Dairy
Last winter saw a lot of farmers in the country run tight or run out of silage reserves, and for those who fear of running short this winter..
Dairy Technical
Ensuring that cows are getting adequate amounts of dry matter (DM) and energy is now a challenge on many farms.
Silage pits on many farms have now been open for a numbers of months in most cases and it is now time to ensure that there is enough fodder
For those that may run short on silage, a fodder crop may be a solution.
A challenging second half to 2022 in many parts of the country has meant that many farmers used a large portion of their fodder supplies.
Drought conditions experienced on many farms have meant that fodder supplies on some farms are now going to be tight.