Strike when conditions are right for silaging, regardless of when in the season that occurs. That is the message from Paul Macer, of Kite Consulting, in
Livestock farmers also fear the lack of new grass means there will not be enough hay to feed cows, sheep and other livestock this winter, forcing them to rely on expensive feeds.
Muck-for-straw exchanges can bring mutual gains for livestock and arable businesses. The arable business provides straw for bedding and, in return, can