2024 grass silage quality and the management of it

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've got.
2024 grass silage quality and the management of it

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've got.

Grazing conditions have been pretty good of late and little, or no marking is being done in most areas of the country. This will hopefully leave ground in order as we live in hope of having a better grass year in 2025. 

Grass is disappearing fast, however, and stock will begin heading indoors sooner rather than later on many farms. 

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