A new initiative has been launched to help dairy farmers boost milk from forage by 500 litres, after major survey shows many don't have a target.
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?
Ensuring grass is cut at the right time to achieve the desired silage quality is paramount and leaving it late will result in a reduction in sugars, protein and digestibility.
