Recently harvested grass crop
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Recently harvested grass crop
Image: © Pauline E Taken: 25 May 2010
Grass silage is usually produced by stock farmers two or three times a year, however it is the first cut of grass in late May that is the most important. Growth at this time of year is vigorous and the grass is rich in energy as it produces leaf rather than going to seed. Grass crops for silage are fertilised to increase production and can look very much like a conventional arable crop. Source:http://www.ukagriculture.com/crops/silage_making.cfm
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Image Location
Latitude
51.911429
Longitude
-2.470822