As you all know, grass is perhaps the best resource you have at hand being a cheap and sustainable feed source. To keep grass performing at its optimum you should be applying manure/slurry regularly and applying fertilizer. Fully understanding your fertilizer...
Dry weather in the US is causing concern to the US winter crop. The UK wheat market has firmed on the back of this. On a positive note the dry weather has increased the pace of planting on maize crops. Global wheat production is anticipated to increase for the...
As we move into the Spring we are starting to see ingredients coming off the highs, however availability still remains an issue on some products. Looking at forward prices, Rape Meal is becoming particularly attractive on the new crop, trading at only £10 per tonne...
After last weeks USDA report we saw fireworks. Stocks were as per trade expectations, but plantings were below expectations. This has forced the market up on all commodities. The latter part of the week saw a correction, but the trade is still mindful of these...
Hopefully by the time you read this, cows that graze have been able to get some of the green stuff at least for a few hours to eat off winter grown grass. Our thoughts and reasons to use Planet Dairy range this spring are abundant! Farmers and milk buyers are looking...
Getting your dairy herd milking is key for all dairy farmers to maximise the potential of a herd and to keep profits up. The best way to achieve herd milking potential is by looking at your herd in groups. Trying to manage your milking herd and heifer replacements in...
