ABOUT 30 - 35 million of the rural population is involved in raising livestock. An average household holding is 2-3 cattle/buffalos, 3-4 sheep/goats and 10-12 poultry per family contributes 35 to 40 ...

Forage quality should be a primary component of setting goals for hay harvesting. "Plant stage and maturity at the time of cutting directly impact the quality of the final hay, whether grass, alfalfa ...

While many producers are concerned with the lack of forage production in their pastures, overall forage quality should still be something they are taking into consideration. “The most obvious impact ...

The company wants to help dairy farmers maximise the quality of homegrown forage and improve milk from forage. The amount of milk produced from forage averages just 2,900 litres nationally, figures ...

Ruminants rely on forage to preserve optimal rumen function and as a result, suggestive guidelines state that it should form 60-75% of their diet. So, it is key to animal wellbeing and productivity ...

Researchers at the Colorado State University in the United States have investigated the impact of an agrivoltaic system on semi-arid grassland previously managed for hay production. The team ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

Elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) has emerged as a vital forage resource, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to its high biomass yield and adaptability to diverse agronomic ...

Often overlooked forages like legumes are in the spotlight any time Garry Lacefield, professor emeritus at the University of Kentucky, takes the stage. He preaches the numerous benefits of these power ...

John Deere has launched its new F8 and F9 series self-propelled forage harvesters, designed and built from the ground up with customer input to elevate forage performance, fuel efficiency, operator ...