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Act now for a successful 2025 silage season

As soils start to warm and farmers head out with the fertiliser spreader, it is important to plan nitrogen applications to avoid compromising the ability to take an early first cut

Katie Jones
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Act now for a successful 2025 silage season

The cold start to the season has largely suppressed grass growth, with many farmers concerned about depleted forage stocks off the back of a poor 2024 growing season. Soil temperatures Data from one...

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