Testimonials
What our customers are saying.
What happens when a farmer completely rethinks their system in pursuit of a low-input dairy model?
This testimonial follows Catherine Pickford’s move to a larger Somerset holding and the bold reset that came with it—rebuilding her grazing platform from the ground up, redesigning her herd for efficiency over yield, and reshaping the farm for long-term resilience.
“A key part of that transformation came through our distributor Bright Maize, where grass specialist Mike Sims worked closely with Catherine to recommend tailored grass seed mixes. These incorporated Barenbrug’s extensive range of proven varieties, helping to build swards designed for persistence, drought resilience, and consistent grazing quality.
The result? Stronger, deeper-rooting pastures with species like tall fescue and improved modern cocksfoot varieties—supporting cow performance, stabilising production through dry periods, and reducing reliance on bought-in inputs.
From cutting nitrogen use to improving grazing reliability, these grass choices have played a central role in helping Catherine deliver a more efficient, lower-cost system without compromising output.
It’s also a story about people as much as pasture—developing the next generation of dairy talent alongside a farm built for the future.”
👉 Read the full testimonial to see how joined-up thinking across genetics, grazing, and grass varieties is shaping a truly resilient dairy system. www.barenbrug.co.uk/testimonials/testimonials/alford-fields-farm-testimonial-bright-maize
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