Thursday, June 10, 2010

Corn Silage Yield

Only got the chance to measure 17 acres on yield. 

7 of those acres yield 20,000 plus kg / acre. 

For 10 of the acres, the yield was a paltry 7,500 kg/acre. 

The reason for the poor performance of the latter was the land leveling operation that was conducted which for the first season at least resulted in an extremely poor yield. 

The silage making operation was also a first experience for everyone at the farm but it was pulled off quite well despite the unfamiliarity with many of the steps involved. 

Now preparing to till the land again and cultivate another 17 acres for the silage.