Making the most of milk from forage

Ellie Layton
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Making the most of milk from forage

A change in farming system has streamlined the farming business for the Griffiths family, allowing them to place a greater emphasis on efficient forage production and utilisation. Ellie Layton reports.

In 2010 a major decision was made by Martin Griffiths and his brother Hugh to invest in the required infrastructure to change from a mixed farming enterprise to a business focusing solely on dairy...

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