We spend a lot of time talking with a lot of farmers about the kinds of sheds they need and their reasons behind building them.
The answers often surprise us!
Over the years we’ve discovered that farmers are motivated to buy and build a new shed for a variety of factors, and these factors are usually tied to strong business reasons: improving efficiency, protection of expensive machinery, the long-term profitability of their farming business and adding value to the property itself.
Some of the key reasons they’ve shared with us when it comes to buying a new shed include:
Focusing on their existing business:
Protecting expensive machinery – Farm machinery is a major investment for any operation, and tractors, harvesters, balers, sprayers, hoes, ploughs and other machinery, implements and tools benefit hugely from being sheltered from rust, sun and rain damage and wear. It’s the easiest way to extend the working life of these expensive assets, and SHEDS4U sheds are built to withstand the toughest weather, high winds and snow loads and keep your assets safe year-round.
Livestock Safety – Farmers raising livestock need well-ventilated, sturdy structures to protect their animals from harsh weather. It’s a cleaner way to work, and creates better working conditions for the people who work with the stock, which leads to much more efficient use of time and healthier more productive animals.
Feed & Hay Storage – Proper storage of feed and hay is a farming essential! It prevents spoilage, mould and the loss of this valuable component, all of which saves money in the long run.
Their business is growing:
Purchasing new equipment – as a farm expands operationally, the need for additional safe storage and workspace increases too. Buying new machinery means needing a secure place to store it out of the weather and away from invited attention. We can design you a shed with the exact dimensions you need to fit your new machinery or equipment into.
Diversification – As export markets demand more or new produce, farmers and agribusiness find themselves needing specialized storage or work areas more and more often. Talk to us about storage and livestock buildings, packing sheds, feed pads and literally any other sort of building your farming operation might require.
They’re looking to be more efficient:
Reducing clutter & confusion – A well-organized shed saves everyone time by keeping tools, parts, and supplies easily accessible and in their proper place. No more wasted time (and time is money!) spent looking for things because every time has its own proper place. You’ll be amazed at the saving in manhours!
Better workflow – Having designated storage for different farm operations improves overall efficiency and happiness at work. Jobs get done more quickly, clean-up is easier and you can tell at a glance if everything is where it should be. What a change from the traditional cluttered workbench!
Faster repairs & maintenance – A shed with a workshop area is a real game changer for a farming business. Thanks to our clearspan system you can create large uninterrupted areas to work on machinery – makes it easier and quicker to keep your big earners running, boosting productivity.
Weather & the changing seasons:
Protection from the elements – We seem to be getting more and more “weather events” lately, and rain, snow, hail, extreme sun and roaring winds can all play their in damaging valuable equipment, livestock and produce. Every shed we sell is engineered specifically for your site, so you can rest assured that it’ll withstand the worst weather around (in fact, after Cyclone Gabrielle, we didn’t have a single enquiry for replacement parts!).
Seasonal needs – Post-harvest or planting season, storage for machinery, produce and supplies is crucial. You should keep an eye out for our seasonally focussed specials on essential sheds – you’ll save thousands on buildings your farm really needs!
Better conditions – A properly built shed, covered animal yard or produce shed provides shelter for farm workers during extreme weather, making them more productive and a much happier team. It makes common sense that storing your hard worked for hay in a weather-tight barn with good ventilation will keep it in good condition and save you money.
Get in touch with us today and let’s start talking about how you can farm smarter with SHEDS4U!
