Silage is worth more than ever due to the increasing costs of production, says Felipe Amaro at Passion Ag Global fuel prices are soaring, and the resulting higher cost of making silage could easily tempt farmers to cut corners. So how can producers reduce fuel use while still protecting fermentation, feed value and silage quality? […]
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Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
The right inoculant can drive yield gains
Lientjie Colahan says trials have shown some inoculants boost milk yields The use of a crop and condition-specific inoculant on grass silage could help farmers get more milk in the tank – according to new trial results. British Dairying finds out more. Dairy farmers who use the right inoculant on their silage could increase milk […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
A guide to making the best use of dwindling forage stocks
Well-balanced rations help stretch forage supplies and support intakes Developing plans to make the best use of available feedstocks through to turnout will be crucial in the coming weeks. Now is the time to plan for the remainder of the winter. If you are farming in an area of the country with sufficient forage stocks, […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Plan ahead for silage 2026
Planning next season’s silage starts now, says Anna Dinsdale Effective planning ahead of the 2026 silage season will help reduce waste and boost returns. So what do farmers need to consider? British Dairying finds out. When do you start thinking about next season’s silage? Many farmers and nutritionists are currently assessing how this year’s growing […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles, Uncategorised
Planning for future perfect forage
The changing climate will result in more favourable conditions for growing maize across the country Weather patterns are becoming more extreme and herd genetics are changing – with both influencing grass and forage strategies. Are we reaching a tipping point, where the practices of the past become unsuitable for the future? British Dairying takes a […]
Feed & Nutrition: Maize, Forage, Grassland, Nutrition, Vitality, Selected Articles
Live yeast support at grazing
Like many Irish dairy farms, grass is the mainstay of the herd’s diet Irish dairy farmers, Kevin and Anne Gleeson, have adapted their feeding regime to help their spring-calving herd cope better with lush grass. British Dairying finds out more. Making the most of grass is the key to success for husband-and-wife team, Kevin and […]
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Why careful consideration should be given when choosing a milk replacer
Aaron Brown, Trouw Nutrition Feeding calf milk replacer that closely resembles cows’ milk can pay dividends for calf development and performance, as practical research shows. British Dairying reports. The calf milk replacers of today are very different from those used 20 years ago, with research shaping an understanding of efficient calf nutrition. Speaking at a […]
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How to tackle weeds for more productive grass and silage
High input prices are leading to tough decisions surrounding cost control on-farm, but it is important not to scale back your weed control strategy to the detriment of your grassland. British Dairying finds out how to tackle these weeds. Maximising homegrown forage is more important than ever, so it’s important not to ignore weed control […]
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Resilient grass for the future
Plant breeders are trying to produce new varieties that are more resilient to the increasing weather extremes Climate change, and its possible effects on British farming, remains one of the big unknowns. Scientists are unable to predict with certainty how the climate will change or the impact it might have on farming operations. So what […]
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Forage key to heifer growth and early bulling for husband and wife team
Steve and Ruth Ashley credit farm success to getting heifers off to the best start and making good quality forage Excellent heifer performance on a Shropshire dairy farm starts with good dry cow nutrition and calf management. Rhian Price reports on how success has been achieved. Achieving growth rates of 0.9kg/day up to bulling at […]
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