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May 2020 | Issue 103
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Contents May 2020
PAGE 6 John Deere: Getting the latest technology for less
PAGE 14 Modern swedes off nutricious out-wintering option
PAGE 8 Milestone moment at 10,000th meal served up for county’s needy
PAGE 16 New load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke
PAGE 12 Kuhn appoints new sales manager for eastern counties
PAGE 18 Opportunity to hold back key disease in lateplanted wheat
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Landini Service 2.0: the new digital tools at the service of customer service In order to offer our customers faster and more timely solutions, we are introducing some new digital tools to support our dealers
be carried out at predefined intervals expressed in hours, either at the dealer’s or at an authorised workshop.
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n order to offer our customers faster and more timely solutions, we are introducing some new digital tools to support our dealers. The new Argo Service 2.0 website and the new webbased reporting system will be available to dealers starting in 2020.
faster troubleshooting. This tool will soon support activation from a mobile device and also makes it possible to process statistics and implement preventive service solutions.
These are the new tools available to Landini service, to guarantee that our customers obtain excellent tractor performance, accurate service costs and times and safety thanks to the use of original spare parts fitted by qualified technical personnel. Contact your dealer with any needs you may have: its trained personnel has the answers to your questions.
Argo Service 2.0 is a site reserved for dealers. Once authenticated, they will be able to share large files at high speed and above all to better manage training courses. In fact, dealers will be able to view the weekly course calendars for all tractor ranges and register for training directly, as well as obtain an overview of the courses attended by each mechanic.
To further improve service, we have introduced other important new features such as the extended warranty, which can be obtained when purchasing the tractor. To ensure that a tractor preserves its full efficiency over time, it is also possible to choose To find your local dealer please visit: from several www.landini.agriargouk.co.uk scheduled maintenance packages, either Wharfedale Tractors bundled with Riffa Business Park the extended Harrogate Road warranty or separately. Pool in Wharfedale
The new unique web-based fault reporting system is simpler than the previous reporting system by phone or email. As a matter of fact, all reports are collected in a single database resulting in
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John Deere: Getting the latest guidance technology for less Farmers and contractors are being offered the chance to upgrade their old John Deere StarFire iTC satellite receivers for a reduced price
signal, effective down to 3cm, as well as an advanced Gen 4 4240 or 4640 GreenStar display, all at a lower price.
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armers and contractors are being offered the chance to upgrade their old John Deere StarFire iTC satellite receivers for the latest SF6000 guidance technology at a specially reduced price, from now up to the end of June 2020 (extended from the end of April). The introduction of the StarFire iTC receiver in 2004 established John Deere’s industry leadership in automatic machine guidance, with the familiar cab-mounted yellow dome supporting a range of precise global satellite positioning system (GNSS) applications. However, from January 2021 these units will no longer be able to receive SF1 and SF2 correction signals.
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After this date AutoTrac automatic steering will only work with the more accurate RTK signal, although applications such as Section Control, documentation and parallel tracking will still be possible using older 2630 or 1800 GreenStar displays.
Most customers use a satellite receiver for the AutoTrac guidance system, but the technology has developed much further over the last two decades and additional functions such as Section Control on sprayers and fertiliser spreaders have been introduced. Just as smartphones rely on increasingly powerful hardware to function more efficiently, so John Deere’s latest receivers now feature a similar technology boost.
Once they’ve upgraded, customers will benefit from faster signal acquisition and the displays’ ISOBUS compatibility, as well as wireless software updates and the PIN code locking system to help prevent theft.
To benefit from the more advanced satellite receiver technology now available, owners will now be able to trade in any current iTC receiver for the latest, fourth generation StarFire 6000 model with their local dealer. The Smithfield offer includes Tractors not only the Llanelwedd, Builth Wells receiver but Powys, LD2 3SR also the more t: 01982 553221 accurate SF3 www.smithfieldtractors.co.uk correction
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Milestone moment as 10,000th JCB meal served up for county’s needy JCB is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join national effort to manufacture ventilators
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CB’s ‘Food for our Communities’ initiative today served up a major milestone as the 10,000th meal was despatched from the company’s kitchens for those in need in Staffordshire. Since the launch of the scheme – the idea of Carole Bamford, wife of JCB Chairman Lord Bamford – catering staff at the World HQ in Rocester have been busily preparing cottage pies, macaroni cheese and bolognese dishes for disadvantaged families and individuals across the region during the Coronavirus crisis. Today the 10,000th meal was cooked and despatched from the JCB kitchen – just a month after the initiative started. So far, the team has used around two tonnes of potatoes, more than one tonne of minced beef and almost half a tonne of both pasta and onions to prepare the dishes. In India – where JCB has factories in Delhi, Pune and Jaipur – the scale of the initiative is even greater and staff there have now prepared a staggering 100,000 meals. Carole Bamford, wife of JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, said: “I’m very proud of all the work the teams in the UK and India are undertaking. Their efforts are making a real difference 8 | AgriNews | April 2020
to the lives of so many people also supplying St. Michael’s in our communities.” Church Support Group in Rocester with 100 meals a Thousands of the meals made week for villagers who are in in Staffordshire are being need. distributed across Stoke-onTrent by the Burslem-based JCB Chef Alastair Rowe said: Hubb Foundation, to children “It is very rewarding for the and families in need across whole team to be involved the city. in this project. We have had some wonderful feedback Founder Carol Shanahan said: which shows our communities “You cannot underestimate really do appreciate what JCB the impact the JCB ‘Food for is doing at this time.” our Communities’ initiative is having on families in our As well as providing city. Those receiving the thousands of meals, JCB has food are just so very grateful also donated vital PPE to front that companies like JCB are line workers and JCB and its stepping in to help at this employees have volunteered time. It’s simply amazing.” to produce facemasks for the NHS. Inspired by these Since launch, the project has efforts, JCB-sponsored been expanded to include athletes, slalom canoeist sandwiches and so far, Adam Burgess and triple more than 2,000 have been jumper Ben Williams, took made for distribution to the on a marathon weight lifting homeless in Stoke-on-Trent challenge and have so far and for inclusion in food raised more than £2,400 for parcels for vulnerable people the Royal Stoke Hospital. in the Uttoxeter area. JCB is
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*Eco-mode function preserving battery power and energy Within the 500 Series System is a range of handheld garden tools with batteries that are inter-changeable from tool to tool. A brushcutter, grass trimmer, leaf blower and hedge trimmer feature within this innovative range, with just basic maintenance, no carbon emissions, user comfort, lower noise levels and greatly reduced vibrations the 500 Series sets a new standard in the battery world. All handheld products feature a smart power control keypad alerting the user to the battery charge level. Batteries are available in 3 different amperages: 2Ah, 4Ah and 5Ah dependent on the product you are using. SGT 500 AE Grass Trimmer The 380W motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 2.0Ah). This versatile grass trimmer and edger is perfect for jobs around the garden. Lightweight and ergonomic with a telescopic shaft that can
be extended for even greater user comfort. Featuring an automatic line feed the working/trigger time of this garden tool is 20 minutes dependent on conditions. SBC 500 AE Brushcutter The 450W brushless motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 4.0Ah). Delivering power and speed of petrol driven models but without the fumes, starting problems or hassle of refilling the tank. Simply squeeze the trigger for instant power to the Tap & Go dual line or the 4 toothed metal blade. With a working/trigger time of 30 minutes dependent on conditions, a single harness is included for even greater user comfort. SHT 500 AE Hedge Trimmer The 350W motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 2.0Ah). The perfect match for garden hedges, shrubs and general untidy growth. The 58cm dual action laser cut blades will slice through foliage up to 18mm in diameter and the 180° rotating head with 5 positions will make easy work of tough trimming jobs. This lightweight hedge trimmer has a working/trigger time of 50 minutes. April 2020 | AgriNews | 9
Drone Ag: Use drones to spot disease early
Farmers are being offered a new tool to spot crop diseases more effectively this spring.
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armers are being offered a new tool to spot crop diseases more effectively this spring. A new mobile phone app, Skippy Scout, has been developed by technology pioneer Drone Ag to pinpoint diseases such as yellow rust and Septoria tritici earlier using drone imagery. “Spotting the signs of common diseases as early as possible has become increasingly important to controlling them promptly,” says Drone Ag founder Jack Wrangham. “A drone can scout a field and send images to a farmer’s mobile phone five times faster than conventional crop walking.” A drone can fly in close proximity to the crop and take high resolution, leaf level images that are sent to the user’s phone in real time. These images can be used to identify the extent to which disease is affecting leaves. “This point in the year is crucial for arable farmers to protect crops against a variety of foliar diseases,” says Mr Wrangham. “Skippy Scout is a mobile app that farmers can download and use with almost any drone for just £30 per month,” he adds. “In minutes a drone can take images of multiple points in a 10 | AgriNews | April 2020
field. The images are detailed enough to identify early signs of many common crop diseases. Skippy Scout offers farmers and agronomists an opportunity to spot diseases faster and reduce the risk of irreparable damage to yield. Preventing yield loss will ultimately help farmers improve crop margins,” explains Mr Wrangham. Using drones also enables farmers to share images of crops with agronomists between visits. Robert Ord, agronomist for MSP Agriculture confirms: “This technology gives me an accurate image of how crops are developing at this time of year. Using Skippy Scout, or looking at images sent to me, I can identify disease before it becomes too established and protect crops earlier.” Drone Ag has already seen over fifty user downloads of Skippy Scout in the first month of sales, and many more farmers are investing in drones to begin using the app. “This is not future technology. It is available now and can be downloaded to help farmers walk crops faster this year. Drones are widely available, and prices have dropped to £200 for a Mavic Mini which requires no licence to fly and can be used straight out of the box,” says
Mr Wrangham. In addition to high resolution images, Drone Ag is also developing artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret drone images. AI will be integrated into Skippy Scout later this year and will use images to help identify and inform users of diseases. This will reduce the need for farmers to interpret images and reduce the time it takes to act accordingly. “This technology can revolutionise how farmers identify disease and has the potential to save acres of crops worldwide,” concludes Mr Wrangham.
Arable growers warned not to ditch multi-site fungicides
Arable growers warned not to ditch multi-site fungicides as chlorothalonil deadline looms
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ith the final useup date for chlorothalonil rapidly approaching, arable growers in the UK will need to switch to folpet to maintain effective protection against cereal diseases such as septoria in wheat and rhynchosporium and ramularia in barley. That is according to Andy Bailey, Fungicides Technical Specialist for ADAMA who advises that any fungicide treatments made after the 20th May cut-off date which would have included chlorothalonil should include folpet instead; not only to ensure crops are adequately protected, but also to protect single-site modes of action from mounting disease resistance. “In recent years, the efficacy of some of the principal wheat and barley ‘single-site’ SDHI, azole and strobilurin fungicides has been eroded by the development of resistant disease strains,” Andy explains. “Meanwhile, other active ingredients, including chlorothalonil, have been lost to regulatory restrictions, thereby making the effective control of key wheat and barley diseases increasingly difficult to achieve. Growers must therefore think carefully
about how they structure their fungicide treatments in the second half of the spring to ensure their crops remain properly protected.” Chlorothalonil has been the ‘go-to’ multi-site fungicide for many years but can’t be used beyond the 20th May after the EU voted to revoke its license. “The decision to ban chlorothalonil came as a huge blow to farmers in the UK, especially as our maritime climate makes crops particularly susceptible to fungal diseases,” Andy continues. “As a multisite fungicide which targets multiple metabolic sites within a pathogen, chlorothalonil has performed two important functions: providing effective disease control and reducing the risk of further resistance. With the loss of this popular fungicide there is a danger that, beyond the 20th May cut-off date, growers may choose simply not to replace the multi-site component of their crop protection programmes. “But that would be a dangerous backward step,” Andy warns, “as it would put crops at increased risk of infection and heighten the resistance risk for other modes of action.”
