DEFRA forced to reduce NVZ restrictions
THE government has unveiled a 9% reduction in farmland under restriction to reduce nitrogen loss from agriculture to water.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 10 2010
Livestock producers urged to make grassland their priority in 2010
PRODUCTIVE grassland is key to the success of any beef or sheep enterprise, but many livestock farmers are still failing to achieve the highest levels of output.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 04 2010
Financial benefits of good soil structure and grassland management
METHODS and advice to improve production from grass and how to get the most out of slurry were covered at Langhorn Farm, near Egremont, with demonstrations of a sub-soiler, aerator, over-seeder, fertiliser drill and slurry injector.
Read more | Comments (0) | May 01 2010
Tracking grass growth for better returns
THE variable growth pattern of grass in England makes it very tricky for beef and sheep producers to manage.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 28 2010
Now is decision time for reseeding
THAT was the message to come out of a Reseeding Day at Harper Adams last week which marked the launch of the new Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for 2010.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 27 2010
Performance Grants - April Update
PERFORMANCE Grant applications are on the increase as more livestock programme plans on cattle, sheep, pig and poultry farms reach fruition.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 23 2010
Grass quality, not yield, key to silage making
THE most important aspect in making high quality silage is the quality of the grass at harvesting, says Dave Davies of Ibers and the Silage Advisory Centre (SilAC).
Read more | Comments (0) | April 19 2010
The Professional Agricultural Analysis Group boosts confidence in soil testing
FARMERS can use soil analysis results for phosphate, potash, magnesium and pH with renewed confidence to decide on fertiliser applications thanks to recent evidence that laboratory practices are fit for purpose and closely aligned.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 16 2010
Soil should be a focal point for every farming enterprise
SOIL is often taken for granted as a resource on livestock farms when it really should be treated as a key input that lies at the root of livestock performance.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 15 2010
Integrate silage making carefully with grazing
WITH cereal and straw rations offering particularly attractive current winter beef and sheep feeding options, grazing livestock producers across the country should think more about how much silage they need rather than how much they can make this season.
Read more | Comments (0) | April 13 2010