Good-quality grass silage is the foundation of the winter ration for livestock, and throughout the year for housed systems. A ...

Cheshire farmer James Witter mowed a fifth cut of grass silage on 28 December 2025, picking it up on New Year’s Eve, just ...

New for 2011, the World Forage Analysis Superbowl will feature a Grass Hay category. This new category is in addition to the contest’s six standard categories of Commercial Hay, Dairy Hay, Haylage, ...

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Silage contamination can dramatically reduce grass yield and quality. Learn how small mistakes during harvest can lead to major dry matter losses.

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've ...

Cost of achieving animal performance is far less when young top quality grass silage is fed, says independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy Contractor Mark Troy, Knockroe, Bandon & Neilus Lehane, ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Fat is an important ingredient that has a material impact on the nutritional value, texture, taste, shelf-life and producer price of milk. However, milk products are a significant source of saturated ...

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Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...