Ways to conserve forage supplies and bolster silage reserves for the autumn
Beef farms are generally less vulnerable to the toll of the incessant rain than highly stocked dairy farms.
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Beef farms are generally less vulnerable to the toll of the incessant rain than highly stocked dairy farms.
Last week I spent time with some French colleagues travelling throughout Ireland, and they gave me plenty of insight into the farmer protests in their country.
The festive cheer in the beef trade is continuing into the new year, with finished beef prices continuing to harden.
An unwelcome trend on farms is the rapidly diminishing silage stocks. Many farmers are commenting on the speed at which they are heading towards the back wall of their pit.
Another effect of this year’s challenging weather has been the difficulty in saving straw suitable for any final use.