make key decisions around grazing and silage management in order to mitigate the adverse effects of a late turnout and delayed nutrient applications. 

April 2024

Warning to buy spring cereal and bean seeds now

There has been considerable interest in spring cereal seed availability following extreme weather conditions in the UK and Europe. 

January 2024

Let Omega Crop do the work

We’re always looking for ways to improve the lives of our farmers and with the Omega Crop app you’ll be able to measure your grass from the comfort of your farmhouse.

September 2023

Top tips for a successful maize harvest

We’re always looking for ways to improve the lives of our farmers and with the Omega Crop app you’ll be able to measure your grass from the comfort of your farmhouse.

September 2023

Dairy feeding dilemmas?

With the likely pressure of tight forage stocks, fluctuating milk prices, input cost uncertainty and rising interest rates, understanding your farm’s priorities this winter will be vital.

September 2023

Field of corn

What are your forage options?

Our Senior Nutritionist Dr Robin Hawkey and Senior Agronomist Graham Ragg have been looking at the merits of the different types of wholecrop cereal in the diet to improve your livestock’s performance - and your bottom line

June 2023

cows in kale

Filling the forage gap

Last year’s dry summer and high fertiliser and purchased feed prices have made it challenging for farmers to produce enough feed with many dipping into their winter stocks through the summer and autumn

May 2023