What are the types of silo?

February 05, 2025

Barley corn, which is corn mashed in the milk - ripening stage and wax - ripening stage, has long - overlooked advantages. In the context of feed processing, farmers habitually use the mature grain of corn as a concentrate feed, but they are reluctant to cut corn into silage during milk - ripening and wax - ripening. However, there are actually many benefits to using silage corn to make silage.

Nutritional superiority: Compared with corn harvested after ripening, barley corn has 15% higher total nutrient content per unit area, similar digestible crude protein content, and more than 20 times higher carotene content. The nutritional characteristics of barley corn are: rich in carbohydrates, more soluble carbohydrates, slightly sweet, cattle and sheep love to eat, and its digestibility is higher than that of mature corn. These qualities make it an ideal feed ingredient, especially beneficial for the feed - processing industry where high - quality raw materials are crucial.

High - yield and flexible sowing: The yield of highland barley maize is high, with a per - mu output as high as 4000 - 6000 kg, and it has a long sowing period, making it easy to be included in the rotation plan. From April to July, it can be sowed in batches, so the utilization period is also long. This flexibility in sowing and high - yield characteristic can also contribute to the stability of raw - material supply in industries like chemical raw material storage. For example, some bio - based chemical raw materials may be derived from agricultural products, and the stable supply of high - yield barley corn can ensure a continuous production process.

Enhanced land utilization: The harvest time of barley maize can be advanced by 10 - 20 days, which can increase the land utilization rate, increase the multiple - cropping index, and arrange the sowing time more flexibly. The labor - force arrangement is not subject to season restrictions. This efficient land - use pattern can have a positive impact on large - scale agricultural operations, similar to how a well - organized Steel Plate Warehouse optimizes space utilization.

Ideal silage material: The corn harvested during the milk - ripening period and the wax - ripening period has appropriate water content and contains many sugars. It is an excellent silage material and can be used to produce high - quality silage with a fragrant odor, good palatability, and low production cost. It is worth promoting.

Major Corn silage silo benefits:

Convenient storage: Storing silage in silos, similar to those used in Cement storage or Fly ash storage facilities, provides a convenient and organized way to keep the feed. These silos are designed to protect the silage from external elements such as rain, sunlight, and pests. They can be easily filled and emptied, allowing farmers to manage their feed inventory more efficiently.

Quality preservation: The enclosed environment of the silo helps maintain the nutritional quality of the silage. By preventing exposure to air and moisture, the silo reduces the risk of spoilage and nutrient degradation. This ensures that the livestock are fed with high - quality feed throughout the year, leading to better growth and health.

Cost - effectiveness: Investing in a corn silage silo can be cost - effective in the long run. It reduces the need for frequent feed purchases as the stored silage can be used during periods when fresh feed is scarce. Additionally, the long - term preservation of the silage means less waste, saving farmers money on both feed and disposal costs.

With the continuous improvement of feed silage methods, there are many types of silo.

(1) Silage cellar: It can be built into two kinds of crypts and cement cellars. Just like the storage space planning in a Steel Plate warehouse, the layout and construction of the silage cellar need to be carefully considered. It is a kind of mantle - like structure. The construction cost of crypts is low. It is more suitable in mountainous areas with less rainwater and good drainage; for cement cellars, brick or stone blocks are used to build the walls, 20 cm to 30 cm above the ground, and the inner walls are plastered with cement, which is costly, similar to the construction investment in Cement storage facilities. The walls of the cellar should be smooth and straight, and the upper end of the cellar must be wider than the bottom so as to prevent the soil from falling around; the bottom of the cellar must be sloped to eliminate excessive juice in the forage. Put the plastic film in the dug - out cellar so that the stored forages are all wrapped in plastic film.

In the process of feed processing, when making silage in the cellar, care should be taken to prevent the mud from mixing in the forage grass. The mixing of the soil can cause the loss of the forage grass to deteriorate. At the same time, the cellar should not be too large. The number of each pit should not be too much, and multiple excavations can be used. Re - enable one to protect the quality of silage. The proper management of the silage cellar is as important as the strict material management in chemical raw material storage, ensuring that the quality of the final silage product is up to standard. And if the silage cellar is not well - maintained, it may lead to problems similar to those in Fly ash storage, where improper storage can cause environmental and quality - related issues.

All in all, the use of silos for corn silage storage not only ensures the availability of high - quality feed but also offers practical and economic advantages for farmers and the livestock industry.

(2) Ground silo: It is more suitable in areas with more rainwater and higher groundwater levels. In other areas with conditions, permanent ground pits can also be built. The bottom of the silo is above or slightly below the ground, and the entire cellar wall and pit bottom are made of stones or bricks. The inner wall is cemented to make it straight and smooth. The cellar walls are generally 2.5 to 3 meters high and 10 to 50 meters long. The bottom of the pit is not water seepage. In addition to a certain slope, there should be better drainage around the cellar, in particular to prevent surface water from pouring from the entrance of one end. At the same time, the height of the pit should be suitable, not too high, too high, it will be more difficult to load and step on the real-time, and at the same time it is easy to make the hay that is directly blown into the pit by the lawn mower floating from the top to cause waste.

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