Maize silage is mainly used to feed all dairy cattle on the farm: growing animals, dry cows, and lactating cows. It contains protein, minerals, and sometimes the energy to meet the animal’s ...

For many dairy and beef producers, the final piece of the winter/spring forage jigsaw will be put in place once their maize silage is safely in the pit. I mentioned in a recent article that the ...

Driving down Broadlands Road, northeast of Taupo there's a cluster of 19 Pāmu dairy farms around what is known as the ...

Topping clamps of maize or grass silage with a layer of fodder beet can provide a ready-made total mixed ration without the challenges sometimes associated with ensiling this mix. Clamping crushed ...

Samco Agricultural Engineering is set to showcase its new silage forks, upgraded wheel extenders, range of maize drill, ...

Silage that is harvested too dry can undergo serious storage ... Using the kernel milk line to visually monitor grain maturity in maize. Crop Science 24:687-91. 2) Afuakwa, J. J. and R. J. Jones. 1984 ...

Harvesting maize or sorghum for making silage is ideal when their seeds are soft but not milky when squeezed open. Napier grass, on the other hand, needs to be about a metre high while legumes ...

Mr Jos Creemers, a fodder management expert says good quality silage comes from maize. “We are advising farmers to consider planting maize for silage. Compared to nappier grass, boma Rhodes or ...

On September 24, 2024, the PTAB denied institution of a post-grant review proceeding initiated by Inari Agriculture, Inc. (Petitioner) against ...

An AD plant planned for Carnaross in Co. Meath could deliver an "opportunity" for farmers to diversify according to the project promoter.

Zimbabwe has experienced a devastating loss of over 9,000 livestock between June and October this year, primarily due to the harsh effects of El Niño-induced ...