fodder

  1. J

    How many kg of concentrates?

    What's the most the high yielding people on here have fed to their cows? I've gone up to 13kg before but was wondering how much more I could push it? Will be for cows doing 50-60 if not more litres They'll be having 3-4kg rolled wheat, 4kg soya hulls and 1.5kg of hipro soya through the parlour...
    • Jdunn55
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    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: Dairy Farming
  2. B

    OSR this year ?

    So is Osr still part of your plan, with some decent rain around conditions good. Is osr worthwhile, bit weary of slugs and csb...
    • buttercup
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    • Replies: 649
    • Forum: Cropping
  3. Great In Grass

    "Iris" Fodder radish – 62% Germ

    I have access to a large amount of "Iris" Fodder Radish. However, the germination figure is 62% The delivered price is £1.25 per kilo - packed in 25kg bags Minimum order 50 kilos. Mainland UK only Price is subject to revision at any time. STRICTLY SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
  4. James Stoyles

    Making Hay

    Hello, What are peoples thoughts on making hay next week. Got 80 acres thick stuff hasn’t been touched since last November. Mixed swards but mostly cocks foot/Timothy/weed grasses and yarrow. In Surrey Tues 23, Wed 24, Thu 24, Fri 26, Sat 27, Sun 26, Mon 25. Saying no rain but overcast start...
    • James Stoyles
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    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  5. N

    A Non-Farmer asks ...

    Greetings hivemind - why can't farmers wait until January to cut their hedgerows? cutting in august / september removes a lot of fruit 'n' nuts which would be good for wildlife, no? But I think a big reason is in January the ground can be too wet, and big machines will damage the grass / soil...
    • naddervalleylad
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    • Replies: 135
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  6. Grass And Grain

    NUM3 - Legume Fallow, now rotational

    Latest SFI update has now given option for NUM3 Legume Fallow to be rotational. See screenshot of the guidance. Non-rotated we have to establish within 13 months of agreement start date, so say we start agreement 1st Sept 2023, then we'd need to establish by 31st Aug '24, then leave it there...
    • Grass And Grain
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    • Replies: 186
    • Forum: Sustainable Farming Incentive
  7. Y Fan Wen

    Farming in 2050

    Farming Today on R4 this week is asking different people what their best guesses are on the shape of uk farms and farming in 2050. Yesterday and today are available on BBC Sounds. This morning they consulted an ornithologist. Anybody willing to put their reputations on the line?
    • Y Fan Wen
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    • Replies: 139
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  8. G

    Help/Advice.

    Hi everyone, I have been lucky enough to purchase a small house with just over 40 acres of land. I have zero experience in farming and at 52, probably a bit to old to start. The land is all overgrown pastures split into between 2 and 6 acre plots. I was wondering if I should approach one of...
    • Grafter224
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    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  9. Agriland RSS

    From drought to flooding: Food insecurity continues in northern Kenya

    Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland After five failed rainy seasons and severe drought for over two years, northern Kenya was hit by floods once the rain arrived. Communities in the region remain anxious about what climate change will mean for their future. The number of people affected...
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