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Frontloader specialist Quicke's Q-companion is designed to allow operators to record weights of materials loaded, so it proves useful for mixing rations or loading trucks with produce for hauling away from a farm.
Despite Brexit being foreshadowed as a handbrake on Britain’s exports to Europe, it seems the future holds no fear for construction and farm machinery maker JCB, which has just released impressive year 2017 financial results.
In a market crowded with rear butterfly-style mowers it’s no surprise to see entrants looking for a slice of the overall pie.
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A new trailer braking system from Case-IH looks like it could markedly improve safety, particularly at high road speeds or when towing heavier loads.
We have all had to deal with milk quality issues onfarm at some stage in our farming careers — whether it be a freezing point grade or high bulk somatics on the first pick-up or perhaps an antibiotic scare during the season.
If your milk cooling system is not capable of meeting the new milk cooling regulations, you may need secondary cooling.
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Farm dairy operators must have an auditable system that confirms milk cooling requirements are met.
Plate heat exchangers (PHE) are the most cost-effective way to cool milk, says DairyNZ.
West Coast milk co-op, Westland has dropped its forecast payout for the 2018-19 season.
Milk cooling affects milk quality: the faster milk is cooled after milking, the better its quality at collection.
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