Forage

Robert Machin, 20, strongly encourages anyone thinking about taking a placement in the feed and nutrition sector to go for it

Gareth Lee has built a successful one-man contracting business producing silage bales which maintain quality and are robust enough to last two winters

After the lack of forage in many areas in 2025 due to the drought, this season could see increased interest in growing fodder beet on livestock farms

This week from Farmers Guardian editor Katie Jones

Gradual diet changes, vitamin and mineral requirements and parasite controls are all key areas of consideration for optimal store lamb performance

New Kingshay Dairy Costings report shows milk prices increased 11% on average for 2024

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider other wholecrops as an alternative to maize, which is becoming increasingly difficult to grow in some parts of the country

With a growing numbers of arable producers diversifying to include a mixed farming approach, Arable Farming finds out what is involved when switching from crops to forage and fodder

Making the switch to a total mixed ration has delivered significant benefits for flock health and efficiency at Lochfer Farm, of Inverdunning Farms, Bridge of Allan.

Despite its reputation as a high-yielding forage crop, fodder beet is often overlooked by livestock farmers