For consistently better silage
New research – Grass Silage Trial
New research shows that treating with Ecosyl resulted in a more nutritious silage.
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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
Better aerobic stabilityAerobic instability forage heating can have a huge effect on silage palatability and intake. Ultimately, it will affect animal performance and could lead to mycotoxin contamination.
Helps in poor weatherThere are now well over 200 fermentation trials on Ecosyl, covering a wide range of crop types, DMs and ensiling conditions. Whichever way you look at the results, Ecosyl has been shown to significantly improve fermentation.
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.
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Battling the elements in a sustainable system21 January 2020
Maximising fertility, increasing production per cow and making the best possible forage, is part of Malcolm Errington’s strategy to create a sustainable business in a Less Favoured Area.
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2020 vision for making better silage at LAMMA show14 November 2019
Heading to LAMMA 2020? Improving the use of machinery to make consistently better silage will be a key focus for Volac this year in addition to offering a number of free on-farm silage consultations.
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Don't be put off by maize this harvest06 November 2019
This year's combination of a wet autumn after a kind growing season might put you off growing maize forage in the future. However the key is to learn for next season says Volac Business Manager, Ken Stroud.