Once the silage pit is open, it is important to keep the clamp face clean to prevent high levels of waste forage accumulating ...

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what ...

Many homes have fireplaces or propane stoves inside, but there’s nothing quite like enjoying a fire pit under the stars in your own backyard. On a cool night in the summer, you can cook up a ...

Silage preparation Silage is produced through use of pits or trenches, towers and sacks for small quantities. However, pits are mostly used to prepare silage for large dairy units. The silage pit ...

The importance of silage testing should not be overlooked on farms. Knowledge is power when it comes to winter feeding, ...

Maize hybrids selected for silage production should have a high yield of quality silage. The productivity of hybrids can be ...

Nearly 90,000 Colsen-branded tabletop fire pits sold by major retailers nationwide are being recalled after dozens of alarming incidents left 19 people with burn injuries, some requiring surgery ...

The fire pits consist of a concrete open reservoir intended to contain burning liquid alcohol. There are seven models of Colsen-branded fire pits varying in size from 5 to 18 inches wide.

Discover how this farmer navigates calving challenges, optimises yields, and embraces a promising recovery after a tough summer season.

The longest running UK silage competition has opened for 2024 and is seeking entries from across the country to showcase the best examples of silage production. The 24th AgriScot Silage Competition, ...