The Dry Matter Sweet Spot: Why 30% DM is Key to Better Silage on Irish Farms
The Dry Matter Sweet Spot: Why 30% DM is Key to Better Silage on Irish Farms Comments When it comes to making high-quality grass silage, one of the most important measures is your dry matter (DM) percentage. Getting this figure right can mean the difference between...
Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs in Silage: Winning the Microbial War in Your Grass Silage
Good Bugs vs Bad Bugs in Silage: Winning the Microbial War in Your Grass Silage Comments When it comes to making high-quality grass silage, it’s not just about how you mow, wilt, and pack — it’s also about what happens microscopically. That’s right — inside every pit...
Lactic Acid: The Gold Standard of Silage Fermentation
Lactic Acid: The Gold Standard of Silage Fermentation Comments Why This Powerful Acid is Key to Better Silage on Irish Farms When it comes to making top-quality silage in Ireland, there’s one compound that every farmer should know about — lactic acid. It’s the gold...
What Really Happens Inside the Silage Pit?
What Really Happens Inside the Silage Pit? Comments Understanding the Science of Silage Fermentation in Ireland Silage season in Ireland is one of the most critical times on every livestock farm every year. Quality silage plays a huge role in driving animal...