silage

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?

Reports from a number of farmers witnessing yellow or brown fumes emanating from their silage pits are being treated as a serious concern

Simon Nelson advises farmers on a wide range of arable and forage crops across Cumbria, north Lancashire and into south west Scotland. He has worked for Agrovista for 23 years.

Taking account of field conditions ahead of silage-making is vital in order to maximise quality.

New analysis points to higher profit from multi-cut grass, even at modest milk price