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Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

The resumption of grass growth in autumn could be a godsend for farmers facing forage shortages this winter, but this grass needs to be maximised

Katie Jones
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Attention to detail needed for autumn silage cuts

If autumn grass silage cuts are to be used to top up drought-hit silage stocks this year then close attention needs to be paid to mowing, wilting and fermentation. Volac technical business manager,...

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