Silos for Preserving British Fodder Crops Stored in a Green State (Classic Reprint): Notes on the Ensilage of Grasses, Clovers, Vetches, Etc - Couverture souple
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Preserving fodder with smart silos and practical tricks for durable, air-tight storage. This guide explains how to design, build, and weight silos to keep grasses, clovers, and other forage fresh, using simple slabs, posts, and protective coverings. It emphasizes airtight sealing, shrinkage, and cost considerations for farm-scale ensiling.
This edition walks you through concrete-wall concepts, weight calculations, and scaling from small portable silos to larger farm structures. It combines hands-on diagrams with reflections on common pitfalls and how to avoid air gaps that invite spoilage. Practical notes on materials, labor, and cost help farmers compare options and plan for durable storage.
- How to pack and weight silage to minimize air and mold.
- Step-by-step setup for small and large silos, including materials and costs.
- Discussions on shrinkage, pressure, and the durability of different wall thicknesses.
- Real-world examples and measurements to aid planning and budgeting.
Ideal for readers of agricultural manuals and dairy farmers seeking practical ensilage methods and cost-conscious silo design.
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Silos for Preserving British Fodder Crops Stored in a Green State
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book provides practical methods to successfully preserve animal fodder in pits for later use. Fodder crops are harvested at their peak, chopped up, and packed into a silo. The author, an acknowledged authority on the topic, provides easy-to-follow instructions on constructing silos with or without masonry walls. Using historical examples, the author shows that this age-old practice has been used to sustain livestock during lean times and provides insights into how it can be implemented in modern times. This book not only includes details on storing diverse crops, from traditional maize to more unusual options like clover and artichoke, but also gives advice on the best mixtures of crops to store together for ideal fermentation and nutritional value. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332222704_0
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Silos for Preserving British Fodder Crops Stored in a Green State Notes on the Ensilage of Grasses, Clovers, Vetches, Etc Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332222704
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Silos for Preserving British Fodder Crops Stored in a Green State Notes on the Ensilage of Grasses, Clovers, Vetches, Etc Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332222704
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