Conclusion

The harvesting, ensiling and utilisation of willed silage poses many challenges to the farmer. Not only must weather conditions prevail but with a possible additional 10 percent in harvesting costs and an ensiled product which requires careful management at ensiling and feed-out, great attention to detail is thus required.

However the many advantages to be gained are considerable, namely :

Each farmer in turn must assess the potential for willed silage within their own circumstances and this booklet will assist in reaching that decision.