On Test: Porta-Yards mobile handling system

Mobile sheep yards have become a vital component of flock management. A relative newcomer to the UK market, Landquip NZ Porta-Yards could be set to interrupt the market with a new sole distributor and a number of standout features. Armed with a 250-head demonstrator unit, Alex Heath put one to the test.

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Porta-Yard 250 head system Mobile sheep yards have become a vital component of flock management. A relative newcomer to the UK market, Landquip NZ Porta-Yards could be set to interrupt the market with...

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