Nitrate (for haylage only)
Nitrate indicates the palatability of the haylage. Nitrate is related to the fertilization of the soil. A high concentration of nitrate in the haylage indicates incorrect fertilization. Incorrect fertilization can be either too much or too little fertilization of the soil before mowing the grass. A high concentration of nitrate will negatively influence the palatability and smell of the haylage which influences health and can even be even deadly.