A beginner's guide to multi species swards/herbal leys

Has the price of fertiliser this year piqued your interest in multi-species swards/herbal leys?

In this webinar Philip Cosgrave, Yara Grassland Agronomist, Damian McAllister and Dr Thomas Moloney from DLF (Ireland) discussed multi-species swards, the pros and cons and what farming systems would benefit most from using them. They also covered the different species, mixes, and how to best establish these swards and manage them thereafter.

Available as an on-demand recording

The live webinar took place on the 27th April 2022 but don't worry if missed it as the webinar is still available on-demand to watch as a recording.

A beginner's guide to multi species swards/herbal leys

A beginner's guide to multi species swards/herbal leys
In our latest webinar Philip Cosgrave, Yara Grassland Agronomist, Damian McAllister and Dr Thomas Moloney from DLF (Ireland) discussed multi-species swards, the pros and cons and what farming systems would benefit most from using them. They also covered the different species, mixes, and how to best establish these swards and manage them thereafter.

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