Fat is an important ingredient that has a material impact on the nutritional value, texture, taste, shelf-life and producer price of milk. However, milk products are a significant source of saturated ...

Having a constant flow of quality and sufficient feeds is the desire of every dairy keeper but it is not an easy feat, especially in this season of a global pandemic. But one farmer, Timothy Itiri, ...

A pre-cut grass sample, analysed for crude protein content and nitrate nitrogen levels, should be used as a gauge to time all silage cuts this season and review fertiliser inputs. Taking a grass ...

Silage producers could reduce clamp dry matter losses by 10-15% by using a silage inoculant. According to Christer Ohlsson, global product manager at Chr Hansen, most European farmers are experiencing ...

Has your silage preserved well this year? Is it dry or wet? What is quality like or do you know? Knowing the answer to these type of questions will have performance and cost implications for your ...

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April is upon us and silage season is just around the corner. Have you calculated your requirements? Firstly, you should calculate your feed stock being carried over from last year. As a rough guide, ...

Even though many have not finished feeding silage yet this spring, next season’s crop must be planned for. Temperatures look like being suitable for growth over the coming week, and hopefully beyond.