Tama Assist The Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Baling Practices in Modern Farming
Farmers and contractors are increasingly using smart farming technologies which integrate devices to take better care of the land. From optimising water usage and monitoring crop health, modern farming techniques balance economic viability with environmentally friendly farming practices. This shift is known as sustainable farming, and it includes practices to decrease water and pesticide use, increase soil carbon, and embrace recycled agricultural plastics by choosing recyclable baler twine and new baling innovations such as EZ Web.
An aspect of these modern farming techniques affects baling, and how baler twine and bale wrapping materials are used sustainably.
Modern farming techniques use technology, data analysis and careful planning to increase output while using fewer resources. Data from GPS and sensors analyses data to make more sustainable decisions to protect the soil and reduce waste.
Data on weather patterns can optimise harvest dates, and water sensor information allows for precision irrigation. Modern farming techniques work with nature instead of against it. For example, some farmers use min-till (minimum tillage) or no-till (no tillage) cultivation, which improves soil health, reduces run-off and keeps more carbon in the soil.
Others plant cover crops to add organic matter to the soil. It also protects the soil and prevents erosion.
Sustainable baling includes practices like removing only the crop that is needed. Leaving residue on the field protects the soil and feeds it with organic matter. Another approach is using data from smart tools to decide where and when to bale.
Recycling bale plastics and not leaving them in the field is a responsible way of dealing with agricultural plastic.
It also includes choosing the right baler twine. Traditional plastic twine creates much plastic waste and is hard to recycle. TamaCycle bale twine is the only twine on the market that is actually made from old twine, taken straight from the farm. It is stronger than any other recycled twine, made with less plastic, and can be recycled easily. This reduces plastic pollution, supports better waste management and is better for the future of farming.
TAMA offers a range of sustainable baling products from high-performance, eco-friendly bale twines to bale netwrap options like TamaCycle and EZ Web. These products are made to reduce plastic use and improve bale integrity. Many of them are fully recyclable and compatible with all types of balers.
Environmental benefits of sustainable baling and modern farming techniques include:
- Healthier soil that holds water better and grows stronger crops
- Less erosion, due to smart residue management
- Lower carbon emissions, as less fuel and fewer chemicals are needed
- Reduced plastic waste by using improved baling materials
- Better recycling, when twine, net and wrap can be disposed of together
- More efficient use of resources
Together, these changes make farming more efficient and more responsible.
If you would like more information about sustainable baling practices or products that support this approach, reach out to the TAMA Assist Team. They are happy to help you make farming more sustainable, one bale at a time.