Getting the most from grazing will be a priority this spring, so while it will be important to ensure cows are given every opportunity to maximise grass intakes and utilise it effectively, it also means attention needs to be paid to the formulation and delivery of buffer feeds.

Responding to the challenge of reducing carbon dioxide and other GHG emissions is possibly the biggest issue to face livestock producers for many years, according to Dr Phil Holder from ED&F Man.

In a ration, the aim is for total dietary sugar to make up around 6% of the dry matter

The molasses market continues to be firm but with good global supply. Global ocean freight remains the key driver with shipping costs now more than double what they were 12 months ago and no imminent sign of easing.