Contents tagged with forage

Utilising deferred grazing to mitigate winter feed costs in livestock farming

26 April 2024

Utilising deferred grazing to mitigate winter feed costs in livestock farming

Deferred grazing emerges as a valuable tool for livestock producers. By carefully managing grazing fields, farmers can reduce winter feed costs, enhance animal health, and promote ecological well-being.
Milk production remains in growth in July

30 January 2024

Milk production remains in growth in July

GB milk production in July is estimated to have totalled 1,028 million litres with daily deliveries for the month averaging 33.16 million litres per day
Physically effective fibre on rumen function, performance and health of UK dairy cows (PhD)

24 November 2021

Physically effective fibre on rumen function, performance and health of UK dairy cows (PhD)

Effective fibre on rumen function, performance and health of UK dairy cows
Grass leys for the arable rotation

19 August 2025

Grass leys for the arable rotation

There are many ways grass can be used within the arable rotation. Read about the types of grass ley and the benefits for black-grass control.

Establishing herbal leys

14 July 2021

Establishing herbal leys

From seedbed preparation to post-establishment management, follow these tips for the successful establishment of herbal leys.

Managing herbal leys

14 July 2021

Managing herbal leys

See our information on choosing species for herbal leys and how to manage for grazing and silage.
The benefits of herbal leys

14 July 2021

The benefits of herbal leys

See our information on the benefits of herbal leys for livestock and the environment. You will find tips on managing bloat and the anthelmintic properties of herbal leys.
Herbal leys

20 January 2026

Herbal leys

Read about the benefits of herbal leys, how to establish, and how to manage for grazing or silage.

Self-feed and easy-feed silage

22 November 2021

Self-feed and easy-feed silage

Find out the advantages and limitations of self-feed and easy-feed silage.

Managing mineral nutrition for outwintered livestock

14 June 2021

Managing mineral nutrition for outwintered livestock

Professor Liam Sinclair discusses how to manage mineral nutrition during the outwintering period.
Managing outwintered animals

14 June 2021

Managing outwintered animals

Professor Liam Sinclair talks about transitioning onto forage crops, dealing with difficult weather conditions, animal health and the importance of regularly monitoring animal performance.
Using farmyard manure (FYM)

8 March 2023

Using farmyard manure (FYM)

Typical nutrient composition of farmyard manure (FYM) from Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) Section 2 Organic materials.

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