noun
- the process of preserving green fodder by storing it in a silo or pit where it ferments
Usage: agricultural
Examples
- The farmer began ensiling the corn crop in late summer.
- Proper ensiling requires careful moisture control.
- Ensiling helps preserve nutrients in animal feed.
- The ensiling process takes several weeks to complete.
- Modern ensiling techniques have improved feed quality.
- Ensiling allows farmers to store feed for winter months.