Beef farmer, Sophie Tyner, on the coming weeks closing for silage
· 13 min · Episode 279
Episode Beef farmer, Sophie Tyner, on the coming weeks closing for silage
Beef farmer, Sophie Tyner, from county Wicklow, is on this week’s Beef Edge podcast to discuss her beef system, her plans in the coming weeks closing for silage and how good quality silage is so important on her farm.
Given that all the cattle are finished on the farm, good quality silage is very important to her system to reduce concentrates fed.
Sophie discusses winter performance achieved on the farm and how the crop is fertilised and discusses the importance of N,P & K and Sulphur.
Silage is harvested mid-May, ensiled correctly and the pit is sealed to avoid silage heating and waste.
Silage season is a very busy period on farm and Sophie also discusses key steps in relation to health and safety on the farm.
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