Update of where we are, the 2 fields in the trial have been in grass clover ley for 3 years. The grass was sprayed of with glyphosate November 23, and we direct drilled the both fields 18/3/25, with a Horsch 4co drill with JJ metcalf Ducks foot tine coulters. The soil conditions were good with plenty of moisture.
Sustainable Cattle Farming & Homegrown Protein
We are a 300-acre farm finishing 350 Aberdeen Angus dairy-bred cattle on a Total Mixed Ration (TMR) system. Over the last five years, we have eliminated imported protein sources by growing our own beans and successfully wholecropping them. Now, we want to take this further—enhancing cattle performance, reducing our carbon footprint, and continuously improving our soils.
Through this project, we aim to refine our homegrown protein strategy, optimize feed efficiency, and build a more resilient and sustainable system. We welcome collaboration, insights, and innovation to help drive these improvements forward.
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Pulses are leguminous crops harvested for dry protein-rich seed, with peas (pisum sativum) and beans (vicia faba) being the major crops in the UK.
Animal nutrition plays a crucial role in livestock agriculture for several reasons, as it directly impacts the health, productivity, and overall wellbeing of farm animals.
Farmers are taking part in and being paid for on-farm trials as part of the NCS project.
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