Silage effluent is acidic and has a corrosive effect on concrete. As a result, the concrete can deteriorate over time and begin to leak. It is necessary to check silage pits annually for any evidence ...

The fall-out from Timaru’s water woes continues, with one councillor calling for an independent investigation and confirmation the district council was aware of the silage pits linked to the debacle ...

It once meant hard work and simple tools; but silage time now raises questions about sustainability and the true price of ...

The silage pits linked to water issues which plagued Timaru’s drinking water supply over the summer months measured approximately 2500 cubic metres, 125 times bigger than rules allow. Environment ...

Silage pit heights are causing concern; farmers and contractors are being advised to plan and agree safe operating proceducres. File Picture. The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors (FCI) and ...

With grass silage costing £150/t of dry matter to produce, no farm can afford to make mistakes when making, harvesting or clamping the crop. High on that list is how it is covered, and with what, says ...

Silage is expensive to produce, never mind wasting it due to poor pit management. With that in mind, independent ruminant nutritionist Brian Reidy gives his tips on how to make the most of what you've ...

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Silage is the material produced by controlled fermentation, under anaerobic conditions, of chopped crop residues or forages with high moisture contents. Desirable characteristics of material used in ...

Fodder used to make silage should have a moisture content of 60 to 70 percent or dry matter in the range of 30 to 35 percent. Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows ...