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» » STEVEN DRESSER ARE
also main installers for ZIEL –
ABEGG Fans and ventilation
systems these 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 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
CCTV PLAYS AN IMPORTANT
ROLE IN FARM SECURITY
» » INSPECTOR JON GRAINGE OF NORTH
Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, said:
“Unfortunately, criminals can and do take
advantage of the isolated and rural nature
of many farms to target buildings, vehicles
and equipment. CCTV can play an important
role in deterring criminals and securing
vital evidence – CCTV is now being used
very effectively to safeguard and secure
livestock.
When something or someone is suspicious,
out of place or unusual, farmers need to tell us
about it immediately”.
CCTV can provide vital evidence and
assistance for both apprehending criminals
and more importantly the return of stolen
livestock and machinery.
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
farm machinery, including tractors, quad bikes
and telehandlers, rose sharply in August,
September and October 2016.
Quad bikes are also disappearing at an
alarming rate from farms on the Yorkshire
Dales.
Thieves are continuing to target Land
Rover Defenders, since production of this
model ended, as well as tools and equipment
from barns and workshops.
Contact Steven Dresser to arrange a site
and security survey – peace of mind is only
a phone 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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