What can we learn from the Canadians on Milk Solids?
On a recent trip to Canada visiting dairy farms the first thing that struck me was the quantity of milk
Read more
Silage
The Power of First Cut
To be honest it is my favourite time of year. From the moment you pull the first core of forage
Read more
Grazing efficiency to improve margins
As milk prices have recovered to a more sustainable level, the importance of producing cheaper milk from grazed grass will
Read more
Silage Watch – 4th October 2016
Wholecrop Cereal and Grass Silage Update Welcome to the fourth edition of SilageWatch for 2016. Since the early wholecrop cereal
Read more
Silage Watch Report – 5th September 2016
Early Wholecrop Cereal and Grass Silage The 3rd edition of Silage Watch presents the early 2016 wholecrop cereal averages based
Read more
Forage Making – Applying the Theory of Constraints
Forage quality is still a significant bottle neck on most dairy units but with good planning and communication with the
Read more
Getting the Measure of Grass
Boost ProductivityMeasuring sward height is beneficial in set-stocking, strip grazing and semi-rotational systems. By working to grazing height targets, you
Read more
Get Tough with Thistles
Thistles come a close second to docks in the list of most troublesome perennial weeds in grassland. The most common
Read more
Grass Silage Production Guidelines
Wynnstay Group Plc – Grass Silage Production Guidelines.
Read moreAre you getting the best from your silage?
Guide to producing quality silage Ensure adequate interval between last N fertiliser application and proposed cutting date. The rule of
Read more