Reducing the phosphorus levels in our layer feeds, without compromising bird performance and health, has been a key focus for Wynnstay over the last year as concern grows that poultry manure is associated with excessive phosphate levels in rivers.
Working closely with the team at Premier Nutrition we decided the best approach would be to optimise the level of phytase enzyme in our layer feeds (increasing them to a triple dose) to reduce our total phosphorus levels and our impact on the environment.
The best time to overseed a lawn would be early autumn, especially if your lawn is looking tired after a dry summer. Mid-spring is also a suitable time for over seeding. Ideally sow the seed when the ground has had a good fall of rain.
In this article, we speak to Sal McCauley who recently joined the Dairy team as a Dairy Technical Specialist. Sal talks us through some of the highs and lows of the role and her best advice for anyone looking to start a career in the same field.
Microorganisms are essential for your horse to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These microbes can be found in a horse’s gastrointestinal tract and play a vital role in the digestion of fibre, which is the reliant source of energy that your horse requires. There are billions of microbes continuously breaking down the food your horse consumes, but these microbes need to stay balanced in order to maintain a healthy gut.
When the flowers begin to bloom and the bees are busy, we all know what season is fast approaching - spring. However, for some of us, this time of year also brings with it a sense of dread with the impending result of pollen allergies, or as we all know it, hay fever.
Calves are born with no immunity and rely on colostrum to gain immunity against disease, with colostrum being the first feed, cleanliness is so important. By following simple steps and putting hygiene protocols in place you can minimise the risk of disease in calves.
Milk has long been a staple in our diets, principally because it is a simple, affordable and delicious way to consume the natural nutrients our body needs. A 200ml glass of milk can provide 35% of your daily calcium intake, it’s naturally rich in vitamin B12 which helps our immune system work normally and is an excellent source of protein. But as well as this, Welsh and British milk offers much more than meets the eye.
You may have heard that the NFU have set the ambitious target of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across the whole of agriculture in Wales and England. That’s 10 years before the UK Government’s target, and dairy farmers are already well on that journey to help us all reach our climate change targets.
Gema and Prospect are two of the best-performing maize varieties on the BSPB/NIAB Recommended List and are excellent choices for farmers wanting to maximise milk production from maize and achieve a good return on their crop’s investment.
YieldON is an innovative new biostimulant from Valagro UK Ltd and has been developed using cutting edge genomics technology. Three years of trials in the UK have shown some impressive yield responses from a single application of YieldOn at flag leaf in cereals and mid-flowering in oilseed rape. The company have also recently started trials with forage maize.
When the rain gets heavier, we all know what the gate ways to our fields will be like. But what does this mean for our horse's? Because the skin is exposed to more mud at this time of year, problems can arise. Looking after your horse's skin is not only important during the winter, but all year round for your horse to feel healthy and happy.
