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Using wholecrop as an 'insurance policy' for dairy rations

Dairy farmers are being encouraged to consider other wholecrops as an alternative to maize, which is becoming increasingly difficult to grow in some parts of the country

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Using wholecrop as an 'insurance policy' for dairy rations

An increasing number of dairy farmers are opting to produce an alternative wholecrop silage, or crimped grains, in place of growing maize. Lallemand Animal Nutrition's regional business manager, Mike...

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