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While the 2023 maize silage season yielded good volume, silage performance is disappointing according to extensive analysis by ForFarmers forage experts

Farmers wanting to get the most from a newly available methane inhibitor should seek support on how to feed it as part of a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of dairy rations

New reoprt says global market will have to work together to ensure sustainable transition as growing population and greener fuels add to land use burden

Silage results look to be reflective of the variable weather conditions and indicate precise rationing will be key to maintain intakes

With autumn approaching, it is time to gauge how forage crops are faring and how best to respond to identified shortfalls.

Colostrum is key to overall calf health and performance, but good management is paramount for high concentration and efficient absorption of antibodies.

With lamb performance heavily reliant on the ewe’s milk supply, ensuring ewes are in the best condition pre-and post-lambing is key to achieving high lamb growth rates.

Ensuring heifers have a long and productive life is crucial to maintaining a profitable dairy enterprise, and achieving optimal growth rates pre-weaning can help realise this.

In response to summer droughts and rising input costs, can farmers continue to rely solely on grass leys to finish lambs?

An important element of the dairy cow’s diet, starch is often overlooked, but is a key component throughout the cow’s life, says Dugdale Nutrition’s veterinary technical manager Debby Brown.