HELPING FARMERS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ON SILAGE PRODUCTION, FORAGE CONSERVATION AND GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT
HELPING FARMERS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ON SILAGE PRODUCTION, FORAGE CONSERVATION AND GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT
HELPING FARMERS MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ON SILAGE PRODUCTION, FORAGE CONSERVATION AND GRASSLAND MANAGEMENT

Mid Season Grazing Maintenance Key to Maximise Outputs and Silage Quality

Author: 
Graham Ragg, Arable and Fertilizer Sales Manager for Mole Valley Farmers

Grazed grass is the cheapest feed available to the livestock farmer if managed well, providing good quality grazing.
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Second Cut Silage Tips

As with so many things the best results from second cut silage production starts by following a few best practice tips. The first tip is that preparation for the second cut starts immediately after the first cut has finished.

This guide provides three steps for preparing soil and forage to ensure the production of high quality silage with minimal spoilage and optimum intake and production potential, and tips to help achieve maximum nutritional quality of the forage at harvesting. Download Guide