To most livestock farmers 2022 is a year to remember. This is because the drought caught many unaware before they could stock up on enough quality feed for their animals to push them through. Many ...

Analysis: Here’s why you should consider wide-swath cutting and why it is better for your cows’ milk production.

Farmers in Northern Ireland are being urged to prioritise safety as silage season approaches. The Health and Safety Executive ...

Corn silage is an essential component of many dairy and beef cattle rations. The goal is to make a high-quality feedstuff, but to achieve this requires planning before harvest, monitoring plant ...

Grass 2026, which was supported by FBD Insurance, brought farmers and contractors through each step of the silage making ...

Just as we turned a corner with weather in early March, we were faced with another challenge — the Iranian crisis led to agricultural diesel price surges of up to 48%, writes Alltech Ireland's Farm ...

Farmers might question whether to allow crops to bulk up to increase yield per acre, or to cut earlier and prioritise quality ...

It’s been a busy time on livestock farms, with calving and lambing finishing up on many holdings. As farms move from winter ...

Former athlete Japheth Mutai prepares silage used for feeding animals at his Kipkenyo Kazi mingi farm in Kapseret Constituency Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Silage is an important part ...

HSENI, in partnership with the Farm Safety Partnership (FSP), is reminding farmers and agricultural workers to take extra ...