Boston agro Insights

Boston

Agro Insights JULY-SEPT 2023

1ST EDITION

A Perfect Guide for Your Silage Business.

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Challanges Face by Every New Silage Producer

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Expert Tips for Damage-Proofing Your Silage Storage

Editor’s Note Garvit Garg

The creator of Silage Film 2.0

Table of content Editor Note ..............................................................................................

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4 Challenges faced by new Silage Producer .................................

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What Printed Silage Film can do magic? ........................................

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Crushed Silage vs Non Crushed Silage ...........................................

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Do you know about the Silage Repair Tapes? ...............................

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5 Expert Tips for Damage-Proofing Your Silage Storage ............

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Benefits of using High Quality Silage Film ......................................

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So, What’s next? .....................................................................................

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Editors Note BOSTON AGRO INSIGHTS 2

Greetings and a warm welcome to the inaugural edition of "Boston Agro Insights"!

I am Garvit Garg, your Editor-in-Chief and fellow journeyman in the realm of agriculture and innovation.

As we embark on this exciting new endeavor, I am both honored and thrilled to share my thoughts and aspirations with you.

Having closely observed the challenges faced by farmers and the dynamic shifts within the industry, I embarked on a mission to find solutions that go beyond conventional boundaries.

"Boston Agro Insights" is born out of a deepseated belief in the power of knowledge-sharing.

With every quarterly edition, it is my sincere endeavor to bring you a treasure trove of insights, innovations, and experiences that matter most to our vibrant community.

Through this magazine, I aim to open new avenues of understanding, bridge gaps in information, and equip you with the tools to navigate the everevolving landscape of agriculture and silage preservation.

— Garvit Garg Editor-in-chief

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4 Challenges Face by New Silage Producers

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Right Crop Selection It is very important to select right crop before doing Harvesting.

We should check crop dry matter, its moisture level once we decide to harvest the crop.

This crop selection is very important to get the maximum output.

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Right Harvesting Time Harvesting time plays an important role while producing silage.

When you do harvesting at correct stage then, the nutrition level of Silage is very high.

We have to check the stage of harvesting while doing the physical check going on the field.

3

Labour Management Challenges People faces lot of issues in labour while doing the bailing work.

These problems hampers the production of the silage.

As we know that we have only 40 days of effective crop, so we have to manage the labour accordingly.

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Poor Selection of Film Silage Film plays an important role while doing bailing of Silage.

Silage Film protects the Silage from UV, Moisture, and protect it from oxygen penetration.

Right Silage film help reduce your wastage when kept for longer period of time.

Right Silage film can help you reduce your packaging cost. Each micron of film can save your 4% of film Consumption.

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Corn Crushed

vs

Non Crushed Silage BOSTON AGRO INSIGHTS 6

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Advantages of

Corn Crushed Silage Enhanced Digestibility

Reduced Sorting

Corn crushing breaks down the

Consistent particle size in crushed

protective layer, improving starch

silage reduces sorting behaviour,

accessibility for rumen microbes,

ensuring cattle receive a balan ced

leading to better digestion and nutrient

diet and maximising nutrient

absorption.

utilisation.

Higher Nutrient Content

Increased Milk Production

Crushed corn releases more nutrients

Improved digestibility and nutrient

and sugars, resulting in increased

content lead to higher milk production

protein and energy levels in the silage,

and better overall animal

promoting healthier livestock.

performance.

Improved Fermentation

Enhanced Palatability

Crushing corn promotes a more

Corn crushed silage is more palatable

uniform and efficient fermentation

to livestock, encouraging higher feed

process, resulting in well-preserved

intake and supporting rumen health.

silage with reduced spoilage.

Better Nutrient Retention

Sustainable Feeding

The efficient fermentation process in

Increased nutrient availability allows

crushed silage preserves more

for reduced feeding of supplementary

nutrients, enhancing feed quality.

concentrates, contributing to more sustainable feeding practices.

Extended Storage Life Well-preserved corn crushed silage

Consistent Feed Quality

has a longer storage life, minimising

Corn crushing ensures uniformity in

losses and providing a stable feed

feed quality, reducing variations in

source.

animal performance and milk production.

Disadvantages of

Non-Corn Crushed Silage Reduced Nutrient Availability

Sorting Behaviour

Whole corn kernels in non-crushed

palatable parts of non-crushed silage,

silage pass through the digestive

resulting in an imbalanced diet and

system without complete breakdown,

decreased milk production.

Cattle may selectively eat the more

leading to lower nutrient absorption.

Lower Dry Matter Intake Uneven Fermentation

The reduced palatability and

Non-crushed silage may experience

digestibility of non-crushed silage lead

uneven fermentation, causing areas

to lower dry matter intake, impacting

to remain inadequately preserved,

rumen function.

leading to spoilage.

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Spoilage Risk Intact corn kernels create air pockets

Increased Concentrate Feeding

in non-crushed silage, promoting

Lower nutrient content in

spoilage organisms and mold growth.

non-crushed silage may necessitate higher supplementation with

Higher Wastage Non-crushed silage may have higher

concentrates.

wastage due to sorting and reduced

Shorter Storage Life

feed intake by livestock.

Non-crushed silage may have a shorter storage life, requiring more

Inconsistent Feed Quality Variability in nutrient content and

frequent feeding and management.

preservation leads to inconsistent

Lower Milk Yields

feed quality, affecting animal

Reduced nutrient availability and

performance.

lower feed intake in non-crushed silage can lead to decreased milk production and poorer cow health.

