Silotite is urging farmers to rethink how they wrap their round bales as part of a Farm Safety Week initiative.
Sales director, Lloyd Dawson, explains how small changes can make everyday seasonal jobs more efficient and safer.
He says: “Handling round bales might seem like second nature to most farmers and contractors, but it’s exactly these familiar tasks where complacency creeps in, increasing the risk of serious injury.”
He adds that by using net replacement film, such as Baletite, those risks can be reduced. “Using film rather than net means bales can be more easily opened with a bale slice without the operator leaving the cab.”
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The company states that with net replacement film (NRF), there’s no need to climb under bales to remove netting, cutting out one of the most dangerous tasks in silage handling. It also reduces waste, as less forage is caught, and the film is fully recyclable.
Additionally, Lloyd says it makes bale stacking safer, too. “Bales bound and wrapped with film are more compact and uniform, which also helps when transporting and stacking.”
“When stacking round bales, we always recommend following HSE guidance: stack on level ground, no higher than three bales high and always use a stacking pattern that interlocks each layer to prevent movement.”
Farming is risky, and small changes can make a big difference. NRF improves forage, cuts waste and enables safer working practices.
