Surveys reveal importance of home-produced forage
21st February 2017
At least 9 out of 10 farmers see forage and better use of grass silage as playing central roles in the future of their businesses. But in several vital areas
Growth in maize use fuelled by greater reliability
26th January 2017
Usage of maize by UK livestock producers is increasing rapidly with reliability of forage production the main reason behind it, a new survey suggests. Carried out by the Maize Growers
Practical guide will help offset impact of antibiotic removal
26th January 2017
A comprehensive Healthy Growth Manual from Trouw Nutrition GB will help pig producers develop effective strategies to minimise the impact of reduced use of in-feed antibiotics to their businesses. “The
Make lameness control a priority this winter
22nd November 2016
As farmers prepare to house their cows for the winter months, now is the perfect time to review lameness protocols to incorporate the latest research findings into practice. “Winter housing
Success for Sassy Lassy at 2016 East of England Smithfield Festival
22nd November 2016
The 2016 Smithfield Festival has been hailed a success, following a busy two days of top class judging, competitions and seminars, which culminated with the sale of livestock. Held on
Positive ministerial meeting for UK livestock Brexit group
22nd November 2016
A group of 18 organisations representing the UK livestock sector, under the chairmanship of Chris Dodds, Executive Secretary of the Livestock Auctioneers Association, met with farming Minister George Eustice and
UK Dairy Day to go ahead
17th October 2016
Plans to stage a national dairy joint show in September have fallen through as Holstein UK – the UK’s leading dairy industry support organisation – has been unable to reach
Open autumn offers feed-saving bonus for livestock farmers
17th October 2016
‘Use it or lose it’ is the clear message for livestock farmers with unusually abundant grass covers as we move into autumn. According to Helen Mathieu of forage experts Germinal
Silage still falling short of protein target
17th October 2016
Following the latest forage update, experts are warning that crude protein levels in this year’s silage crops are two percent lower than target, which could impact livestock performance if the
Autumn spraying key to grass weed control
3rd October 2016
Prioritising herbicide applications on newly drilled grass leys this autumn will be more effective than waiting until the spring and hold potential saving for farmers. The control of seedling weeds
Attention to detail can add value to maize silage
3rd October 2016
As farmers look to harvest their maize crops, attention to detail will pay dividends, guaranteeing a good looking crop in the field and resulting in a quality silage in the
Pink bales in aid of breast cancer charity hailed a huge success
20th September 2016
According to Jackie Bradley of organising company Volac, the campaign, which raises money from sales of a specially-produced pink version of the film used to wrap the bales, has already