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Alternative technologies in the crop care sector

With increasing regulations and the development of resistance, alternative technologies are becoming more and more important in the crop care sector. HORSCH works intensively on various alternatives and carries out its own tests. Theo Leeb gives an overview of the methods and the tests that are carried out. Herbicide – SpotSpraying In the sector of …

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Make time to plan the best way forward for your farming business

The time has come to assess how you will be able to farm in the future and calculate the best options for your business going forward, says Jeff Claydon, Suffolk arable farmer and inventor of the Claydon Opti-Till® direct seeding system. Feb 2025 Here in Suffolk, grey skies and cold weather have characterised the first …

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Drilling for Success: The Versatility of AMAZONE’s Tine Drills

In the current farming climate, growers require drills with maximum flexibility to handle multiple crop types and establishment methods. AMAZONE has developed a range of tine drills to meet these challenges. Since the late 1970s, the company has utilised the TineTeC coulter across various models, more recently including the Cayena, Condor, and Primera DMC. The …

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We’re changing how we manage the Claydon farm

In a political environment where farming is battling increasing headwinds, Suffolk arable farmer and inventor of the Claydon Opti-Till® direct seeding system, Jeff Claydon is focusing on minimising risk and maximising income. November 2024          I have always been an optimistic farmer, but right now I am struggling.  I’m not normally one to get political, but …

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Worcestershire-based family business wins industry award

Chadbury-based agricultural machinery manufacturer, Weaving Machinery, has been awarded Gold in the British and Irish Manufacturer of the Year category in the LAMMA Innovation Awards 2025. Family business, Weaving Machinery, has launched several new products and innovations over the past five years, with widespread recognition. The Sabre drill debuted in 2020 and quickly became one …

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Timing is everything

Reflecting on last season’s challenges and the lessons learned Jeff Claydon, Suffolk arable farmer and inventor of the Claydon Opti-Till® direct seeding system, outlines some of the changes he will be making for the 2025 harvest. August 2024   The title of my last article ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ (Issue 28 – July …

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Tillage with simultaneous fertiliser placement in classical direct seeding regions

Tillage is becoming increasingly interesting in some no-till regions. Michael Horsch talks about various systems all over the world that with regard to tillage focus on a simultaneous deep placement of fertiliser. “While we observe an increased interest in direct seeding in intensive regions such as Europe, we also notice that tillage becomes more interesting …

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Aitchison Seed Drills

The Seedmatic Reap the benefits every time with the Seedmatic Series. The Seedmatic built with over five decades of proven Aitchison seeding experience in mind, the extremely successful 4000 Series Seedmatic seed drill lets you sow the seeds of success the Aitchison zero-tillage way. The Seedmatic tine drills will penetrate existing stubble or pastures, hard …

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Direct seeding with the new DIRECTO NO seed drill helps protect soil and reduce costs

There has been increasing awareness about technologies that can be used to maximize soil protection against undesirable erosion, enhance soil biological activity, better manage water resources, or reduce the number of field passes, saving time and fuel consumption. Therefore, the technology of direct seeding, known as ‘no till,’ is gaining popularity. Along with the cultivation …

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