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Reducing slurry application capping with innovative design

A farmer from Northern Ireland has launched a novel innovation for dribble bars. Chris McCullough took a closer look.

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology
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Splash It system aims to reduce slurry lines and caking after application.
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Splash It system aims to reduce slurry lines and caking after application.

Livestock farmer Stephen McKeown from Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, has developed a novel attachment for dribble bars that reduces the build-up of slurry on the ground once applied. Many countries around the...

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