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bitcoin hoy precio www.survivalprep.net In the current challenging climate, all livestock producers are under pressure to maximise the cheapest food source – forage. See the latest thinking on grazing methods, forage systems, reseeding and varieties as well as how others are making more from grass and maize.

Grassland must reads

Advice on reducing clamp losses and what they could cost you

Guide to maximising fibre potential in grass silage

How to cut silage spoilage and on-farm plastic use with HOB film

7 tips on silage aftermath nutrition

Maize must reads

Maize Watch: Attention to minimising losses needed at clamping

How a maize crop hit 57t/ha fresh weight despite drought

How ‘chemichanical’ approach is aiding maize production

How to manage maize in drought conditions

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GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Dairy-beef outwintering setup saves on winter housing costs

Careful site selection allows Graham Parks to use outwintering as an entry for a reseed. It also saves him £35 a head on winter housing and feeding costs, maintaining his…

LIVESTOCK

How brothers secured future with second autumn-block herd

A second dairy unit set up on neighbouring arable land has given two brothers a long-term future on their Leicestershire family farm Martin Wade and his sons, George and Ben,…

BEEF

450ha woodland core to low-cost dairy-beef system

Agroforestry has gone from a novel idea to a core part of a resilient farming model at Yeo Valley in Somerset, with 405ha (1,000 acres) of woodland grazing targeted by…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Zero-grazing switch cuts dairy feed costs by 2p/litre

Transition Farmers Tom and Karen Halton, who milk 530 ProCross cows near Congleton, Cheshire, have always grazed low-yielding cows to improve milk from forage and lower feed costs. However, they…

BEEF

Video: How an estate grazes beef cattle on 1,000ha marsh

Innovative grazing practices have enabled a Cumbrian estate to capitalise on more than 1,000ha (2,471 acres) of saltmarsh, giving a beef finishing system an extensive, low-input store period. Each summer,…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

FW Awards 2023: Grassland Manager of the Year finalists

A passion to impart grassland wisdom to fellow farmers and improve business resilience is driving this year’s three Farmers Weekly Grassland Manager finalists to maximise grazed grass and experiment with…

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Maize harvest begins with yields off to a promising start

As foragers start chopping maize crops across the South and East, reports are that yields are very good, ranging between 43 and 48t/ha. Excellent growth throughout the summer was due…

MAIZE

Maize crops perform well in this year's challenging weather

Maize has done well in this year’s challenging weather conditions, utilising summer rain for excellent plant growth, reports Neil Groom, manager of forage specialists Grainseed. “Spring was wet and maize…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Why farmers should make efficient use of autumn flush

After another challenging growing year, grazing platforms are finally where they should be. But with current warm, moist conditions creating good growth rates at the right quality, Livestock Improvement Corporation…

LIVESTOCK

Three-cut silage: Go for leaves, not bulk

Three-cut silage systems can take first cut a week earlier next year and still get the same yield, plus better quality. Scheduling all three cuts in the clamp before the…

HEALTH AND WELFARE

How to stop losses when grazing youngstock on herbal leys

A fundamental misunderstanding of how to manage stock grazing herbal leys has caused heartache on some farms this summer, as more yearling cattle and weaned lambs have died from twisted…

PIGS

Benefits of grass leys for outdoor pig units

Grass mixes can establish well and withstand grazing by outdoor pigs, helping protect soils and watercourses, a three-year trial has shown. The trial took place in north Norfolk on 16ha…

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Why diverse forage mixtures could improve outwintering

Findings from a recent trial in Devon have concluded that outwintering cattle on a diverse mix of forages can help improve both animal and soil health, while also benefiting the…

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How multispecies swards can improve production efficiency

Grassland in the UK has traditionally been dominated by ryegrass. While ryegrass provides high yields of good-quality forage, it is dependent on applications of now-expensive nitrogen fertiliser and is susceptible…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Benefits of winter sheep grazing for silage performance

Tack sheep have a “Marmite” reputation among dairy farmers – some value their benefits as grass managers and a source of income, while others only see their ability to rob…

FEED AND NUTRITION

Forage Aid gears up for busy winter feed campaign

The prolonged hot weather and lack of rain has created serious issues for livestock farmers, with increasing reports of forage shortages. Following massive increases in feed, fertiliser, fuel and energy…

GROUNDSWELL

7 farmer tips on moving to regenerative farming

At a packed Groundswell event on 22 June, a panel of farmers talked to delegates about the challenges and benefits of moving to regenerative agriculture. Infrastructure and time were two…

FEED AND NUTRITION

Ulster farmers must act to avoid forage crisis

Immediate steps to ensure sufficient winter forage supply need to be taken by Northern Irish farmers facing unprecedented cost escalation, say farm advisers responding to stark findings of a survey. …

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

How remote sensing tech can help fine-tune grass management

A farm-level study in Wales has shown remote sensors can provide valuable information on how grass responds to inputs. Furthermore, they can do this in greater detail and more rapidly…

Maize

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Maize harvest begins with yields off to a promising start

As foragers start chopping maize crops across the South and East, reports are that yields are very good, ranging between 43 and 48t/ha. Excellent growth throughout the summer was due…

MAIZE

Maize crops perform well in this year's challenging weather

Maize has done well in this year’s challenging weather conditions, utilising summer rain for excellent plant growth, reports Neil Groom, manager of forage specialists Grainseed. “Spring was wet and maize…

LIVESTOCK

Farmer networks will be key for SFI uptake

Building confidence via networks of farmers will be crucial to the successful implementation of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and rollout of agroecological practices on UK farms. This is according…

MAIZE

Benefits of undersowing maize for soil, water and grazing

Tom Kimber has been growing maize at Higher Stavordale Farm near Wincanton in Somerset for at least 10 years, but it is only recently that he has turned his focus…

MAIZE

Why shallow cultivations are best option in maize trial

With maize often criticised for its high environmental cost, Cornish farmers Malcolm and Catherine Barrett were keen to find ways to improve the sustainability of their operations. They decided to…

FEED AND NUTRITION

How maize is helping beef producer hit target weights early

A focus on improving forage quality in beef rations has helped a Dorset farmer speed up throughput by up to six months. Beef and arable farmer Stuart Casely is using…

MAIZE

How maize is driving dry matter intake in NI dairy herd

Feed intakes are up, fertility has improved and milk yield is on the rise after a successful first winter feeding maize at Purcell Farms, County Londonderry. Mixed farmer James Purcell farms…

FEED AND NUTRITION

How a maize crop hit 57t/ha fresh weight despite drought

Growing maize under film helped a South West dairy farmer achieve yields of 57t/ha freshweight last season, despite being hit by drought. Patrick Palmer, who grows 202ha (500 acres) of…

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Grassland and Muck 2014 video: Revolutionary grass monitor on de...

A revolutionary grass monitor that can be mounted on a wellie boot and automatically measures grass height via ultrasound sensors is set to make measuring grass easier. The Grassometer from…

BEEF

Video: How an estate grazes beef cattle on 1,000ha marsh

Innovative grazing practices have enabled a Cumbrian estate to capitalise on more than 1,000ha (2,471 acres) of saltmarsh, giving a beef finishing system an extensive, low-input store period. Each summer,…

FEED AND NUTRITION

How growing maize with beans can improve silage quality

Intercropping of maize and climbing beans is gaining ground among German farmers keen to improve the quality of their silage. Yields and protein content are particularly promising when the two…

GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Video: Silage gas escape sparks health and safety alert

A video on Twitter showing a deadly brown gas escaping from a freshly clamped silage pit has sparked a health and safety warning, after the gas was identified as the…

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