silage

The concentration of digestible nutrients in silage depends more on the stage of growth at which the fresh crops have been harvested. Photo: Marten Sandburg

22-03-2024 | Article

Silage-making: Food for thought

The Russell family grows 15 ha of corn for silage each year. Photo: Will Russell

12-10-2022 | In-depth

Farm visit Australia: Improving home-grown feed

Ideally, silage should be cut at 16-20% dry matter, and harvested at 30-35% for a pit and 35-40% for baled silage. Photo: Chris McCullough

21-03-2022 | Article

Managing silage supplies efficiently

In one study, microbial silage inoculants based on homo- and hetero-fermentative lactic acid bacteria had significant positive effects on corn silage quality in terms of improving aerobic stability. Photo: Canva

01-03-2022 | Article

Aerobic deterioration of silage

With silage-making going on until late in the night, make sure that all lights work properly. Photo: Bert Jansen

14-12-2020 | Article

Silage production: human safety issues

Photo: Misset

31-07-2019 | News

4 ways to improve crude protein in silage

Photo: Bert Jansen

17-07-2019 | News

Silage effluent: Problems and solutions

Faster feed-out speed: Less silage spoilage

14-12-2018 | News

Faster feed-out speed: Less silage spoilage

Feed management to increase profits. Photo: Galama Media

16-11-2018 | Article

Feed management to increase profits

Photo: Wick Natzijl

22-10-2018 | News

Good bacteria for a better maize silage