A combination of dry, high fibre grass and maize silages with lower starch degradability means finding ways to boost palatability and throughput will be vital this winter to optimise milk production.
January 2022
UK farmers are heading for a fertilser shortfall of more than half a million tonnes and the message is clear - order early.
January 2022
Applying bagged nitrogen to grassland and cereal crops still works out cost effective versus having to buy-in feed, despite escalating fertiliser costs.
December 2021
Jamie Adams believes balancing forage with a high energy, lower protein concentrate is one of the reasons his organic herd is in the top 5% of Genus RMS farms for fertility.
October 2021
Concerns over the balancing of dairy cow rations are growing as many first cut silage analysis results contain higher energy than protein.
September 2021
Mid-season management of grass is key to making sure the full potential of forage is achieved and adequate reserves are available for the winter months.
June 2021
Feeding digestible fibre and rumen protected fats to spring calving cows in early lactation can help support production and body
condition while protecting fertility.
May 2021
With first cut silage underway, maize drilled and cereal crops growing, it's a good time to assess silage stocks and put plans in place for the coming harvest to help improve feeding next winter.
May 2021
We are helping producers to reduce the environmental impact of their rations by calculating the carbon footprint of every feed ingredient delivered to our mills.
January 2021
Making The Most of Brassicas by Rebecca Moore, Nutritionist.
November 2020
