Are cows fidgeting during milking? Are liners slipping? Do you have a lot of ‘slow milkers’? It’s these types of observations that should form part of everyday parl...

Slit aeration is promoted as a remediation method for compacted grassland, however, research results are mixed. This Farming Note covers: • What is slit aeration capab...

The use of acidification or pH reduction systems to lower the pH of slurry is increasingly being talked about by Government as a means of hitting ammonia and methane redu...

Each year, the UK generates 83 million tonnes of livestock waste, with cattle accounting for 80% of this total. Of that, 47% is slurry - meaning farmers must manage over ...

Slurry additives are sold with a range of product claims. These include enhanced nutrient availability, improved slurry consistency with less crust development and reduce...

Separating the solid and liquid slurry fractions gives a range of benefits including making slurry easier to handle and reducing its volume by about 20%. If you are in an...

Restrictions on winter slurry spreading to prevent pollution and the greater need to make more efficient use of farm nutrients because of rising fertiliser costs means al...

Restrictions on winter slurry spreading to prevent pollution and the greater need to make more efficient use of farm nutrients because of rising fertiliser costs means al...

Fulfilling legal requirements for sufficient slurry storage could facilitate better use of farm nutrients, which could benefit both the environment, and your back pocket....

The majority of UK grassland contains low levels of sodium, a mineral essential for good grass intakes and cow health. Do you have swards that look great but are poorly g...