Silage Required Calculator

Estimate the winter silage needs for your livestock using UK measurements (kg, tonnes, ha).

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Silage Inputs

Silage Results

Daily DM per Head (kg): 0.00
Daily Total DM (kg): 0.00
DM to Fresh Weight: 0.00
Fresh Weight Per Head Per Day (kg): 0.00
Total Fresh Weight Per Day (kg): 0.00
Total Silage Required (tonnes): 0.00
Total Ha Required: 0.00

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Ensure Your Livestock Are Fed All Winter

Winter silage planning is critical for UK farmers to ensure livestock have enough feed during housing periods. The AgriOps Silage Required Calculator simplifies this process by calculating the exact amount of silage needed, from daily dry matter intake to total hectares required, using UK measurements (kg, tonnes, ha). Whether you manage dairy cows, beef cattle, or sheep, our tool helps you avoid shortages and optimize land use.

Benefits of the Silage Required Calculator

Our silage calculator offers key advantages for farmers:

  • Accurate Feed Estimates: Calculate daily dry matter (DM) intake per head and total, ensuring precise forage planning.
  • Fresh Weight Conversion: Convert DM to fresh weight based on silage DM%, critical for storage planning.
  • Winter Housing Needs: Determine total silage (tonnes) for your housing period.
  • Land Requirements: Estimate hectares needed based on expected yield, aiding crop planning.
  • User-Friendly Design: Responsive and easy to use on any device.

Tips for Effective Silage Planning

Maximize your winter feed strategy with these tips:

  • Measure Livestock Weight: Weigh a sample of your herd to get an accurate average weight (e.g., 500 kg for dairy cows).
  • Adjust DM Intake: Consult a nutritionist to confirm DM intake (typically 2–3% of body weight for cattle).
  • Test Silage DM%: Analyze your silage to verify dry matter content (e.g., 30% for grass silage).
  • Plan for Losses: Add a 10–15% buffer to account for spoilage or storage losses.

Example Calculation

For 100 cows (500 kg each), 3% DM intake, 30% silage DM, 180 winter days, and 20 t/ha yield, the calculator estimates:

  • Daily DM per Head: 15 kg
  • Total Silage: 900 tonnes
  • Hectares Required: 45 ha

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