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    • Group of silage bales in blue plastic.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 2 November 2007 Size: 430 KB Referencing Hub media

    The plastic is used to create an anaerobic atmosphere inside the bale. This is needed for the pasture to ferment.

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      What is silage?

      Silage is preserved pasture. Making silage is an important way for farmers to feed cows and sheep during times when pasture isn't good, such as the dry season. Find out how silage is made below ...

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