silage

Measure to manage

Silage results look to be reflective of the variable weather conditions and indicate precise rationing will be key to maintain intakes

Having good stocks of quality forage helps to improve farm resilience in times of volatile milk prices and unpredictability. Volac silage experts offer guidance.

With autumn approaching, it is time to gauge how forage crops are faring and how best to respond to identified shortfalls.

Choosing to make its own silage, a Wiltshire farm puts 182 hectares into the clamp each year using a Lely Storm 130P trailed forage harvester.

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.

Krone machinery is known for its quality, reliability, and innovative features. It is commonly used by farmers and contractors in the agricultural industry worldwide.

Last season’s heatwave provided some big lessons for making grass silage. So what can we learn from 2022?