Safe Slurry Storage Is Essential for Safe Farming
One of the biggest issues on farms is the safe storage of slurry. There are many hazards associated with slurry, including the risk of falling into an uncovered or unfenced pit or tank. With this hazard in mind, it is vital that farmers ensure all slurry storage areas...
The Business of Slurry Ahead of the Second Cut
We have seen many crops of first cut silage completed over the last few weeks. With the season starting a little later than usual, silage contractors were under pressure to complete jobs before a break in the weather. Now, farmers turn their attention to preparing for...
Last Chance for Farmers to Consider Kale for Winter Feed
With livestock grazing in paddocks and farmers attention on silage and straw, Winter 2021 is a distant thought. However, farmers need to think ahead for their Winter feed. If they plan on feeding an alternative, like Kale, now is the time to sow. Farmers might choose...
Watch Out for Summer Mastitis
Summer mastitis is most common from June to mid – September. Weather conditions mean some years it is more prevalent than others, however, farmers must still watch out for symptoms and treat it as soon as possible. Summer mastitis is a bacterial infection that is most...