Planning winter feed allocation is essential to make the most of forage crops and match stock requirements. By measuring dry matter (DM) yield and calculating daily allocations, you can ensure high utilisation and avoid shortages. Read the full guide here

Redstart is a fast growing variety perfect for later sowings, ready to be utilised within 90–120 days. With the best winter hardiness of all rapes and hybrids, it provides dependable grazing right through to late January, depending on sowing date. 🟢 Fast, vigorous establishment

Andrew caught up with Agriscot Silage Competition judge David Lawrie last week, pictured here in a field of Watson’s grass ready for its fourth cut of silage! 🌱 There’s still time to get your entries in for this year’s competition. Don’t miss your chance to take part!

Richard McCornick with his kids in a great crop of Kale 2 at Barnbackle. Kale 2 is a combination of kale and swedes that delivers an extremely winter hardy feed option. 🌱 🟢 Kale provides a high protein source 🟢 Swedes add excellent energy value 🟢 High cold tolerance and

🌱 Airlie Castle Mixture looking well after being undersown at Smailholm Mains in Kelso. Undersowing helps protect the soil and supports strong establishment, giving the new ley a great start without leaving the ground bare. #agriculture #farming #castlemixtures

Tantallon is performing brilliantly for Keith Cuthill at Ballownie, Angus, showing great establishment since being sown on 10th September! Our outstanding 2–3 year mix combines hybrid and intermediate ryegrasses for top quality silage, fast regrowth, and 3–5 cuts per year. With

Alex, Andrew and Cameron have enjoyed their day out with the East of Scotland Grassland Society, visiting Forthill Farm, Menmuir and West Mains of Turin, Forfar. A great opportunity to see excellent grassland management in practice.

Our Hybrid 1 mixture (rape/kale hybrid, forage rape, and main crop turnip) is delivering excellent results at Gilston Farm in Midlothian. A great example of a versatile, high quality forage crop providing both yield and nutritional value for grazing livestock. #agriculture

Understanding your soil is the starting point for productive grassland. Regular sampling helps identify nutrient levels, pH balance and any underlying issues before they affect performance. Autumn is a great time to test and plan ahead for next season. By getting the basics

Cameron & Andy are all set up and ready for Borderway Agri Expo tomorrow at Borderway Mart, Carlisle! Come along and chat with them about all things grass and forage, they’ll be on hand to offer advice and answer any questions. 🌱 Looking forward to seeing everyone there! 👋

A great view for Euan whilst soil sampling today above Loch Ness! 🌤️ Now is the perfect time to check soil health and ensure your ground is in the best shape for next season. 🌿 #agriculture #farming #soilhealth #soilhealthmatters

Planning winter feed allocation is essential to make the most of forage crops and match stock requirements. By measuring dry matter (DM) yield and calculating daily allocations, you can ensure high utilisation and avoid shortages. Read the full guide here 👉

Pat and Euan have been out soil sampling in Cannich, Strathglass today! Regular soil testing is the starting point for productive, resilient grassland. It helps us understand nutrient levels, identify any imbalances, and make informed recommendations to get the very best from

FARM FOCUS 🔎 David Nelson, Redcroft David and his father, Alistair, run a high performing dairy and sheep enterprise in the upper Dee Valley. The robotic dairy system, strong focus on genetics, and quality home grown forage underpin performance. Watson Seeds mixtures have been

Ready for AgriScot 2025! 🌱🚜 Catch the silage competition live judging at 9am in the main ring, then visit us at stand 126 to see the top 3 from each section. See you there! 👋

AgriScot Silage Competition Results! 🌱🚜🏆 Well done to all the winners of the AgriScot silage competition. The standard of entries was excellent as always. A big thank you to James Baillie and David Lawrie for judging this year and to everyone who took part.

We’re all set for LiveScot at Lanark Auction Market tomorrow! Andrew and Cameron will be there stewarding the grain and silage competition. Looking forward to a great day ahead.

Andrew and Cameron had a great day at LiveScot on Saturday. Well done to all the winners in the Grain, Hay and Grass Silage competition, and thank you to judge John Whiteford. 🏆 Click the link to see the full results 👉 watsonseeds.online/LiveScot2025

Andrew has been out walking a field near Dunfermline to look over a crop of Dundas Castle Mixture that went in at the end of September. Despite the late sowing, it is establishing well with an even take and good early vigour. Very encouraging signs for a well performing crop