Grass Silage Production
Learn about the 3 grass silage production systems: multi-cut, conventional and bales, and the benefits each one can bring to dairy farmers.
UK Grass Silage Production
As fertiliser prices increase and brought in feed continues to form a large part of feeding rations, a greater focus on getting the best quality from in-house silage crops should be of utmost importance to dairy farmers.
The UK’s ideal grass growing climate, with its high rainfall and long growing days, will be key to maximising forage, however the trade-off has long been between quantity and quality. The longer that grass is left standing in the field to nudge up yields, the more that quality declines as growth continues and heads start to form.
We've teamed up with leading organisations to bring you up to date advice and tips on silage management.
Sophie Cath, Eurofins Agro UK
Katie Calcutt, Product Manager, Kuhn Farm Machinery
Peter Smith, Ecosyl Silage Specialist, Volac
Making Quality Grass Silage
What is involved in the basics of making quality grass silage? How do you select the best system for you?
Multi-cut Silage
The multi-cut approach and the potential benefits adopting this system can bring along with advice for getting the best results.
Conventional Silage
Conventional silage production has been at the heart of dairy farming for decades and keeping a close eye on the smaller details can help raise quality.
Baled Silage
See how baled silage fits into a modern dairy system and how this less mainstream method can offer some useful benefits to both big and small producers.