WHEN A SEEDHAWK JUST ISN’T ENOUGH With variable soils and a range of crops on 2400ha at Down Ampney Estate near Cirencester, Glos, Farmcare Ltd’s manager James Taylor relies on versatile drills from Vaderstad which can perform in demanding conditions. “We’ve got everything from sandy clay loams over gravel to chalk downland and clay with …
Originally published in No-till Farmer USA, written By Mark McNeely posted on June 9, 2018 DOT Technology’s driverless platform enables multiple implement use from a single machine, thereby increasing efficiencies on farms large or small. Acceptance of autonomous farm equipment is growing, given its promise of greater efficiencies for both large and small farms. The …
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In future years compost will become mainstream in farming, and compost heaps will become a regular sight on farms. This homemade turner which was first published five years ago has been a popular workshop project due to low cost and simplicity. It makes a great introduction for composters who are looking for a machine which …
Clive Bailye’s seed drill of choice is his 6m John Deere 750A , which has been used exclusively for 3-4 seasons. Last year, with an increased acreage, the founder and publisher of this Direct Driller magazine thought a second seed drill was necessary. Having just the one machine was a risk and in a difficult …
