Mr Packham shared his views on X and claimed Richard Ayoade, who voiced the adverts, had been ‘conned' and the campaign went 'against all scientific evidence'
While the 2023 maize silage season yielded good volume, silage performance is disappointing according to extensive analysis by ForFarmers forage experts
Farmers wanting to get the most from a newly available methane inhibitor should seek support on how to feed it as part of a strategy to reduce the environmental impact of dairy rations
Protein-rich peas and beans are replacing concentrates in the winter ration of sheep and cattle at a Radnorshire farm
Looking more closely at dietary sugars will help unlock the value in this year’s silages and help offset the consequences of more volatile major feed commodity markets
Grass silage quality has been variable this year and clamps have not been filled to capacity in some regions meaning some producers will now be looking to redress the balance where crops have fallen below expectations
Fibre in forages is the most underused feed resource in dairy cow diets according to a UK and Ireland study that used new technology to investigate fibre digestibility in a range of herds
Last season’s heatwave provided some big lessons for making grass silage. So what can we learn from 2022?
Colostrum is key to overall calf health and performance, but good management is paramount for high concentration and efficient absorption of antibodies.
The provision and quality of water is paramount to overall cow health and performance, but these are areas of management which are often overlooked.