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10 Operator's Guide – Round Bale Wrapper IFX720 Anderson Group
before maturity. For legumes (alfalfa, red or white clover,
lotus, etc), you should cut when the flower is about 10%
developed.
Mature crops have a better yield and contain more fibre.
However, once wrapped, they tend to deteriorate after just
a few months. Cutting early results in a more flavourful
product. It also leads to a quick regrowth and makes
second and third cuttings poss
i
ble.
The quality of the product also depends on hay
harvesting, raking or curing methods. For example, large
regular field crops produce bales that are more solid and
even.
It is also important to avoid contaminating the fodder with
soil, manure, or other residue from previous harvests.
When is the best time for baling?
Before pressing the fodder, the moisture content of the cut
hay must have decreased just far enough. For fodder to
last at least a year, the ideal moisture content is
approximately 50% for both grasses and legumes, with a
possible range of 40% to 55%.
To determine the moisture content of your fodder, you
can use a microwave or humidity tester.
If your baled hay contains too much humidity, butyric acid
will form and could prevent the fermentation necessary to
conserving your silage. Such hay must be used within 3
months.
How can you obtain a quality bale?
During baling, the tractor driver has a large impact on the
quality of the future silage. We recommend proceeding
slowly and keeping the tractor’s power take-off at high
rpm to obtain high-density bales. You should also ensure
that your bales are firm and even. They will be easier to
wrap and will produce more airtight bale tubes and better
silage.
When should you wrap the bales in a tube?
We recommend wrapping your bales as soon as possible
after baling, since this is when fermentation within the
bale begins. We recommend waiting no longer than 12
hours, or even less if it is very hot outside.