Author name: Direct Driller

3 Reasons Why Regen Farmers Should Use More Precision Technology

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Regen farmers tend to be early adopters of technology because they’re very comfortable with change and challenges, but there are gains to be made from precision technology writes Steve Savage. First Published in No-Till Farmer – USA In a 2023 US Ag Equipment Intelligence survey, regen farmers projected what technology they expected to purchase within the next …

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Digital Technology Farm Network explores data-driven ‘fields of the future’

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Which digital technologies hold the most commercial value for UK farms and how can they best be developed, integrated and managed to deliver that value in practice? Agrii digital agronomy development manager Lucy Cottingham explores a novel farm network set up to answer these and other future-focussed questions. The pace of digital development is truly …

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Stow Longa delivers vital insights into carbon and nitrogen efficiency

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With its current trials programme now entering its tenth year, Agrii’s Stow Longa site, near Huntingdon, continues to provide new crop production insights with some of the latest being the carbon footprint implications of different cultivation methods and just how much blackgrass can reduce the efficiency of nitrogen applications. With the need to use inputs …

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Rotational complexity increases cropping system output

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A summary of the paper published in One Earth, Volume 7, Issue 9, 20 September 2024, Pages 1638-1654 – https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2024.07.008 Agriculture faces increasing challenges from unpredictable weather. Diversifying crops over space and time can help maintain productivity and enhance the resilience of agroecosystems by enabling farmers to adapt to environmental risks. We quantified crop output under …

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Green Farm Collective Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2024

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The Regenerative Agriculture Conference 2024, organised by the Green Farm Collective, brought together industry experts, Nuffield scholars, and innovative growers at Church Farm near Wolverhampton. Hosted by Michael Kavanagh, the event on 22 May 2024, was a landmark gathering focused on sustainable agricultural practices, attracting around 200 participants. Soil Health and Sustainable Practices Neil Fuller’s …

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Maschio Gaspardo UK – GIGANTE PRESSURE DIRECT SEED DRILL

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The MASCHIO GASPARDO in-line direct seed drills are the product of recognized experience and accumulated knowhow to which whole generations of both engineers and farmers have contributed over almost two centuries in the business. Today, MASCHIO GASPARDO offers a comprehensive range of direct seed drills to cater to the demands of farmers and contractors, with …

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Moore Unidrill Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

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Moore Unidrill stands out among the many exhibitors at Cereals 2024, marking a significant milestone – it’s 50th anniversary. With a rich legacy of innovation and excellence, Moore Unidrill unveiled the new MDH-1700 Dual Hopper, reflecting its continued commitment to perfecting the art of direct drilling. A Legacy of Innovation: Moore Unidrill’s 50-Year Journey Founded …

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