What is the most cost-effective dairy system? With Brexit just around the corner, and global dairy markets remaining volatile, farmers are going to have to manage ris...

The UK does not often experience the hot temperatures currently being faced, and the duration of the heat is almost unprecedented. So what additional considerations need ...

Deferred grazing is an alternative form of out wintering, which can both significantly reduce your winter feed costs and also minimise the need for winter housing your ...

Soil is one of the most important resources on a farm, providing the basis for forage and crop production. Regular soil sampling and analysis provides an insight into pot...

Grazing well is the number one way to improve margins at a time when milk price is low. This needs strategy and planning in advance, and constant adjusting to suit ground...

Effective grass silage fermentation makes for healthy rumens and high performance. Poor silage results in reduced intakes and could even be disastrous for cattle health...

Calibrating your fertiliser spreader is an essential task to optimise forage and crop yields and maximise the benefit from the cost of fertilisers.  As fertiliser produc...

To improve feed efficiency at grass, fibre supplementation should be considered.

The potential to improve fertiliser use efficiency by foliar application of nutrients has been researched for several years.  Reducing the length of the nutrient pathway...

Balancing diets is not just about ensuring you provide the correct energy, protein, starch, etc. Minerals are essential for health, fertility and production. With forage ...