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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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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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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 …
Based in Aberdeenshire, Ian Partridge owns and runs, along with the family, 800 acres of mixed farming with around 550 acres dedicated to cereals and the rest put over to 200 head of cattle and 12,000 chickens. Looking to streamline his crop establishment practice and work the soil less, Ian has recently shifted away from …
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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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 …
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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The Claydon Opti-Till® crop establishment system delivers a wide range of environmental benefi ts and cost savings. It creates ideal growing conditions for crops which means that yields are healthy too. This helps farms stay profi table even in tough financial times. SOIL BENEFITS The Claydon Opti-Till® system delivers many soil health benefi ts through …
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In today’s agricultural landscape, efficiency, sustainability and profitability are more important than ever. The Dale Drills Eco M Agricultural Seed Drill is a versatile tool designed to meet the diverse needs of contemporary farmers. With a host of innovative features, this seed drill enhances productivity, reduces environmental impact, and delivers long-term economic benefits. Versatile Working …
Overall, the agricultural industry is feeling the pressure from uncertainty, particularly regarding government changes, growing issues with weeds—especially brome and blackgrass due to the mild weather—and adjustments to the SFI schemes, which paradoxically seem to discourage food production. However, rather than simply hunkering down and waiting for the storm to pass (whenever that may be), …
