Author name: Direct Driller

Horsch Avatar 12.25 SD updated with new equipment options

The latest 12m HORSCH Avatar 12.25 SD, launched in early 2022, has been updated with new equipment options, including a new control concept. The intuitive handling system is based on ISOBUS and makes it easier for the farmer to adjust, operate and monitor the drill. The terminal interface can be adapted to the user’s requirements …

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Groundswell 2022 Catchup

Farmers and growers flocked to the sixth annual Groundswell, the UK’s largest regenerative agricultural show in lateJune this year. It was another sell-out event with 5,500 attendees who travelled to North Hertfordshire for two days ofinformation exchange, inspiration and a bit of liquid refreshment during the worst drought since 1976. Written by Alex Cherry With …

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Small Robot Co Launches Robot Services To 50 Farms This Autumn

A major milestone for our small robots: our Tom monitoring robots will be set to work this Autumn. 50 farms willbecome home to our sustainable robots, delivering our first services for Per Plant Farming: applications by exception. These autonomous scanning robots will help farmers make informed decisions on how to take action, cutting herbicides and …

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Small Robot Co launches robot services to 50 farms this autumn

A major milestone for our small robots: our Tom monitoring robots will be set to work this Autumn. 50 farms will become home to our sustainable robots, delivering our first services for Per Plant Farming: applications by exception. These autonomous scanning robots will help farmers make informed decisions on how to take action, cutting herbicides …

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Nutrient Use Efficiency Study

Multi-year soil health study measuring differences in nutrient availability Over the past several years, agricultural industries have been focused on the Nitrogen(N) portion for improving soil and plant efficiency. However, we cannot forget the importance of the remaining primary, secondary, and micronutrients. This research report highlights how L-CBF not only capitalizes on N use efficiency …

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Does No-Till Mean Less Nitrous Oxide In The Atmosphere?

Reducing tillage could result in less production of a potent greenhouse gas, according to a study out ofPenn State University. Nitrous oxide, also known as “laughing gas,” is the most important greenhouse gas after methane and carbon dioxide and the biggest human-related threat to the ozone layer. But is talked about less. Nitrous oxide emissions …

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QLF – Nutrient Use Efficiency Study

MULTI-YEAR SOIL HEALTH STUD MEASURING DIFFERENCES IN NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY Summary Over the past several years, agricultural industries have been focused on the Nitrogen(N) portion for improving soil and plant efficiency. However, we cannot forget the importance of the remaining primary, secondary, and micronutrients. This research report highlights how L-CBF not only capitalizes on N use …

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Transition Experiences Give Groundswell Guidance

Transitioning to more regenerative regimes hasn’t been entirely plain sailing for three growers with very different soils and situations who shared their experiences at a packed Agrii Green Horizons seminar at this year’s Groundswell. All three no-till novices have found their journey over the past 6-8 years very positive and are increasingly profiting from moving …

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