Mr Bailey therefore urges growers to switch to folpet as an alternative to chlorothalonil. “With folpet and mancozeb the only multisites currently registered, Arizona (500 g/L folpet) is the most efficacious option when it comes to replacing chlorothalonil. It is flexible enough to be used at T0, T1 and T2 (at a maximum individual application rate of 1.5 L/ha and a total application rate of 3 L/ha) to protect wheat against septoria and barley against rhynchosporium and ramularia. “Arizona also provides some activity against yellow rust in wheat – either as a standalone active or as a mix partner for straight SDHI fungicides – and offers the additional advantage of not interfering with the curative kickback activity of azoles: an important factor where active rust is present as it is important to maximise the speed of activity and the curative effect of the azole in order to combat infections effectively,” Andy concludes. For more information subscribe to ADAMA’s Cereal Disease Hub at www.adama. com/uk
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Kuhn appoints new area sales manager for eastern counties Kuhn Farm Machinery has appointed Louise Skinner as area sales manager for the eastern counties of England. KUHN Farm Machinery has appointed Louise Skinner as area sales manager for the
KUHN now offers one of the widest ranges of farm implements of any single
product support engineers. KUHN has also recently invested in a significant upgrade of its UK-based spare parts operation and offers state-of-the-art customer support though the MyKUHN online portal. “I’m enjoying the challenge of joining such a progressive business and running my own sales area,” says Louise. “I look forward to growing into the role and becoming integral to KUHN’s success in supporting dealers and farmers in the Eastern Counties.”
eastern counties of England. With a farm machinery dealership family background and experience working with her father, Louise began her career early and has a longstanding interest in the sector. With subsequent experience including dealer development, key account management, demonstrations and customer relations, she is ideally qualified to support dealers in the sale of KUHN products. 12 | AgriNews | April 2020
Louise will represent KUHN throughout East Anglia and will include south Notts, south Lincs, eastern Leicestershire, Northants, Bucks, Beds and Hertfordshire in her area. She will report to national sales manager Duncan McLeish, who is based at KUHN’s UK headquarters in Telford.
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Modern swedes offer nutritious out-wintering option
UK field trials with the new generation swede variety Triumph have demonstrated its value as a cost effective option
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K field trials with the new generation swede variety Triumph have demonstrated its value as a cost effective out-wintering option for livestock farmers. In studies carried out by forage seed specialist Germinal GB during 2018 and 2019, crops monitored on farms in England, Wales and Scotland recorded bulb yields of 9tDM/ha with high levels of leaf retention resulting in significant additional crude protein. With average growing costs calculated at £385/ha, Germinal believes the cost of dry matter from the swedes to be in the region of 4p/ kg, creating opportunities for livestock farmers to build greater sustainability into their production systems.
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“From the results we’ve seen with Triumph, there’s no doubt that swedes offer a cheap and simple out-wintering option that has the potential to reduce costs of production in both cattle and sheep sectors in the UK,” says Germinal GB’s Ben Wixey. “Whilst the bulb is the primary feed source from swedes, contributing as much as 120,000MJ/ha of energy, we’ve been impressed with ability of the variety Triumph to retain its leaves through into the grazing period. From measurements taken during our programme of field trials, we estimate the retained leaf material to provide around 1t/ha of crude protein to grazing livestock, which is a significant bonus.” The optimum drilling window for
swedes is between the middle of May and the end of June for most UK farmers, with crops typically being ready to graze within about 25 weeks. “With a block grazing approach, five hectares of Triumph swede could be expected to support around 400 in-lamb ewes, or 75 bulling heifers, for up to 100 days,” adds Ben Wixey. “That’s creating a huge opportunity to reduce bought-in feeds and lower the cost of production significantly.” Further information on establishing and managing swedes for out-wintering is available at Germinal GB’s Knowledge Hub at https:// germinal.co.uk/knowledge-hub/ brassica-growers-guide/
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New load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke A new load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke, will help farmers accurately measure materials using a tractor mounted interface and app A new load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke, will help farmers accurately measure materials using a tractor mounted interface and a mobile app.
