2.1

Fodder conservation and storage

Level 3 - Extension Workers, Input & Service Providers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Why conserve forages?

3. Factors affecting the quantity and quality of conserved forages

4. Factors affecting the quantity and quality of conserved forages cont...

5. Methods of forage conservation

6. Drying grass (wilting) to hay

7. Drying grass (wilting) to hay cont...

8. When to make hay

9. Considerations when making hay

10. Guidelines for drying hay

11. Methods of compacting hay

12. Storing dry grass (hay)

13. Considerations when storing hay

14. Fermentation - haylage

15. How to make haylage

16. Fermentation - silage

17. Fermentation - silage cont...

18. Methods of storing silage

19. Size and shape of silage storage

20. Amount of silage required

21. Packing density of silage

22. Silage silo size (table)

23. Correct size of silo

24. Factors to consider to reduce spoilage during storage

25. Dehydration- pelleting/artificial drying

26. How to make pellets

27. Reasons for storing forages

28. Storing pellets

29. Aspects of a good storage facility for forage

30. Take home messages: Storing hay

31. Take home messages: Storing silage