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Introduction Grassland Type Target Clover Grazing/pH Slurry/N Fertiliser/P&K Fertiliser Sulphur Fertiliser Docks/Dock Spray Crop Maturity/Chop Length Wilting Time Additive Choice/Storage Results
Introduction Grassland Type Target Clover Grazing/ pH Manure & Fertiliser Sulphur Fertiliser Dock Control Crop Maturity/ Chop Length Wilting Time Additive Choice/ Storage Results
 

Your Silage Decisions have produced:

Yield

tonnes
of dry
matter/ha

You could have made:
9.3t DM/ha from a short term ley
7.7t DM/ha from a long term ley or permanent pasture
See Tips on improving silage yield

Quality*

*Low quality silage can be ideal for suckler cows in good condition


crop
quality

Maximum yields at different crop qualities:
Very good 6.3t DM/ha
Good 7.8t DM/ha
Average 9t DM/ha
Low 9.3t DM/ha
Poor Undesirable - try again

Analyse silage to ensure cost-effective rationing.
See Tips on improving silage quality

Cost*

*does not include land rent

per tonne dry matter

Target range £40 to £60/t DM, depending on quality and storage system. The lowest cost may not be the main priority, particularly for a high quality crop. But costs may be excessive when yield is low or when inputs are excessive.

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BGS and EBLEX acknowledge the valuable assistance of Kingshay Farming Trust, Creedy Associates, IGER, Dow AgroSciences and Alan Hopkins in developing this program and producing the factsheets.