Getting nutrients out on first-cut silage ground will become a priority on many farms over the coming days and weeks.

With drier conditions for the next few days, it may allow for the tractor and tanker to apply slurry on the ground without ...

James Strain recently attended Goldcrop’s launch of new white clover verities. This prompted him to think about the use of ...

From top-tier silage to industry uncertainty, one Scottish dairy farmer shares his journey of success, challenges, and the future of farming.

The males are finished as under 16-month bull beef. Some of the heifers are kept for breeding, while those which are not are ...

As we look ahead to silage season, now is the time to start thinking about management of silage ground to maximise quality for optimal production from forage next winter. Slurry and fertiliser ...

Grass and silage are central to the farm’s system. The Shanklands chop 300 acres up to five times a year, weather permitting, leaving 30-35 days between each cut. Additionally, 70 acres are cut twice ...