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1

Avoid More Than 3 Stacs of Bales

Stacking more than three bales of silage is a practice that can have significant implications on both the Enhanced Digestibility

Reduced Sorting

quality of the silage and the safety of Corn crushing breaks down the your storage area. protective layer, improving starch

Consistent particle size in crushed

accessibility for rumen microbes, Here's why it's advised not to stack leading to better digestion and nutrient more than three bales of silage: absorption.

Fermentation and Airflow Higher Nutrient Content Silage bales undergo a fermentation Crushed corn releases more nutrients process that produces gases, and sugars, resulting in increased particularly carbon dioxide and heat. protein and energy levels in the silage, When bales are stacked closely promoting healthier livestock. together, especially in larger stacks, proper airflow is impeded.

silage reduces sorting behaviour, ensuring cattle receive a balan ced diet and maximising nutrient utilisation.

Increased Milk Production Improved digestibility and nutrient content lead to higher milk production and better overall animal performance.

Improved Fermentation

Enhanced Palatability

Crushing cornto promotes a more This can lead inadequate ventilation

Corn crushed silage is more palatable Bales that are stacked too closely to livestock, encouraging higher feed create pockets of trapped heat, intake and supporting rumen health. encouraging the growth of

and heat buildup within the stack. process, resulting in well-preserved Limited airflow hinders the proper silage reduced spoilage.causing escapewith of gases, potentially bales to heat up excessively and compromising the silage quality.

Heat and Spoilage

molds, yeasts, and bacteria. These micro organisms contribute to the breakdown of nutrients and the development of undesirable odors and flavors in the silage.

The accumulation of heat within tightly stacked bales can trigger undesirable

Pressure and Compression

microbial activity, leading to spoilage.

Stacking bales too high can result in

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excessive pressure and compression on the lower bales. This pressure can lead to deformation and increased density, further restricting airflow. As a consequence, areas within the stack become anaerobic (lacking oxygen), promoting the growth of undesirable microorganisms that thrive in such

Uneven Settling Over time, the weight of upper bales can cause settling in the lower bales.

Uneven settling can lead to air pockets forming within the stack, further hindering proper airflow and promoting anaerobic conditions.

environments.

Reduced Accessibility

Safety Concerns

Stacking bales too high can make it

Stacking bales in tall formations poses safety risks, particularly if the stack becomes unstable or collapses. This can lead to injuries for workers or damage to equipment. Ensuring a safe working environment is paramount, and limiting stack height is a proactive measure to mitigate such risks.

difficult to access bales for feeding or other needs.Bales at the bottom of the stack may become inaccessible, leading to waste and inefficiencies in silage utilization.

2 Optimal Bale Density: The Foundation of

Damage Prevention The second step towards

Modern baling equipment and

Enhanced damage-proofDigestibility silage storage is

Reducedallow Sorting techniques for precise control

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Higher Nutrient Content

Increased Milk Production

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protein and energy levels in the silage,

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Corn crushed silage is more palatable to livestock, encouraging higher feed

process, resulting in well-preserved

intake and supporting rumen health.

silage with reduced spoilage.

3 Store on Flat , Avoid on Round We should avoid stacking of bales on

bales will pop out and it will loose it

round surface of bale as this will impact

shape. So, we should ALWAYS store

on the shape of the bale.

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If we store on round part, then due to pressure, material from the side of the

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Patchany Hole/Damages Immediately by Using Silage Repair tapes

As we are aware that there are the chances where bale can be damaged or there could be holes due to various factors. Now, to avoid damage inside the bale due to hole, we should repair immediately with SILAGE REPAIR TAPES, which are specially designed for these purpose only.

Spoilage Risk

Intact corn kernels create air pockets We should not use normal regular in non-crushed silage, promoting tapes from the market as they are not spoilage organisms and mold growth. designed for this application.

Increased Concentrate Feeding Lower nutrient content in non-crushed silage may necessitate higher supplementation with

Higher Wastage

concentrates.

Regular Monitoring & Ispection: Early Shorter Storage Life wastage due to sorting and reduced Detection for Early Action 5 Non-crushed silage may have higher feed intake by livestock.

Non-crushed silage may have a

Even with the best practices in place,

shorter storage life, requiring more heat. Employing temperature probes frequent feeding and management. or moisture sensors can provide

Inconsistent Feed Quality

regular monitoring and inspection Variability in nutrient content and remain crucial. preservation leads to inconsistent

Implement a consistent schedule for performance. visually assessing your stored silage.

Look for signs of spoilage, such as mold growth, foul odors, or unusual

quantitative data on the internal

Lower Milk Yields

conditions of your stacks.

Reduced nutrient availability and lower feed intake in non-crushed Early detection enables swift silage can lead to decreased milk corrective action, preventing potential production and poorer cow health. damage from spreading.

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The Benefits of Using High-Quality Silage Film BOSTON AGRO INSIGHTS

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Silage is fermented food, used for

Initially, the vegetation is stored in a

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Why Do I Need Silage film?

Silage needs to be wrapped when

Silage is better for cows than other

transporting to keep out the air and

types of fodder because it is easier to

preserve the silage.

DIGEST.

One of the most important things when

Wrapped silage keeps out oxygen,

trying to preserve your silage is

the lack of oxygen breaks down the

keeping the oxygen out, this is the

lactic bacteria, saving the animal’s

primary benefit to wrapping your silage.

digestive system a step.

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Lower Milk Yields

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