Silage survey seeks farmer participation

This coming winter the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University will be conducting a farm survey throughout the UK to evaluate how different on-farm management techniques affect baled silage quality. The research, funded by the Silage Advisory Centre (SilAC), will assist in highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of certain management practices carried out on farms in baled silage production systems.

Each farmer will receive a report detailing the results of their baled silage analysis and overall findings of the research, in particular, those management practices that improve overall silage quality.

’Since the establishment of bale wrapping technologies for the production of baled silage some 25 years ago, much scientific research has been conducted to identify the best practices to produce high quality baled silage,’ explains David Craig, Managing Director of the Silage Advisory Centre.

’The results of the survey will provide us with practical, on-farm data to move forward in best practice recommendations to farmers where improvements can be made, ultimately SilAC’s aim.’ continues David.

This coming winter the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University will be conducting a farm survey throughout the UK to evaluate how different on-farm management techniques affect baled silage quality. The research, funded by the Silage Advisory Centre (SilAC), will assist in highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of certain management practices carried out on farms in baled silage production systems.

Each farmer will receive a report detailing the results of their baled silage analysis and overall findings of the research, in particular, those management practices that improve overall silage quality.

’Since the establishment of bale wrapping technologies for the production of baled silage some 25 years ago, much scientific research has been conducted to identify the best practices to produce high quality baled silage,’ explains David Craig, Managing Director of the Silage Advisory Centre.

’The results of the survey will provide us with practical, on-farm data to move forward in best practice recommendations to farmers where improvements can be made, ultimately SilAC’s aim.’ continues David.