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.
View our productsAre you making the best silage you could?
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.
Learn more about Cut to ClampFree waterproof trousers
Claim your free waterproof trousers when you book a silage consultation with one of our experts.
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.
MTD/1MTD/1 is the unique high performance strain of Lactobacillus plantarum proven to improve fermentation and animal performance.
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
Product selector
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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2020 vision for making better silage at LAMMA show
14 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.
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Stop the rot eating into this winter’s silage stocks28 October 2019
Once forages have been sealed in clamps there’s little or nothing that can be done to improve the fermentation quality. But you can minimise wastage and losses that occur from this point forward due to heating.