What’s new to help nitrogen decisions in spring 2010?
Published on 24 February 2010
ADAS scientists have brought together new and topical information to help farmers make correct nitrogen decisions this Spring. The full text of the advice can be downloaded here.
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Clamp or Bale? - weigh up the costs and benefits
Published on 18 February 2010
A CALCULATOR designed to help farmers make informed decisions about whether to clamp or bale silage crops, based on production costs, losses and nutritional benefits. Weigh up your options with this fact sheet from the Silage Advisory Centre.
Better Returns from Environmental Grazing
Published on 17 February 2010
THE availability of environmental schemes has increased, and the payments can be attractive, but consideration needs to be given to how the farm business will cope with the new approaches required.
This fact sheet from Eblex looks at those considerations.
Make your cattle handling facilities fast and efficient
Published on 17 February 2010
WITH today's testing, injecting and inspection requirements, every cattle farm needs facilities to enable the work to be done quickly and efficiently. This article from Dairy Farmer (February 2010) gives workshop tips on developing your own system.
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Free Farming Futures guide to wind energy
Published on 03 February 2010
ON-FARM wind turbines must be well sited and have a consistent and adequate wind speed if they are to be a profitable investment. This Farming Futures guide is a farmer's first step to learning about wind power before seriously considering energy production a profitable part of their business.
MOT your beef or sheep enterprise
Published on 01 February 2010
EBLEX is offering a FREE ENTERPRISE MOT to English sheep and beef producers.
This fact sheet includes guidelines on how to apply as well as:
- Top tips for keeping track of costs
- Examples of farmers benefiting from monitoring their costs more closely
Nitrogen - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
NITROGEN (N) is important for leaf growth, yield and protein levels in grass. In this respect, it has a larger impact on silage production than any other nutrient.
This fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers correct application and recommendations of N for first cut grass silage.
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Phosphate and Potash - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
ADEQUATE levels of phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are essential in productive grass swards.
This fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers soil sampling, manure / slurry content, grazed grass requirements, silage requirements (first cut, second and third) and application.
Grassland UK 09 - Exploiting the value in farm manures
Published on 19 January 2010
THIS fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website was produced for Grassland UK 2009. It gives key points and tips to consider in order to gain maximum value from your farm manure.
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Applying Manure - Silage Decisions Fact Sheet
Published on 19 January 2010
THIS fact sheet from the British Grassland Society Website covers the application of manure to reduce fertiliser use and pollution risk.