Maximise the value of your forage
Maximising the value of your forage Quality silage is the nutritional cornerstone of your farm. Improving forage quality will boost production from forage, reduce waste and improve farm profitability.
Silage additives can preserve the nutritional value of silage and minimise waste through spoilage. Achieving a fast and efficient fermentation is vital if you want to produce high-quality grass silage. For farmers aiming to make high-quality silage, including an additive can significantly help improve silage fermentation and quality. The controlled microbial fermentation of forages helps preserve their nutritional value all year round. If you can increase the ME of your silage by 1 MJ, this can produce up to 4L extra milk, depending on the feeding rate. Taking a structured approach to grass silage making will improve forage quality, boost production from forage, and control costs.
Pre-cut testing, harvesting, and storage are essential links in the chain to your forage system. Forward planning will allow you to control the controllables and maximise the quality of your home-produced forages. An evaluation of the previous year’s forage production should always be considered when planning the initial and the pre-silage fertiliser applications. Pre-cut testing is an essential tool in planning your silage harvest. Specialist Nutrition can pre-cut test your grass for sugars, nitrates, and fibre levels to identify the optimum harvesting window. We utilise both field and laboratory testing where appropriate and use this information to assist farmers across the country in making the highest quality forage possible.
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