Silage Tarps & Bunker Covers

What is a Silage Tarp?

A silage cover is a heavy-duty plastic or multi-layer film used to cover silage piles, bunkers, or silos in agriculture. Its primary purpose is to seal the silage (fermented livestock feed made from crops like corn, grass, or alfalfa) and protect it from air, moisture, and UV light, ensuring that the fermentation process is controlled and the feed quality is maintained. Silage covers can be used with oxygen barriers. 

• Feed Fresh
• oxygen barrier
• 2 in 1

What Are The Benefits Of Silage Tarps?

Silage tarps have become an indispensable tool in agriculture. Often called agricultural tarps or bunker covers, these large, durable sheets are made from UV-resistant polyethylene material and protect silage from spoilage caused by sunlight, moisture, and air exposure.. 

Benefits:

• Air Tightness
• Moisture Barrier
• UV Protection
• Multilayer Construction

Silage tarps provide numerous benefits in agriculture. Primarily, these plastic tarps for silage are used to cover and protect nutrient-rich forage and livestock feed. These tarps keep moisture in the silage keeping the feed from drying out over time,  but allowing the proper fermentation and keeping the feed from spoiling.  They are UV protected so that the plastic doesn't degrade prematurely leaving your feed open to the atmosphere.  Finally,  additional layers can add fantastic oxygen barriers,  or you can incorporate a separate thinner oxygen barrier beneath the silage cover.

How Long Do Silage Tarps Last?

Because we make our silage tarps from durable, high-quality polyethylene, they withstand harsh weather and provide long-lasting protection. This material resists tears and punctures, keeping the tarp effective even on rough or uneven terrain. With proper care, our tarps can be will last you as long as it takes your animals to eat all of the feed in the bunker.

What Size Silage Tarps Do You Carry?

Farm Plastic Supply offers silage tarps in various sizes and thicknesses to suit diverse agricultural needs—from small gardens to large commercial farms. Our 5 mil black/white plastic sheeting provides an affordable, flexible solution for lighter-duty applications like short-term crop coverage or protection for smaller garden areas. For heavier-duty applications, our 8 mil string reinforced silage tarps can also function as reliable silage bunker covers. All of our flexible, easy-to-install tarps can be adjusted as needed to fit your setup.

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Are Your Silage Tarps UV Protected?

Yes! One of the key features of our tarps is their UV resistance, which extends their lifespan by preventing sun-related breakdown. This resistance guards against harmful UV rays that can degrade quality. Save time and money with Farm Plastic Supply’s durable silage tarps for sale today.

What is The Difference Between A Silage Tarp and a Regular Tarp?

The main difference between a regular tarp and a silage tarp is its durability and purpose. A regular tarp is a general-purpose cover that will likely degrade under UV rays, while a whereas silage tarps are specifically designed for agricultural use. Regular tarps will generally allow oxygen to pass through spoiling your feed, while our silage tarps are much more capable of keeping out the atmosphere to keep your feed fresh.  Additionally buying an all in one or 2 in one silage cover will provide even more protection from oxygen.  Made from durable, UV-resistant material, silage tarps protect feed, prevent spoilage keeping your feed healthy for your animals.

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