First cut silage from 2022 labelled ‘power feed’ by analysts
25th November 2022
Due to the sunny weather experienced in spring 2022, first cut silage from this year is exceptionally high in sugar content, allowing farmers to offset the lower value of subsequent cuts throughout the coming winter.
Dairy farmers warned of increased mycotoxin risk this winter
21st October 2022
Dairy farmers feeding maize this winter should be on high alert for signs of mycotoxin contamination in silage, to avoid toxicity and decreased milk production, agronomist warns.
AD feedstock impacted as hot dry summer hits silage volumes
24th August 2022
Reduced crop yields due to the recent hot dry weather, combined with increased input and contractor costs, means silage grown as feedstock for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants is more valuable than ever.
Hay yields could drop by up to 50% due to climate change, analysis suggests
24th August 2022
Spring hay yields in southern England have already reduced by more than a third due to climate change, and further declines are forecast, according to a new analysis.
Switch dry cows and youngstock to straw-based rations to preserve forage
18th August 2022
Farmers fearing forage shortages because of the recent dry weather could help ease the pressure by feeding a straw or wholecrop-based ration to dry cows and youngstock. According to Mole
Minimising silage losses makes increasing sense
1st June 2022
High fertiliser and feed costs mean that making the best possible silage makes even more sense this season – especially with strong milk prices. So how could a silage additive give a return?
Surge in growth of hybrid rye sees UK area increase again by 25%
22nd March 2022
Wholecrop rye for biogas production is still the biggest market, so choosing high performing AD varieties is the key for most growers, says independent agronomist Craig Green.
HMRC scraps plans to add a £200/tonne tax to silage wrap
28th January 2022
Farming unions and other stakeholders lobbied the UK government after recent guidance listed silage wrap as ‘packaging’ for the first time.
HMRC urged to remove silage wrap from proposed plastic tax
25th January 2022
The National Sheep Association (NSA) is urging HMRC to reconsider and remove silage wrap from the plastic packaging tax due to come into force from the 1st April 2022.
100 years of the Claas bale knotter
11th August 2021
Claas filed its first patent 100 years ago: the knotting device for the Claas straw binder. This device laid the foundations for a success story in baling technology – stretching right up to the new Quadrant Evolution
Dairy herd health and fertility see big gains over the past year
30th June 2021
The latest Kingshay Dairy Costings Focus report shows marked improvements in health and fertility, as well as encouraging trends in production and financial performance.
Staying safe this silage season
19th May 2021
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers to make safety their first priority as a delayed silage first cut gets underway.
