Some silage competitions are assessed in a lab far away, this one takes place in a noisy pub, with judges getting their hands dirty ...

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Fat is an important ingredient that has a material impact on the nutritional value, texture, taste, shelf-life and producer price of milk. However, milk products are a significant source of saturated ...

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've ...

Grass 2026 is a brand new live grass harvesting event hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal, set to take place on Wednesday 29 ...

Cost of achieving animal performance is far less when young top quality grass silage is fed, says independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy Contractor Mark Troy, Knockroe, Bandon & Neilus Lehane, ...

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Formulating diets to get the most out of forage, rather than bought-in compound feeds, has long been accepted as a way for dairy producers to be more profitable. However, nutritionist Roy Eastlake ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...

THE Macra Na Feirme and KW Forage Systems 'Know Your Grass Silage' competition national final took place on Wednesday, November 10 in the Irish Farm Centre. Five finalists took part in the competition ...