Good-quality grass silage is the foundation of the winter ration for livestock, and throughout the year for housed systems. A key metric for achieving the best intakes and performance from that fodder ...

With silage season upon us now, it is timely to consider some of the main issues around silage making. The objective should always be to make the best quality silage possible. The cheapest and closest ...

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Silage is the material produced by controlled fermentation, under anaerobic conditions, of chopped crop residues or forages with high moisture contents. Desirable characteristics of material used in ...

We have had a late spring on the grass growth front and the usual scenario of cutting excess grass to make bales is a rare sight this year. Dry and cold weather has affected soil temperatures, ...

Just as we turned a corner with weather in early March, we were faced with another challenge — the Iranian crisis led to agricultural diesel price surges of up to 48%, writes Alltech Ireland's Farm ...

Bagged silage preserves nutrients, limits spoilage and supports healthier, more productive cattle through improved forage fermentation and storage.

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