With parts of the country not having had rainfall for some time now, farmers’ concerns are growing with regards to grass growth and making the most from silage. Our experts discuss how you can get the most from your silage given the circumstances.
Welcome to Follow the Maize – an series brought to you by Volac, following Shropshire farmers Mark Fitton and Lucy Pye as they grow and manage their maize crop through the 2024-25 season.
With a mixed bag of grass silage this season, Volac experts around the country share their views on the role that forage maize could play.
Livestock farmers who experience common grass silage problems of heating, clamp slippage and mycotoxins, should reassess silage-making techniques.
With potentially £35,000-£40,000 (€41,000-€47,000) worth of silage in a 1,000 tonne clamp, isn’t it worth giving it the best possible preservation?
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