Just what the doctor ordered…
Leading manufacturer of crop packaging solutions stages unique balewrapping clinic
With the balewrapping season fast approaching, leading manufacturer of silage stretch film products, bpi.agri recently staged the first of its 2008 balewrapping clinics. The event, which was attended by farmers and agricultural contractors from across the UK, saw bpi.agri offering advice on how best to prepare for the season ahead and achieve optimum quality baled silage.
Held in Herefordshire, attendees were offered guidance on all aspects of balewrapping best practice including pre-season preparation as well as bale testing, handling, stacking and storage. They were also able to watch live demonstrations, carried out in this instance using a McHale wrapper, to illustrate some important dos and don’ts for applying balewrap.
In addition, bpi.agri discussed the importance of choosing a high quality balewrap such as its Silotite brand in order to ensure silage ferments correctly and is properly protected from oxygen ingress to avoid spoilage such as that caused by white mould. The company also highlighted its commitment to continually improving the performance of its balewrapping products; outlining how it utilises the latest manufacturing techniques backed by comprehensive consultation, research and field trial programmes carried out with organisations like the Institute of Grasslands and Environmental Research (IGER).
Aside from presentations and demonstrations, the clinic gave farmers and contractors the opportunity to seek advice and tips from a number of guest speakers.
These speakers included Marilyn Birch, Director of Birch Farm Plastics - a family run business which collects waste agricultural plastic such as balewrap and fertiliser bags direct from farms for recycling.
Another guest speaker, Dr David Davies, a Senior Research Scientist at IGER, was able to offer expert insight into the importance of using six layers of balewrap film instead of four. He was also able to back up this recommendation by pointing to recent IGER research which highlighted the fact that using two additional film layers gives a marked increase in silage quality and ultimately, milk yields. Plus, the economic benefits of these increases far outstrip any additional film costs.
Commenting on the clinic, Lloyd Dawson, Area Sales Manager at bpi.agri said: “bpi.agri is committed to the UK’s agricultural industry and wants farmers and contractors across the country to achieve the best quality baled fodder.
“To this end, we not only offer some of the most advanced and capable balewrapping products on the market, but we also invest heavily into on-going research and development, work closely with key partners such as Birch Farm Plastics and IGER, and stage special information events such as these balewrapping clinics. This particular event was a great success and should help those who attended to achieve superior quality silage this season, next season and long into the future.”
For more information please contact Wayne Mohammed or Kim Bailey at Manifest on 01484 469601 or wayne@manifestcomms.co.uk / kim@manifestcomms.co.uk
DATE: 01/03/2008
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