| Feature / Parameter | Silage Bags 🛍️ | Bunker Silos 🏗️ | Tower Silos 🏢 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | Low (just bags + simple filling machine) | Medium (construction, lining, compaction equipment) | Very High (concrete/steel structure + unloader) |
| Flexibility | Very flexible – can store at any location, any size | Fixed location, moderate flexibility | Fixed structure, no flexibility |
| Scalability | Easy – just add more bags | Limited by bunker size | Limited by silo height & diameter |
| Storage Capacity | Small to very large (25 kg packs to 200+ tons) | Large (hundreds of tons) | Large (hundreds to thousands of tons) |
| Fodder Quality | High – airtight, less spoilage | Moderate – risk of oxygen seepage, spoilage at edges | Good if maintained properly |
| Wastage / Spoilage | Very Low (<5%) | Medium (10–20%) | Low–Medium (depends on maintenance) |
| Shelf Life | 12–24 months | 6–12 months | 12–18 months |
| Ease of Filling | Simple, manual or machine | Requires tractors/rollers | Complex machinery |
| Ease of Unloading | Easy – cut and take daily | Medium – manual or loader | Difficult – requires unloader system |
| Portability | Fully portable | Not portable | Not portable |
| Maintenance Cost | Very Low | Medium | High |
| Weather Protection | Good (UV-protected bags) | Poor – open exposure | Good |
| Best Suited For | Small, medium, and large dairy farms; silage traders; exports | Large farms with permanent land and equipment | Very large corporate dairy farms |
✅ Summary
Silage Bags → Best for flexibility, small-to-medium farms, traders, and exports.
Bunker Silos → Suitable for big farms with permanent land and machinery.
Tower Silos → Only viable for large, high-investment farms.