September 2023
The new season of the FAA Group Proficiency Testing began in September with a round of grass silage samples.
An overall performance level of 94% A or B grades was achieved with just one lab unable to submit samples for the round. This is a very good start to the season with this figure being made up of 69% A grade and 25% B grade.
There were no C or F grades in either the overall performance or on the individual parameters of Dry Matter, Crude Protein and Neutral Detergent Fibre (NDF).
With the importance of reliable forage analysis coming into winter feeding times, these results provide confidence to farmers and feed advisers as they prepare rations.