Long-Term Storing Silage Bales: How To Do It?

So, you have made high-quality corn, sugarcane, or Wheat Silage for your dairy cows. That’s great, and now it is time for storage. Most people think that how we store silage doesn’t play a crucial part, people who are not knowledgeable yet, that is. However, it is possible to keep fodder for the long-term and still not lose its amount of nutrients. Store the Sugarcane Silage right, and you can preserve its quality and nutrients for decades. Thus you will have a surplus for the dry season. However, your fodder will lose quality and nutrients if the storage goes wrong. In this blog, we, Silage Agro Private Limited, will tell you about the long-term storing of silage bales. Here’s how to do it.

 

Silage storage techniques you need to know about

 

Conventionally there are five techniques to store Corn Silage For Sale. Below, we have listed these for your reference.

 

●        Wrapped Bales.

●        Above-Ground Stacks or Buns.

●        Above-Ground Bunkers.

●        Hillside Pits.

●        Underground Pits.

 

The first three on our list are short-term silage storage options. Using these, you can store silage for up to 3 years. So these are ruled out. However, in a hillside pit, your fodder can last up to 26 years, which is more than enough.

 

If you have hills or big enough hilly areas, you can store your silage for a long time. Underground storage pits are another excellent option for the long term. However, you need to dig a big hole to make it work the best in your favor. Please note a few points here.

 

●        The success of long-term silage storage depends on how well it is protected from air and other contamination.

●        The above reason makes underground pits the perfect choice, being completely sealed off, low cost, and offering long-term storage.

 

What if I have already stored my silage?

 

If that’s the case, you can let it stay there unless it's baled. In the latter case, you can still dig pits to put bales in. However, if making a pit is impossible, we recommend you cover the bales in another layer of plastic for added protection and extended shelf life up to a few more years. 

 

Other tips for long-term storing wrapped bales

Before we conclude as Silage Agro Private Limited, here are a few more expert tips for storing your wrapped Corn Silage Bales for a long time.

 

●        Stack the bales in a secure location as soon as possible after wrapping. It’s because wrapped bales on your farm are prone to damage from livestock and wildlife.

●        We recommend you transport and store bales with the most plastic against the ground. You should always store round bales on the flat side.

●        You should use high-quality bale wrap. We recommend a higher-quality wrap with UV resistance. Doing so will ensure that the wrap remains effective without breaking down due to harsh climates.

 

In conclusion, storing silage long-term is possible if you know the correct method. Now you know it. We hope you can use this information to the maximum potential. Thank you for reading.