The hay baling machine can wrap the crushed hay, silage or grass into bundles that is applied to feed animals as forge. But how to store these bundles so as that they can be used for a long time?
If there is a time interval between production and use, it is necessary to store straw bundles processed by hay baling machine. According to the moisture and use of the straw, it can be divided into dry storage and wet storage. On the basis of storage environments, it can be divided into outdoor storage and indoor storage.
Store according to the moisture difference
干燥储存
干贮是指秸秆在贮藏前进行自然或人工干燥。它可以通过降低水分含量来抑制微生物的生长，降低纤维素降解酶和细菌的活性。但农作物秸秆要想得到很好的保存，储存环境就应该经常保持干燥，防止微生物在潮湿的环境中重新恢复活性。
湿储存
Wet storage refers to directly store the straw after harvesting from field, and usually it is stored in sealed cellars. For wet storage, straw is mainly stored at low pH (<4.5) and low oxygen concentration too avoid microbial degradation and dry matter loss.
When using dry storage, the environment must be dry and the storage conditions are severe. However, wet storage can inhibit microbial growth and reduce energy consumption. Wet storage does not require drying treatment, so it greatly improves efficiency and timeliness, reducing the risk of fire.
Store according to different environments
室外储存
It is the easiest method to store the straw processed by the hay baling machine. The total moisture content should be less than 30% during long-term stacking. When the maximum stacking height reaches 8m and the storage time is less than 2 months, it can effectively avoid spontaneous combustion.
In order to prevent moisture, sometimes the bottom is erected with wood or bricks for 10 to 15 ㎝. When stacking, pay attention to fill in the middle to prevent empty inner side to trigger loose. Cover straw with rainproof cloth to prevent rain or from washing away.
Store according to different environment
室内储藏
一般我们使用干燥或通风的仓库。秸秆含水量可控制在12%至15%之间。存放地点必须允许车辆进入。在这种环境下，秸秆损失较少，但成本高，运输麻烦。另外，在储存期间需要不定期的检查和维护。
In addition, a perfect storage location should have a good drainage system, no water accumulation, and it is easy parking. In addition, it it needs to be close to farms and roads with convenient water and electricity.
After wrapping by a processional hay baling machine, if you want store your straw bundles for a long time, it is necessary to know the above knowledge!