Cutting corners on silage a false economy in high-cost year

Farmers might question whether to allow crops to bulk up to increase yield per acre, or to cut earlier and prioritise quality over tonnage. This is a critical decision point, writes Alltech Ireland's Thomas O'Sullivan

Producing high-quality, high-energy silage is more important than ever in a high-cost environment.

The importance of maintaining high-quality, high-energy silage despite rising input costs, particularly diesel, have become a major concern for Irish farmers in recent months. 

Silage making — one of the most machinery-intensive operations on livestock farms — has been especially affected.