SHWAP Online 2023 - Annual feed budgeting

”Grass and forage crops to provide year round grazing” - Sam Lane, Technical Manager,Cotswold Seeds Ltd.

Sam investigated ways to create different opportunities within the rotation to utilise forage crops, from short term catch crops to longer term, high protein diverse mixtures. He discussed where and how these options can fit into the farming system and offered advice on how to reliably establish more complex multi species mixes.

”Planning and delivering  the annual feed requirements to the flock” - Kate Phillips, Independent Sheep Consultant

Kate spoke about “feeding the ewe” through the year for optimum performance, to include basic requirements for energy and protein at all stages of production, and feed budgeting with particular reference to grazing and ration formulation. She also touched on trace element and mineral nutrition.