Achieving Milk From Forage Part 1 – An Introduction

Amid general high costs of production, purchased feed costs represented about 26% of total costs and averaged 12.7ppl for the year ending September 2023  -  it is therefore essential to think of ways to boost profitability.

Efficient use of forage and fodder, and replacing purchased feeds with quality forages therefore remains a sensible approach for most dairy farmers.

This Dairy Insight is the first in a series of publications  exploring milk from forage and together will provide a comprehensive, yet practical guide to realising your forage potential.

Issued May 2024

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