finding it useful to demonstrate accuracy when carrying out tasks for farmers. Alistair (Asty) Hynd, a Perthshire contractor and arable farmer, has been
Q Companion uses sensors mounted on the loader to accurately weigh the contents lifted by an implement. Each lift is displayed and can be recorded and aggregated on an easy to mount screen. This enables the operator to assess when the correct quantity has been loaded and keep a record for future reference or comparison. The device can be retrofitted to most loaders and is priced at less than £1000. It also integrates with a readily downloadable app to offer users the option of saving and comparing jobs using just a mobile phone. “Q Companion is a really useful device for those who are doing a lot of loading and want to keep a track of the amounts they are lifting,” says Steve Hewitt, general manager, Quicke UK. Early adopters of the technology, especially contractors, are already 16 | AgriNews | April 2020
using the device for a few months to measure the weight of the turnips he grows and sells. “We have farmers come to collect turnips from us at Hillfoot Farm near Coupar Angus. I use Q Companion to show them the exact weight I have loaded. We don’t have a weighbridge nearby, so it saves me a lot of hassle and gives my customers confidence that they have the correct amount,” he says. Concerns with overloading
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Opportunity to hold back key disease in late-planted wheat Growers have a valuable opportunity to keep a lid on the UK’s major winter wheat disease of Septoria tritici and protect yield in late planted crops
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rowers have a valuable opportunity to keep a lid on the UK’s major winter wheat disease of Septoria tritici and protect yield in this season’s late-planted crops, says a leading ADAS expert. But new ADAS research has underlined the importance of not squandering this by applying fungicides too late.
Although Septoria in late crops cannot be ruled out, Mr Blake believes it puts growers in a much stronger position to curb its spread up the top three yield-building leaves, but it will be important that fungicides are applied on time.
become more resistant to yellow rust as more leaves emerge. A later-planted crop will have fewer leaves, so if disease resistance increases with leaf emergence, fewer leaves equals less resistance.”
Syngenta disease control specialist, David Ranner, Highlighting this, glasshouse agrees and says because research by ADAS for late-planted crops only have Syngenta comparing different a short growing season, they According to ADAS principal SDHI + azole fungicides last go through growth stages research scientist, Jonathan year, showed much better more quickly, producing Blake, although early-drilled Septoria tritici control where fewer leaves on each stem. crops are at increased treatments were applied pressure from Septoria tritici, preventatively, seven days “This not only makes it later sowings are more likely before leaves were infected important to be alert to to see reduced Septoria tritici with the disease, than where yellow rust,” says Mr Ranner, pressure, due to carrying less treatments were applied “it also makes it important infection out of the winter. curatively, seven days to check crop growth stages after. This was still evident regularly, so that fungicides That should make it easier some seven weeks after are applied on time. Late to stay on top of the disease application, with the greatest application automatically with the correct, preventative preventative control of the puts fungicides in a more fungicide strategy, he says. experiment’s Septoria tritici curative situation, and we saw In addition, shortened population coming from clearly in the ADAS research intervals between upper leaf the SDHI + azole fungicide, that SDHI + azole fungicides emergence, as late crops Elatus Era. performed best when grow rapidly to catch up, applied preventatively. could help them ‘outgrow’ However, while Septoria tritici Septoria in the crop base, he pressure may be low in this “It is well worth considering suggests. year’s late-planted crops, using Elatus Era in fungicide Mr Blake says there is good programmes once this “Rapid leaf emergence is evidence that yellow rust season. It is very strong likely to help crops escape could be more problematical on yellow rust and the disease progress,” says Mr – especially since a fair ADAS work showed it was Blake. “We are likely to end proportion could have been long-lasting against the up with crops that require planted with a susceptible Septoria population in the more protectant than variety. experiment.” curative disease control, because disease won’t have Mr Blake says: “There is established so much.” evidence that wheat plants 18 | AgriNews | April 2020
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Poultry: The secret to bigger, stronger eggs
New research suggests the right diet can help hens lay larger eggs with fewer cracks, right to the end of lay Genetic advancements in layer hens means flocks are being kept on for longer than ever before. But there are well documented problems with older hens over 80 weeks laying weaker, larger eggs, leading to a greater proportion of seconds. While the broiler sector has generally kept pace with genetic advancements by formulating feeds that get the most out of the birds, there has been less work in this area with layers. However, a new series of farm trials and scientific trials carried out with ForFarmers’ Sustain product has produced some promising results. ForFarmers has a range of layer diets and Sustain, which contains the Shell Mix innovation, is the diet that is fed from mid-lay to the end of lay. “It was produced to support the requirement for the longer-living hen, which is what producers and packers are driving for at the minute,” says Dave Hilldrith, ForFarmers’ UK poultry director. Traditionally, hens were fed on diets that were of a high specification early in lay, then were less nutrient-dense as the hens got older. But, says National Poultry Advisor Andrew Fothergill, the modern egg layer has the ability to produce far more eggs than 20 | AgriNews | April 2020
