Silage News
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Silage Black Hole for Tyres Addressed in France
Rightly, or wrongly, farmers have the capacity to dispose of waste where it cannot be seen. They have the equipment and the space to dig a hole, bury waste and cover it up. Most conscientious farmers will, of course, not do that, but what can they do with their old tyres? France has a solution. One that addresses the issue of cost of disposal for the farmers. In 2019, Ensivalor was established ...
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CNH Industrial brand launches the world`s first accessible agricultural tractor
New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has commercially launched the world's first accessible farm tractor. The TL5 vAcessivel' (Accessible in Brazilian Portuguese), produced at the Brand's plant in Curitiba (PR), has been designed for people with lower limb disabilities, enabling them to work in fields independently. According to the 2019 National Health Survey, published by the ...
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Breeding for Survivability with Genetic Selection and Measurement
Established in 1992 by Mr. John Downs, the Southern Cattle Company is nestled right in the middle of the Florida panhandle, northwest of Marianna—also known as “The City of Southern Charm.” The ranch itself was originally founded with one simple yet eloquent goal: to produce genetically exceptional cattle through genetic selection. Today, Mr. Downs is still ...
By Vytelle, LLC
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Spain: WELTEC BIOPOWER RNG Plant Cuts Carbon Emissions of Dairy Cattle Farm
Currently, German biogas specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER is building a biomethane plant for the Spanish dairy cattle farm Torre Santamaría. Since the first 250-kW biogas plant went live back in 2011, the Catalan family business has been able to cover its entire energy demand from its own residues. The farm in Vallfogona de Balaguer was the first milk producer in Spain to use any residual ...
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Coveris Further Expands Silage Wrap Stretch Film Capability
Building on its longstanding expertise of more than 35 years as a leading supplier of stretch films, Coveris now expands its capacities and further invests in its Kufstein plant. Following on from the recently announced major investment programme in Winsford UK, the second phase of this programme is now launched which expands and upgrades the technical capabilities in Kufstein, ...
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New Corsa 450 round baler
The version with the 150 cm compression chamber also adapts to the latest family feeling of the Corsa range, introduced with the 420 ...
By Mascar SpA
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Unterland Crystal and Recycling
Beside several other Unterland branded silage wrap qualities, Coveris – Unterland Films offers a quite revolutionary product; the complete transparent Unterland Crystal. The Unterland Crystal quality can be used on all wrapper types without any adjustments and protects the bales in the same way as coloured film during a guaranteed one-year outdoor storage period. Beside benefits such as ...
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Foundation for Agronomic Research Names John D. Jones Director
Washington, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute today announced the selection of John D. Jones as the Director of the Foundation for Agronomic Research. Jones will provide oversight of the 4R Research Fund, coordinate a 4R Researcher network, and support other strategies to advance 4R nutrient stewardship. The 4R Research Fund is a science-based research initiative aimed at improving ...
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Agri Wrap Balers win Royal Highland Show Innovation Award
The PEL Waste Reduction Equipment Agri Wrap Balers have been awarded a Certificate of Commendation at the prestigious Royal Highland Show Innovation Awards taking place 20-23 June 2019 in Edinburgh Scotland. The Royal Highland Show is one of Scotland’s most iconic events and one of the leading Agricultural shows in the World. The Innovation Awards recognise outstanding technical achievement ...
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Biogest completed a further 100% grass AD plant in Southwest England
Gas2Grid plant with gas production of 1,000 m3/h AD plant can be fed with a variety of feedstock including grass silage and fresh zero cutted grass Willand / Vienna: Willand AD site is located in the southwestern part of England, in the Devon county approximately 30 km from the county town Exeter. The plant can be operated with a variety of feedstock including grass silage and fresh zero ...
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Wrapping Tips for Silage
Aim to wrap the bales within a few hours of baling. Ensure the film is stretched correctly and has the recommended overlap. Wrap close to the stack if possible to prevent damage and air entry in transport. Consider vermin control and netting to stop birds damaging bales, with a type on top of each bale to keep the net off the bales. ...
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Advantages of the round bale silage system
The round bale silage system, sometimes referred to as 'balage', has a number of advantages over hay and conventional silage systems: Substantially reduces the risk of weather damage to the forage compared with a hay system. Provides flexibility as the baler can be used for both hay and silage. Main attraction of large round bales is the ease and simplicity with which they can be ...
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Useful tips for bailing silage
There are some useful tips for bailing as following: Chop the crop to allow for higher compression and better substrate availability - aim for 200 - 220 kg of dry matter / m3 Add silage inoculants if necessary and according to planned use Wrap -as soon as possible at store site, using high quality film with 55 - 70% pre-stretching Use a minimum of 6 layers for cow and 8 or more layers of ...
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Optimum stretch rate for good round bale silage making
Optimum moisture content for good round bale silage-making is 50 to 60%. At 40 to 50% moisture, heat damage can be expected and at less than 40% moisture, burnt forage or even spontaneous combustion may occur. Most large round balers can successfully bale wilted forage, but the variable chamber balers seem to do a better job than those with fixed chambers. Chain-type balers have sometimes had an ...
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Watch Top tips for a successful maize harvest
Many maize harvesters are taking to the fields early this year. Our latest video provides you with top tips for a successful maize harvest, to help you improve your maize quality and reduce waste. Watch the video here. What will you learn? How to achieve the correct dry matter at harvest and assess your crop’s maturity How to reduce aerobic spoilage when clamping by achieving ...
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Greener maize crops may need silage preservation rethink
It is becoming ever more popular to harvest maize while it's still green. However there may be different requirements when it comes to silage preservation - do you know how to get the best from your maize harvest? More than three quarters of long-term forage maize growers are now harvesting the crop greener than they used to, according to a new survey of UK dairy farmers. However a substantial ...
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Save time and improve silage quality with ULV application
Paul Ecclestone of Paul Ecclestone Contracting has been in the business for 32 years and is seeing first hand the increase in the use of silage additives in order to improve silage quality. Farmers are now taking three to four cuts, and many are using a silage additive to get more milk out of forage, rather than buying in feed. One of the biggest practical innovations Paul has seen to date is ...
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Three step plan for late-cut grass
Why? Because improved grass growth towards the end of the season has the potential to produce silage quality similar to first cut. True, it may not yield as well. But it has the capacity to deliver good protein and energy levels. Which is exactly what’s needed for more litres of milk from forage. And, if you are on a multi-cut system, you may be glad of that extra yield. Unlocking ...
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Beware of slurry risks to this season`s silage
According to Ecosyl silage expert, Darran Ward, spreading slurry after first-cut always poses a risk because of the challenge of achieving the 10-week interval typically recommended for slurry to be absorbed before taking the next cut. But in a mild year like this, when many first-cuts were taken early and farmers will be keen to get back in for second-cuts, he says the time available for ...
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Grassland and Muck 2017 is coming soon
Grassland and Muck, the triennial event organised by The Royal Agricultural Society of England, returns to Stoneleigh, Warwickshire on 24-25 May 2017. The two day, 190 acre event has something for every grassland farmer with a wide display of machinery, live demonstrations and grass plots, advice and technical forums. The Volac team will be on hand at stand 444, with advice and top tips to help ...
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