Selecting the right wilting technique when making grass silage can make wilting speed as much as five times faster, according to results of new Ecosyl UK research.
View trial resultsGood practice in silage production and the use of a proven silage additive, can really make a difference to the overall efficiency and profitability of your farm.
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Grow more milkImproving milk from forage and silage is a key goal for many farms. But how could this benefit the business financially? Dr Sophie Parker-Norman, head of research and dev
More on feed efficiencyAerobic instability forage heating can have a huge effect on silage palatability and intake. Ultimately, it will affect animal performance and could lead to mycotoxin contamination.
New farm-based research from Volac has examined the potential of multi-cut to deliver extra milk, with results confirming that grass from a five-cut system was more nutritious than that from a traditional three-cut approach.
This year we increased our milk from forage from 2500L to 3200L this year. Ecosyl keeps the silage really well and does a good job - we have been using it for 10 years now. Don't change what isn't broken!
Alled Morris, Dairy Farmer, North Wales
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