Cultural History and Modern Production Technology of Silage

This book offers a comprehensive overview of silage history, culture, and production technology. It systematically collects novel research ideas and application cases, including the integration of smart agriculture in silage preparation, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainable livestock production.

The chapters delve into key topics such as the principles of silage fermentation, modern production technologies, and the utilization of agricultural by-products. Readers will encounter expert analyses on strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality in animal husbandry. The book also explores the application of smart agricultural technologies, which enhance production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Contributions from eminent scholars provide diverse perspectives on these pressing issues, making this volume a critical resource for understanding the future of silage and livestock production.

This book is an invaluable resource for university researchers, R&D engineers, agricultural administrators, and graduate students interested in silage fermentation and production technology. It serves as a reference textbook for animal husbandry majors and professionals in related fields, offering insights into the latest advancements and practical applications. This book is essential for those seeking to innovate within the evolving landscape of sustainable agriculture. It provides the knowledge and tools necessary to contribute to the development of sustainable livestock production and smart agricultural practices.

Dr. Yimin Cai

Professor, Zhengzhou University, China

Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), Japan

Professor Yimin Cai holds a PhD in Animal Science from Ehime University, Japan. He was formerly the chief researcher at the National Agricultural Research Organization of Japan. He is currently the senior researcher at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences and a distinguished professor at Zhengzhou University. He has won the Japan Grassland Society Award and the Japan Animal Husbandry Award, published more than 200 papers. His current main research directions are agricultural production and food security, development and utilization of agricultural and sideline product resources, carbon neutrality in animal husbandry, and sustainable agricultural development.

Dr. Kazuo Ataku

Professor, Rakuno Gakuen University, Hokkaido, Hokkaido, Japan

Prof. Kazuo Ataku is a former president of Rakuno Gakuen University, Japan and is currently a Prof. Emeritus. His specialty is dairy cow feed, particularly research on silage fermentation control. He developed the first lactic acid bacteria product for silage in Japan in 1986. He is a distinguished service member of the Japanese Society of Animal Science.

He has won the Japanese Society of Grassland Science Award, the Livestock Technology Association Award, and the Utsunomiya (Dairy Farming Leadership) Award. He has served as a visiting Prof. at Inner Mongolia University, Xinjiang Agricultural University, and Inner Mongolia University for Nationalities in China.