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Cover and Root Crops

Improve soil structure, prevent nutrient leaching, and boost forage yields with The SWS Guide to cover crops and root crops. Expert tips on selection and establishment. Read more.

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Beating the Burn: Practical Forage Options to Bridge the Summer Feed Gap

Thursday, 6th of August 2026

We’ve all been there: staring out across fields that are turning the colour of straw while the forecast shows nothing but clear skies and another heatwave on its way. When growth stalls and grazing covers run thin, watching our winter feed stores dwindle

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Plan Ahead for Autumn & Winter Feed

Friday, 19th of June 2026

As the grazing season progresses, forward-thinking livestock farmers know that the key to maintaining body condition scores and managing feed costs through the colder months is preparation. Reliance on purchased concentrates or burning through silage clamps

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May Sowing: Availability and Product Guide

Tuesday, 19th of May 2026

For the May spring sowing window , we have a full range of high-quality, certified seeds in stock and ready for immediate dispatch.

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