Customer Case Story Dengie

Customer Case Story Dengie Horse Feeds

Dengie Horse Feeds is the leading grower and producer of fibre-based horse feeds in the UK. They utilize a variety of forages, including grass and alfalfa, which are precision-dried to ensure quality. These forages are then blended with premixes, herbs, and other functional ingredients to create high-quality horse feeds. Additionally, Dengie sells forages directly to farms for inclusion in Total Mixed Rations (TMRs).

Situation

Dengie faced significant challenges due to changeable weather and climate patterns, making it increasingly difficult to harvest at optimal times. With a long harvest season, they were in constant need of reviewing best practices to produce high-quality crops efficiently. They required data to correlate with harvest conditions, as their current methods did not provide sufficient information to optimize their processes.

Changeable weather and climate patterns mean harvesting at optimum times is ever harder. We have a long harvest season and so are constantly reviewing best practices to product high quality crops efficiently.

Solution

The need for a solution arose from the necessity to understand how decisions regarding harvest timing and drying parameters impacted the quality of their materials. This understanding was crucial for improving the efficiency and quality of their production.

Dengie first learned about HAYTECH through their impressive team, who demonstrated a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Dengie. The efficiency, knowledge, and cost-effectiveness of HAYTECH’s solutions made them the ideal choice for Dengie

Impact

HAYTECH provided Dengie with crucial data on moisture levels, temperature, and cooling times. This data has been instrumental in improving the management of their bales, allowing for better cooling time allocation, which significantly reduces fire risk. The enhanced data collection capabilities of HAYTECH have proven far superior to manual probes, offering a deeper understanding of the environmental conditions affecting their harvests.

Working with the HAYTECH team has been an excellent experience for Dengie. The team is knowledgeable, efficient, and professional, consistently producing high-quality reports and providing necessary support and answers to any questions that arise.