Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Key Points
- Mechanisation and engineering inputs are key factors which contribute to silage costs.
- Sensing technologies will improve management precision in many areas of ensilage.
- While current harvesting machines have high output capacity reflecting mature design, there is a need to revisit the area of energy efficiency.
- Baled silage technology, particularly in the areas of covering film and wrapping technology, needs further research.
- Feeding systems are well researched but there is a need for systems research to underpin farmers’ decisions concerning housing design and feeding system.
Citation
Forristal, P. D. and O'Keily, P., "Update on Technologies for Producing and Feeding Silage" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 25.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/25)
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Update on Technologies for Producing and Feeding Silage
Dublin Ireland
Key Points
- Mechanisation and engineering inputs are key factors which contribute to silage costs.
- Sensing technologies will improve management precision in many areas of ensilage.
- While current harvesting machines have high output capacity reflecting mature design, there is a need to revisit the area of energy efficiency.
- Baled silage technology, particularly in the areas of covering film and wrapping technology, needs further research.
- Feeding systems are well researched but there is a need for systems research to underpin farmers’ decisions concerning housing design and feeding system.
