Cafwyd hyd i’r bagiau a silweiriwyd i gyfrifo colledion. Er bod ein clampiau wedi'u selio'n dda heb DDIM GWASTRAFF GWELEDOL, achosodd resbiradaeth ac eplesiad golled ANWELEDIG o 12.3% yn haenau uchaf y clamp. Dyw hyn ddim yn cynnwys colledion maes na colledion yn ystod bwydo

Ensiled sandbags were retrieved to calculate losses. Even though our clamps were well sealed with NO VISIBLE WASTE on surface, this INVISIBLE respiration and fermentation loss caused 12.3% in the top layers. This loss value DOES NOT include field or feedout losses

Neges Allweddol 1. Torrwch Borfa Ifanc Deiliog. Mae'n haws i’w gywasgu = Silwair gyda Dwysedd Uwch. Yn ein hastudiaethau, golygodd hyn golledion is, gwell eplesiad ac wrth gwrs gwell ansawdd Pottinger UK Cut to Clamp Genus ABS Welsh Gov Innovation

Key Message 1. CUT YOUNG LEAFY GRASS. It is easier to consolidate = Silage with HIGHER DENSITY. In our studies this reduced DM loss, improved fermentation and of course improved quality WIN, WIN , WIN !! Pottinger UK Cut to Clamp Genus ABS Welsh Gov Innovation

Neges Allweddol 2. Trefn Peiriannau Cywir. Rhaid gwywo’n gyflym OND casglwch a silweiriwch y borfa i GYD, neu bydd y borfa’n cael ei fygu a’i ladd. Bydd deunydd wedi pydru yn halogi toriadau dilynol = cynnyrch ac ansawdd silwair is a bydd yn effeithio ar iechyd anifeiliaid

Key Message 2. Correct Machinery Setup. Wilt rapidly BUT also collect and ensile ALL forage. If not, lower yields -grass smothered & killed. Rotten material will contaminate subsequent cuts = lower quantity & quality & will affect animal health Pottinger UK Cut to Clamp Genus ABS

Neges Allweddol 3. Defnyddiwch frechlyn ag 1 miliwn o L. plantarum homofermentative - eplesiad cyflym ac effeithlon. Yn ein hastudiaethau, roedd brechu yn lleihau colledion a rhoi gwell eplesiad waeth beth fo'r system neu'r dyddiad torri

Key Message 3. Use an inoculant containing 1 million homofermentative L. plantarum - rapid and efficient fermentation. In our studies inoculation consistently reduced DM losses & improved fermentation regardless of the system or cutting date

Neges Allweddol 4. Anelwch am dwysedd silwair uchel i waredu aer wrth lenwi’r clamp. Rhaid i bwysau tractorau ar y clamp fod yn ddigonol ar gyfer pwysau’r borfa sy’n cyrraedd. Os na, bydd trwch yr haenau yn cynyddu a bydd y rolio yn aneffeithiol = dwysedd isel a cholledion uchel

Key Message 4. Maximise silage density to reduce losses. Expel air during clamp filling. Weight of tractors on clamp must be sufficient for tonnage arriving. If not, layer thickness will increase & rolling becomes ineffective = low density & high loss

Neges Allweddol 5. Lleihau colledion drwy Selio Effeithlon. Mae shît ochr, ffilm atal ocsigen a pwysau digonol yn hanfodol. Mae sêl dda ar hyd blaen y clamp yn hanfodol neu bydd CO2 yn llifo allan gan arwain at golledion.

Key Messages 5. Reduce losses with good clamp seal. Side sheets, oxygen barrier & lots of top weight are ESSENTIAL. Good seal along clamp front is critical or CO2, essential for preservation, will flow out leading to losses.

Anelwch at ddwysedd silwair uchel i leihau colledion. Pa ddwysedd mae eich system bresennol yn ei gyflawni? Ewch i smartsilage.com/cyfrifiannell-… i weld. Gallwch addasu gwahanol ffactorau ee rhif neu bwysau tractorau i weld sut i gynyddu dwysedd os yw'r system bresennol yn tanberfformio

Aim for a HIGH SILAGE DENSITY to REDUCE LOSSES. What silage density does your current system achieve? Go to smartsilage.com/silage-calcula… to calculate. Modify variables eg tractor no. or wt. to evaluate ways of increasing density if current system underperforming

You can reduce in silo losses by: • Using a proven silage inoculant that applies large numbers of efficient lactic acid bacteria • Minimising soil/slurry contamination • Rapidly filling the clamp, rolling it well and sealing it quickly #ConsistentlyBetterSilage #Farm365

We’re at Scotgrass, Dumfries tomorrow. If you are there, call in to see us on the Pottinger stand Pottinger UK Ecosyl Genus ABS

SMARTsilage is part of the knowledge trail at Scotgrass. Follow the trail to reduce ensiling losses scotgrass.co.uk/performer_cat/… Pottinger UK Ecosyl Genus ABS Welsh Gov Innovation

Results of ensiling system evaluation - comparing Precision chopped and Forage wagon silages

Check out this IBERS - Aber project looking to reduce ensiling losses

Don't miss an action packed day at Trawsgoed farm Aberystwyth University tomorrow RWAS Grassland event