The Farmers Mart Oct-Nov 2017 - Issue 53 | Page 13

Farm News
OF AGRICULTURAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
» » SJD LTD ARE MAIN
distributors and installers of
both ZIEHL-ABEGG fans and
FARM X ventilation controls,
the two typically being installed
together in Pig, Poultry and
Livestock buildings. ZIEHL
– ABEGG Fans and FARM X
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
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.
INTRUDER ALARMS & CCTV PLAY AN
IMPORTANT ROLE IN FARM SECURITY
» » CCTV IS NOW PROVING TO BE A STRONG
deterrent to criminals but unfortunately many farms
don’t yet have it installed Ramping up security to
protect rural homes, machinery, livestock and farm
equipment has never been more important. The theft
of all these continues to be a major problem.
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 speedy response when alerted
and act as a deterrent. They can also be used for close
monitoring 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.
LED LIGHTING – SAVING YOU MONEY
» » SINCE THE REDUCTION IN
feed-in tariffs, many farmers are
still unaware of the significant
cost savings in replacing existing
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 profitability
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 £9,146 and with
LED lights having a lifetime of
more than 10 years and requiring
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,
communicate 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
healthier 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.
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