Displaying items by tag: silage

Thursday, 03 October 2019 11:32

Irish mower treads lightly over sward

A new mower from Irish manufacturer Malone will be of interest as a no-nonsense, heavy duty machine for use in hay or silage production.

Published in Machinery & Products

Grass silage begins to break down once exposed to air, making steps to reduce losses crucial.

Published in Management
Sunday, 21 October 2018 08:55

Minimising losses while making silage

Most losses that occur when you make silage are invisible, but they can be up to 40% of the original cut pasture. 

Published in Management
Saturday, 20 October 2018 08:55

High-quality in, high-quality out

High-quality silage is a stable feed made from high-quality pasture.

Published in Management
Friday, 19 October 2018 13:55

Pickle it now, don’t let it rot

Making high-quality pasture silage should not be difficult, but it must be viewed as a supplementary feed, rather than just a necessity to manage pasture. 

Published in Management
Friday, 19 October 2018 10:55

The art of making silage

Making silage is a balance: when a paddock is closed, yield increases but quality declines.

Published in Management
Thursday, 12 October 2017 14:55

Good silage will serve you well

The process of making silage (ensiling) is very old. 

Published in Management
Thursday, 02 March 2017 07:55

Are you ready for maize silage harvest?

Maize silage harvest is running two-three weeks late in most areas because of later planting and cooler-than-average early summer temperatures.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 04 April 2016 09:55

Making a good maize silage crop

Maize silage harvesting is now underway in most regions.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 02 March 2016 09:55

Taking guess-work out of silage making

Silage additives have long been promoted as a means of producing higher quality winter feed.

Published in Machinery & Products
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