Silage clamps are often old and can be the most overlooked infrastructure on the farmyard. But given the important role they play in preserving quality forage, it may be time to consider investing in ...

Water authorities are carrying out farm inspections to prevent effluent polluting watercourses. With silage a particular threat, how can farmers ensure they don’t get caught out? There were more than ...

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Freddie Hamilton-Russell, from agricultural insurance broker Lycetts, says farmers should urgently check their silage clamps in the wake of a string of hefty fines for silage pollution. Farmers across ...

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Losses are increased as short particles of grass are dropped onto the ground, which are missed by the harvester. Uneven mowing due to uneven ground or lodged grass will lead to the harvester leaving ...

Plans for a silage clamp along the Grand Western Canal have been approved, despite fears it will impact the landscape and pose a danger to the water. Mid Devon District Council's planning committee, ...

Silage sampling for a laboratory analysis is recommended to get a more detailed report on the nutritional value of silage. Samples should not be taken until at least five to six weeks after ensiling ...