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Getting to grips with forage budgeting

Grass silage quality has been variable this year and clamps have not been filled to capacity in some regions meaning some producers will now be looking to redress the balance where crops have fallen below expectations

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Getting to grips with forage budgeting

Producers who made an early start to silage-making are generally pleased with the results, but there were some disappointments in cases where first cuts were delayed by wet weather says Will Tulley of...

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