Grassland and Forage
Forage quality is the basis of efficient milk production, whether that is grazed grass or conserved forage. Good grassland management is the key to maximising the amount of milk produced from forage, helping reduce concentrate feed costs and producing milk as efficiently as possible.
Click on the links below to find out more.
Cow Grazing Strategies in Wet Conditions
Herbal Leys – The Challenges
Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix
Forage Peas: An Alternative Source of Protein
Soil Compaction and Silage Production
Maximising Silage Quality
Tackling Soil Compaction to Reduce Fertiliser Costs
Practical grassland – making the most of forage
Getting started with rotational grazing in the dairy herd
TN666 Alternative watering for field grazed livestock II – pumping systems
TN726 Fertiliser recommendations for grassland
Prolonged dry weather on grass
Making the most of red clover
Dealing with a late spring and forage shortages
Managing grassland after a drought
Milk from forage
Milk from forage calculator
How high to cut for silage
Mycotoxin risk with high dry matter silages
Securing straw supplies this year and next
Silage sampling – taking a representative sample
TN733 Forage crops for livestock
Dry silage and clamp management
Silage clamp management - a winter investment
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