Grace Welling

BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2025 Our judges were out & about yesterday, visiting the first of our three finalists – Mike & Caroline Hawking (Bude Grassland Society). They run 197 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows on 94 ha near Beaworthy, Devon. Looks like they had a good day!

** EGF SYMPOSIUM 2025** Don’t miss out! Booking closes soon (8 August). To find out more, and to book your place visit britishgrassland.com/egf-2025/

What’s your most reliable winter forage crop? We’ve seen kale, turnips and hybrid brassicas reduce feed costs and fill forage gaps. Share your favourites, your tips might help another farmer through a tough season. #brassicas #fillthegap

Drought-tolerant grass, nitrogen-fixing clover, and a clear plan. Watch Stuart Evans explain how he’s built a productive, sustainable dairy system. #farming #farmers

**BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2025** Entries close on 20 June. Competition open to members of local affiliated societies and full BGS members. (Those in Wales are covered by the FWGS competition) Visit britishgrassland.com/the-competitio… 📷 @Dylancastellior

@MoretonGerminal @wearegerminal Breaks make it hurt more! The key is not to stop 😂

@GraceWelling1 @wearegerminal I usually lie down on my breaks when rogueing! 😂

The bluebells are obviously lovely but as a grass enthusiast the wood melick tops it for me 🤓 A beautiful copse to stumble upon whilst conducting crop inspection isolations on a crop of AberZeus ☀️

Evenings like these make field walking feel like more of a hobby than a job 🌅

**BOOKING OPEN** EGF Symposium – Multi-species swards, 15-17 Sept 2025 at Reading, UK. Early Bird offer closes 6 June Booking also open for the Post-symposium tour, 17-19 Sept visiting FarmED, RAU, Germinal Horizon. Visit: britishgrassland.com/egf-2025/

**ANNOUNCEMENT** Today is the launch of our competition to find the BGS Grassland Farmer of the Year 2025. Open to members of local affiliated societies and full BGS members. For full details visit: britishgrassland.com/the-competitio…

Welsh organic farmer Tom Harris is seeing incredible results with Germinal's Aber High Sugar Grass and clover-rich mixes! Watch how he's boosting production, enhancing biodiversity and fixing nitrogen: youtu.be/AL5pT0ZHgpw #farming #farmers

A new era of forage Our new Climate Smart ranges tackle five key climate challenges, helping farmers stay productive, profitable and sustainable. Explore our new website for everything you need – mixture benefits, sowing tips and more: GGB: germinal.com/climate-smart/

2025 is a special year for us, we are excited to celebrate our 200th anniversary. Two centuries of growth, innovation and great people have made us the seed specialists we are today. Share our journey, as we reflect on our heritage and share our vision for the future.

A brilliant (under reported) part of yesterday’s protests… Over 15,000 meals donated 👏

Multi-species are transforming livestock farms like Chris Sobey’s—fewer inputs, healthier soil, and better animal performance. Learn more: germinal.com/multi-species-… #farming #agriculture

Functional characterization of extracellular and intracellular catalase-peroxidases involved in virulence of the fungal wheat pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici: bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

NFU Deputy President David Exwood (@DavidatWestons) reminds us of the importance of farm safety as we wrap up harvest and move into September. Read more on farm safety👉ow.ly/Zl9I50ThoQ1 #Take5StayAlive

Sandy site down in Cornwall today for the 13th of 14 on farm trials for the Nitrogen Use Efficient Legumes project @GerminalUKAgri @ibers_aber Brilliant work by Rhun and Huw to get them all in! I merely tagged along for this one.

💚If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need to talk, there is help specifically for farmers and vets. @FCNcharity @yanafarming @dpjfoundation @RABIcharity @RSABI @AddingtonFund @yellowwelliesuk @VetlifeUK Text HAWKSTONE to 85258 for free support @RealHawkstone