Kiwi-EcoNet
The Safer Bale Net Wrap Alternative
SO GOOD YOUR ANIMALS WILL WANT TO EAT IT!
Kiwi EcoNet is natural fibre bale netting designed to reduce plastic hassle, lower stock risk, and make feed-out cleaner.
Lower stock risk
Eliminates risk of stock eating plastic netting scraps.
Cleaner feed-out
Less sorting, less mess, and less time than plastic netting.
Less plastic hassle
Reduce plastic scraps, clean-up, and disposal headaches.
Biodegradable
Made from natural fibres designed to break down over time.
Developed in NZ
Farmer-invented and built to solve a real farm problem.
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VIDEOS & FIELD USE
See Kiwi EcoNet in action
Watch Kiwi EcoNet being used through standard baling machinery in real baling conditions.
NEW ZEALAND LAUNCH
NZ launch - 2026 baling season
Kiwi EcoNet is being introduced in New Zealand through a controlled first release. Initial stock is limited, and roll quantity limits may apply so a wider range of farmers and contractors can take part.
NZ$240 + GST per roll
$70 fixed delivery charge within New Zealand
Orders will be reviewed and confirmed before final acceptance.
This first release is intended for farmers & contractors who are comfortable being part of the next stage of real-world validation.
FARMER-INVENTED
A Southland farmer who knew the problem first-hand
Kiwi EcoNet was invented by Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot after years of seeing the problems caused by plastic bale netting - waste, feed-out hassle, and plastic scraps ending up where stock can eat them.
The idea started as a practical farm solution, not a boardroom concept. After years of development, testing, and refinement, Kiwi EcoNet is now being launched in New Zealand through a controlled first release.
Grant's goal was simple: build a practical product that could work on farms and reduce the plastic problems farmers deal with every season.
RECOGNITION
Recognised, tested, and gaining attention
Kiwi EcoNet has already attracted attention from farmers, contractors, rural media, and international audiences. Recognition helps open doors, but real-world New Zealand use will build the proof that matters most.
Southern Field Days Farm Innovation Awards
Winner of the open section in 2024.
Rural and national media
Featured in New Zealand media, including RNZ, TVNZ, NZ Herald, Otago Daily Times & FarmersWeekly.
International farmer interest
Enquiries have come from markets including the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Iceland, & Poland.
2026 Earthshot Prize nomination
One of six New Zealand initiatives nominated for the global 2026 Earthshot Prize.
While awards and media interest are encouraging, the next step is practical. Proving Kiwi EcoNet through wider use with New Zealand farmers and contractors.
THE FARM PROBLEM
Why farmers and contractors are looking for an alternative
Traditional plastic bale netting holds the bale together, but the problems often come later - at feed-out, during clean-up, and when used plastic has to be collected, stored, or disposed of.
Stock risk
Plastic scraps left in feed or paddocks can create serious risk if eaten by livestock.
Feed-out labour
Removing plastic netting at feed-out takes time and care to keep it out of feed.
Disposal cost
Once removed, used plastic bale netting still has to be stored, recycled, collected, or sent to landfill.
A premium alternative
Kiwi EcoNet is natural fibre bale netting for farmers and contractors who want less plastic to manage after baling.
The point is not just less plastic. It is fewer plastic problems on farms.
INTERNATIONAL AVAILABILITY
International interest.
New Zealand launch first.
We are already receiving interest from farmers and contractors overseas. That tells us the problem with plastic bale netting is not just a New Zealand issue.
For now, our focus is New Zealand first. The controlled launch will help prove supply, performance, contractor feedback, and field results before wider international release.
We do not currently expect supply outside New Zealand until 2027.
International enquiries include:
Registering your interest helps us plan future distribution.
PRODUCT DETAIL
Why the roll is 350m long
Kiwi EcoNet is made from natural jute fibre, which is bulkier than plastic nylon netting. The 350m roll length reflects the size and weight needed to fit standard balers while keeping the roll practical to handle.
Natural fibre is bulkier
Jute fibres are thicker than nylon, so less length fits into the same roll space.
Designed to fit standard balers
The roll has to work within the physical dimensions of baling machinery.
A practical premium product
It requires more roll changes at baling time, but is designed to save time and reduce plastic handling later at feed-out.
The 350m roll means more roll changes at baling time. The benefit comes later: less plastic to remove, collect, store, recycle, or dispose of at feed-out.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions farmers and contractors usually ask first
Here are the short answers. We’ll continue adding detail as the New Zealand launch gathers more field feedback.
Kiwi EcoNet is designed to run through standard baling machinery and has been tested in baling conditions.
The updated roll is 350m to support lighter winding, better handling, and improved seam performance. It means more roll changes than a plastic bale netting roll, and we are upfront about that.
Approximately 40 bales per roll, depending on bale size and baler settings.
Kiwi EcoNet is made from natural plant fibre. It is designed to hold the bale through normal use and to outlast the hay or balage it is holding. It will not last as long as plastic nylon netting. If bales are being stored outside, normal film wrapping or weather protection may still be required.
For bales stored outside, current weather protection practices still apply. If plastic film is normally required for outdoor storage or silage, it may still be required after baling.
Not yet. Kiwi EcoNet is launching in New Zealand first. We do not currently expect supply outside New Zealand until 2027, but international visitors can join the waitlist for updates.
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Ready to take the next step?
Whether you are in New Zealand or overseas, choose the path that fits where you are.
NEW ZEALAND LAUNCH
Reserve NZ stock
Kiwi EcoNet is launching in New Zealand first through a controlled release for the upcoming 2026 baling season. Initial stock is limited and roll quantity limits may apply.
Outside NEW ZEALAND
Join the international waitlist
We do not currently expect supply outside New Zealand until 2027, but overseas interest helps us plan future distribution.
Questions before registering? View the FAQ or contact the EcoNet Store team.
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