Cutting grass silage early in the morning and tedding the crop straight away can make wilting speed as much as five times faster, the results of two studies have shown. Scientists from Ecosyl UK ...

Maximising the value of forage grown on farm can increase profit margins in beef production where winter feed is often the highest variable cost. The economics of growing a crop and its nutritional ...

Start with the basics of good paddock grazing management — it’s important to maximise days at grass as we move into the autumn Cattle grazing on Billy and Anne Gilmore’s farm in Tuam, Co Galway Each ...

For beef producers intending to finish stock next winter, now is the time to plan for home-produced feed. After a very late spring, where turnout to grass is only beginning, we must look already at ...

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The wet weather continues to be a major factor in stock management. Despite the fact that we are almost in May, for some grazing conditions are proving very difficult. Grass supplies are good around ...