Spotlight on soils at Grassland & Muck
Compaction is a serious problem in many grassland soils, but attempting to cure it could be hazardous if the underlying drainage is failing, experts have warned. (more…)
Participate not spectate, at this year’s Bath & West Show
Forming a link between field and fork is one of the biggest challenges for the agriculture industry. But it is something that agricultural show societies are determined to do – and this year the Royal Bath & West Show is encouraging visitors to really get stuck in. (more…)
Plan grazing to make the most from grass
Beef producers could learn a lot from their dairy counterparts by making better use of grass, and substantially improve profitability as a result. Grazed grass costs just £57/t of dry matter, according to AHDB figures, compared with up to £140/t for a 16% protein cattle ration – and visitors to the Grassland & Muck Event can find out how to make the most of this low cost feed. (more…)
Minimise losses with best practice ensiling
Good quality silage is a valuable asset for farmers, but getting it right requires care and attention to both the clamp and the ensiling process. If biological processes in the clamp go wrong, this can result in average losses of 20-25% – something visitors to the Grassland & Muck Event can learn to avoid at new ensiling talks this year. (more…)
Excitement for all at the Royal Bath & West Show
Visitors will enjoy a fabulous assault on the senses at this year’s Royal Bath and West Show, with everything from live music and first class food to livestock showing and dancing diggers. (more…)
Win tickets to Grassland & Muck 2017
Farmers are focusing more than ever on getting the most from forage, and the Grassland & Muck event is seeking farmers’ views on how they manage their pasture. In return, a lucky six respondents will win a pair of tickets to this year’s Grassland & Muck Event, which will be held at Stoneleigh from 24 to 25 May. (more…)