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September Is Organic Month- How Is Organic Farming Different

Artificial chemical fertilisers are prohibited – instead organic farmers develop a healthy, fertile soil by growing and rotating a mixture of crops, adding organic matter such as compost or manure  Pesticides are severely restricted – instead organic farmers develop nutrient-rich soil to grow strong, healthy crops and encourage wildlife to help control pests and disease Animal welfare is at the heart of the system and  free-range is guaranteed. The routine use of drugs, antibiotics, and wormers are banned. Instead, the farmer will use preventative methods, like moving animals to fresh pasture and keeping smaller herd and flock sizes Genetically modified (GM) crops and ingredients are banned. To Read last weeks blog on what is organic Farming click  here! Here at Buildings uk, we provide the very highest standard of Steel-Framed Buildings perfect for Organic farmers. for further information on our Steel Frame...

Why you should house livestock in a steel framed building

  Famers have become accustom to having wooden livestock houses on their lands. It’s one of the most recognisable sights on a farm land. Due to the traditional nature of this building material. It is also identified as cheaper options. However, they could be costing your farm more than you think. The use of steel buildings for livestock houses has gained popularity, due to the versatility and durability of the material. Steel also gives a more modern aesthetic. It’s more common to see them utilised for storage but there’s no reason they can’t be used for livestock as well. If you’re not convinced, here are a few misconceptions about wooden farm buildings, and why steel is more effective. Steel costs less overall Some people may believe that a wooden livestock house will cost less. By using wood instead of steel, they are saving money. Forgetting that the costs of having a building is not only what you pay upfront for the building and erecting costs. Ongoing maintenance sho...

Building an Indoor School.

At Buildings uk we specialise in constructing Agricultural, Industrial and Equestrian steel framed buildings. We will work with you in order to construct a building that fits your exact requirements. The construction of an indoor arena is based on an established method. Once the site has been identified and planning permission gained the Foundations can be dug. Then the concrete is poured, to accommodate the steel reinforcements that are then bolted down into position. An indoor riding School can be a real asset if you don’t want the weather to stand in the way of your riding. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to designing and building an indoor arena, as this is one of the most significant investments a land owner can make. There are many factors to take into consideration to ensure you are left with a building that will meet your needs for many years to come. As experts in Equestrian builds here are a few points to consider before building an Indoor School:...