silage

I suppose quickest put up fencing people can't see through but I could see that would make it seem like I am hiding something and put new neighbours on edge perhaps. Like the idea of hedging but that takes a couple of years to grow doesn't it. A piece has come up which is ticking nearly all my...

Wet weather and temporary adjustments to agri-environment agreements Written by The Team Credit: James Clark Between October 2023 and March 2024, England experienced the second wettest 6-month period on record. The rainfall was nearly 60% above the 10-year average. Heavy rainfall has a...

Hypothetical question here.... 50 year old slatted cattle shed with a silage pit on one side of it. I'm starting to question the structural integrity of it. If the wall was to crack under the weight of silage it could be quite a problem. Would insurance be likely to cover such an event?

So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Grass experts at Barenbrug are urging growers to “go softly” with their first cuts, after the wettest 18 months ever recorded in England. Barenbrug’s agricultural manager, Janet Montgomery, said that while grass is “amazingly resilient”, it is...

Someone said today that the best smell is freshly rolled cereals in the spring. My entry would be freshly spread rotten muck in the autumn or possibly freshly mown grass. Any other thoughts?

Even earlier than last year, but seen a bit knocked down today. Plus there's chatter on last year's thread again 😂.... @Tubbylew @carbonfibre farmer. We are still at least three weeks away from making a start, but there is alot of grass already. Id say even at the end of April there was more...

Written by Agriland Team from Agriland By Chris McCullough An ambitious young couple milking 350 sheep in Greece have future plans not only to expand the flock, but to improve their genetics by precision breeding. Situated at the foot of Mount Olympus, close to the town of Elassona, is...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The 2024 spring planting and grass-cutting season is now well underway in the south Antrim area, according to one agricultural contractor. Darren Russell is part of the Russell Brothers team. The business works out of premises close to the village of...

Hello- probably a silly question but here goes. We have a big block of upland sheep grazing that’s been pretty neglected the last few years. Always put bagged fert (20-10-10) on every spring but gave up 5 or 6 years ago and it’s really started to show the last couple of years. We are looking at...

Looking to change our pickup,we currently have a manual l200 but the gearing is quite high especially when starting on a hill with 60 spring lambs in a Gamic tri axle livestock trailer.So we are considering an Auto and I was wondering what the pros and cons are.We are looking at a Ranger,Hi Lux...

Looking about for a decent sh trailer. 12 or 14ft. Wheels on outside. Got to have good sheep decks. What's the better trailer? Anything for sale that's not in Scotland...

Does anyone think we might just get an early spring this time after a very bad winter? Grass is starting to shoot here in Cumbria, I think maybe earlier than some years, think we might get cows out by 20th may this time, some years can be June/July🤔

I want to tidy up my silage fields , docks thistles ,, what do you recommend chem wise , docks will be the worst ..

Just wondered on the state of peoples farms, personally I strongly dislike a messy farm with junk and rubbish getting in the way but not everyone feels as strongly as me it seems unfortunately. Its improving but not its not as good as I would like. How about your farm?

Got a robins nest with 3 just hatched eggs in a machine i need on friday Any way of moving it without messing them up? Obviously i can just grab it and move it but just leave it as close as possible to where it was in hope mum finds them?

Interesting to hear your thoughts! We have some sappy first cut, will be tedding behind mower.

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) has put together its management tips for farmers as slurry tanks on many farms “remain full” following the prolonged wet spell. According to CAFRE, farmers in zones 1 and 2 of Northern...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland NFU Mutual is warning drivers and other road users to take extra care over the coming months as the “harvest rush” is expected to bring a spike in crashes involving agricultural vehicles. May to September is the busiest time for farmers...

worst I've seen here for years, reckon the rain made autumn sprays short lived and broadway star seems to have done very little this spring Rye grass and not blackgrass thankfully, but 2024 is certainly not a year where its easy to take a lot of pride in a farm Is it just me or are others...