Silage — fermented, high-moisture fodder stored in airtight conditions — is the most practical way to guarantee year-round green feed supply for dairy herds. Indian dairy farmers harvest at peak crop nutrition and store for lean months when green fodder is scarce or expensive. Thumba provides both the storage materials and the cutting machinery needed for cost-effective silage making.
Farmers choose their silage method based on herd size, available land, infrastructure and whether they intend to sell silage commercially. The four most popular approaches are:
Thumba supplies heavy-duty LLDPE nylon poly sheets specifically designed for silage pit lining. The airtight seal these provide is essential for successful fermentation — any oxygen ingress causes spoilage.
For silage making, a high-output chaff cutter capable of continuous duty is essential — time spent cutting determines how much fodder can be ensiled before natural wilting begins. Thumba chaff cutter cum pulverizer machines are built for long continuous operation up to 15 hours per day.
| Capacity | Daily Output (15 hrs) | Drive Options | Price (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 tons / hour | ~45 tons/day | Electric / Diesel / Power Tiller / Tractor | ₹94,000 |
| 5 tons / hour | ~75 tons/day | Electric / Diesel / Tractor | ₹1,18,000 |
| 15 tons / hour | ~150 tons/day | Diesel / Tractor | ₹4,50,000 |
All prices inclusive of GST. Transport charges extra. Models customised to your drive option. Heavy-duty construction rated for continuous 15-hour daily operation.
Silage is fermented, high-moisture fodder preserved in airtight conditions for year-round feeding. It solves the seasonal availability problem — farmers harvest at peak nutrition and store for the lean months, reducing dependence on dry fodder and purchased feed.
For 50–200 animals, pit storage with LLDPE poly sheets is the most cost-effective approach. It requires minimal infrastructure, is easy to seal, and produces high-quality silage when done correctly. Poly-pack method is better if you want to sell silage commercially.
Thumba supplies LLDPE nylon pit-lining sheets in 40×40, 60×60 and 75×75 feet with 120, 150 and 200 micron thickness. Heavier micron sheets resist puncture better in rocky pit conditions.
Small farms (up to 100 animals) typically use 1–3 ton/hr models. Large commercial dairy operations use 6–15 ton/hr models capable of 15–150 tons/day. Contact us to assess the right size for your herd and pit volume.
Yes. All Thumba silage chaff cutters can be configured for electric motor, diesel engine, power tiller or tractor drive — giving flexibility to farms with different power infrastructure.
Get a quote for silage poly sheets or chaff cutters matched to your pit size and herd.
Also see: Manual Fodder Harvester | All Dairy Equipment
