The 2026 season has presented significant forage challenges for many UK dairy farmers. Extended dry conditions have reduced grass growth and, in some areas, lowered forage yields and quality.

As a result, many have already begun drawing on forage stocks that were originally intended for the winter-feeding period.

In this environment, making the most of every tonne of forage is becoming increasingly important, and lucerne is proving to be a valuable tool within dairy cow rations.

Here Farmers Guardian highlight the benefits of feeding Lucerne to dairy herds.