Good silage will be key to making the most of good milk prices in the face of high fertiliser and feed costs

Welcome to the Grassland & Silage Toolkit 2022 which is packed to the brim with useful tips on improving forage production and utilisation.

Silage has a long history and remains a crucial food source for dairy cattle to this day.

But, what actually makes silage so good for dairy cattle?

Things are going to get busy for dairy farmers this month as calving season will be starting. Don't forget to snap a pic, you could be in with a chance of winning a place in the Volac Forage 2023 Calendar.

What impact does your farm business have on climate change? What measures can be put in place to mitigate your carbon output? Are you considering a more regenerative farming system with a holistic approach but don’t know which way to turn?

With the grass in a silage clamp potentially worth tens of thousands of pounds, achieving a good fermentation to preserve it is critical. But how well do you understand the fermentation process?

It's that time of year again, and we would love to see your cows enjoying the silage you produce! Enter your pics today to be in with a chance of winning a place in the Volac Forage 2023 Calendar.

UK farming has come so far since being largely powered by the muscles of men, women, and horses. Farming technologies have been completely transformed, and this competition is a fantastic way for us to dive back into history and remember our past.

There’s no denying how eagerly we dairy farmers await spring. After a long winter of indoor housing and all the work that it brings, the sight of your herd as they make their way onto their lush green fields is one that brings a smile to even the most hardened of faces.

Gains from improved milk prices could be eroded by high costs of nitrogen fertiliser unless dairy farmers focus on producing good grass silage this season, says silage expert Ken Stroud of Volac. This includes learning lessons on cutting date flexibility.