in previous times. A diet that declines in nutrient density can affect egg numbers and shell quality. So, the purpose of the farm trials was to establish whether a diet like Sustain, which has a high nutrient density, offered a financial benefit to the farmer and reduced the number of seconds. “We wanted to be able to give farmers the reassurance that if they were going to take their hens, which they would normally cull at 72 weeks, well into the 80+ weeks, that it was financially worthwhile,” says Iain Campbell, ForFarmers’ key account manager, poultry & pigs. “Sometimes farmers are wary of doing that because if the rate of seconds is too high, then they are going to start to lose money. And there is a long lead in time to replace the flock, so the farmer needs to have confidence, generally, that when the flock is about 40 weeks of age about when to order his replacement pullets. He needs to know that if he goes to 85 weeks he is going to have a commercially viable flock and not a situation where he is losing money for the last 10 weeks or even that his packer may refuse to take his eggs.” The company arranged some farm trials with Robert Jackson & Son near Berwick. “We
agreed to do a long-term trial on a flock and take them to 85 weeks,” says Campbell. “We put half of them on to the Sustain diet and we were able to get from that quite a successful result in terms of the commercial aspect and how much more money they made keeping them to 85 weeks. “We were able to prove on that farm trial with Jacksons that there was a £6,000 benefit to keeping the hens longer, just on that particular flock. And if you are keeping hens longer and keeping all your flocks to 85 weeks then it means you are losing one flock every six flocks. You are getting five flocks to do the work of six flocks,” he adds. Older hens Generally, when the hens drop below 80% production, it starts to become unviable. As the cycle continues, egg numbers go down, egg size goes up, and usually shell quality deteriorates, so there is a critical point when there is a disproportionate number of seconds. “We have been involved in trials taking birds over 100 weeks, and the economics do begin to get a little marginal when you get up there but it shows it can potentially be done,” says Campbell.
SteveCleaning Birchall, founder and owner of y House Steve Birchall Poultry Services
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ng and disinfection “Older buildings are more on often my grandad’s allotment difficult to clean than modern should take account I’m the founder and owner of after school and at weekends ones”, Steve says, “However, if Steve, who has been helping Stevepoultry Birchall Poultry Services you are going to do the jobout, at all,or as he would a nationwide and Ibusiness have three call properly it “being a pain”. I had then it iswho worth doing hed cleaning for teams travel the countryand cleaning a fascination ears. you have to take sufficient with the fancy time, particularly in breeder or all types of poultry houses. fowl he kept; he taught me laying units where nest boxes and teams are equipped to We even strip, wash and the basics, taught me to care. whatever cleaning regime equipment have been in place for rebuild traditional free-range So in 1970, aged 15 and 12 months or more. Broiler units require and he suggests units, sell secondwith hand diesel to my dad’s disapprovandard routine for anyone a six or sevenmuch day turnaround washers and supply a range al, I left secondary school and are less difficult. However, people s the best safeguard. government-approved wentisto start my working life who prefer to do what a rather itter hasof been removed, unpleasant ng and any equipment soaps and disinfectants to job themselves at Mapleoften Leaf Hatcheries in get rather jaded before it has ained inside or taken out our customers. Lancashire.been I attended Hutton done properly. If there are other power washed at about Agricultural College on day with a combined cleaner/ enterprises on the farm, they have How did you end up where release. Maple Leaf was local to keep breaking off to do other deodorizer, which should you areoftoday? and to this day I still live in work. ome of the 80% micro s at this stage. the area. I
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sites, broiler sites, rearing farms and even did turkeys at Christmas. Working with Shaver breeds and broilers for Moy Park, I was farm manager for the last eight years of my employment there. In 1985 Maple Leaf closed and I was made redundant. During my time at Maple Leaf I got to know many poultry farmers and one asked me if I fancied washing his poultry house for him and so it began. I invested in a small van and with a 1500psi electric washer, off i went. As i got busier, i started to employ people to help. In the beginning it was mainly broiler sites but the expansion off traditional free-range and now multi-tier systems means those now make up most of our customer base. We travel all over the country keeping the poultry industry clean.
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