JCB supported the initiative by donating the use of two Fastrac 4220 tractors and a new-generation Loadall 542-70 AGRI Super telescopic handler for more than a fortnight. Mr Ward said: “We did a trial ...

Kit list Tractors JCB Fastrac 4220 x4, 2170 x4; New Holland T7.245 x4, T7.200, T6070 Combines Claas Lexion 670 with 7.5m header and Conspeed maize header Foragers Claas Jaguar 970 x2, 880, 870 ...

Silage maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most important forages in the world, and its yield and quality properties are critical parameters for livestock production and assessment of forage values.

The farm was open to farmers in September when they were invited to see the forage maize trials, and a follow up visit was held last month for them to see the maize feeding at first hand.

The intake, growth and feed conversion efficiency of finishing cattle offered whole-crop triticale silage, harvested at different stubble heights, or maize silage, supplemented with different amounts ...