- Shared focus on UK agricultural events across England, Scotland, and Wales.
- Policy changes put farming in political spotlight.
- A review highlights failures in farming schemes across England.
Grass yields fall in North East England amid forage stock pressure
What happened
Grass yields were down 16% by mid-August compared to 2025, according to James Daniel. While some farms in North West England saw compensatory recovery, farms in the North East were growing only 4kg dry matter per hectare in October. Daniel predicts a year-end shortfall of at least 10-15% for many farms.
From fwi.co.uk
Why it matters
The low grass growth puts pressure on forage stocks, requiring farmers to plan for winter feed demands. This situation occurs as a review highlights failures in farming schemes across England, placing agricultural policy in the political spotlight.
A review highlights failures in farming schemes across England, and policy changes have placed farming in the political spotlight.
From fwi.co.uk
Who's involved
- James DanielConsultant providing analysis on grass yields and feed planning
- North EastGeographical region experiencing low grass growth and forage pressure
- EnglandCountry where these farming conditions are being reported
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North East
town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom