Silage fertiliser should be the priority on livestock farms in the next 7-10 days to avoid any feed issues next winter.
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The tough spring of 2026 continues, with high rainfall causing problems on many farms across the country. There does appear to be some respite on the horizon with a dry week forecast for next week. Cultivation work on tillage farms has also been a stop/start affair.
The slow spring is delaying turnout on many farms right across the country, with a lot of cattle still housed in sheds. This is adding to feed bills at a time when other input costs, including diesel and fertiliser, have sky-rocketed.
There is a real risk on some farms that a combination of high fertiliser costs and poor weather conditions could see first cut silage yields significantly down on last year.
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Silage fertiliser should be the priority on livestock farms in the next 7-10 days to avoid any feed issues next winter. May is one of the best months in the year for grass growth.
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The tough spring of 2026 continues, with high rainfall causing problems on many farms across the country. There does appear to be some respite on the horizon with a dry week forecast for next week. Cultivation work on tillage farms has also been a stop/start affair.
The slow spring is delaying turnout on many farms right across the country, with a lot of cattle still housed in sheds. This is adding to feed bills at a time when other input costs, including diesel and fertiliser, have sky-rocketed.
There is a real risk on some farms that a combination of high fertiliser costs and poor weather conditions could see first cut silage yields significantly down on last year.
Silage fertiliser should be the priority on livestock farms in the next 7-10 days to avoid any feed issues next winter. May is one of the best months in the year for grass growth.
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