The origins of the 5,000th silage spreader 

This year, we’re celebrating a wonderful milestone. Hoopman Machines produced and delivered the 5,000th silage spreader to Holaras dealer Agrotechnik Tafiły in Poland. A silage spreader has become an indispensable tool to help farmers and agricultural contractors ensile grass. But where did the idea come from? 

Combideal!

Profiteer nu van de gras en mais combideal! De actie is geldig t/m 31 mei 2024.

The cost-effective and sustainable benefits of electric manure mixing

Regularly mixing the manure for short periods keeps the manure moving and homogeneous. This can be done perfectly with an electric mixer. This prevents crusting, nuisance from flies laying eggs on the crust, the smell remains more pleasant, you have less chance of foaming and the manure is easier to process.

Renewable energy from the soil: The magic of beet processing for biogas production

In the search for renewable energy sources, alternatives to traditional fossil fuels are increasingly being explored. One notable player in this field is beet processing, specifically the conversion of beets into biogas.

Beets

Fodder beets are a good supplement to livestock feed. Beets can be ensiled with corn or fed fresh. They are palatable, good for rumen fermentation, and increase the fat content of milk.

Maize

Making silage is a natural, sustainable process. Silage is naturally preserved green fodder that can be fed to livestock in winter. Chopped maize is one of the most common types of silage, together with grass silage.

Grass

Various factors affect the quality of silage grass. We give you 8 tips for a perfect silage.

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