We are delighted to be partnering with Agriland Media Group for a new series to bring farmers and contractors tips on producing superior forage ahead of the upcoming silage season.
Good silage is the foundation to success on any livestock farm – not least by helping to weather the effects of volatility in milk and meat prices and feed costs.
This series of articles, titled “Steps to Superior Silage”, sets out to provide ideas to help improve grass silage making, whether for better quality, higher yields or both.
Dr. Adrienne Kerley, Volac’s research and development technical manager for forage, will provide practical tips to help farmers produce the best possible forage.
The first of the series will run on Thursday and then every week for four consecutive weeks.
Steps to Superior Silage Series
Week One will focus on cutting and highlight the role of wilting, with tips on how to do it.
In Week Two we will look at grass harvesting with advice on chop length and the role of a silage additive in promoting good fermentation.
Week Three will go into the science behind how a silage additive works and how using an additive can benefit animal performance.
The final instalment in the series, Week Four, will look at how best to fill and sheet the clamp and the role of an additive in silage bales.
Follow the Steps to Superior Silage series for practical tips and best practice guidance.
Cutting and wilting article coming soon!