Round bales can be bagged while elevated on a hay spear. The open end of the bag is sealed with tape after the bale is placed on the storage surface and the spear is removed. Use a sealing tape ...

From a distance, neighbouring farmers checking the back 40 would see little black dots in the paddocks that might resemble cows grazing, evenly spaced. But as they approached, they would see the round ...

The farmer’s job with regard to round bales is straightforward enough — ensure the crows and the mice don’t have it all their way, and try to have a decent bit of silage left for the cattle come ...

With round bale silage, it is advisable to wilt the grass as this makes better silage and also ensures there are less bales in the field. A 24- 36 hour wilt is recommended and it is better if the ...