How to value silage in the field

[Milkcow365]

Since my cows are inside this year I have made a lot of silage my pits will be full after 3rd cut I'm now looking to sell my 4th cut how can this be valued fairly for both party's in the field?

 

[More to life]

Interesting question per bale I've sold grass this way or per load.

 

[Milkcow365]

Interesting question per bale I've sold grass this way or per load.

What way did you do that? I have a weigh bridge so maybe this is the best option?

 

[More to life]

What way did you do that? I have a weigh bridge so maybe this is the best option?

Sold it at £5 per bale once I think if it's chopped you could pull in a load or two to check the wieght

 

[Courier]

It's 4th cut so value of fert applied and say 1 sixth to 1 eighth of the annual rental value of the cropped area.

 

[buffalo_soldier]

((Nominal rental value / 52) x 6) + input costs = cost/ac + whatever %margin you like.

Take the sum and divide it by predicted yield and you have an approximate cost per ton/bale.

 

[Courier]

Sold it at £5 per bale once t

Did that include baling AND wrapping ?

 

[More to life]

Did that include baling AND wrapping ?

No just the grass and mowing was a few years back

 

[Sid]

£/t dm
Is the most fair I'd say.

 

[More to life]

((Nominal rental value / 52) x 6) + input costs = cost/ac + whatever %margin you like.

Take the sum and divide it by predicted yield and you have an approximate cost per ton/bale.

You wouldn't sell that equation to me not all weeks are equal

 

[Rossymons]

I bought some late first cut as standing grass. Farmer and I went out in the field and did the deal on per acre basis but I did all the work.

 

[buffalo_soldier]

((Nominal rental value / 52) x 6) + input costs = cost/ac + whatever %margin you like.

Take the sum and divide it by predicted yield and you have an approximate cost per ton/bale.

You wouldn't sell that equation to me not all weeks are equal

The first bit with the %age to cover variance is quite a fair way to value i think?
The second part i agree would need to be done nearer the time.

 

[Iron150]

We usually pay 8-10£ a bale for standing crop, but that would be fairly high if the number of bales per acre is low

 

[bar718]

£/t dm
Is the most fair I'd say.

Agree . But a realistic figure would probably scare a potential customer off unless they know there own costs properly.

 

[dinderleat]

Why not just get some lambs/ewes in on tack ?

 

[William Mellor]

Why not just get some lambs/ewes in on tack ?

But make sure there is a STRICK off date

 

[dinderleat]

If they start now they will soon run out of grass

 

[dinderleat]

But make sure there is a STRICK off date

I take it as your not having any this winter?

 

[Bald Rick]

Give it away.

It will be good for your soul & make you sleep better at night.

Your bank manager ..... not so much

 

[sidjon]

There seems to be lots of forage available already and I have purchased chopped rounds silage for £10 last week, it's a bit too good for dry cows though, may end up using it for fresh cows next spring.