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Shield yourself from inferior products
Shield Agriculture was formed in 2012 by two long term friends, Roger Craig and Matthew Moore. They have been agriculturalists all their lives and pride themselves on having a thorough understanding of livestock, animal comfort and efficiency that is essential to modern farming. The aim at Shield Agriculture is to provide the highest quality products and innovative solutions from around the world to meet the specific needs of its customers whilst always achieving the highest specification and value.
A t Shield Agriculture, we are very proud of our suppliers. In 2012 we were appointed main agents for Huesker to supply their range of ventilation curtains, doors and associated equipment. We have supplied and installed curtains throughout the UK proving them to be strong and reliable in areas with high wind speeds. Huesker’ s range offers curtains which open from the top, or bottom. The choices continue to grow with their development from a dedicated team and with Shield Agriculture experiences, we can advise you on the best solution.
To improve ventilation, Shield Agriculture has a large range of light ridges which can be used for new builds or retro fitted on poorly ventilated buildings
Huesker development of products expands to access doors, Screens which can open and close long sections of buildings for occasional opening, ventilation tubes and Slurry tower covers.
To improve ventilation, Shield Agriculture has a large range of light ridges which can be used for new builds or retro fitted on poorly ventilated buildings. From 60cm to 400cm wide, the choice is yours on the light level you wish to achieve. The combination of Light ridge and Curtains gives the modern cow an environment to achieve its maximum production.
Wasserbauer range of Silage Pushers have always demonstrated increases in milk yield on every farm installation and the Butler Gold is a newest development. It travels on a predetermined path and time to push forage towards the feed fence. A new concentrated feeding attachment has been developed to encourage cows to the feed fence and increasing feed intake.
Kraiburg rubber continues to be one of Shield Agriculture’ s biggest areas with rubber for walking areas and cubicle beds. The flooring is proven at increasing comfort, mobility, milk yield and fertility providing a comfortable area for the modern cow. Their products help relieve stress and aid longevity.
Jourdain provide Shield Agriculture with their headlocks which are regarded as one of the best amongst the dairy community. The build quality and quiet operation are qualities that you’ re immediately aware of.
Moore Concrete range of precast concrete products is vast. From slurry towers, gang slats and channels, feed troughs and drinking troughs, Prestressed panels and bunker walls. With many more not mentioned, the options should be given full consideration.
At Shield Agriculture, we are pleased to discuss our products with you including those not mentioned here. We hope you can join us at the UK Dairy Day in Telford on Wednesday 13th September. We can be found in Hall 2, stand number H224.
36 | Farming Monthly | August 2017 www. farmingmonthly. co. uk