Farm plastic collections are well underway for the summer months, with many farmers taking the opportunity to get rid of winter accumulations of farm plastic, meal bags and silage netting.

Agriland attended a farm plastic recycling centre run by Smith's Farm Plastic Recycling and Agri contractors at Ballinagore GAA club in Co. Westmeath to gauge farmers' opinions on the new regulations and price structure.

Liam Moloney, general manager of the Irish Farm Film Producers Group (IFFPG) spoke to Agriland to explain its role at these bring centres, and why prices are increasing for farmers.