Tama Assist The Future of UK Dairy Farming: Forage, Technology and Sustainability
Ask any dairy farmer what matters most, and they’ll say profitability through efficiency. Quality forage always comes out on top in achieving this because it ensures dairy efficiency.
Quality is of the utmost importance in fibre-rich total mixed ration (TMR) feedstock to achieve dairy efficiency, while quality chopped straw supports shortages and extends forage reserves. Silage, however, is the main nutritional component in dairy feed formulations to achieve yield efficiency. But it’s only as good as the way it’s wrapped and stored. Skimp on the stretchfilm and you lose nutritional value to oxygen, moisture, and resulting spoilage. Fermented properly, palatable silage can significantly improve milk yield by as much as 25%.
We’ve come a long way from relying solely on gut feel. Now, sustainable dairy production depends on data. Well formulated feed rations directly impact dairy efficiency, and by tracking outputs and watching waste, data helps farmers optimise dairy farming profitability.
But forage quality must be consistent and is dependent on how it’s baled and stored. If silage bales are well made and protected by proper bale wrap, there are fewer surprises in the feed mix. That stability helps maintain dairy production and assures better control over production figures.
Tama’s baling products are made for the tough realities of dairy farming:
- CoverNet 3000m Netwrap: suitable for round bales, it withstands moisture and UV exposure.
- Baler Twine: Fully recyclable IMPAX HD Ultimate is the strongest baler twine available, producing reliable knots that withstand baler shock.
- Silage Stretchfilm: This silage wrapper is 20% longer and recyclable for hassle-free silage fermentation. Tough enough to keep silage bales intact, even during rough handling.
- Tama’s Sustainability innovation, EZ Web: The most eco-friendly crop contains up to three times less plastic than NRF, it reduces plastic waste without compromising on bale protection.
Everyone’s talking about sustainability, but on a working farm, it has to make financial and practical sense. Less plastic and forage waste, and longer-lasting bales lead to lower costs.
Tama’s bale materials reduce plastic and protect forage quality. That meets environmental responsibilities without sacrificing bale integrity and nutritional value.
Forage bales represent a financial investment. If they don’t maintain nutritional value through storage, that investment can disappear. Whether it’s fraying bales or feed value lost to mould or poor silage fermentation, poor-quality baling costs money. Using reliable bale netwrap and silage stretchfilm ensures top-quality feed – the insurance every dairy farm needs.
Dairy farming in the UK is changing. Focusing on the core aspects – feed quality, practical technology, and sustainable dairy production practices – ensures a bright future.
Tama UK understands the challenges of dairy farming. From netwrap to stretchfilm, their bale products protect the forage that keeps your business running. Ask the UK team for advice to future-proof your dairy farm.