Like a lot of agricultural equipment, professionally built, custom stockyards are in high demand. Primary producers are forever investigating ways to improve the bottom line and well-designed livestock handling infrastructure is one initiative that is becoming a key focus for sheep and cattle producers. With drought breaking rains across much of the country in 2020,. . .
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We have recently been tackling the various customisations and specialist upgrade options for improving stock operations, today we turn our eyes toward shearing operations who are considering investing in a brand new ProWay Shearing Shed. More and more producers are moving towards upgrading their clipping facilities as they look to make the most of the. . .
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In late 2020, Standards Australia released a new standard for livestock loading ramps to improve safety and best practice for livestock loading infrastructure. The Standard is the result of collective information and expertise from industry stakeholders and closely resembles the previously released Guide for Safe Design of Livestock Loading Ramps and Forcing Pens by the. . .
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As with most manufacturing industries, we’re seeing significant wait times across the board as a result of increased demand in the livestock handling facility space. A favourable economic climate, increased demand for their product and even Government initiatives has seen larger numbers of producers of varied scale making the decision to invest in custom stockyards. . .
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In recent years, livestock handling technology has accelerated on the back of a push to make facilities significantly more efficient, without sacrificing safety for staff, contractors, and animals. In fact, technological improvements in custom cattleyard facilities has producers raving about the work, health, and safety benefits. Here’s how ProWay Livestock Equipment incorporate technology into their. . .
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ProWay’s commitment to manufacturing quality and custom facilities is a key factor for livestock operations across Australia, and Tasmania is no exception. Tassie livestock producers have long understood the benefits of modern facilities. Since ProWay’s inception in 2000, the apple isle has supported quality stock handling solutions both on farm and at a commercial level.. . .
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A 12 week trial of a user-pays Crate Parallel Access Landing (Crate PAL) has proven successful at Kilcoy Global Foods Australia in South East Queensland. The Crate PAL is designed to provide a safe and secure working platform spanning the length of a B-double trailer. This means drivers avoid having to climb up and down. . .
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Round 7, Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program 2020 The federal government has recently announced that, Round Seven of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program is now open for proposals by state and territory governments and local government entities in receipt of Roads to Recovery funding, and will close on 29 May 2020. The $150m Heavy. . .
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Buying Australian made products not only supports local business and the economy, it brings a range of benefits to customers and the wider community. Quality, customisation, reliability and experience are why Australian livestock producers trust ProWay to design, fabricate and install stock handling facilities. 2020 marks 20 years in manufacturing for ProWay, which is a. . .
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As part of the federal government stimulus initiatives surrounding COVID-19, an increase to the Instant Asset Write-Off has been increased from $30,000 up to $150,000 and is now available to benefit many Australian businesses including primary producers. This increased asset write-off also now extends to businesses with an annual turnover of $500 million or less,. . .
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