FARM NEWS 7
• OCT/NOV 2019
OF AGRICULTURAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
DRESSERS are main distributors
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 sterility. In livestock
‘ the fans can be
used for almost
any agriculutral
climate control
requirements
’
farming, controlled climate man-
agement is the key factor for the
health, productivity and freedom
from stress of the animals. Fans
and control engineering prod-
ucts 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
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
Intruder Alarms
& CCTV play
a vital role in
Farm Security
In recent months there has been a well-documented rise in
rural crime in North Yorkshire, no aspect of the farm is safe.
ORGANISED criminals target everything
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.
from livestock to machinery, ATV’S, prop-
erty 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 identifiable
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 monitor-
ing 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.