Gary Abbott from Irish Farmers Journal travelled to Cullybackey, Co Antrim, to meet dairy and poultry farmer Maurice Knowles and find out why he opts to run two Merlo telehandlers, a P27.6 and a TF42.7
Situated near the village of Cullybackey, just a stone’s throw from Ballymena, Co Antrim, Maurice Knowles farms alongside his son, Daniel. For generations, dairy has been the main farm enterprise. The duo currently milk 120 cows in a full indoor system, calving the majority of cows in the spring and autumn months. Having made the decision to become involved in the family business full-time, Daniel decided to venture into the poultry sector. In 2020, two free-range layer units were built. Between the two enterprises, there is always a considerable reliance on a telehandler. Just over 10 years ago, the family transitioned to the Merlo brand. TI1ey are now on their third and fourth machines: a TF42.7 model, which was purchased in 2021, and a compact P27.6 model, which arrived in March 2023.
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