It is less risky under doubtful weather conditions
The crop can be harvested and preserved when it has maximum nutritive value
The ensiling process is the only means by which the entire forage plant can be preserved in a succulent form
Crops can be preserved as silage more cheaply, more quickly and with less labour
Fear of fire is avoided
It requires less storage space than hay
Many by-products can be economically used
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