Film-wrapped silage bales boost forage quality for dairy farmers

Gareth Lee has built a successful one-man contracting business producing silage bales which maintain quality and are robust enough to last two winters

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Gareth Lee's bound bales with their humbug effect keep the outer layer of forage sweet-smelling and more palatable for the cows.
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Gareth Lee's bound bales with their humbug effect keep the outer layer of forage sweet-smelling and more palatable for the cows.

Contractor Gareth Lee has recently completed his second season running Calogale Agri Contracting, which he runs alongside Calogale Transport, his straw and fodder haulage business, and various other livestock...

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