CROPS

 

 

Silage

 

J M Wilkinson

Comprehensive, fully-illustrated practical guide to making and using silage. Written for farmers, advisers, teachers and students who wish to know more about how different crops are preserved as silage. Included are sections on grasses and legumes, maize and whole-crop cereals, problems with silage and using silage in diets for cattle, sheep and horses.

ISBN 0 948617 50 0

£19.50 (UK) £25.00 (elsewhere)

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World Silage

 
 

J M Wilkinson and M I Toivonen

Detailed descriptions of silage production around the world, including estimates of silage and hay production in different countries. Key, unique infomation for all involved in marketing, policy development and resource use.


ISBN 0 948617 49 7
£125.00 (UK); £135.00 (elsewhere)

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Organic Cereals and Pulses

 
 


Edited by D.Younie, B.R. Taylor, J.P. Welsh and J.M.Wilkinson

Guide to producing and marketing grain crops to organic standards. Varieties, crop rotations and weed control guidelines, together with practical organic farm case studies are included in this important and timely technical review. Vital for all involved in organic food production.

ISBN 0 948617 47 0
£17.50 (UK); £22.00 (elsewhere)

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Alternative Forages for Ruminants

 

 

Edited by G P F Lane and J M Wilkinson

An up to date practical review of a wide range of forage crops including legumes, maize, whole-crop cereals, fodder beet and kale. Contributors discuss aspects of production, utilisation and the economic issues involved in alternative forages. Essential for all involved in producing and using forages.

ISBN 0 948617 37 3
£13.50 (UK); £16.00 (elsewhere)


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Maize: Producing and Feeding Maize Silage

 
 


J M Wilkinson, D M Allen and G Newman

Practical guide to growing, harvesting, ensiling and feeding cattle on maize silage.
Details are included of the composition and feeding value of maize silage.
A vital guide for farmers, advisers, teachers and students.

ISBN 0 948617 36 5
£9.95 (UK); £12.00 (elsewhere)


 

Legumes for Milk and Meat - Second edition

 

 


R D Sheldrick, G Newman and D J Roberts

Three distinguished authors have distilled the essentials for farmers on the growth and use of forage legumes for milk and meat production. A practical guide for the farmer who wishes to reduce feed costs and rely more on home-grown forage crops.

ISBN 0 948617 31 4
£14.50 (UK); £18.00 (elsewhere)


 

Organic Grassland

 
 

Jon Newton

Unique guide written by a recognised authority on the subject. Producing grass to organic standards presents special challenges and opportunities to the farmer.
The central theme is that organic grassland can be a productive source of nutrients for livestock provided it is managed correctly.

Essential for organic farmers and for those converting to organic systems of production.


ISBN 0 948617 28 4
£14.95 (UK); £18.00 (elsewhere)


 

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