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The name Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a common yeast used in fermentation processes to make bread, beer, wine and ethanol. Lallemand, a world leader in the science of yeast and bacteria, has selected specific strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae that are used globally in the manufacturing of these products. Since the early 1990’s Lallemand Animal Nutrition division […]
It has been proven that silage cannot be stored effectively without the use of plastic silage covers, but there are options available that reduce plastic waste and ensure silage quality for farmers. Silostop® Orange single layer plastic High Oxygen Barrier silage covers are one of these options and we explore why below. The Problem. Plastic […]
Are you someone who inoculates their silage sometimes, but not every time? Here are some key reasons why all silages benefit from a specific inoculant from the MAGNIVA® range. All crops come in with ‘wild’ yeasts, moulds and bacteria. You could gamble on these ‘wild’ microbes, and hope that there are more ‘good’ ones’ than […]
Used extensively worldwide, Nutritech is proud to add MAGNIVA® Classic to its line-up of quality MAGNIVA® inoculants from Lallemand. MAGNIVA® Classic contains a powerful combination of forage-specific bacteria and enzymes to drive the rapid fermentation and preservation. It also boasts Lallemand Stable Suspension technology, which results in more even and consistent application, a reduced water […]
In the past there was one inoculant for grass and legume silages, another for maize and wholecrop cereal silages. However, thanks to years of research, development and published trials by Lallemand Animal Nutrition, our understanding of what different silages need has changed over time. With more specific strains of bacteria, selected not just for their […]
Often pasture silages are made as a convenient way to manage a surplus, however there is so much more to gain from quality pasture silages. Silage quality plays a significant role in economics and animal performance. Assuming you paid the same price to make poor quality grass silage as you did good quality grass silage, […]
That’s the view of Manawatu Dairy Farmer James Anderson, who used the new MAGNIVA® Classic inoculant on his grass silage for the first time. Five years ago, James never treated his grass silage with anything. “I always treated my maize, but never my grass” he says. However, in recent years he decided there was an opportunity […]
What started out over 30 years ago with a single truck has blossomed into a thriving business which, at peak season employs over 30 staff. Sowry Contracting can be found nestled in Glenbervie, a small rural community North-West of Whangarei. When Greg and Janine decided to give agricultural contracting a go, they had no idea […]
Bypass fats such as Golden Flake™ are increasingly recognized for their benefits in dairy cow nutrition, particularly for enhancing milk production and fat percentage. Dairy cows have the potential to produce large amounts of milk and milk components, such as protein and fat. However, to achieve these high levels of production, they require a substantial […]
Your cows are finely tuned Olympic athletes that require the right inputs to perform and to be at their efficient best. Minerals are a key part of this formula, but is your herd getting what they need to reach their peak potential at the right time? Are standard off the shelf products fit for purpose […]
