The extreme levels of food loss experienced after harvesting crops costs farmers a large proportion of their profits. As food wastage continues to exceed the budgeted losses of farmers, many have urgently sought the best storage options available in the market.
Traditional silo storage has been widely used by farmers to protect crops after harvesting and preserve grain for the future, however many farmers are unaware of the benefits offered by newer designs and materials. Sealed composite silos can fumigate the atmosphere of storage units to effectively protect grain and terminate pests from within the chamber. Silos are an essential part of any thriving Agricultural operational and can be your best bet for long-term usage and protection of crops.
Here are just a few examples of how implementing silos in your practices could offer significant benefits to your operation over time.
Protection
Composite silos help prevent contamination and damage to grains and crops through many different elements built into the structure. Without sealed silos, complete fumigation of pests is impossible and ineffective, which will not only damage crops, but increase the likelihood of corrosion and contamination.
It’s here that composite silos shine due to their gastight construction and chemical properties that make them highly resistant to structural damage and adverse weather conditions, as opposed to steel which is significantly affected by weather damage. Additionally, there are further crop protective properties within these silos, such as superior thermal insulation which will make sure crops are stored at optimal conditions.
Cost-Effective
Farmers have suffered financially due to disruptive technologies of our time and high labour costs, which limit the amount that can be spent on their farm. As a result, many farmers have been looking towards cheap, “quick fix” solutions for their crop storage. Although short-term options are available to replace silo storage units, they have been significantly less resistant to impact damage and corrosion.
Furthermore, these alternatives require extensive time and maintenance, meaning these ‘low-cost’ alternatives actually become more expensive to use as they are highly susceptible to damage. In order to meet the needs of all farmers and consumers, our silos made with the superior fibre reinforced plastic, which is designed to protect and maintain your crops against climate conditions.
Making the investment into reinforced plastic silos are designed to last decades, with inbuilt impact protection, chemical resistance to corrosion and low maintenance costs due to its’ ease of cleaning and maintenance. These factors taken together stack up to savings that pay off over decades, saving your farm precious time and money.
Future prospects
Although conditions within the sector have been difficult for many farmers, a bright future awaits, with the next 30 years seeing farmers manage their resources in a more efficient way than ever before. Throughout this period, we believe we will see advanced silo systems providing a sustainable method of storing crops for years to come.
The advantages provided by composite silos last decades shaping the future of the agricultural industry, through efficiency, durability, and longevity. Through requiring less effort to store and preserve crops, while minimising the cost for your long-term expenditure, composite silos are designed to provide you with the best return on your investment.
Offering a range of composite silos, Silostore is committed to providing durable storage solutions and truly efficient storage services for all your needs. If you require more information on our solutions or are interested in seeing what benefits our team can provide for you, get in contact with us today.
