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How to increase crop yields with a Central Tyre Inflation System

Avoiding soil compaction and improving water infiltration are two important factors for maximizing crop yields on farms. The Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) from Valtra is a smart way of easily adjusting a tractor’s tyre pressure to minimise soil compaction and improve fuel efficiency. Recently, AGCO’s Global Agronomy and Farm Solutions team undertook field studies to determine the effects on soil compaction and fuel efficiency of driving with different tyre pressures using the Valtra CTIS. In this blog, we look at the results of the study and the implications for increasing crop yields and improving fuel consumption.

Thorburn Group’s Automatic Grain Handling System increases efficiency

Machinery / By Direct Driller

Every farmer is always looking for a way to make their harvest season more efficient, effective and easier, and Mike Barr seems to have found the perfect solution with his complete Grain Handling System installed by Thorburn Group, based in the Scottish Borders.

Pictures from Covering Soils Scotland

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Direct Driller Issue 28 – Contents

Other / By Direct Driller

Inside this issue:

Prioritise conditions over cultivations when making variety choices

Agronomist Focus, Soils Farmer / By Direct Driller

Latest Agrii trials suggest while clear differences can be seen between varieties in various production scenarios, there is little to separate them when it comes to their performance in direct drilling or conventional cultivation systems.

Farmer Focus – George Sly

Farmer Focus, Soils Farmer / By Direct Driller

Year 5 into my farming career, is it getting easier…?

Simple answer is no; however, I feel a lot more relaxed about the annual cycle of ups and downs, and after 5 years at it, with countless droughts and floods I’m definitely battle hardened and most importantly the farm is building diversity and resilience.