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Following Brexit, the future of UK maize crops has been in jeopardy due to an impending change in law which would make it illegal to use any seed treatments not registered in the UK. However, an industry-wide political campaign – spearheaded by Limagrain – has secured the availability of three vital bird repellent, fungicide and insecticide treatments.

The correct timing of harvest is absolutely essential when thinking about the quality of maize silage - but how else can we maximise potential?

With the innovative SenseHub® Dairy Youngstock system, farmers are now able to monitor and improve calf welfare from birth to 12 months, ensuring a thriving future for their farms.

After a very difficult year, farmers are finding that managing maize is becoming more of a challenge - but how can they overcome this?

OmniGen AF, a patented feed supplement, has proven to significantly reduce mastitis cases and antibiotic use in dairy herds, offering a promising solution for sustainable farming.

Apart from the sale of youngstock and any additional farm diversification projects, most income on any dairy unit is earned through milk yield and milk quality.

Excess production of carbon dioxide in silage clamps is a sign that hard-earned silage feed value is being lost. But how could an additive help?

Myerscough have been delivering land-based education and training since 1894... But how do they stay on top of the latest trends and innovations?

Baled grass silage can be as good as clamped silage, says Volac silage scientist, Dr Mark Leggett, but it is essential to employ equal attention to detail when making it – starting by cutting grass at the optimum time.

Understanding how each individual cow, heifer or calf is faring in terms of their general wellbeing, reproductive status and milk quality is critical to ensuring the dairy herd is performing to its maximum potential.