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Newford update: grass growth recovering following rain
Darren Carty
Grass growth rates had fallen to just 18kg DM/ha to 30kg DM/ha, leading to grass reserves becoming quickly depleted and silage being briefly fed to cows to bridge the gap.
Newford Farm update: first-cut silage collected in excellent condition
4 June 2023 Newford Farm
Newford Farm update: first-cut silage collected in excellent condition
The silage ground, which was grazed before closing, yielded about 10 bales per acre.
Dairy cross cows working hard in Newford
24 May 2023 Management
Dairy cross cows working hard in Newford
Adam Woods reports from the Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm open day held earlier this week
Newford Farm update: low level of repeat breeding activity
Breeding appears to be progressing nicely, with only a handful of animals receiving a repeat insemination in the fourth week of the breeding season.
21 May 2023 Newford Farm