Baled grass silage can be as good as clamped silage, says Volac silage scientist, Dr Mark Leggett, but it is essential to employ equal attention to detail when making it – starting by cutting grass at the optimum time.

Taking account of field conditions ahead of silage making is vital in order to maximise quality.

High quality silage is a high energy, palatable and digestible forage which can provide a significant proportion of the nutritional needs of a high yielding dairy cow.

Welcome to Volac Port Talbot, where innovation meets expertise in the heart of South Wales. Today, we're excited to give you an exclusive look at our state-of-the-art fermentation and freeze-drying facility, the origin of the Ecosyl range of silage additives.

Our website features a detailed section dedicated to every step of the grass silage process, from initial cutting to the final feed. This guide provides an overview of what you can expect to find when you visit our site, pushing you to delve deeper into the world of high-quality silage.

After such a wet winter, where little field work was possible, the risk of silage becoming contaminated from soil and slurry when it’s made will be greatly increased. Find out more from Peter Smith, Volac business manager for Ecosyl.

High quality silage is a high energy, palatable and digestible forage which can provide a significant proportion of the nutritional needs of a high yielding dairy cow

Despite differences between dairy farming in South Africa’s Eastern Cape and the UK, the importance of conserved forage quality to business sustainability is unerringly familiar. 

Leicestershire dairy farmer Mark Lovatt’s approach to forage production is well-planned, adaptable, and with scrupulous attention to detail, just like every other aspect of the management at Oak Lodge Farm.