Our Senior Nutritionist Dr Robin Hawkey and Senior Agronomist Graham Ragg have been looking at the merits of the different types of wholecrop cereal in the diet to improve your livestock’s performance - and your bottom line
June 2023
Last year’s dry summer and high fertiliser and purchased feed prices have made it challenging for farmers to produce enough feed with many dipping into their winter stocks through the summer and autumn
May 2023
Last year was difficult for so many reasons but particularly for farmers trying to grow sufficient high-quality forage for their livestock.
February 2023
With rising input costs there has never been a better time to consider how well your dairy or beef herds are using the valuable forages you provide.
January 2023
The balance of nutrition in an organic farming system is vital to make sure your crop is getting everything it needs - and there is no easy fix.
December 2022
The maize crop is set to overtake wheat to become the largest grain crop in the world - with a staggering 197 million hectaresgrown globally by 2030.
November 2022
Our experts have launched a new service to help grassland farmers target the correct nutrients for their soil, boost productivity, remain profitable and reduce carbon emissions
October 2022
With the backdrop of the highest inflation rate for 40 years, rising interest rates, difficulty finding labour and the worst drought since 1976, this winter is going to be a real challenge.
October 2022
With strong milk prices, high feed costs and the drive to farm sustainably, be sure to capitalise on this year’s forage maize crops as a high-energy, home-grown feed
September 2022
Farmers fearing forage shortages because of the recent dry weather could help ease the pressure by feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration to dry cows and youngstock
September 2022
