Silotite Film&Film roadshows launched

The events will take place throughout the UK and Ireland from February to May and are intended to engage farmers and contractors on the benefits of F&F wrapping- and review best practices.

Stuart Anthony, technical training manager at Berry Global, says the series of roadshows will provide technical and practical demonstrations to showcase F&F benefits and the latest Silotite bale wrap technology.

Registered attendees will also have the chance to win SilotitePro1800 Sustane bale wrap and Baletite.

Mr Anthony explains: “Film&Film wrapping is a system that combines bale wrap with a baler film, instead of traditional net wrap.

“Each roadshow event will provide farmers and contractors with the opportunity to see the benefits of Baletite, Silotite’s baler film, in person and to speak to forage experts.”

Benefits of baler film

Mr Anthony shares the benefits of F&F from the field to feeding out and encourages farmers to speak to their contractors or machinery dealers about the system. “The film provides a tighter, more consistent binding, making bales easier to handle, stack, and transport with less risk of shifting or damage during transport.

“The extra layers of film, instead of net, not only offer additional protection, but also provides an air barrier to prevent air permeation and mould, resulting in a higher energy silage.”

Wrapping with Baletite, Mr Anthony explains, also results in a denser and therefore slightly tighter bale.

“Net wrap naturally allows bales to expand slightly, which leaves room for oxygen to get in.

So, by focusing on compaction, you can also help to further reduce the chance of spoilage.”

The principle of F&F is commonplace in Ireland, due to its reduction in spoilage and easier bale opening, and he explains further recycling benefits.

“When it comes to recycling the baler film, Baletite, doesn’t need to be separated from bale wrap to be recycled, simplifying the process for farms and the uptake of recycling,” points out Mr Anthony.

“While it’s not as rigorous in the UK at the moment, this is likely to change, as we have seen in Ireland with the introduction of the Farm Plastic Regulations.

“So, adopting F&F now will put you in good stead to prepare for future sustainability demands.”

Live demonstrations

To illustrate the benefits outlined above, a selection of the roadshow events will offer a practical demonstration with a compatible baler.

Berry Global reminds farmers that the events will also be an opportunity to engage with Silotite area managers, as well as best practice advice from representatives from the baler manufacturers.

To register your interest in attending one of the Silotite roadshow events and your chance to win SilotitePro1800 Sustane and Baletite, enter your details here.

Dates and venues will be confirmed in January at LAMMA.

Silotite impact

Silotite has been the market leading bale wrap brand in the UK and Ireland for 40 years and is now focusing on the next generation of silage film solutions.

Innovations in Silotite’s Pro range bring added convenience and efficiency to the end user with downgauged, longer-length reels, lower plastic usage and reduced downtime.

The new SilotitePro 1800 Sustane range is made up of 25% post-consumer recycled materials (PCR), with a reduced environmental impact and no compromise on performance.

Visit the Silotite website for more information.

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