This is from an article I picked up from Progressive Dairyman whilst at Dairy Expo last year. The dry matter (DM) of your cow ration/silages will have a huge impact on cow intakes. This is a quick, cheap and effective way to test silage and TMR diets to find out their DM value using a […]
Category Archives: Dairy & Forage
The Importance of Planning a Stewardship
With the Mid-Tier Stewardship application deadline only 2 months away it is time to begin thinking about annual options and capital items. Due to the different rules and regulations that come with holding a stewardship agreement, it is hugely important to plan ahead and ensure that all the options selected can be easily managed thus […]
Silaging Safety
Top Tips for staying safe at Silaging: 1. Ensure all tractors and equipment are maintained, in a good condition (including all guards in place) and only operated by competent persons. 2. Switch the machine off and allow time for it to stop before clearing blockages. 3. Do not allow children to play around the yards or fields where […]
JV Dairy Opportunity Dorset
An exciting opportunity to contract dairy farm has arisen in Dorset with a 1st October start. The suitable person would initially manage the herd for one year, with the intention of taking on a formal contract farming arrangement for an initial five-year period. The current farming family are looking to take a step back and […]