Silage analysis can provide an idea of the contents of the silage, but it cannot present how the rumen will respond to the forage. This means that silage analysis cannot predict silage performance.
There are many factors which affect how silage will feed such as a high pH, high dry matter, good ME, digestibility, and protein. However, due to the high dry matter and pH, it’s likely that the silage will not be stable and could be predisposed to heating and mould. In cattle, these factors will reduce intakes and a mycotoxin binder may need to be fed.
Wildflowers and meadows are essential to supporting a rich variety of wildlife and environments. In recent years, drastic changes to the ecosystem have caused losses in biodiversity. However, by planting your own wildflower meadow, you can help to create and save habitats.
If you are considering developing your own wildflower garden, we have created our top five tips for growing a successful meadow of your own!
Limestone and pH go hand in hand when it comes to optimising soil fertility. While soil fertility refers to the ability of sustaining agricultural plant growth, the pH focuses on the acidity or alkalinity of the soil based on a scale of 1-14. Both elements together help to create consistent, high quality yields.
To ensure wildflowers will appear again in the spring, it is important to maintain them correctly during the autumn. In order to avoid additional planting, perennial wildflowers need to be maintained annually to allow them to thrive and control unwanted, vigorous species.
Regardless of whether grassland is pasture grazed, a paddock, or simply a strip, it is important to check them regularly. Not only does it help to determine when the land is ready to graze, but it can also act as a guide for deciding when grazed land should have stock removed.
