How Long Does A Round Hay Bale Last?
Importing hay is all about logistics. From the moment you harvest the hay to baling it and shipping it out to customers, you have to think about precisely how long…
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Do Hay Bales Attract Mice?
Besides the risks of hay becoming mouldy or possibly spontaneously combusting, you also have to concern yourself with pests. You don’t want creepy-crawly critters such as mice ruining your hay…
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Why Are Hay Bales Wrapped In Different Colours?
Bales wrapped in plastic are commonly referred to as Silage Bales. These Silage bales are often wrapped in colourful plastic. We are often asked if these different colours of wrap…
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Hay vs Silage – Pros & Cons
Many people ask us if hay is better than silage and vice versa. The answer will depend a lot of the end user and what type of cattle you are…
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How To Pick a Hay Contractor
Machinery manufacturers have put a lot of effort into producing a solid and heavy baler over recent years. So (as a generalization) a contractor with newer gear should be able…
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Benefits Of Making Hay, For Those Who Aren’t Sure
Every year around 10 million tonnes of fodder (Hay, straw and silage) is produced. Total value is around $2 billion. Approximately half is traded, and half retained for on farm…
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What Type Of Hay Should You Make?
You would have already made your decision for the 21/22 season but here’s some additional information about each Hay type that could help with your summer crop or 22/23 season…
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Hay Safety Day 2021
Hay Safety Day is an important day in our industry. We are playing our part in improving hay safety with the release today of a new video and poster that…
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Hay Making Tips 2019/20
TIPS FOR A PROFITABLE HAY SEASON 2019-2020 EDITION INTRODUCTIONMarketing and Making Hay – What, Why and How Much?SellingPicking and Paying a ContractorChoosing Between Making Silage or HayEstimating a Gross MarginCutting,…
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Protein Hay And How Do They Differ From Each Other
Feeding Lucerne, Vetch or Clover hay can be a great protein source addition to your livestock’s diet. You might have wondered over the years what the differences are between these…
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