The nutritional requirements of a foal will increase as they grow and will begin to exceed the supply that the mare is able to provide. Ensuring your foal is consuming enough nutrients early on in life will allow for a greater start post-weaning.
With weather patterns becoming increasingly unsettled and guaranteed April showers a thing of the past, abiotic stress is a growing problem for successful maize establishment. When applied early in the growth of plants it increases production of phosphatase and reductase enzymes which in turn leads to increased availability of nutrients and increased root and shoot development.
Alfalfa has been used for thousands of years around the world and can also go by the name Lucerne. It is a safe a nutrious fibre for the consumption of our equine friends, which is why Dengie use the crop in many of their products.
Growers are being urged to monitor maize crop nutrition throughout the growing season, to make sure they reach their full potential.
Dr Simon Pope, Wynnstay crop protection manager, says ideally the nutrient inputs for sowing and establishment will already have been applied, and plans should be made regarding the maize crop nutrition throughout the rest of the season.
Great Hares Head dairy farm is run by Alistair, William and Hannah Lawrence, who grew hybrid rye for the first time in 2020 to feed solely as part of the dry cow diet, and saw great results in the clamp.
Exciting additions to the ‘recommended list’ have raised the bar this year, in terms of both yield and disease resistance, making autumn seeds robust and plentiful.
KWS Extase has rightly been grabbing the majority of the headlines with its fantastic septoria tritici and extremely high untreated yield.
There has been such a great response to it, that there won’t be enough supply to meet demand this year.
Maize is a high value cropping choice for dairy and beef producers with its high starch and fermentable energy content. However, it can be relatively costly to grow so it pays to consider all the elements required for a successful crop, ahead of planting. If you are growing maize this year careful planning is the key to ensure the best possible return on investment.
Correct management of an autumn reseed throughout the growing season will be rewarded with an uplift in production from home-grown forage.
Winter wheat is still an option for many to consider between now and January. However, it is always advisable to make sure you are aware of the latest sowing date which is safe for your specific variety before considering spring crops as an alternative.
There are a number of factors that can influence the success of a maize crop, discover our top 5 influencers.
