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Super-Saver XL furnace heaters
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud said 113 projects would share in more than $5 million to equip farm- ers with new skills and knowledge to im- prove sustainability and their bottom line.
“Smart Farms Small Grants is part of the second phase of the National Landcare program, a $1.1 bil- lion Australian gov- ernment commitment to natural resource management.”
AGCO Grain and Pro- ers have been a popular of any agricultural opera- tected motor with sealed “Today’s production re-
Minister Littleproud said the successful recipients would re- ceive grants of up to $50,000.
tein offers a heater for all applications includ- ing poultry, swine, dairy and horticulture.
choice among poultry and pig farmers, and through our distribution channels have sold numerous units.
tion.
Super-Saver features in-
bearings
• Standard ‘1/2’ gas
quirements demand sys- tems that excel in perfor- mance and are reliable year after year,” Mr Lut- terschmidt said.
Maintaining consist- ently warm temperatures promotes a healthy, com- fortable, and more pro- ductive environment.
“Our furnace-style Super-Saver XL heater has been on the market since the mid-1980s and has come to be known as the most rugged, dura- ble, best-performing and trouble-free heater in the agricultural market over that time.”
available in 225,000 BTU • AGA certified
• Comes standard with
• Back-up safety sail switch
“In addition, our easy installation, maintenance, simple operation, dura- bility, flexibility and op- eration efficiency are all carefully considered in the design and construc- tion of every GSI product manufactured.
“Our farmers have always looked after the land and we are giving them a help- ing hand to adopt best practice natural resource management methods,” Minister Littleproud said.
“There is a strong emphasis on knowl- edge building such as Barron River Catch- ment Management Association’s feral pig control community engagement project in Queensland,” he said.
AGCO Grain and Pro- tein product manager Peter Lutterschmidt said, “Hired Hand heaters have been the trusted market leader in climate control systems for poultry op- erations for almost four decades and they have been a part of the AGCO Grain and Protein stable for almost 10 years.”
• High temperature alu- minised steel burn cham- ber
• Service-Saver en- closed control box
“Hired Hand heat-
• 1/3 HP totally en- closed thermally pro-
“In fact, over the past few years, every one of our factories around the world has benefited from a significant investment in both our people and systems.”
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At more than 99 percent efficient, they are also known as the most ef- ficient gas-fired heater in the industry.
• Diagnostic lights for troubleshooting ease
A side-swinging door design gives easy access to internal components such as the Super-Saver control unit and blower motor – making it one of the easiest to service heaters on the market.
“We’re investing in fa- cilities and technologies that allow us to manu- facture the most cutting- edge equipment to keep up with the ever-evolving business of farming.
“It is a critical time for agriculture which is poised to lead Aus- tralia’s recovery out of COVID-19.
“There are also pro- jects that adopt high- tech innovations such as South Australian No Tillage Farmers’ best practice tool for reducing catastrophic fire risk in sustainable farming systems.
At 225,000 British thermal units, the Super- Saver can meet the needs
• Standard adjustable ‘Y’ heat def lector
“This funding will improve the resilience and productive capac- ity of farms but will also have an immedi- ate effect of stimulat- ing local economies and bringing people together, when the time is right.
clude:
• Direct-spark model
cock installed at gas valve
through-wall mount- ing kit for outside house mount
• High limit safety switch (manual reset)
• Side-swing door for easy access and mainte- nance
• Outside mount is ap- plicable with the outside mounting kit
• On/Off toggle switch
For more information regarding Super-Saver XL furnace heaters, contact Peter Lutterschmidt on 03 9313 0313 or at peter. lutterschmidt@agcocorp. com
“Locals know best and that’s why we’re supporting them in activities such as roll- ing out projects to im- prove soil health and
“By investing in clever farming ideas such as these, we are helping to ensure Aus- tralian agriculture’s success story contin- ues.”
Investing in smart farming future
SUSTAINABLE farming efforts are being boosted with more Australian government sup- port under the latest round of the $43.5 million Smart Farms Small Grants pro- gram.
demonstrating how new technology, such as drones, can help farming businesses.
More information about Smart Farms Small Grants is avail- able on agriculture. gov.au