This figure is not set in stone and there are various methods for reducing costs across all associated areas but it does reflect the cost associated with insuring high quality forage tonnes.  The example grass land produced 21 tonnes of Grass Silage for 4 years before being renewed.

• Land rent    £4.76/t    (£100/21t) *
• Cultivation & Establishment  £1.53/t   (£6.11/4years)
• Seed    £0.69/t   (£2.76/4years)
• Fertiliser Cost**  £7/t   (£147/21t)
• Mowing/Harvesting/Clamping £8.53/t   (£179.08/21t)
• Additive   £1.13***
• Storage    £2.04
• Field Maintenance  £0.5

*Subject to Geographical Area
**Cost could be lower the more FYM or Slurry applied instead of Artificial Fertiliser
***Additive = Acid + Salts

Figures taken from The Agricultural Budgeting & Costing Book, May 2016

To discuss silage costs further, please contact Wesley at wesleyhabershon@fcgagric.com or your local FCG Office.