calcium

So probably been asked a few times now but. If I wanted to keep ram in with ewes until end of February ( due to lamb beginning of march ) would feeding lamb creep be an OK substitute for ewe nuts. As I'm aware that you can't feed ram ewe nuts, obviously isn't going to give the same nutritional...

Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland What exactly is grease, other than a Hollywood blockbuster? The National Lubricating Grease Institute along with countless manufacturers all have their own take on the substance. Yet it can basically be described as a lubricating medium which stays in...

We’re having some issues currently with cow performance being pretty poor and not consistent. Had a meeting with nutritionist and we’ve played around with some things and hopefully things will improve. Discussed with vets who also have a nutritionist and run the same program as far as I’m aware...

Well isn’t it? If you can grow 4t per acre of wheat then isn’t the carbon footprint per ton less by virtue of the fact you’ve spread the fixed part of the carbon cost in growing the crop over more tons. This fact begs the question of what to do with marginal land. It would suggest it should be...

Good afternoon, I’m looking at ways of reducing me feed costs with me ewes pre lambing. I feed them 18% ewe nuts at present for 8 weeks prior to lambing raising 0.25 pound per head each week so by the final week they’re on 2 pounds of nuts per head (fed twice a day so 1 in the morning and 1 at...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The impact on soil biology of a small deviation from target Ph levels can have a significant effect on the environmental as we move to a more sustainable future, CPM investigates By Rob Jones Maintaining soil at optimum pH will be an...

I’ve been getting chilblains in my feet last and this winter, swapped from puroforts to my chammies which helped a bit but still having issues, have tried thick socks/ multiple pairs of normal socks but still seem to get them. are thermal boots any good for helping? Or any other suggestions...

Just seeking a few tips on how to try and balance our soils. (If it even is possible). Gary zimmer made a comment on a video that some farms are naturally high in certain minerals/nutrients and you’ll never live long enough to be able to alter them. we’ve high magnesium and quite low calcium...

Hi all. Don't know if I'm posting in the right place but I've got a sick ewe. She's off her back legs and just knuckling when assisted to her feet. Due to lamb around Christmas but not showing yet (I don't scan) so I don't think it's lambs pushing on anything. She's still wanting to eat...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Soil analysis results and accompanying field maps have been distributed to farmers who took part in Northern Ireland’s largest baseline soil sampling programme. Full analysis results are now available for the 132,775 fields which were included in the...

Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Milk fever is unfortunately an issue that will likely have to be dealt with on farms calving cows this autumn. A case of milk fever can have a detrimental impact on a cow’s performance during her subsequent lactation, so cases should ideally be avoided...

Watch this. Very interesting counter arguments to the CC monster.

Just had a phone survey on behalf of the James Hutton Institute about investment, carbon audits and my attitude to possibly having to change to 'protected urea'. Poor guy wasn't expecting a lecture about volatilisation not being an issue unless it's 30 degrees and high calcium soils; a Venn...

Starting to get a little worried now. Spring seed might be short... Weather doesnt look great on the forcast - given how sh!t harvest was, could we be in for just as bad an autumn?

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF Biostimulants are currently being pushed to help facilitate a reduction in fertiliser inputs as well as to offset the impact of pest and disease pressure, but do they actually deliver? CPM learns how two products can unlock tangible...

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF It might be desirable to imagine a world where fungicides aren’t necessary, but the fact is they’re a fundamental pillar supporting effective crop production. CPM explores the value of independent oilseed rape fungicide trials. By...

Looking for recommendations for suppliers of individual free access minerals… ie mag, copper, iron etc. TIA

Anyone used Kilwaughter Lime ? and or calcifert lime ? Worth it or not. Would be a great advantage to be able to use my fert spreader to put it on where and when.

Hello everyone. So I have been giving this some thought for a while, and I wanted to try something a little different. I wanted to try sowing a bakers wheat and bean mix early (mid to end of august) along with a frost sensitive cover crop mix. The idea being that the covercrop would die...

What shall I feed for 3 weeks before calving? Holsteins, big yield variation (7000 to 12000 litres), we are slowly moving towards a lower yield grazing system. Herd av. 8500. Normal diet is 50% maize, 50% hay, 3kg Translac rolls. Semi-decab diet. No maize pit open at the moment due to...