On-Farm Roadshows Look to Improve Homegrown Forage
Bale wrap manufacturer, Silotite, is kicking off 2026 with a second series ofroadshows to help farmers optimise forage quality, following the success of the 2025events.
The events will take place throughout the UK and Ireland and intend to engage farmers and contractors on the benefits of film and film wrapping and review best practices, while maximising overall forage production.
Stuart Anthony, technical manager at Silotite, says: “The roadshows will provide technical advice as well as first-hand endorsement from farmers who have made the switch, to showcase the benefits of using film and film, and the latest Silotite bale wrap technology available.”
Several of the roadshows in 2026 will be hosted on-farms, with one taking place in the South West, and one in the Scottish Borders.
“We recognise the importance of peer-to-peer learning, and this new format will allow attendees to hear and see the benefits of using net replacement film on baled silage first-hand.”
The events will also provide an opportunity to engage with Silotite product managersand baler manufacturers, for a full-service insight into best practice baling advice.
“Each roadshow event will be hosted in collaboration with McHale or Kuhn, and Bale Shear manufacturer, Tanco Autowrap, who will deliver valuable insight into how the film and film concept could work for your system.
“To illustrate the benefits of the film and film concept, the events will offer practical demonstrations of the wrapping process as well as the opening of a bale to showcase the enhanced quality of the forage produced using this method,” he says.
Film and film wrapping combines bale wrap with a baler film, in place of traditional net wrap, to achieve a more effective oxygen barrier, enhancing the fermentation process and increasing protection of the bale.
“We also look forward to welcoming external speakers to our roadshows this year, who will be able to provide a deeper level of insight into the full silage making process, to help farmers get the most out of their forage.”
Silotite will announce speakers in the new year, to be the first to hear about who will be at the events, follow them on Facebook.
To register your interest in attending a Silotite roadshow event, enter your details here: www.silotite.com/roadshows/
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