New varieties promise quality silage
Livestock 30/09/2022
Two new varieties from LG Seeds for 2023 will appeal to growers looking to fill clamps with high quality forage to help offset higher purchased feed costs.
Read moreNine new varieties have been officially approved for 2023 growing season by the British Society of Plant Breeders.
Read moreCrop trials to diversify winter fodder
Livestock 30/09/2022
Dairy farmers are being warned of a heightened mycotoxin risk when feeding maize forage this autumn and winter.
Read moreDrying grain precisely is complex – but doing it correctly achieves the best grain quality for the best price.
Read moreTaking on extra land can mean expensive outlays on bigger equipment. But increasing the power of existing machines can be a cost-effective alternative.
Read moreA professional-use cholecalciferol rodenticide is now available for use in open areas and burrows.
Read moreMost farmers don’t know if their farm is in an area of known rodenticide resistance, reveals a survey by pest control solutions company BASF.
Read moreBoo Parkes of Weelsby Estates, near Grimsby in North East Lincolnshire, took the decision to invest in two 3607 Sukup drying silos, providing approximately 1,000 tonnes of storage.
Read moreLike many UK businesses, farming is having a bumpy ride. Rising inflation saw input prices increase by 33.1% in the year to June – largely driven by the spiralling cost of feed, fertiliser and fuel, according to the latest Defra figures.
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