Winter feed options and their nutritional advantages
It is no secret that both fodder and cash flow are going to be tight on dairy farms across the country this year. Therefore farms must be smart about feeding the herd, ensuring the...
Search fresh public links, source activity, and ready-to-use post angles for Winter Fodder.
Fresh curated links around winter fodder are collected here so marketers can spot useful updates and turn timely ideas into posts faster.
Recent items include:
Recent curated links from global sources. Generate one free draft from any story, then use SocialBu to schedule and refine your content calendar.
It is no secret that both fodder and cash flow are going to be tight on dairy farms across the country this year. Therefore farms must be smart about feeding the herd, ensuring the...
The challenging growing season this summer has made it more difficult for forage supplies this winter, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). Farme...
It is no secret that fodder is going to be short across the nation this winter, especially in drought-stricken areas along the south-east. To make matters worse, our neighbours in...
Cattle producers should complete a forage inventory now to aid in making ranch-level decisions and reducing costs.
A lot of farms may still have one final cut of silage to bring into the yard, but are silage additives worth the money for the last cut? According to Teagasc’s winter fodder survey...
Are Irish dairy farmers facing a fodder crisis or a cashflow crisis? The simple answer is both. It is no secret that the south-east got hit hard with drought this year, which has l...
James Hanly’s dairy system near the Horse and Jockey, outside Thurles in Co. Tipperary, centres on making the most of home-grown feed. With approximately 370 cows calving across sp...
HUKU kiangazi na ukame ukiendelea kuathiri wakulima hasa maeneo kame na nusu-kame (ASAL), teknolojia ya uongezaji malisho thamani kurefusha muda imegeuka kuwa tegemeo kwa wafugaji....
The potential role of alternative forages within livestock production systems is the subject of a research study by Agri-Food and Biosciences’ Institute (AFBI). The work will centr...
Testing silage has always been a key element in forming a well-formulated, energy rich diet essential for milk production. But the importance of silage testing can not be undermine...
A rapid recovery in grass growth in recent weeks has resulted in a significant improvement in the national fodder supply situation, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee...
Forage maize crops harvested over recent days on the south Antrim dairy farm of Robert Duncan have yielded up to 18t/ac on fresh weight basis. He explained: “Cobs had reached full...
Managing a paddock system for dairy-beef calves at grass is more challenging in that every time calves are moved, troughs for concentrates and roughage feeders have to be moved als...
Research shows strategic winter feeding disperses manure nutrients better than traditional sacrifice lots, improving soil fertility across pastures.
Dwindling forage stocks due to the drought, and high dry matter maize crops means using an additive on maize silage is essential this season to protect every tonne, believes Amanda...
Planting winter barley remains an option in Northern Ireland according to crops’ specialist, Leigh McClean. The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) adviser ex...
Feeding silage to cattle at times of the year when fresh grass is available is something that dairy calf-to-beef farmers Kieran and Michael Dunne have been trying to eliminate. The...
Farmers have been urged to make the most of the recovery in grass growth in the last week or so in order to boost fodder supplies. That was one of the key messages from a meeting o...
70% of farms in the parts of the country worst impacted by the drought are continuing to feed silage to livestock, the National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) has heard...
Winter cereal crops – wheat, barley, oats and rye – planted out during September have emerged strongly and continue to grow on well. But according to Teagasc tillage specialist, Sh...
Dry conditions, including some widespread frost, have been the domestic contributors to a lift in values for wheat and barley this week.
The 2026 Teagasc Crops Forum event was marked by confirmation that the new winter barley planting season is underway. Ground conditions for drilling are currently excellent, and wi...
A bit of planning now when it comes to cashflow “could save a lot of headaches over the winter” for farmers. Teagasc farm management specialist, Klara McGriskin said that as we hea...
The National Fodder and Food Security Committee (NFFSC) is to meet again next week to discuss the current fodder situation in the country. During the committee’s last meeting, held...
Use SocialBu to discover ideas, generate post drafts, and schedule them across your social channels.