Make every ounce of dry matter yield count

摘要

What a difference a month makes. With temperatures back to where they should be at this time of year, many farmers are getting back on track, albeit possibly a bit behind where they would be in a more 'normal' year.Mole Valley's Graham Ragg says: "We're still seeing the knock-on effect of the winter and many farms in the south-west have low or non-existent silage stocks. So this year, more than ever, it is critical everyone making silage aims to maximise dry matteryield by preventing any excessive losses."In the north of the country too, Newbreed UK's Richard Rolfe says forage stocks are low or non-existent and thoughts are on replenishing these with a consistent and well fermented crop."With correct management, the challenges posed by the cold and wet spring can be easily overcome," says Mr Rolfe.