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
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.
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.
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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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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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.
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Flexible wholecrop offers quantity and quality option17 June 2019
Wholecrop cereal silage provided a lifeline for many producers facing grass silage shortages with last summer’s drought. So is this flexible forage worth considering again?