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SUCCEED WITH FORAGE HARVEST

Tips for a successful forage harvest

High-quality forage is the most cost-effective way to achieve profitability in milk and beef production, making it a crucial element in Swedish agriculture. More than half of Sweden's agricultural land is used to grow various forms of forage.

What Do the Best Farmers Do?

The key to success lies in determining the type of forage to be produced. Based on plans for the development of dairy and beef production in the coming years, estimates are made regarding the forage requirements, nutritional values, cleanliness, and palatability. To ensure profitability, there are different cost constraints for feed. Compensating for poor forage quality is difficult and costly, which is why a successful forage harvest is the foundation of profitable dairy and beef production. The best forage growers implement a well-thought-out strategy that tailors forage to the farm's production needs and maintains consistent quality between harvests and harvest years.

Precision Throughout the Process

To succeed with forage farming, careful planning and foresight are needed at every step, from establishment to harvest and storage. The foundation of forage farming is a sound forage strategy that takes into account soil type, climate, and irrigation capabilities when planning establishment, forage varieties, and fertilization. Another consideration is how many forage harvests the farm should aim for and whether it is worth taking more harvests to achieve better overall yield and nutritional value, even if it requires more work. To achieve efficiency in the work processes, avoid breakdowns, prevent soil contamination, and ensure high quality and yield, it is advisable to minimize rocks and irregularities in the soil.

Timing is crucial

Several factors affect harvest timing, yield, and quality. It involves a trade-off between quality and quantity, weather conditions, and how long one is willing to wait. Predicting the harvest timing is essential to ensure preparedness and have all equipment and harvesting capacity ready when the time comes. Decisions need to be made about which fields to harvest first and which can wait. It all comes down to timing and following weather forecasts. When it's time to start harvesting, it may be preferable to begin two days earlier than planned rather than risking finishing two days too late.