Opinion
Opinion: Calculating the value of conditioning
We all know that conditioning accelerates the wilting of the crop in the field, which in turn increases fermentation and...
Wilting
Grass
Silage losses can equal 40% of the nutritive value of grass
Groups of Irish farmers have been told that silage-feed losses can amount to 40% of the nutritive value contained within...
Grass
Wilting silage - is it worthwhile?
Wilting is one of the most important steps when making high quality silage – wilting increases the dry matter (DM)...
Dairy
To wilt or not to wilt; that is the question
‘It’s dry enough’ is common phase used by farmers post mowing when they are trying to decide on whether or...
Grass
Too many silos are being over-filled - adding to the danger of silage making
Teagasc’s Tom Ryan is concerned about what he regards as the over-filling of many silos (pits) on Irish livestock farms....
Grass
Cutting silage? Here's how to make the neighbours jealous with your quality silage
The silage season has kicked into gear with farmers taking advantage of the good weather to make the coming winter’s...