As seed companies phase out brown midrib corn silage hybrids, producers are reevaluating how to maintain forage quality and ...

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 ...

Dear Joseph Happy New Year, I started diary farming late last year just in time to tap into the lush vegetation that followed the rains. I must say I have not had any feed challenges up to now but the ...

For dairy farmers, “good feed promotes good production” is a guiding principle that has a direct cause-and-effect impact on milk tank volume. As a result, providing the highest quality feed is crucial ...

Persistent rainfall has limited field access on many farms, while relatively mild soil temperatures have allowed grass growth to continue through the winter months. The result heading into spring is ...

Alltech’s Better Quality Silage Programme is allowing dairy and beef farmers throughout Northern Ireland to constructively ...

Fermanagh Grassland Club recently held their annual dinner and prize night to reward farmers for excellence in grazing management and silage making.

South Slipperfield’s focus on high-quality silage transforms sheep performance, cuts feed reliance and helps secure top honours in a ...

Discover key tips for improving silage quality in 2026, from clamp prep to grass testing and inoculants, to boost feed value and reduce spoilage.