With silage season upon us now, it is timely to consider some of the main issues around silage making. The objective should ...

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 ...

This final instalment of the 'Steps to Superior Silage Series' provides advice and tips on clamping and baling grass for ...

Cheshire farmer James Witter mowed a fifth cut of grass silage on 28 December 2025, picking it up on New Year’s Eve, just before the weather turned cold. This additional 350t of high-quality silage, ...

It once meant hard work and simple tools; but silage time now raises questions about sustainability and the true price of ...

Former athlete Japheth Mutai prepares silage used for feeding animals at his Kipkenyo Kazi mingi farm in Kapseret Constituency Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Silage is an important part ...

The majority of farms are currently grazing covers of grass that are too high, according to Teagasc Grass10 initiative.

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The recent rains, followed by a return to drier and warmer weather over recent days, have boosted the prospect for second cut ...