Farming Monthly National May 2017 | Page 23

| Grassland You know it’s the best - here’s how Secure Covers reduce waste Secure Covers have been specifically designed as protective silage covers. he knitted interlocked construction not only protects silage sheets from bird damage but also holds silage sheets in place, reducing surface spoilage. They work because of their flexibility and wind diffusing effect. Secure Covers are more flexible than woven covers, closely following the contours of the silage clamp, keeping the silage sheet in place and preventing aerobic T www.farmingmonthly.co.uk spoilage. These covers have a greater wind diffusing effect than woven covers resulting in a greater resistance to ‘wind lift’, keeping the silage sheet in place even on windy days. This is due to a combination of:- • The 3-dimensional structure of knitted Secure Covers is much more complex than a woven silage cover. • They are rougher than woven covers. • They have a greater Void Volume (the free space within the cover). Don’t just take our word for how effective Secure Covers are. Stuart Harvey of Drum Farm, Dumfries has taken top spot in the NMR Annual Production Report for the second successive year. Stuart considers that “Secure Covers help us get the best out of our silage. We have tried others but Secure Covers are easier to put on, do not slip and will not lift in the wind.” These covers can be used to cover and protect silage clamps, big bale stacks and forage bags. They are designed to give years of use and come with a 10 year UV guarantee. This is a FULL money back guarantee and does not decrease with time. May 2017 | Farming Monthly | 23