Boot proof, dog proof, even Pukeko proof – SiloStop® AntiUV covers, partnered with SiloStop® Orange Oxygen Barrier Film are the perfect combination to protect your maize silage this coming season.
Maize silage is prone to surface spoilage – how many stacks do you see with a layer or patches of spoilage at the top/shoulders?
The reason maize silage is at high risk of surface spoilage is because the starches provide an easy-to-access source of ‘fuel’ for yeasts and moulds. As soon as the yeasts and moulds have oxygen, they can start the process of spoiling silage. Even if there is only a small hole or damage to the cover, this can act like a “snorkel” for yeasts and moulds, creating large patches of spoiled silage.
This is why surface protection is critical for maize (and wholecrop cereal) silage.
Stopping oxygen access on the surface is vital, but unfortunately not all covers are equal. While many green covers or films look the same, there is a significant range in quality, durability, UV protection and their ability to block oxygen.
This is where the SiloStop® system comes in. If you are going to make an investment in silage protection, you want to make sure it is going to be effective.
The AntiUV feature of SiloStop® AntiUV covers refers to the cover’s ability to resist degradation from harmful ultraviolet rays, ensuring that the SiloStop® Orange Oxygen Barrier film underneath it remains strong and intact over time.
Its 213g/m2 close woven structure creates a durable cover but still allows wind to pass through. This means that rather than lifting the cover in windy conditions, it remains flat and weighted on the stack, reducing oxygen access.
SiloStop® AntiUV Covers are robust and long lasting, with a life expectancy of at least six years, even more if looked after well. When partnered with SiloStop® Orange Oxygen Barrier Film, the system significantly decreases overall plastic usage (by 70%), helping farmers improve sustainability.
The result? Better silage, less losses and cleaner feed for your livestock.