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Herbal leys

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/agroecological-farming-advice/herbal-leys

Herbal leys are a complex forage mixes of grasses, herbs and legumes. Different plants perform different functions, such as fertility building.

Herbal Leys 'How To' Guide

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/agroecological-farming-advice/herbal-leys/herbal-leys-how-to-guide

A comprehensive guide to get you started planning and planting herbal leys. Discover everything you need to know here.

Tips on establishing and managing herbal leys

https://www.soilassociation.org/news-events-and-resources/latest-news-and-insight/tips-on-establishing-and-managing-herbal-leys

Introduction to herbal leys, establishment, species selection and Environmental Stewardship Schemes

Benefits of 'holy hay' - sainfoin

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/agroecological-farming-advice/herbal-leys/benefits-of-holy-hay-sainfoin

Sometimes known as 'holy hay', has amazing properties as part of a herbal ley mix.

Case study: Peter Cheek, Godminster Organic Dairy

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/case-studies/case-study-peter-cheek-godminster-organic-dairy

Meet Peter Cheek, farm manager at Godminster Organic Dairy, talking about herbal leys, livestock management, organic dairy farming.

Organic silage and hay

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/soil-association-certification/business-support/organic-marketplace/organic-silage-and-hay

Organic haylage for sale

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/soil-association-certification/business-support/organic-marketplace/organic-haylage-for-sale

Useful links on grassland management

https://www.soilassociation.org/what-we-do/soil-association-scotland/scotland-farming-programmes/resources-for-farmers/grassland-management/useful-links-on-grassland-management

Grassland management links and resources for farmers.

Soil health

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/agroecological-farming-advice/soil-health

Here you'll find resources and case studies from farmers who are reaping the benefits of investing in their soils.

Multispecies swards

https://www.soilassociation.org/for-business/farmers-growers/agroecological-farming-advice/herbal-leys/multispecies-swards

Livestock mineral supplements might one day be phased out by tailoring your sward choice.