The Farmers Mart Dec-Jan 2020 - Issue 66 | Page 17

FARM NEWS 17
• DEC/JAN 2020
OF AGRICULTURAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
DRESSERS are main distribu-
tors and installers of both
ZIEHL-ABEGG fans and FARMX
ventilation controls, the two
typically being installed together
in Pig, Poultry and Livestock
buildings. ZIEHL – ABEGG Fans
and FARMX ventilation systems
represent some of the best and
most cost effective in the market
place.
In agricultural operations
and greenhouses, or systems
for the storage and drying
of agricultural products, the
top priority is hygiene and
‘
the fans can be
used for almost
any agriculutral
climate control
requirements
’
sterility. In livestock farming,
controlled climate management
is the key factor for the health,
productivity and freedom from
stress of the animals. Fans and
control engineering products
from ZIEHL-ABEGG and FARMX
ensure this through their
significantly reduced levels of
noise disturbance. Thanks to
their robust and stable design,
the fans can be used for almost
any agricultural climate control
requirements.
Talk to Steven about your
requirements.
LED LIGHTING –
SAVING YOU MONEY Intruder Alarms
& CCTV play
a vital role in
Farm Security
SINCE the reduction in In recent months there has been a well-documented rise in
rural crime in North Yorkshire, no aspect of the farm is safe.
feed-in tariffs, many
farmers are still unaware
of the significant cost
savings in replacing exist-
ing lights with LED fittings.
Studies have shown
that in the dairy sector,
for example, LED
replacement lighting
replicating daylight
can maximise the
comfort of livestock and
can result in an increase
in milk yield of up to 7-10%.
Quality light is an essential
factor when considering
both the welfare and profit-
ability of your herd.
Switching to LED lighting
is the most efficient way
to achieve energy savings
of between 50% and 80%.
A recent example in which
significant savings were
achieved: a cattle shed
120m x 22m with annual
electricity costs with
traditional lighting totalled
£13,876 but with the same
quantity of LED lights the
annual costs were just
£4,730. Savings totalled
ORGANISED criminals target everything
£9,146
and with
LED lights
having a lifetime of more
than 10 years and requir-
ing no maintenance, the
payback time for this
building was only 1.1 years,
after which the energy
saving is seen as profit for
the business.
Another benefit of LED
lighting is the ability to dim
the lights, providing dawn
and dusk periods.
Pigs need the right light
levels so that they can
identify each other, com-
municate and see pen
features such as feeders.
There is good evidence
that pigs’ eyes are not
adapted for extremely
bright light and that they
may be better suited to
dim levels of natural light.
LED lighting provides not
only the opportunity for
significant cost saving but
also to be able to control
the pig’s environment
and ease of wellbeing
which all leads to health-
ier less stressed pigs.
Keen to know more? Speak
to Steven Dresser today
to discuss your immediate
energy savings and he
will be happy to meet up
with you and discuss your
requirements.
from livestock to machinery, ATV’S,
property and vehicles as well. Steven
Dresser are one of only a few fully SSAIB
approved installers in North Yorkshire,
using an SSAIB approved installer
can qualify farms for a discount
off their insurance premiums.
Steven says fully monitored
integrated alarm and CCTV
systems are a vital part of a
farms protection nowadays.
Unfortunately, all too few
farms have full protection.
This means those farms
who do have a complete
system including CCTV, provide
a strong deterrent, because organised
criminals will always go for the lesser
protected farms or those with dated
systems all of which are easily iden-
tifiable to the trained eye. CCTV can
provide vital evidence and assistance for
both apprehending criminals and more
importantly the return of stolen livestock
and machinery.
However, to ensure Farm CCTV is
fully effective it needs to be linked to a
monitored alarm system. These
systems typically include external
perimeter beams, high resolution
cameras, remote monitoring and
instant intruder notification to third
parties, fully compatible with mobile
apps. Mobile Apps are not only free but
give fantastic clarity for 24/7 monitoring
purposes, the ability to take and email
instant images, allow a speedy response
when alerted and act as a deterrent.
They can also be used for close moni-
toring of livestock at key times.
Don’t wait until it’s too late Contact Steven
Dresser to arrange a site and security survey
– peace of mind is only a call away.