Satellite Symposium 2: Silage
Description
Liquid-applied silage inoculants are normally sprayed onto forages cut for ensiling at application rates from 1 to 3 l/t. Applicator tanks can require frequent re-filling, especially with large self-propelled forage harvesters having harvest rates in excess of 1000 t/d. This can be an issue for fields remote from the farm, for areas with restricted water availability and for contractors paid by the area harvested. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of inoculant distribution on the crop using a simple, ultra-low volume (ULV) applicator compared with a conventional liquid-applied silage inoculant applicator.
Citation
Marley, G.; Pahlow, G.; Herrmann, H. -H.; and Owen, T. R., "A Comparison of the Efficacy of an Ultra-Low Volume Applicator for Liquid-Applied Silage Inoculants with That of a Conventional Applicator" (2023). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 76.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/satellitesymposium2/76
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A Comparison of the Efficacy of an Ultra-Low Volume Applicator for Liquid-Applied Silage Inoculants with That of a Conventional Applicator
Liquid-applied silage inoculants are normally sprayed onto forages cut for ensiling at application rates from 1 to 3 l/t. Applicator tanks can require frequent re-filling, especially with large self-propelled forage harvesters having harvest rates in excess of 1000 t/d. This can be an issue for fields remote from the farm, for areas with restricted water availability and for contractors paid by the area harvested. This study was conducted to assess the efficacy of inoculant distribution on the crop using a simple, ultra-low volume (ULV) applicator compared with a conventional liquid-applied silage inoculant applicator.
