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We are a mixed arable / dairy farm. Last year split the farm between two partners, one doing the dairy and us doing the arable side. Last year was a walk in the park combining wise, this year… not so much. we’ve got just about 500 acres of cereals to go at, (over double previous years due to...

Farmers attending the Moorepark Dairy Open Day on July 4th were reminded of the importance of matching milking platform stocking rate to grass growth levels in order to optimise profitability. Having the correct stocking rate has always been a cornerstone of efficient and profitable grazing...

With poor weather forecast ahead I have a fair chunk of grass ready to cut Ground is dry A lot of showery weather forecaster over the next 2 weeks Do I take a chance and sacrifice loosing dry matter and gain the quality or wait for it to dry up and get it drier Any thoughts

5 days and up Amazing what a bit of rain does The stones arnt as bad as they look

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Ruminant methane inhibitors must not just address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions challenges but also deliver improved animal performance, according to one of the largest red meat processors in the UK. Foyle Food Group’s Andrew Clarke told the Northern...

I've recently been watching a few Youtube channels from Ireland, where it seems that housing sheep over winter isn't entirely uncommon. One guy had 1000 easycare ewes over 200 acres, housing them for 4 months over the winter. He had a great modern slatted shed, he was putting fertiliser on...

I know it's very early still, but looks like my neighbour is making a bit of hay on a small field that he lets people camp on. Couple of others seem to be underway with haylage. I've just been and mowed 8 acres that is going to be haylage for a chap this evening. It will be at least 10...

Dr Alex Bach discusses the indicators of a healthy and productive life for dairy cows, stressing the importance of making decisions based on data rather than gut feelings. According to Dr Bach, managing a dairy herd requires taking decisions objectively based on the wealth of data available...

None of the apps are showing any rain for the next fortnight, I’m already worried!

From Sep I'll have a 3,000hd capacity slatted lamb finishing shed avail to a B&B customer. Includes automated feed system and skilled labour on site. I envisage lambs being sheared into the shed, and weighed weekly while on feed. Location will have its own CPH so movements are no issue...

Hello everyone this is a hot topic with quite a few people, this year especially with a lot of wet silages being ensiled, some nutritionist are already looking ahead the potential effect that will have on palatability and increased acidity of first cut silages. is this something you guys on...

I see new Lelys in and a re-launch of innovation using grazing on robots. Went along when it was GEA and grazing with automated feed systems. Was a bit of a disaster tbh. Does a system hinge around the brand of milking machine? The thought process of the staff or suppliers? Let's see what...

Currently milking in an 8 point swing over parlour. Auto ID with feed to yield milking 74 cows atm averaging 31L. Taking about 2 hours morning and 1.5 hours evening. Been grand through the winter but now the spring jobs are starting, speeding the milking process up a bit would be a big benefit...

T H Whites are hosting an open day with Delaval vms robots on 27th of this month if anybody is interested. https://www.delaval.com/en-gb/learn/events/open-farm-jeynes-family/

3 tidy days forecast and plenty of staff about, why wouldn't you ?

https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23422070.almost-half-jobs-axed-keenan-company-cuts-costs/ Keenan axe almost 50% of jobs to streamline the business.

Anyone any experience feeding protected methionine or lysine in TMR or blend and reducing crude protein %? If so: What product? How much? How much of a reduction in crude protein? Worth it? Thanks in advance

Hello there. We’d like to convert to tmr for in lamb ewes and overwintered store cattle, to make use of a small area of homegrown cereals. The trouble is we currently do everything with just one loader tractor. Are there any options for running a feeder wagon in this situation or I’m guessing...

Have a youngish AA bull that was kept entire as had a bit of promise that he has not lived up to. He is 14 months old, not the fattest but a management issue, would you eat him? We could put him in the ring but my freezer is approaching empty and could do with restocking. However, the taint...

Hi folks. Looking to invest in possibly 150 stores in the next back end for winter rearing and sell at turn out time. Just wondering what people would feed them to bring them on so there looking well for turn out and what the buyers want with a 12 month old store animal. Looking for either...