You Can't Manage What You Don't Measure: Why Accurate Forage Analysis Matters

In this episode, Sarah-Jane Godfrey, AIC Technical Manager, talks all things ⁠Forage Analysis Assurance (FAA) Group ⁠as she tells us about the importance of accurate, consistent and reliable forage analysis, and the role the Group plays in supporting livestock nutrition across the UK and Ireland.

We cover: What the FAA Group is, why it was established, and how it works to improve the accuracy, consistency and reliability of forage analysis. How the FAA Group's proficiency testing scheme helps maintain high laboratory standards through independent benchmarking and continuous improvement. Why accurate forage analysis is essential for informed ration formulation, livestock performance, feed efficiency and farm profitability. How laboratories, nutritionists and farmers benefit from greater confidence in forage analysis results and the transparent publication of laboratory performance grades. The role of forage testing in helping livestock producers make better use of home-grown forages, improve resource efficiency and support more sustainable farming systems.

As Sarah-Jane explains, "You can't manage what you don't measure," highlighting why reliable forage analysis remains a fundamental tool for livestock businesses.

This episode is ideal for livestock producers, nutritionists, feed advisers, forage specialists and anyone involved in ruminant nutrition who wants to better understand the science, quality assurance and practical value of forage analysis.