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To boost winter forage supplies, there is an option to broadcast fast growing crops such as stubble swedes, rape or hybrid brassicas in to standing arable crops now.  This would…

For those new to forage crops this year or those looking to improve utilisation, it is worth considering means to uphold good animal welfare and performance whilst maximising utilisation of these crops.  

Poppy Frater gives advice on how to plan for bale grazing livestock.

There are numerous forage crops that have a short growing period, that are ideal to sow following silage or early harvest, offering additional forage and nutrition for livestock in to the autumn and early winter.

The summer weather may be unpredictable, but summer mastitis is not, with the highest prevalence between July to September when fly numbers are at their peak.  Suckler farmers should now be on the lookout for flies and be vigilant.