agriculture building Articles
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Great Eccleston Show 2017
Great Eccleston & District Agricultural Society The next Great Eccleston Show is on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July 2017 The Great Eccleston Show is a two day event and is a showcase for every aspect of rural endeavour and the whole range of crafts and skills associated with the country. With cooking, handicraft, horticulture and local arts, this north west agricultural show is a big ...
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Application of initial value method in the static analysis of laterised concrete cylindrical shells under hydrostatic loading
In Nigeria, the prices of building materials continue to increase sharply that there is growing need to explore the possibility of utilisation of local raw materials as alternatives for farm building construction. This study investigated the performance of a laterised cylindrical shell under hydrostatic loading. The properties of laterised concrete at optimum mix proportion were adopted in ...
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StealthNet and OvoControl: A one-two Punch
A large steel farm building that houses a university’s agricultural animals had a serious problem. Though there is a roof, two of the sides are wide open, and the roof’s open beam structure provided thousands of feet of perching surfaces for pigeons. StealthNet to the Rescue Bird Barrier’s StealthNet was installed tightly under all the roosting points, and down the walls as ...
By Bird Barrier
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On the Road: Women Farmers ‘Making Waves’ at Leadership Meeting in Florida
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting with a dedicated group of women farmers and ranchers who are actively taking on leadership roles in farm organizations, cooperatives, and in their communities. They had gathered in the sunshine state for the National Farmers Union Women’s Conference to discuss opportunities and challenges on their own operations, what they believe the future ...
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Uses of PPGI Sheet in Agriculture Industry
PPGI sheets are commonly used in the agriculture industry for various purposes, such as: 1. Roofing: PPGI sheets are used to create durable and weather-resistant roofs for agricultural buildings, such as barns, sheds, and warehouses. 2. Fencing: PPGI sheets are used to construct fences around agricultural fields, to keep livestock in or out, and to protect crops from pests. 3. Greenhouses: PPGI ...
By Wanzhi Steel
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Tunisia: Reform of irrigation policy and water conservation
An arid country with limited water resources, Tunisia depends heavily on irrigated agriculture. The sector contributes 30-40% of the value of agricultural production, and is highly important in some regions. However, abstraction for irrigation accounts for 83% of the available water resources, competing with other uses. To conserve water resources and encourage demand management in the irrigation ...
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How to Get Birds Out of Farm Buildings
Birds can cause many different problems when they infest your farm buildings. From stealing feed to potentially carrying diseases, birds create many issues for you and your animals. Get birds out of your farm buildings for good with these tips from Avian Control. Types of Bird Control There are numerous methods you can use to get birds out of your farm buildings. Each method uses different ...
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Overcoming Bridging Issues in Bulk Feed Bins
Bridging issues in bulk feed tanks have been a longtime challenge faced by producers. Both bridging and “rat-holing” inside bulk bins owing to feeds with added fat, extra-fine grinding, and high heat and humidity contribute to inadequate feed flow through delivery systems and frequent out-of-feed events for animals across species. Repeated and unplanned out-of-feed occurrences can ...
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Tillsonburg: From tobacco farming to building wind turbine blades
The story of Tillsonburg is probably close to the ideal example of what the Ontario government was looking for when it enacted the Green Energy Act in 2009. A small town of 16,000 people in southwestern Ontario, Tillsonburg’s history is famously celebrated in Stomping Tom Connor’s distinctive drawl when he sung about making seven dollars a day in the tobacco fields. Eventually ...
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Indoor Farming is the Future
By 2050, there will be 10 billion people on the planet, the majority of whom in cities. Gertjan and Lianne Meeuws behind Eindhoven firm, Seven Steps To Heaven, believe indoor farming is the future. “Our traditional food system is incapable of feeding everyone responsibly.” All of Eindhoven can identify Gertjan and Lianne Meeuws’ business from afar, thanks to its distinctive ...
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From the Farm View - V33 Farms - Keith Melnyk
Keith Melnyk of V33 Farms has been farming with his dad John, and brother Wayne, for approximately 30 years. Together, they run a 3,000 acre farm in Alberta’s Peace Country, east of Manning, where they grow canola, wheat, peas, oats and some forage grasses for ...
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3 Tips on How to Keep Dairy Barns Bird-Free
Controlling birds around farm buildings can take time out of your already strict daily routines. Nuisance birds like pigeons, starlings and barn swallows don’t care about anyone’s schedule but their own. Unfortunately, sharing the barn with pest birds isn’t sanitary and the costs and dangers of birds in dairy and livestock operations can add up quickly! See how to keep dairy ...
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Lambing Season & Fallen Stock
As a livestock farmer, lambing season as you know accounts for a large percentage of your turnover; Ensuring this runs smoothly is part of the secret to lambing success. Fallen stock is an unfortunate, but inevitable part of farming sheep. Reasons for lamb mortality include starvation, birthing trauma, predation, exposure, infectious disease, rejection, and other challenges facing a new born ...
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Lambing Season & Fallen Stock
As a livestock farmer, lambing season as you know accounts for a large percentage of your turnover; Ensuring this runs smoothly is part of the secret to lambing success. Fallen stock is an unfortunate, but inevitable part of farming sheep. Reasons for lamb mortality include starvation, birthing trauma, predation, exposure, infectious disease, rejection, and other challenges facing a new born ...
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5 Tips for Easy Data Management on the Farm
The value of data isn’t about how much of it you have; it’s about how you can use it. Data is only meaningful if a farmer or trusted advisor can solve problems and inform decisions with it. Treating your data the same way you would any of the rest of your farm equipment can help you develop an effective data management strategy that can deliver real value to your farm. Data is always ...
By Growers
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How to Keep Livestock Cool in Hot Weather
During the summer months when high temperatures and humidity combine, keeping your livestock cool and comfortable is an absolute necessity. How to keep animals cool in hot weather should be a priority. Otherwise, many can succumb to heat related stress, exhaustion, stroke—and unfortunately, death. Enclosed spaces without proper ventilation will result in serious problems for you, your ...
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Best Prices On Galvanized Corrugated Roofing Sheets
If you will use metal roofing materials on your next project, galvanized corrugated roofing sheets would be the best choice. Since they are galvanized, they can resist the potential of rust developing as a result of living in inclement regions. This material is also very easy to use. You can obtain it in several different styles. If you are looking for the best resource for this material, Wanzhi ...
By Wanzhi Steel
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