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Recent research has emphasized the beneficial effects of white clover inclusion in perennial ryegrass (PRG) on animal performance due to its ability to biologically fix nitrogen. Photo: Canva

30-05 | Article

Profitable grazing strategies for dairy cows

The spring rotational planner aims to create a wedge of grass in front of the cows at different heights, making it easier to control the grazing areas. Photo: Twan Wiermans

22-03 | News

Spring rotation planner to maximise grass intake

Zero grazing could be a better option when other feed costs increase, depending on the cost of harvesting and hauling the grass. Photo: Koos Groenewold

29-08-2022 | Article

How does zero grazing for dairy cows measure up?

Well-managed, high-quality grass is beneficial to the animal, the sward, the environment and the farmer. - Photo: Picasa

25-08-2021 | Article

Ensuring repeat grass growth is essential

Understanding the bionomics of infestation and the appropriate ways of dealing with the poisonous plants and the grazing animals are aspects that are key to avoiding many problems. Photo: Shutterstock

07-04-2021 | Article

Poisonous plants and their effects on grazing cows

Photo: Mark Pasveer

06-04-2021 | News

Ensure grass reseeding success

Even after severe droughts, white clover has the capacity to reappear from seeds on the ground. Photo: Joseph Vary

09-03-2021 | Article

Exploring the benefits of perennial legumes in milk production

Pre-cut grass testing helps determine when the crop is at the optimal point for cutting to achieve quality forage with the best nutritional value. Photo: Lallemand

02-03-2021 | News

Ensuring good timing to cut grass for high-quality silage

Cows can be picky eaters indeed. This taste preference can be boiled down to the choice of grass variety used to seed the field. Photo: Chris McCullough

01-03-2021 | Article

Mixing grass seeds for maximum forage intake

The Lely Exos concept is the first fully autonomous system for harvesting and feeding fresh grass in the barn during the growing season. Photo: Lely

08-10-2020 | News

Futuristic concepts incorporating circular dairy farming