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Kingshay's Knowledgebase - Forage

Completing Soil Assessments for the SFI

Completing Soil Assessments for the SFI

The aim of the improved grassland soils standard is to enhance soil health, structure, organic matter, and soil biology. It will also contribute to improved water quality...

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Composting Farming Note

Composting Farming Note

Effective management of farmyard manure (FYM) to minimise the risk of pollution and maximise financial benefits requires a practical and cost effective strategy. Composti...

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Copper & Cow Health Farming Note

Copper & Cow Health Farming Note

Copper deficiency is a common problem where dietary intake is insufficient to meet the cow's metabolic requirement or where mineral antagonists levels are in excess. Wher...

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Copper & Molybdenum in Soils & Forage Farming Note

Copper & Molybdenum in Soils & Forage Farming Note

Copper is essential to animal health for a number of metabolic functions including growth, production and fertility. Copper levels in grass and forages are determined by ...

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Crimped Grain Maize v Whole Cob Maize Farming Note

Crimped Grain Maize v Whole Cob Maize Farming Note

Higher maize feed energy levels can be achieved by harvesting the maize cob or grain only, either by crimping moist maize grain or alternatively harvesting whole cob maiz...

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Dairy Production Systems Report 2018

Dairy Production Systems Report 2018

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...

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Dealing with Hot Weather/Heat Stress

Dealing with Hot Weather/Heat Stress

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 ...

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Deferred Grazing Farming Note

Deferred Grazing Farming Note

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 ...

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Detailed Soil Analysis & Soil Sampling Farming Note

Detailed Soil Analysis & Soil Sampling Farming Note

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...

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Early Season Grazing Management

Early Season Grazing Management

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...

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Effective Grass Silage Fermentation Farming Note

Effective Grass Silage Fermentation Farming Note

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...

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Establishing White Clover Dairy Insight

Establishing White Clover Dairy Insight

For more than three decades, Kingshay has dedicated its efforts to highlighting the significance of clover in grass leys. Now, amidst escalating fertiliser costs, pressur...

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