The upper parts of maize clamps are particularly prone to wastage and losses. After a good growing season, could these and other vulnerable areas be protected better?
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.
For Shropshire farmer Mark Fitton, good silage is a key pillar for farm profitability. But it still has to be produced in a practical way.
Unwanted microbes in silage cause major losses in quality and quantity – not something you want if striving for more milk from forage. So how can contamination with these ‘bad bugs’ be reduced?
