Maize harvesting, ensiling and feeding on farm discussion
Wednesday 20th of August @ 11 AM
By kind permission.
On the farm of:
Alan & John Dwyer
Ballywalter House
Ballywalter,
Dundrum
Co. Tipperary.
E34 N704
Speakers on the day...
Dr Dave Davies Independent Forage Consultant from The UK.
Brian Reidy Premier Agri Supplies will discuss the role of Maize in efficient Dairy & Beef production.
Thomas O’Sullivan Alltech Nutritionist Southwest will discuss the role of Maize in TMRs.
Information on Alltech Egalis Silage Inoculants.
Topics of discussion from Dave Davies.
• Getting harvest right.
• Ideal harvest time.
• When the weather is against you.
• Corn cracking and harvester setup.
• When maize is wet how to deal with it.
• The role of Homofermentative inoculants.
• Ensiling management and best practices.
• Covering the pit and protecting against crows and vermin.
• Feedout Management and crossing the pit face.
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