The majority of consumers are not aware of the quantity at which farmers have to buy in and store materials for sustainable farming. They see the giant grain silos and vast storage tanks and simply wonder what they’re for.
In the simplest terms, these silos allow for the distribution of products or materials as and when they are needed. This enables the farmer to buy in bulk and store the materials needed directly on their farm, accessing cost savings and ensuring that farmers never run out of the products they need.
In this article, we’re looking specifically at the storage of pellet fertiliser, how this is engineered with the help of specially made silos, and why farmers should prioritise installing a fertiliser silo for more efficient farming practices.
What is a Fertiliser Storage Silo?
Manufactured as part of our Brice-Baker range, our fertiliser storage silos are designed to hold and store high volumes of fertiliser on site.
Not only does this ensure that fertiliser is accessible as and when it’s required, but it also creates a safe place for solid fertiliser to be stored where it can’t be tampered with, mixed up with other agricultural matter, or left to degrade and spoil.
Our silos are available in a variety of dimensions and sizes, ensuring that farmers are able to maximise the space available and navigate complex layouts.
The Benefits of a Fertiliser Storage Silo on Your Farm
Now that we know what fertiliser storage silos are and what they’re for, how exactly do they contribute towards more efficient farming?
For one thing, having solid fertiliser stored on-site removes the need for ad hoc orders and instead enables the farmer to buy fertiliser in bulk and keep it to hand for when it is needed. What’s more, with these silos uniquely formulated to hold high volumes of fertiliser, this storage is available without risk to the quality of the product. Fertilisers that are stored securely in these silos are kept safe and in optimal condition – preventing the degradation of nutrients and nutritional benefits.
This contributes towards further benefits, including the reduction of waste and an increase in precision farming – that is, farmers being able to access and measure out exact quantities from their own silo of product.
Fertiliser Storage Silos as an Investment
While the silo itself comes with an initial investment, it’s not hard to pinpoint the cost-saving benefits of this in the long run for farmers. Reducing waste and optimising the storage of fertiliser on-site means that farmers no longer have to worry about material being spoiled.
The design of our Brice-Baker silos is such that the product is protected from weather conditions, maintaining the integrity and quality of the material.
Design Traits of Fertiliser Storage Silo
Made from a high grade of steel which is both rust and corrosion-proof, you’ll notice that our silos are both strong and incredibly durable – and can be designed to fit your specifications in terms of size and storage capacity. An outlet connected to the front of the silo allows farmers to attach their distribution system for direct application, supporting the precision farming we mentioned earlier and further contributing towards the reduction of waste.
In short, having a fertiliser silo on site gives farmers the flexibility to buy product in bulk and use it when they need it – safe in the knowledge that the product they don’t use is being safely and securely stored for another day.
To discuss your own fertiliser storage needs, get in touch with the Franklin Hodge team directly.
