The process of making silage from maize begins by harvesting the maize when it is young and green. It is then chopped into small pieces (1-2 inches) to make the fermentation process easier. The chopped maize is placed in a silage pit or silo and compacted tightly to remove air. Sealing the silo or pit airtight is crucial to prevent oxygen from entering, as it can ruin the fermentation and the quality of the silage. After fermentation, the silage should be stored with a thick layer of cover to pr

Work has commenced on the construction of silage pit No. 3 at Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry. Pits 1 & 2 were completed ahead of silage 2022. | Salesian Agricultural College Pallaskenry

4.4K views · 16 reactions | In this video, David looks at the different options available when constructing a silage pit. David is our UK-based farmyard design consultant. Give him a call if you have a project you would like to discuss: 07808 641792 https://www.grasstecgroup.com/farmyard-design/ | Grasstec | Facebook

98K views · 618 reactions | The ultimate silage pit? Matt Wichman (a milk source agronomist) captured this striking footage of silage being packed at New Chester Dairy in Wisconsin (US). Source: MilkSourceMan Twitter page (Matt Wichman) | Agriland.ie | Facebook