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Constantly read in main stream media that UK farmers are to blame for Amazon rain forest destruction because we use so much imported soya in our livestock systems. But do we really use as much as is claimed, could we remove it totally and become less reliant on imports, especially from countries...

On the one hand, soya is an effective feed. On the other, the negative environmental impact of key sources is widely acknowledged and continually scrutinised. This creates a quandary for feed businesses. CIEL Innovation Manager Fiona Short, who specialises in animal nutrition, shares her insight...

Saw this and thought I would put It to a poll. Some maybe at net zero already so they should answer “yes” in the spirit of the poll.

I know this has been asked before but havent seen anyone mention a west side spreader, obviously wont be the prettiest of spread but is it worth it just for a few acres? i can get lime delivered fine but its not worth getting a contractor out to spread it. cheers

Today’s FeedCast special is brought to you by James Hallett, KW South Sales Team Manager, Anna Sutcliffe, KW Nutritionist and Anna Dinsdale, AB Vista Nutritionist. This episode addresses potential winter feeding issues and products you can use to take advantage of the strong milk and beef...

Do many people finish cattle in the 100 day system. When do you decide the cattle are ready to finish do the big cattle finisher’s buy an animal at a set weight approximately then sell 100 days later. I appreciate there is many variables.

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), soil pH must be considered the all-important starting point of any crop fertiliser plan. This is because the availability of all nutrients is affected by the pH of the soil. The optimum...

Hi, Anyone apply in-furrow granular ferts? If so, what types, rates and prices? Any thoughts gratefully received Cheers

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The results of trials in 2021 indicate that Polysulphate could be playing a part in increasing nitrogen use efficiency. CPM looks back on the first year’s data. By Lucy de la Pasture There’s nothing like high fertiliser prices to focus...

Looking for a diagnosis really. I've had shoulder pain since harvest, but initially it was right down my right hand side. Fair enough, hay making and I'm old. It will go -- and it has, except for right shoulder and arm. I'm assuming the other was just muscle pain, tedding and rowing up with the...

Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland One third of all adults on the island of Ireland consume plant-based dairy alternatives, of which 10% have said they always choose the non-dairy option, new research by safefood has shown. The number of non-dairy alternatives available in supermarkets...

Trials highlight role of Polysulphate in enabling reduced nitrogen rates in milling wheat Work by Agrii suggests growers should not fear nitrogen limits in meeting grain protein targets. Decades of conventional wisdom about how to fertilise milling wheat for yield and grain protein is set to be...

Nutrient deficiency is the main cause of stunted plant growth often leading to complete crop losses. Nonetheless, crop starvation for micro or macronutrients can be diagnosed visually, and prompt identification will save the affected yields. Frequent visual symptoms of nutrient deficiency in...

According to Will White, poultry specialist at Crediton Milling Company, all producers should be looking to achieve as long a laying period as possible, with 90-week cycles becoming the new normal. “Extending the laying cycle can yield significant improvements in flock profitability, but only...

OVERVIEW “Feed before you Weed” 2, 4 and 6 leaf stages are the critical timings for biostimulation and nutritional support. Calcium Phosphite (aCalsa / Calfite) at the 2-4 leaf stage T6P at the 4 & 6 leaf stage Kirol provides a programmed approach to ongoing stress reduction as a partner to the...

Looking at ordering some sheep bolus, tests show we're short on selenium and cobalt, the Mayo ones look good with 350mg of cobalt 100mg selenium, seen some others (g shepherd) at 1000mg cobalt and same selenium. How much cobalt does a ewe need?

Regenerative agriculture is a global farming revolution with rapid uptake and interest around the world. Five years ago hardly anyone had heard about it. It is in the news nearly everyday now. This agricultural revolution has been led by innovative farmers rather than scientists, researchers...