Tips for preparing green forage feed
Animal feed is essential in agricultural production, and green fodder is one of the most important. Green storage feed is mainly a kind of feed formed by preserving and fermenting fresh plant food in an anoxic state. This kind of feed can not only effectively preserve plant nutrients, but also inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and improve the safety of feed.
The production of green fodder involves a series of steps, starting with the selection of the right raw materials. Fresh plant-based feeds, such as corn stover, straw and wheat straw, are generally chosen. These ingredients must be high in sugar, low in water, and free from pests and diseases.
Once the raw materials have been selected, they must be harvested and cut. Sunny days should be chosen for harvesting, avoiding rainy or wet weather, so as not to affect the quality of raw materials. The length of the cut is generally about 2-3 cm, and too short or too long will affect the fermentation effect.
The next step is loading and compaction. The cut raw material is loaded into the green storage cellar and compacted at the same time to reduce voids and oxygen content. During the compaction process, care must be taken not to damage the structure of the raw material, so as not to affect the fermentation effect.
Once the soil has been filled and compacted, the cellar needs to be covered and sealed. In order to maintain an anaerobic environment in the cellar, impermeable materials such as plastic film should be selected. After sealing, regular inspection and maintenance are required to ensure a stable environment in the vegetable storage cellar.
The production of green fodder usually takes about 20-30 days. During the fermentation process, the sugars of the plants are converted into organic acids to form a sweet, sour and delicious feed. This food can be used as a feed additive for cattle to improve the growth rate and reproductive capacity of cattle.
In addition to being used as animal feed, green storage technology can also be applied to other fields. For example, in terms of environmental protection, green storage technology can be used to treat crop straw and other wastes to reduce environmental pollution; In food processing, green storage technology can be used to preserve fruits, vegetables, and other food products to extend their shelf life and freshness.
In conclusion, the green storage food production method is a simple, practical and efficient agricultural production technology. Through the rational selection of raw materials, cutting, filling, pressing, capping, sealing and other processes, high-quality green storage food can be produced, providing strong support for agricultural production. At the same time, green storage technology can also be applied to other fields to help environmental protection and food processing.