Silage
Grass silage forms the mainstay of winter feeding systems in Northern Ireland with approximately eight million tonnes of this forage made locally each year. Within this section of the Ruralni portal you will find the latest information on the production and feeding of grass silage and its application at Greenmount Campus and Enniskillen Campus.
The range of topics covered reflect the variety of management systems used to produce and feed conserved forages across Northern Ireland dairy farms. The system chosen will also reflect the specific interests of the farmer.
Big bale silage
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the principles of making and feeding big bale silage.
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the principles of making and feeding big bale silage.
Rapid wilt silage
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the principles behind producing rapid wilt silage and the benefits associated with this feed.
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the principles behind producing rapid wilt silage and the benefits associated with this feed.
Fodder shortage options
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the skills involved in planning a winter feeding programme when faced with a shortage of grass silage.
Greenmount Campus booklet explaining the skills involved in planning a winter feeding programme when faced with a shortage of grass silage.
Silage analysis interpretation
Article explaining how to interpret a silage analysis and feed ration report.
Article explaining how to interpret a silage analysis and feed ration report.
Silage analysis results
The silage analysis reports for grass silage produced for the Future Herd and CREAM Herds at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.
The silage analysis reports for grass silage produced for the Future Herd and CREAM Herds at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.
Silage intakes
Silage intakes achieved by the Future Herd at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.
Silage intakes achieved by the Future Herd at Greenmount Campus, CAFRE.