Which is the lesser of two evils – glyphosate or tillage? That’s what Rothamsted Research’s Prof Andy Neal has been trying to find out Written By Mike Abram Glyphosate or tillage – which will do more damage to soil health? It’s a question that has exercised both regenerative farmers and the organic sector from different …
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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.
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.Â
Innovation and technology are at the forefront of the agricultural industry enabling producers to achieve higher yields, reduce chemical use and drive down input costs. Embracing this change is Neil White, a proud Mzuri Ambassador, who generously hosted the Covering Soils Event, organised by Direct Driller in May 2024.
Farmers should be congratulated for continuing to produce food at low prices by constantly fine-tuning their businesses and keeping updated with the latest machinery, plant breeding developments and precision management techniques, says Jeff Claydon. The inventor of the Opti-Till® direct seeding system contemplates the challenges for UK farming and provides an update on the Claydon family’s arable farm in Suffolk.
Farm Smart, More Profit. See John Deere in the Drill Arena for Direct Driller at Cereals in June
With Amazone notching up 140 years of machinery manufacturing last year, Direct Driller takes a look at how its technology has developed. Over one million fertiliser spreaders have been built by Amazone, and 2024 is the 75th anniversary seed drill production for the company. Based in Osnabrück, Germany and manufacturing at eight sites across the …
Written by Mackane Vogel, Assistant Editor, No Till Farmer New technology in the world of no-till needs to be solutions-oriented in order to reach farmers in a timely manner. No-till farming, much like agriculture as a whole, has evolved a lot over the last several decades. From new machinery and technology to scientific solutions for …
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Since 1881 Forges De Niaux from France have been making and supplying quality Disc Blades to OEM’s and Farmers. The first traces of activity on their french industrial site date back to the 19th century. With abundant wood, water and iron, the Vicdessos valley was an ideal location for forging activities. The production process used …
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Around 100 farmers from across East Anglia attended a recent demonstration day in Suffolk, where drills from leading manufacturers were put through their paces in a variety of establishment situations. The event at Street Farm on Ampton Hall Estate, near Bury St Edmunds, was organised by leading agronomy firm Farmacy, and kindly hosted by Strutt …
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