Adapting to the Changing Risks of Farming
With extreme weather patterns, evolving subsidy schemes and volatile markets, the ‘goal posts’ are constantly changing. Agrii are staging an open day at their development farm near Marlborough where they look and discuss how arable farms can adapt and thrive in the new environment, drawing on the many and varied resources and expertise available from […]
The Need to Reseed…
Consider reseeding if there is less than 50% sown species in the ley It’s time to start thinking about your Autumn Reseed. An indicator of whether you need to reseed in the Autumn is the percentage of Ryegrass (or other sown species) in your sward, rather than relying purely on the age of the ley. […]
Quality Silage
Choosing the right varieties of grass is crucial for producing high-quality silage. The right grass ensures optimal growth rates, higher yields, and better nutritional content, which are essential for maintaining healthy livestock. Perennial Ryegrass, with its high sugar content, is excellent for silage-making due to its digestibility and dense sward formation. Italian Ryegrass offers heavy […]
Mind your Grass
Which type of grass is right for your farm? Mixtures: At St. Catherine’s Seeds, we recommend reseeding with a mixture of different grasses and clover, rather than sowing a single variety. This approach can provide significant yield benefits compared to planting the same varieties individually. By combining the digestibility of Perennial Ryegrass (PRG) with the […]
Grassland and Muck Event
Pioneering Sustainable Agriculture at the 2024 Sustainable Grassland And Muck Event We’re are going to be supporting the upcoming Sustainable Grassland And Muck Event, being held on the 30th of May, 2024, at Aberystwth University Farm, Trawsgoed, SY23 4LL. Organised by The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, this event draws industry leaders, organisations, and enthusiasts from […]
Your Countryside 2024 Catalogue – Download Now
We are pleased to present this year’s edition of Your Countryside, which offers a practical guide to environmental, green manure, game cover, and forage seeds. We believe it will be a useful resource for farmers seeking to improve the stewardship of their land. One of the highlights of the catalogue is our Stewardship Selector chart, […]
October Deadline – Photo ID for purchases of AN
Attention all farmers, growers, and buying co-operatives in the UK: A significant regulatory change is on the horizon. Starting from October 1, 2023, individuals will be required to provide photo identification when purchasing ammonium nitrate fertilisers. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) reports that the Home Office has expanded its list of controlled substances, now encompassing […]
Increased Countryside Stewardship
We have seen a rise in customers increasing their Countryside Stewardship Scheme activity in recent years and we have received many comments and photographs of their success of the various mixtures used to help wildlife across the UK. Here are a few photos of our popular AB1 Nectar Rich Bronze mix, used here for Margins, […]
Looking for an outstanding silage mixture? – Look no further
Ms. E. & A. Shepherd cutting ABER HSG 1 Milk & Meat Production in May 2023. They were delighted with the quality and quantity of this Germinal mixture supplied by St Catherine’s Seeds which was full of ABER recommended list varieties. Call St Catherine’s Seeds for more details on this mixture
Looking for a Multi–Cut silage mixture with Red Clover? – Look no further
Mr. S. Creed sent us these pictures just before cutting his ABER HSG 2 Multi–Cut with Red Clover in early May. Having had his neighbour’s lambs grazing it for a month or so in Jan/Feb ‘23 after a autumn ‘22 re–seed assisted the establishment. Outstanding yields were achieved at cutting and with the inclusion of 3kg ABER […]
