On this week’s programme, Lloyd Dawson of Silotite spoke with Matt and told him that film-on-film bale wrapping has now passed the fifty percent adoption mark in Ireland, highlighting its benefits for silage quality, recyclability, and ease of use. He also introduced a new two-in-one pit silage sheet, and urged farmers to prioritise quality preservation materials amid rising polymer costs.
Alltech’s Country Manager Cathal McCormack discussed the company’s “Planet of Plenty” sustainability mission, including a new product that captures methane from stored slurry while preserving its nutrient value. He also outlined how Alltech’s Keenan InTouch system is helping farmers reduce concentrate feed use while improving milk solids output.
Minister for European Affairs Thomas Byrne spoke with Martin Quilty to discuss Ireland’s priorities ahead of its upcoming EU Presidency, speaking at a Transition Year event hosted by MEP Billy Kelleher in Kilkenny.
Finally, Tirlán’s Dr. Lisa Koep reflected on the Irish launch of the World Without Cows documentary, making the case for Ireland’s grass-based farming model and expressing confidence that targeted water quality programmes, now being rolled out nationally, will deliver measurable environmental progress.
