Underuse of fertiliser and a focus on yield is limiting the availability of quality grass and the potential amount of milk produced from forage in Northern Ireland, according to scientists. Delegates ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Producers should think about how much silage they need, rather than how much they can make this season, according to EBLEX‘s Liz Genever. With cereal and straw rations currently offering attractive ...

Cows prefer silage containing red clover, which also boosts their milk production. New research conducted in Finland also discovered that silage made from grass in late summer is no comparison for the ...

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As the days lengthen and signs of spring start to appear, thoughts turn to the 2019 grass growing season and how best to manage swards. However, the best laid plans are always at the mercy of the ...

FARGO, N.D. - Pasture readiness for 2018 across North Dakota has been at least a couple of weeks behind other years, and there are indications of early stress that producers should monitor. A variety ...

Ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy examines some of the most popular alternative forages, which, he says for many dairy and beef producers, could offer more efficient and cost-effective feeds. Given ...

The grass tolerates varying rainfall patterns and recovers quickly after stress, making it suitable for unpredictable weather conditions. Elephant grass also contributes to cli ...

Collector S. Kandasamy on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) conducted an on-site inspection of the newly constructed silage grass production unit in Sathyamangalam, built at a cost of ₹6.72 crore under the ...