How this revolutionary new trailing shoe could solve a major TAMS 3 problem
Mastek are adamant their lighter, cheaper invention can fill the void left by the dropping of dribble bars from the LESS scheme – as their MD explains how the Cavan-based business has expanded and diversified to become a world leader in LESS equipment
Ahead of the curve: Mastek’s FlexiShoe is equipped with a heavy lay flat hose, a rubber booth and coulter that will split the grass and place the slurry directly onto the soil. Photos: Niall Hurson
Mastek, the Cavan-based provider of low emissions slurry spreading (LESS) equipment, has unveiled its revolutionary new trailing shoe applicator, which it claims will act as a viable alternative to dribble bars under TAMS 3.
The Department of Agriculture’s decision to drop dribble bars from the LESS scheme was met by strong farmer pushback earlier this year.
