Milk producers concerned about winter feedstocks should make the most of maize this year – including seeking out extra supplies. With many arable producers drilling maize due to the difficulty of establishing winter and spring crops in recent months, additional sources of both forage and grain maize could be... Read more

High quality maize fed in a simple forage-based system is helping a Nottinghamshire dairy producer deliver higher margins more efficiently. Supplying high-quality milk for Long Clawson Stilton cheese production, SW & CJ Jukes achieve more than 60% of their milk from forage and a margin over purchased feed (MOPF)... Read more

Poultry producers are being advised to take care when including new season grain in broiler diets – because doing so can impact feed conversion and performance. The variable metabolizable energy content of freshly harvested grain can have a detrimental effect on poultry production, says Elanco technical consultant Alex Sly... Read more

A slow-release feed product aims to provide pig and poultry producers with a cost-effective alternative to fishmeal. While fishmeal can be a valuable protein source in livestock diets, it is becoming limited by cost, availability and sustainability concerns, says Joe Magadi technical manager at nutritional supplement manufacturer UFAC-UK. “Pig... Read more

Farmers facing a lack of home-grown forage this winter could grow an autumn catch-crop – and unlock additional revenue from the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Lack of sunshine has restricted grass and maize growth. But one way to plug the forage gap is to plant a catch crop, suggests Simon... Read more