Want more milk from your maize silage? The microbial processes in maize clamps have a huge impact on its nutritional value. So, understanding them is key.
If you’ve ever stood at the feed fence and thought, “This looks different today” or “Are the cows sorting this?” — the Penn State 3-tray shaker box is one of the quickest, simplest tools you can use to get a straight answer.
After the difficult season for grass growth in 2025, consider what steps you can take to mitigate against another drought in 2026 causing grass silage shortages again next winter, dairy farmers are being urged. Especially with falling milk prices.
It’s fair to say, many farmers are facing tight silage stocks this winter – after the summer drought. If you’re in that position, and looking to minimise further losses, this is for you.
Squeezed milk prices and tight silage stocks are seeing Shropshire farmer Mark Fitton squaring up for a challenging year in 2026.
