Fine-tuning conditions ahead of silage-making
Taking account of field conditions ahead of silage-making is vital in order to maximise quality.
Attention to detail pays when making silage
Attention to detail and timeliness are everything when making the best silage, especially with applications of slurry and fertiliser
Input costs mean good silage is key, Scottish livestock specialist says
Last year provided Scottish livestock producers with generally kind weather for making silage. But do not assume the same will happen this year. With elevated feed costs, making quality silage to produce milk and meat cost-effectively will be key.
Forage quality is key
The ‘to do’ list for dairy farmers before first cut can be long, but key tasks must be prioritised to ensure high-quality silage.
New survey reveals multi-cut grass silage benefits in drought-hit 2022
High feed, fertiliser and fuel costs are driving UK dairy farmers to want to produce better silage in 2023. And those who made multi-cut grass silage during the droughted 2022 season tended to be better off.