Category: Farming tips
Silage: What you need to know in 2021
26th January 2021
In the 1970s, hay was the feedstuff of choice for many farmers across the UK. Over 80% of the grass preserved in the UK was hay, but, by the 1990s, it had been superseded by silage. Often reserved for sheep...
Using farming services to help with livestock management in the winter
13th November 2019
As winter draws nearer and the days get considerably shorter, the priorities of farmers will shift towards livestock management and field ploughing. Throughout November and December, fields begin to deteriorate as grass stops growing due to the cold temperatures and...
How can agricultural contracting help prepare your farming services for autumn?
13th August 2019
The nights are starting to draw in, and the temperatures are dropping. This can only mean one thing – the colder months are just around the corner. For many farmers, autumn is the busiest time of the year. Lambing and...
How can agricultural contracting help boost productivity this summer?
31st May 2019
Summer is a valuable time of year for livestock and arable farmers alike. With days full of haymaking, silaging, feeding and combining on the horizon, having an agricultural contracting service on hand can be vital for improving productivity and ensuring...
