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 silage pit should be located at a place safe from rodents and away from direct sunlight. nmg PHOTO. Silage and hay are preserved feeds that come in handy for dairy cows during periods of scarcity ...

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 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 ...

Side-by-side silage work showing efficiency on the clamp with maize silage.

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 ...

GOREY District Court last week heard how a concrete bung' in a silage pit had eroded and had led to a serious pollution incident at Monamolin. Farmer Eddie Kehoe of Clone West, Monamolin, was charged ...