Manure Spreader Articles & Analysis
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Dealing with waste resulting from farm activities is a problem no farmer can avoid. With charges introduced for waste exemptions, it’s important to minimise waste to reduce the cost of compliant disposal, says ADAS Agricultural Consultant Cheryl Williams. Waste on farms typically arises from the normal use of inputs, but it also refers to packaging, containers, crop film, bale wrap ...
The planter or the seeder operates on the tractor's PTO shaft which rotates the belts and gears that distribute seeds. Spreaders for manure: A spreader is used to spread manure across fields to help fertilize crops. The spreader is driven by the tractor PTO shaft, which is turned by the chains and gears that ...
Variable rate manure spreading could be a good option for your farm Today’s fertilizer prices may be just the incentive needed for some farmers to explore the benefits of variable rate manure spreading. ...
An introduction into the world of farming abbreviations Farming has become increasingly challenging over the past number of years, not only have raw materials seen huge increases in cost but protecting livestock from outbreaks and a range of diseases can also have a massive financial burden on farmers. For many, having onsite incineration is essential for confidence, biosecurity and to obtain ...
It is becoming increasingly difficult to spread manure in many countries due to new regulations and a shortened spreading season. The Smits family in the Netherlands was looking for a way to spread digestate more efficiently. We came up with a great solution for this; by pumping manure underground over long distances. This saves time and money and has less impact on the ...
Organic fertilizer fermentation equipment is widely used in organic fertilizer production, which can improve production efficiency and produce high-quality organic fertilizer. Before the production of rotary drum granulator to process organic fertilizer, the fertilizer should be treated first to achieve the best effect. Mode of manure treatment of organic fertilizer 1. Dry chicken manure mode ...
Just as fish need good water quality conditions to thrive, they also need an abundant supply of food to grow. We can provide food for our fish in two different ways: We can give them “artificial” feeds that are prepared either commercially or at home, or we can ensure that they have an abundance of natural foods by using fertilizers to increase pond productivity. In either case, it is ...
ByFishward
Why is time so precious for Dan Hedgespeth, a part-time farmer in Kentucky who has chosen a Hustler SL360X chain feeder to help him save time and be efficient on his operation... Dan Hedgespeth has a 50-acre operation, raising 25 cow calves. Being a part-time farmer, he gets the help of his 4 kids to manage the farm, but it is not enough. Having the SL360X bale processor as part of his ...
One of the largest expenses for a farming operation is feed. Having the right feed can make the difference between breeding a heifer this month or a few months down the road. It allows your chickens to grow quickly to reach their full size. It helps your sheep produce beautiful wool instead of an unmarketable mess. But how do you balance the scale between feed expense on one end and ...
ByBESTMIX
Laurelbrook Farm is a third-generation dairy farm in East Cannan, Connecticut. The Jacquier family owns 275 acres, and rents an additional 2,500 acres for cropping, to support a herd of 830 cows. The family began composting three years ago as part of the farm’s nutrient management plan, as well as to determine the market for compost in the area. “In 2003 the Environmental Protection ...
One relatively under-used manure management strategy employed by dairy farmers is to transport and apply manure onto the fields of nearby grain farmers. While this system offers advantages to both parties, little of the existing research on manure management has been conducted on grain farms. As part of an effort to link grain and livestock farms in southern Wisconsin, 20 on-farm trials were ...