Silage Production (Grass & Sainfoin)
In this month’s Agricology vlog, Richard Smith, Senior Farm Manager at Daylesford Organic Farm, discusses the production of grass silage in an organic system. He talks about using sainfoin as a silage crop and anticipated yields & protein levels. Richard demonstrates how he cuts, prepares and covers his silage.
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24th May 2018Related farming theme:
Key Farming Practices:
- Diverse / herbal leys
- Homegrown feed
- Leys in crop rotations
Organisation(s):
- Daylesford Organic Farm
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