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 ...

To most livestock farmers 2022 is a year to remember. This is because the drought caught many unaware before they could stock up on enough quality feed for their animals to push them through. Many ...

Farmers are being warned that drought-stressed maize could increase the risk of heating and spoilage in silage clamps, making effective ...

The dog days of August are here, and that means silage chopping season is rapidly approaching. How silage is cut and stored depends somewhat on the growing season, says Aaron Saeugling, Iowa State ...

For bunkers, it is helpful to start with the fundamental premise: Properly stored and well-preserved silage retains more nutrients while reducing yeast, mold and mycotoxins that can cause digestive ...

Success, however, depends on matching the crop to site, soil temperature, and establishment system. Maize silage is highly palatable, rich in starch and digestible fibre, and provides a consistent ...

It has definitely been a few years since I’ve seen this much rainfall in June – 100mm-plus in four weeks. It has limited the options for silage harvesting for most farmers across Northern Ireland, and ...