With uncertainty in the cereals market, can you guarantee being able to purchase cereal-based concentrates at a sensible price for this winter?
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.
