Grassland

Wormer resistance is posing a threat to profitable production, but there are steps farmers can take now which will improve the sustainability of worm control and safeguard the future of cattle production.

Better quality silage can be achieved with rapid wilting, silage experts in a recent Volac briefing have said.

There is currently much talk about the benefits of regenerative agriculture and a research project is now looking at how the approach could be adopted on large commercial beef farms. Katie Jones and Hannah Park report.

The UK Government announced in June 2019 its aim to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, and in response the NFU announced its net zero by 2040 pledge.

Planning ahead is key to growing good yields of high quality wholecrop to meet the needs of the cows’ diet.

Improving soil health has been the answer to maximising milk from high quality grass forage on a family dairy farm in West Wales

Making good quality silage depends on many factors, not all of which can be influenced. But planning ahead means it should be possible to take control and avoid many potential pitfalls.

Looking after equipment and carrying out basic maintenance checks can save thousands of pounds and avoid breakdowns at the most inconvenient time.

The UK Government announced its aim to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050 back in June 2019 and many industries rose to the challenge with their own commitments to emissions reduction.

Evidence from many respected sources shows those dairy businesses which maximise milk from forage are usually the most financially successful.