Big bale silage
Introduction
In recent years the quantity of grass ensiled in big bales has increased considerably ...
In recent years the quantity of grass ensiled in big bales has increased considerably ...
Principles of making big bale silage
The principles of making big bale silage are similar to those for conventional silage ...
The principles of making big bale silage are similar to those for conventional silage ...
Handling and storage
It is important to minimise damage to the wrapped bale. It is therefore important to adhere to guidelines ...
It is important to minimise damage to the wrapped bale. It is therefore important to adhere to guidelines ...
Feeding
Big bale silage can be fed in circular or square feeders to animals in fields or where the accommodation suits this type of feeder ...
Big bale silage can be fed in circular or square feeders to animals in fields or where the accommodation suits this type of feeder ...
Production costs
There is a wide perception that big bale silage is expensive relative to clamp silage ...
There is a wide perception that big bale silage is expensive relative to clamp silage ...
Safety
Silage making operations are often a period of great activity on farms and are usually a race against the clock to beat adverse weather conditions ...
Silage making operations are often a period of great activity on farms and are usually a race against the clock to beat adverse weather conditions ...
Big bale silage - a summary
Making big bale silage is a convenient way of conserving small amounts of grass ...
Making big bale silage is a convenient way of conserving small amounts of grass ...
