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

Contractor charges are experiencing a 5% rise for 2025, according to the Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in ...

While grazing conditions have been excellent for the most part, growth has struggled to surpass 10kg DM/ha, writes Thomas ...

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 ...

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 ...

Farmers are being stretched to breaking point physically and advising them to have lots of low-yielding cows and feeding them ...

The spell of dry weather has allowed us to get cows and calves out to graze the silage fields. There were quite heavy covers ...

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

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 ...

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