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XF - Model 1K - Automated Fodder System
XF-1K is made up of two shipping container modules that together produce up to 1,000kgs (2,200lbs) of clean fresh barley fodder every 24 hours. The Service Module is a CSC compliant 20’ container that houses the electrical system, climate control system, 14-day grain silo, water tank, pumps and nutrients. The Grow Module is a CSC compliant 40’ Hi Cube container linked to the Service Module by quick connect flexible ducts and cable. The Grow Module is monitored and managed for temperature and humidity and fitted with 6 levels of automated growing areas incorporating watering and energy efficient LED lighting. Fodder is delivered daily by the simple press of the Harvest button located by the delivery conveyor outside the container.
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- Automatic seeding, soaking, growing, harvesting
- Automatic equipment sterilisation cycle between plantings.
- Bio-secure growing environment with automatic temperature and humidity control.
- Automated LED lighting control, nutrient dispensing and watering.
- Simple intuitive touchscreen controls.
- GSM text message for low-levels of grain, nutrients or adverse growing conditions.
- No waste with water and nutrient recycling system.
- No chlorine, pesticides of herbicides required.
- Up to 1:7 yield ratio, 1 kg (2.2lb) feed grain can yield up to 7kg (15lb) of green fodder.
- Not affected by weather conditions or transport delays.
- Live microbiology nutrients eliminate mould and fungus without chemicals.
- No heavy lifting or double handling grain or fodder harvest.