Fodder

Outwintering cattle on forage crops will be limited to farms on drier land. But where animals have access to such crops, outlined are some tips for grazing.

A total of 950 applications were made for the Baling Assistance Payment, which the minister introduced in July.

Providing calves that are suckling cows with a clean, dry bedded creep area is good practice during the housing period.

This Smart beet crop could make a big difference to yield in beet crops, as it is a fodder beet. So far, these varieties have been sugar beet.

A clampdown on fertiliser use on lower-stocked farms has been slated by the INHFA and ICSA.

Once the silage pit is open, it is important to keep the clamp face clean to prevent high levels of waste forage accumulating.

With housing ramping up on cattle farms, here are some tips for indoor herd management.

The reduction in grass growth this year is equivalent to the total dry-cow feed need for most dairy herds.

As the 2024 beet harvest is about to commence, Stephen Robb looks at the prospects for the crop.