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High feed, fertiliser and fuel costs are driving UK dairy farmers to want to produce better silage in 2023. And those who made multi-cut grass silage during the droughted 2022 season tended to be better off.

Wholecrop and maize can be a valuable addition to any ration, but attention to detail both pre-and post-harvest is key.

The mid-summer rise in parasite numbers can cause significant worm burdens and production loss if left unmanaged.

Taking the best modern varieties and using expertise built up over decades, we formulate Sinclair McGill mixtures that will perform best in any given scenario.

Simple pre-season preparations for successful silage harvest

Don't get caught out when taking summer grass silage cuts, says Peter Smith of Volac. Summer grass goes to head much faster than earlier cuts, and tends to be drier, he explains.

Attention to detail and good preparation is the key message from Limagrain's forage crop manager John Spence as farmers start work on reseeds.