Lely releases sand flush accessory for robotic manure collectors

Lely has introduced a sand flushing system to its robotic manure collectors to make it easier for dairy farmers who bed on sand

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Lely releases sand flush accessory for robotic manure collectors

While sand is a commonly used bedding material on UK farms, until now sand has made it difficult for the Collectors to work at their optimum because sediment could build up in the Collector's tank...

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