After such a prolonged wet period with few opportunities to apply slurry to fields, slurry pits have generally been far fuller than normal. Check out our slurry application tips By Peter Smith Volac Business Manager.
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.
Once forage has been clamped, as well as preventing rain driving into the open clamp face and ‘washing away’ the fermentation acid that’s preserving it, the key is to minimise ingress of air.
