By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Best silage from a Scottish BGS member
THE winner of the British Grassland Society’s Scottish silage trophy is dairy farmer John Drummond of Craigie, Ayrshire, a member of the South West Scotland Grassland Society.
One of the judges, Dr Ron Harkess, formerly of SAC, said silage quality was generally down compared to last year but complimented Mr Drummond’s efficient feeding system, clamp management and handling and use of silage effluent and manures.
Mr Drummond scored 76 points out of 100, with John Shand of Buckie, Banffshire, gaining 74 points and second place.
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