soya

  1. Agriland RSS

    Manure management plan for River Wye will ‘lead to problems elsewhere’

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Soil Association has said the £35 million poultry manure management plan for the preservation of the River Wye is “likely to lead to problems elsewhere”. The River Wye Action Plan was announced by the Department for Environment, Food and...
  2. supercow

    Alkaforage

    Has anyone used this? 90% dry matter 14% protein, Supergrains really unreliable, got 2 loads in fairly quick succession and now shut down for 2 weeks. Alkaforage sounds expensive but looks to be cheaper on a dry matter basis,
  3. Agriland RSS

    Important to maintain intakes as breeding season approaches

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland The breeding season is fast approaching and getting cows grazing continues to be a significant challenge on dairy farms. On many farms, fodder supplies are now very much depleted. With breeding around the corner, it is vital that cows are being...
  4. D

    Tofu

    It's made from soy milk. Not a UPF so can't be knocked on that angle. Apparently achieving 'supercharged' growth in sales on the basis of being a meat alternative. So where is the soy grown ? Japan ? What happens to the meal after the bean has been milked ? Why are the cartel, via the dairies...
  5. jackrussell101

    Barley/Pea wholecrop freshweight yield per acre

    As above, never grown it before, just wondering if anyone has any experience of growing it on here.
  6. Jerry

    Agriculture claims more and more of the world’s water!

    Above is a direct quote of the new mammals tv program on BBC One. David Attenbourgh. I know it’s BBC and probably not his thoughts directly…. But not backed up with any statistics or sources. And don’t people want to eat? im a mixed farmer and I know where more water is needed, its not my...
  7. F

    Rearing weaned calves

    What DLWG are possible to achieve from dairy bred blues, or other breeds from a cereal based diet when pushed? Is over 1kg/day achievable from 200kg to 600kg?
  8. JP1

    Cost of a 1000 ton grain store

    In broadest terms , how much would it cost please ?
  9. topground

    Cows have to be out!

    Cows have to be out , no plan B. Strip grazed and back fenced daily. Ground sodden so cutting up. What would you do? Will it recover? How best to speed recovery if it ever stops raining?
  10. N

    Dry cows mix

    Hi just wanting peoples advice. We usually fed our dry cows bale silage but nearly out this year. We have plenty average clamp first cut and maize silage and brewers grains. What mix would people recommend?
  11. steveR

    Feeding ewes post-lambing?

    Having to keep a few too many ewes and lambs about at present, but plenty of fodder still and enough shelter, at present. On Haylage or good Hay with ad-lib molasses and ewe nuts. Not ideal, as Dr Green is aim ASAP, but how many grams for a 60kg ewe and 2-3 lambs? 2-300g/lamb/day?
  12. KW Alternative Feeds

    KW FeedCast - 27 March 2024

    The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by James Barker and Chris Pickles from our Procurement Team. Chris starts by discussing the recent volatility in regards to the wheat market and how the situation in the Black Sea is affecting the market. James then talks through the USDA...
  13. unlacedgecko

    Scottish Sub Calving index 410 days

    https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/scotland-new-calving-interval-of-410-days-added-to-ssbss.407024/ Current Scottish calving index figures
  14. topground

    What should the replacement for SFI look like?

    SFI unravelling as the policy makers realise food might be in short supply and as of yesterday (25th March) not taking land out of food production is suddenly important to the government. Is it important to the population as a whole to have home grown food production subsidised? What should SFI...
  15. J

    50:50 maize palm kernel

    Any issues with feeding this in the parlour? Just going to place my first load and don't want a disaster. Palm kernel is screened Feed rep has warned about possibly not being that appealing to cows (bitter) but doesn't think it should be too bad. Plus I know people on here that feed it almost...
  16. Jerry

    Hogs at £200 plus….what price shearling ewes?

    I’ve a number of last years ewe lambs running , the plan was to sell half as shearling breeding ewes as they are decent sorts. But the price of hogs at the moment means they need to be £250 plus as shearlings……
  17. TFF

    Industry-wide Assurance Review officially launched

    "An industry-wide review of farm to fork assurance has been officially launched with the announcement of the independent commissioners panel which will oversee the review." Read full announcement here: https://ahdb.org.uk/news/industry-wide-assurance-review-officially-launched The independent...
  18. Wigeon

    Winter cover crops on heavy land... what a disaster

    I farm heavy silty clay with flints. No ditches, no land drains. Good strong wheat land, if unforgiving. I've been trying to grow cover crops on and off for the last 9 yrs. With one exception, they have all been disastrous. Summer cover crops in place of a spring crop, on the other hand, can...
  19. D

    Cereals

    Offer For Farmers and Resellers We have feed for Cows and other livestock's " Soya cake ' Rapeseed cake ' DDGS ' Some special mix for cow { Like rapeseed and soya cake plus 2% premix for cow } 60/40 proportion High Quality Flour ' Wheat flour ' Corn Flour Cereals ' Sunflower Seeds '...
  20. KW Alternative Feeds

    KW FeedCast - 12 March 2024

    The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by James Barker and Laura Hana from our Procurement Team. James starts by discussing Friday’s USDA report and how it has affected the markets. Laura then delves into the fact that although on the day traded levels of Soya look better than...
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