Why are we in an extreme silage growing season?

Second cut silage analyses clearly highlight how the weather has influenced silage quality and potential rumen efficiency

Angela Calvert
Head of Livestock, Shows and Sales
clock • 5 min read
Scotland, Wales and the North West have had better conditions for silage thanks to higher rainfall.
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Scotland, Wales and the North West have had better conditions for silage thanks to higher rainfall.

Second cut silage analyses clearly highlight how the weather has influenced silage quality and potential rumen efficiency. Farmers Guardian reports. The 2025 forage season has been marked by extremes...

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