Conservation of Grass
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- Q1What is the process of storing grass or another crop in a silo, clamp, or pit for preservation as silage called?DehydrationHaymakingFermentationEnsiling30s
- Q2What is the main source of winter fodder for farmers involved in grass conservation?HayHaylageSilageDehydration30s
- Q3What is the main purpose of using molasses in the process of making silage?Decrease sugar levelsIncrease sugar levelsReduce hay qualityAct as a preservative30s
- Q4What is a key factor that affects silage preservation among farmers?Leaf to stem ratioTexturepHSmell30s
- Q5What is the primary method used to conserve 18% of grass as hay?Silage AdditivesDehydrationEnsilingFermentation30s
- Q6What is the main advantage of round bales in grass conservation?Increased labor costsHigh spoilage lossLow spoilage lossMore expensive30s
- Q7What does haylage offer as an advantage over hay in grass conservation?Less reliant on weatherLess storage spaceMoisture level below 20%Good source of fiber30s
- Q8What role do inhibitors play in the process of silage production?Aid preservationEnhance spoilageIncrease water contentPromote fermentation30s
- Q9What is the main disadvantage of using hay as a method of grass conservation?Reliant on good weatherLess storage spaceMore expensiveIncreased labor costs30s
- Q10What is the process of removing water from grass to a point where bacteria cannot grow called?EnsilingFermentationDehydrationSilage Additives30s
- Q11What is the main process involved in making silage?DehydrationEnsilingFermentationHarvestingMowing30s
- Q12What is the purpose of adding molasses during silage making?Improve colorEnhance smellReduce moistureIncrease sugar levels30s
- Q13What is the main disadvantage of storing grass as round bales?Labor-intensiveProne to damageHigh spoilage lossExpensive30s
- Q14What is the main advantage of using haylage as a fodder source?High spoilage lossExpensiveDust free alternative to hayLabor-intensive30s
- Q15Why is wilting grass before ensiling important?Enhance smellReduce water contentIncrease sugar contentImprove color30s