FRS sheeting board

FRS has introduced a multi-purpose farm sheeting board called Stokbord made from recycled from farm plastic. The sheeting comes in a standard sheet size of 8x4ft, in 6mm (€42 per sheet), 9mm (€55 per sheet) and 12mm (€75 per sheet) thickness . It can act as an electrical insulator, can be pressure washed, is chew resistant and non-toxic. FRS suggests it can be used for sheeting shed doors, field and yard gates, milking parlour gates, calf pens, crush gates, cattle races, and sheep races and pens.

Connacht fencers

Connacht Agri has new mains and solar fencer models from French firm Lacme. The Ubison mains energisers have a screen to allow voltage, joules, vegetation, earthing and contacts be monitored without walking the fence. The units differentiate between vegetation and animal contact. They will send maximum energy to burn off vegetation but adjust instantaneously when animal contact is detected. Prices €220 to €650 incl VAT. The solar-powered fencer can control up to 50,000m (75 acres) of fencing in good conditions. It operates in eco mode sending out a maintenance pulse to check for contact. It only sends maximum energy when it detects animal contact. As a result, its deep cycle battery can last up to 10 times longer. Prices €220 to €800.

JFC plastic posts

The latest 2G polyethylene fence posts from JFC have a life expectancy of 30 years. The 2G Hollow Posts flex with impact and return to position. They are easy to install using the wire fencing clips and specially designed applicator. They are lighter than conventional wooden posts and ideal for difficult to reach areas. 2G Solid Posts consist of a layer of polyethylene moulded around a pressure treated, kiln dried wooden core. They are available in strainer and intermediate post sizes and can be installed by mechanical post driver.