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Monitor soil conditions and drilling depth (March 25)
As producers look ahead and prepare for the 2025 maize-growing season we share some timely advice on varietal choice and seedbed...
Gradual grazing switch pays dividends (March 25)
Understanding the rumen’s microbial shift when herds transition from silage to grazing-based rations is key to maximizing milk production...
Dairy switch secures sustainable future (March 25)
A significant change of direction has seen one producer develop a brand new dairy business, with a high-health-status Jersey herd and...
Rehydration key to prevent production and health issues (Feb 25)
All cattle – milkers, fresh calvers and calves – can benefit from hydration support, and strategic use of products to replace lost fluids...
Weigh up maize harvesting options (Feb 25)
Crimped maize is growing in popularity. We outline the feed’s potential benefits, including adding flexibility to forage plans, and offer...
Monitor rumen efficiency to drive performance (Nov/Dec 24)
We offer some practical tips and pointers on optimising rumen function to make the most of this year’s ‘challenging’ silages, and to...
Big success on a small island (Nov/Dec 24)
Focusing on fertility and longevity, and building good community relations, have formed the foundations of success for one of the largest...
Fine-tune supplementation in dry-cow diets (Sept 24)
Correctly balancing trace nutrients in transition-cow rations will help to reduce stress and improve cow health and performance when they...
Productivity gains from short-term leys (July/Aug 24)
Sowing grass immediately after maize has helped one West Sussex-based producer to increase overall forage output, as well as make...
Maintaining milk quality at grazing boosts margins (June 24)
Supporting butterfat production at grazing, by adding a rumen conditioner to summer buffer rations, improves milk quality and meets...
Grazing and forage take centre stage (March 24)
Award-winning grassland management is reaping dairy-business rewards on one Pembrokeshire-based dairy unit. And a focus on home-grown...
Unlocking forage potential pays dividends (March 24)
Mitigating high-dry matter in maize forage has been key to improving margins for one Derbyshire-based herd. Using an inoculant offers...
Are you feeding enough milk? (March 24)
Calves can be fed elevated levels of milk replacer safely and this approach also offers health and growth-rate benefits, as well as...
Making silage in a changing climate (Feb 24)
Successful dairying in a changing in climate requires agility, flexibility, and building more resilience into the silage-making systems....
Test soils and check timings (Feb 24)
Producers can take steps to mitigate extreme weather, and nutrient applications and timings – for both fertiliser spreading and grass...
Fine-tuning optimises herd health and productivity (Feb 24)
Maximising milk production from home-grown feed and optimising dry-cow rations are just two key objectives for one dairy partnership,...
Keep an eye out for eyespot (Jan 24)
We find out why all maize-growing producers, wherever they are in the UK, should monitor weather conditions with potential eyespot...
Growing maize to produce alternative feeds (Jan 24)
An increasing number of producers are growing maize to make alternative feeds to add to TMR rations. So what does it involve and what are...
Technology and data are key to new unit’s success (Nov/Dec 23)
Advances in robotic technology prompted one Scotland-based dairy business to switch from beef to dairy production – and with considerable...
Control the controllables (Sept 23)
Producers can do little about the external factors impacting their herds and businesses, but they can focus on forage quality and feed...
Maize-drilling tips and early-growth pointers (May 23)
Some producers are still waiting for ideal maize-sowing conditions, while others have already drilled. We offer some timely...
Fine-tuning key to staying on track (May 23)
Refining herd feeding using a robotic system and the latest technology means one Somerset-based herd is reaping the rewards of higher...
Profiling key to improving herd performance
Blood testing for metabolic profiling has been well worth the time and investment for one Ayrshire-based herd. We find out more about the...
High-oxygen-barrier film reduces forage waste (March 23)
Thinking more about how silage clamps are sealed could deliver sizeable benefits in terms of forage quality and herd performance, as well...
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