Silage-green fodder compacted in air tight conditions

Q.  What is Silage?
- Published on 01 Jun 16

a. Storing Container
b. A rift in a river
c. Fodder
d. An equipment used in agriculture

ANSWER: Fodder
 
  • Silage, a green fodder compacted in air tight conditions to be used as substitute for green fodder during the lean period for livestock.
  • It is potential fodder for livestock living in the rain shadow areas and has potential to increase the milk yield.
  • As per the latest method, cut green grass mass is stored in large sacks made from polythene. Once the bag is filled, the material is pressed to remove the air and thereby preventing decomposition. It is then fermented by adding diluted molasses and preserved for 60 days at appropriate moisture levels.

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