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We had a great time at this years UK Dairy Day, held at the Telford International Centre in Telford, England, on Wednesday 11th September 2024.
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The coming weeks will hope to see large numbers of cattle turned-out on farms across Northern Ireland. Providing these animals with quality drinking water is crucial if they are to meet their full production potential. Water is the most important nutrient a dairy cow receives, why? Water intake has a direct impact on a cow’s […]
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Giveaway Terms & Conditions: There is 1 Prize – 2 Tickets for Entry to Balmoral Show 2024. How To Enter? – LIKE and SHARE our Giveaway post on Facebook to enter the draw. One entry per person. Closing Date for entries – 11.59pm GMT Monday 6th May 2024. Entry restricted to residents from UK & Ireland, […]
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2024 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme – Slurry Storage The 2024 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme application round is now open. See the key details below: Aim: The aim of the grant is to improve water quality and help mitigate climate change by ensuring sufficient slurry storage is available on a farm for the equivalent livestock units. […]
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The England Slurry Infrastructure Grant Round 2 application period is now open. The aim of the grant is to help replace, build additional, expand or cover existing slurry stores, in order to reach the grant storage requirements. Slurry storage requirements are currently: – 6 months for beef – 7 months for dairy – 8 months […]
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Everyone at Moore Concrete would like to say a big congratulations to David Henderson on winning the Agricultural Apprentice of the Year Award. David picked up his award at the Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards held in the Hilton Hotel, Belfast on the 25th October 2023. It is great to see David being recognised for all […]
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This years #OnThePull event was a huge success with over 5,000 people in attendance. We were delighted to be a part of the event with all entry fees being donated to Air Ambulance NI. Moore Concrete QuikBloc was used to add weight to the trailers while our concrete barriers were also used around the perimeter […]
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Have you been looking for a more versatile and durable storage solution on your farm? Why not take a look at our precast concrete bunker walls. These are freestanding units which you can use to store materials such as silage, grain, sand, gravel and much more. So why should you use them? The […]
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Precast Concrete drinkers have become increasingly popular in farms in comparison to their plastic counterparts due to a number of advantages they have. So why should you choose a Moore Concrete Water Trough? Unique Design: Our Concrete Water Troughs have rounded corners both internally and externally, including the base, throughout the entire range. This design […]
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“I’m sick of replacing rotten wooden fences!” – Does this sound familiar? Has replacing wooden fences become a drain on time and money? Then maybe it’s time to try something more permanent – Moore Concrete’s Ox Strain & Ox Post timberless fencing solution. Why you might ask? Robust & Durable: Both the Ox Strain […]
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Scotland Slurry Storage Grant – Applications Now Open for 2023 The 2023 Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS) Slurry Storage Grant application period is now open. The aim of the grant is to improve water quality and mitigate climate change by ensuring sufficient slurry storage is available on a farm. Key info Not available in areas […]
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The slurry Infrastructure Grant has been designed to help farmers in England improve or expand their slurry storage capacity. Below is a summary of the key information: Purpose Help dairy, beef and pig farms in England invest in future-proofing their slurry infrastructure in order to reduce the water and air pollution risk from slurry. The […]
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With a total of 35 horses in training and numerous victories between Ireland and Scotland already, Philip McBurney racing has gotten off to a flyer! Caherty Stables was born just two years ago, the vision of Philip McBurney, a lifelong racing enthusiast. “We are based close to the Woodside Road on the outskirts of Ballymena,” […]
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Prestressed Panels vs Shuttering Should I go with precast concrete or shuttering? That is the question faced by farmers when the time comes to invest in new sheds, silos, stores, livestock housing….the list goes on. The main factors that constantly prevail are: Quality Time on site Longevity Versatility Why Precast? Quality Precast concrete is […]
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One of the most innovative examples of recycling now taking place in Northern Ireland is the re-use of asphalt in the production of new road surfaces. Leading the way here is Northstone Materials, part of the Northstone NI group. Business Improvement Manager, Andrew Delargy, takes up the story: “Asphalt that has been dug up from […]
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The Scottish Government has announced amendments to the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011. So what are the need to knows? Below are a list of the key amendments Scottish farmers need to be aware of: ⇒Broadcast spreading of slurries by splash plates is being phased out over a 5-year period in favor of […]
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So you need to build a wall! Whether that wall is for a silo, commercial building, livestock housing or bulk storage – we have just the thing… Moore Concrete’s pre-stressed wall panels are available in a wide range of heights and thicknesses depending on the application; and here’s 10 reasons why they can work for you: 1. […]
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Recent weeks have seen a growing demand for silo wall panels as farmers commit to increasing the scope of their storage capacity. Moore Concrete’s Keri McGivern commented: “Many farmers have increased their stock numbers over recent years. A direct consequence of this is a requirement for greater tonnages of silage to be made on an […]
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Moore Concrete Products are proud to have received the international ISO 45001 Standard in Occupational Health and Safety ISO 45001 from the British Standards Association. By meeting the new requirements Moore Concrete have demonstrated their commitment to increase safety, reduce workplace risks, enhance health and well-being at work. Wilbert Moore, Managing Director commented: “I am […]
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The new slurry spreading season gets underway at the beginning of February. Perfect timing then from Moore Concrete that the Ballymena-based precast manufacturer should launch its new XL safety slats in the run-up to what is one of the busiest times of the year for livestock farmers.
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Bulk Powder Terminals recently carried out a major conversion of one their warehouses to allow for more effective storage using free standing ‘L’ Retaining Walls and Bunker Walls.
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Producing high quality milk is at the very heart of the farm business plan now being enacted by Denbeighshire dairy farmer Brynle Lloyd. The Pen-y-bryn man is currently milking 170 cows, averaging 9,200L.
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Bryan Watton milks 200 Holstein/Friesian cows with his son Mark on a totally self-contained farm near Ballybogey in North Co Antrim. The family was the first farming business in Northern Ireland to install milking robots.
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Moore Concrete recently hosted a visit by members of the Guild of Agricultural Journalists of Ireland. The Ballymena-based precast business manufactures a wide range of high-quality precast concrete products specifically designed for use in the agri, construction and civil engineering sectors.
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Father and son team Ken and Stefan Craig are new entrants to dairy. The decision to switch the focus of their Ballyclare farming operation from beef to milk was taken on the back of the potential for growth and sustainability which the new enterprise offered.