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Top tips for cutting multi-cut leys for high-quality silage

Cutting silage regularly can boost forage quality, improve milk production from forage and increase energy yield per hectare

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Top tips for cutting multi-cut leys for high-quality silage

Multi-cut silage, where leys are cut every 4-6 weeks, can consistently deliver high-quality silage, but success depends on precise timing, careful nutrient management and attention to detail from field...

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