According to Teagasc higher energy and fertilizer prices will increase the cost of baled silage so farmers need to focus more on how to improve silage quality while minimising costs at all stages.

THIS winter’s feed requirements are already on the agenda as silage cutting begins in earnest. A reserve of extra silage will give security for the coming year whatever the weather is like. Plans ...

Producing top quality, palatable and nutritious silage is never easy, especially when farming in Scotland’s unpredictable climate. However, Aberdeenshire animal scientists Dr George Whitelaw and his ...

Delivering the Right Hay Tools for the Silage Market Kubota’s new round baler series will include two new models – the BV4160SS and the BV4180SS – that are designed specifically for producers who need ...

For producers who bale silage or other forage for feed, John Deere has responded with the introduction of its 900 Series Round Balers. These pre-cutter-type round balers are ideal for producers who ...

Maximising dry matter content is the key to keeping costs under control during this year's cutting season with €14/bale expected, reports Derek Casey Hit the ground running: There's not much sense in ...

High-quality big bale silage is helping a Pembrokeshire grassland farmer maximise returns from his heifer rearing contract by achieving winter growth rates on forage only. Keith Williams reseeds all ...

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