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Grasstec Silage Readiness Test Kit

€142.28 Ex. VAT

RRP: €193.49

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Arm yourself for silage success with this all-in-one field testing bundle. Quickly crush fresh grass to extract a sample, read sugar levels instantly with the Brix refractometer and check nitrate status using nitrite strips. Make confident cutting decisions, encourage rapid fermentation and protect silage quality before the harvester enters the field.

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Description

Get ahead of the silage season with the Silage Readiness Test Kit. Test your grass sugar & nitrate levels. A complete field testing solution for proactive grass analysis.

This bundle includes:

  • Grass Sugar Refractometer (Brix) Quickly and accurately evaluates Brix (%) in fresh grass to find the optimal window for cutting.
  • Crusher for Grass Sugar Easily extract liquid from grass samples for reliable refractometer readings.
  • Nitrate Test Strips A simple, on-site way to gauge nitrate levels and better interpret how ready your grass is for ensiling.

Successful silage fermentation starts long before the pit is filled. To achieve good preservation, farmers need to know both the readily fermentable sugar content and the nitrate levels in grass at the time of ensiling. Higher sugar content gives lactic acid-producing bacteria the fuel they need to quickly drop the pH and lock in nutrients for winter feeding, while high nitrate levels can slow fermentation and increase buffering capacity. Teagasc research highlights that a sugar level of 3 % or above is a key target for good fermentation and that understanding nitrate status helps avoid fermentation challenges linked to recent fertilizer applications or rapid grass growth. Read more here.

Whether you’re cutting your first run of the season or refining your silage strategy, this kit gives you the actionable data needed to make informed decisions that improve fermentation, dry matter retention and overall silage quality.

Delivery Info

At Grasstec Group we strive to provide a smooth and efficient delivery process for all our customers.

Livestock for Sale: We can take care of the health testing, documentation and transportation to make the sales process for farmers as simple as possible

All other product delivery:

  • Ireland

    • Orders over €150+ VAT: Free (1-2 business days)
    • Orders under €150+ VAT: €10 (1-2 business days)
  • United Kingdom: £10 (3-5 business days, no customs charges)

  • Europe (Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal): €30 (3-5 business days)

  • Orders over 25 kg: Cost depends on location, size, and weight (3-5 business days)

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Returns Policy

Please note that our livestock advertisements are not covered by the online returns policy, as all livestock purchases are made externally through an agent.

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