Seed, Germination & Hidden Forage Risks with Ken Cunliffe

Hay Matters by Feed Central

Episode notes

In Season 3, Episode 1 of Hay Matters, Steve Page chats with Ken Cunliffe from AgEtal about why seed is one of the most critical inputs on farm.

Ken explains:

  • Germination vs vigour – how seed performs under stress
  • Farm-saved vs purchased seed – what to check before planting
  • Seed storage & handling – why heat, moisture, and treatment matter
  • Prussic acid & nitrate testing – managing hidden forage risks

He also shares insights into Feed Central’s in-field test kits, helping growers make faster, safer decisions for both crops and livestock.

Listen now for practical tips to protect yield and reduce risk from planting through grazing.

Keywords
plantingFeed TestingPrussicNitrates