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The evolution of the round baler

Dermot Forristal looks at the history of baled silage and its evolution since the 1970s and casts his thoughts on its potential future developments.

FARM MACHINERY 22 April 2026

The evolution of the round baler

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Protect maize silage properly to make the most of this valuable forage

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