How are you looking at the current dairy situation?

For the well-seasoned dairy farmer, it’s no secret that the making of perfect silage takes quite some practice. While in some respects, the principle is less problematic than hay-making - with the UK and Irish climate in mind, every now and then, Mother Nature throws us a little curveball to keep us on our toes.

High fertiliser and feed costs strengthen the argument for making the most of homegrown forage, given decent milk prices. So how do you get the best from silage crops in the second half of the year?

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.