For consistently better silage
New research – Grass Silage Trial
New research shows that treating with Ecosyl resulted in a more nutritious silage.
Learn moreSerious about making more milk from forage?
We’ve captured a video diary of the Cut to Clamp audit process on a real-life Cheshire dairy farm. Watch our NEW series 'Follow the Silage' to learn more.
Watch nowHelping farmers produce consistently better silage
Good practice in silage production and the use of a proven silage additive, can really make a difference to the overall efficiency and profitability of your farm.
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Cut to Clamp is a new initiative from Volac. Our step-by-step guide outlines good practice in silage production and includes top tips and video resources.
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Find out moreFeatures and Benefits
Research and developmentAt Ecosyl, we’re leading the way in the research and development of new technologies and management techniques which aim to improve the efficiency of animal production from forage.
DA TechnologyHigh dry matter (DM) crops are more prone to aerobic spoilage, especially at feedout. This results in high DM losses, significantly reducing their potential intake and production advantages.
Several silage additives were tried, but only Ecosyl had that ability to not only boost silage quality, but to keep it stable as silo pits were opened and used in all seasons.
Jonathan and David McKinney, Heathmount Holsteins, Maghera
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Use our handy tool to find out which of our silage additives is most suitable for your crop type and dry matter percentage.
Clamp Manager
A series of multiple choice questions to assess the quality of your silage clamp and how likely you are to experience aerobic spoilage.
Latest news
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Advice from Volac at UK Dairy Day across key issues21 August 2019
Improving heifer calf performance, making the most of maize after a good growing season and protecting milk production from late summer grass changes. These three key issues will be tackled by Volac at this year's Dairy Day.
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Planning the second half of your silage season04 July 2019
Last summer’s drought brought into sharp focus the importance of having enough silage to feed. Ken Stroud, Volac Business Manager, discusses the need to take stock of your grass silage and how to reduce losses this season.
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Research shows benefits, risks and solution for better multi-cut grass03 July 2019
Latest research shows that treating your multi cut silage with a proven silage additive, Ecosyl, results in production of a larger amount of more nutritious and palatable silage.