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Measure to manage

Silage results look to be reflective of the variable weather conditions and indicate precise rationing will be key to maintain intakes

Having good stocks of quality forage helps to improve farm resilience in times of volatile milk prices and unpredictability. Volac silage experts offer guidance.

With autumn approaching, it is time to gauge how forage crops are faring and how best to respond to identified shortfalls.

Choosing to make its own silage, a Wiltshire farm puts 182 hectares into the clamp each year using a Lely Storm 130P trailed forage harvester.