Farmers warned cutting grass below 5cm may hit silage yields, delay regrowth and reduce output after drought-hit seasons.

Good-quality grass silage is the foundation of the winter ration for livestock, and throughout the year for housed systems. A key metric for achieving the best intakes and performance from that fodder ...

Incorporating white clover into grass swards can help reduce fertiliser inputs while maintaining performance. Mixed white ...

Origin’s Vita-Grass fertiliser blends macro, sulphur and trace elements to improve silage regrowth, forage intake and animal ...

As we are about a month out from peak silage season, it is timely to consider the issues that are going to affect the quality and quantity of grass silage that will be available for winter. What ...

A grass breeder has rediscovered a forage grass that seems just right for today's intensive rotational grazing. A U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grass breeder has rediscovered a forage grass ...

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've ...

Farms relying on big bale silage to feed cattle should have an idea of its nutritional value – and ideally get some feedback ...

Silage Pits and Bales are being opened all around the country as the recent weather is making housing necessary to avoid damaging paddocks and, more importantly, maintain intakes and animal ...

Years ago, after bad springs, farmers always held onto the hope of a good summer balancing things out. Maybe there was more ...