For hardworking farmers, having the right amount of hay storage is crucial. A well-designed hay shed will not only keep your hay dry and full of nutrients, but it will also be a valuable long-term investment for your farm.
The question is – how much hay can your shed store? Getting this wrong could lead to wasted hay and money.
Getting a fodder storage or hay shed constructed on your farm is a smart move that will reduce fodder storage losses, however, an investment like this isn’t cheap. The more hay you harvest the bigger the shed you will need, therefore increasing upfront costs. This can be a big deterrent for farmers to organise new and much-needed hay storage if they’re already battling with the effects of drought, fire and COVID-19.
If you’re looking to create more hay or harvest storage for your property, then you may be wondering – where do I start? There are some important factors to consider when building any large-scale shed and a hay shed is no different! In fact, even more consideration should go into the construction of a hay shed that’s just right as you’ll want to make sure that your harvest is protected from harsh weather conditions, and the likelihood of spontaneous combustion.
Hay bales are a common sight on many farms across Australia and can be a good source of food for animals, should there not be enough pasture to graze. This can be a common issue across warmer parts of the country that are prone to hot weather and lower rainfall.
As a resource that’s paramount to many farmers being able to feed their stock all-year-round, it’s important that hay bales are adequately protected so that they last. There are a couple of common options for storing hay securely, two of these are to either store hay under a tarp, or to store it inside a shed.
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