A new herd, a new parlour and a focus on more milk from forage are some of the key steps being taken to set one North Yorkshire farm up for the future.

Significant increases in grass energy yield/ha – and the improved milk from forage potential resulting – were highlighted in the findings of two new research projects presented at a recent industry briefing.

Field decisions and actions you take now can have a big impact on the quality and quantity of silage you have available next winter. Get top tips and advice from Peter Smith, Volac Business Manager.

Maximising fertility, increasing production per cow and making the best possible forage, is part of Malcolm Errington’s strategy to create a sustainable business in a Less Favoured Area.

Heading to LAMMA 2020? Improving the use of machinery to make consistently better silage will be a key focus for Volac this year in addition to offering a number of free on-farm silage consultations.

This year's combination of a wet autumn after a kind growing season might put you off growing maize forage in the future. However the key is to learn for next season says Volac Business Manager, Ken Stroud.

Once forages have been sealed in clamps there’s little or nothing that can be done to improve the fermentation quality. But you can minimise wastage and losses that occur from this point forward due to heating.

The upper parts of maize clamps are particularly prone to wastage and losses. After a good growing season, could these and other vulnerable areas be protected better?