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BELGORODAGRO 2017 interregional trade show gathered specialists of the farming industry from 17 central and southern regions of Russia. Over 150 manufacturers from Russia, Belarus and Germany offered their products to farmers. Belgorod branch of AgroCentreLiski was one of the distinguished exhibitors of the event.

Taking into account the specialisation of the region, poultry farming, AgroCentre showcased the JCB 527-58 Chicken Master telehandler – a very popular machine in the industry. The loader is specially designed for poultry farms. Its compact size enables it to work in narrow facilities, and the two-metre fork is ideal for loading cages with broiler chickens.

‘The blue lights of the loader calm the chickens down, unlike regular white lights', says Denis Tarasenko, Manager of Belgorod Branch of AgroCentreLiski. ‘If the chickens get scared, they lose weight, and the farmer loses money. For the operator’s convenience, the side mirrors of the loader are heated. Thus, they do not steam up when the loader drives out of the moist chicken barn in winter.’

Along with the specialised loader, AgroCentre displayed the premium class 360 hp Fendt 936 tractor.

‘Currently, when the euro to dollar exchange rate difference is minimum, it is especially profitable to purchase the tractor’, comments Denis Tarasenko. ‘Today, not only large agricultural holdings but also profitable farms can afford to buy the machine. It is indispensable for tillage, sowing and hauling.’

The machine was displayed with the maximum range of functions, including the innovative Vario transmission and the integrated navigation system. These options facilitate the operation significantly.

‘The tractor “remembers” the first line along which the operator drives’, explains Denis Tarasenko, ‘and makes all other passes parallel to the first line. All the operator has to do is just to make the turn at the end of the pass.’