A government fund for new or refurbished calf housing has opened for applications from beef and dairy producers. The Calf Housing for Health and Welfare fund offers grants ranging from £15,000 to £500,000. It covers up to 40% of the cost of calf housing and buildings which improve health... Read more
Limagrain varieties added to maize list
Livestock 04/10/2023
Three new forage maize varieties from Limagrain have been added to the BSPB/NIAB Descriptive List for 2023-24. The list compares major maize varieties across the key growing locations of the UK. Comparisons are made on crop dry matter, crop yield, agronomic data such as lodging, and quality characteristics of... Read more
Twelve new varieties have been added to the British Society of Plant Breeder’s forage maize descriptive lists for 2024. The lists describe the performance of different maize varieties across a range of locations. Sites are classified according to different factors – including length of growing season and spring soil... Read more
Challenging conditions in recent years have seen an increase in sales of rapidly growing one-year leys as a quick fix to boost forage stocks – but these could mask deeper grassland problems. Read more
With rising demand to boost productivity while maintaining grassland health, Midland Farmer discovers some top tips to restore and improve soils from Timac Agro UK technical manager David Newton. Read more
Livestock producers are being advised to assess their forage stocks ahead of an expected severe shortage this winter.
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Herbage seeds help mitigate drought
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Walkers in the countryside are being warned against causing alarm to cattle – after a number of fatalities.
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Rapidly increasing changes to farm support means sheep producers should seek professional advice, say experts.
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Yeast additive boosts lamb productivity
Livestock 04/07/2023
Lambs fed a yeast fermentation addition reach target finishing weights faster – generating more profit, suggests a study.
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