Content direct from those who make the drills and have spent years perfecting the way they work
NO-TILL FARMING: BOOSTED SOIL HEALTH, CUT COSTS… IT’S THE FUTURE Worcestershire-based Weaving Machinery – manufacturers and suppliers of farming equipment – have called on UK farmers to investigate and consider implementing no-till systems as part of a campaign for better soil health, highlighting not just the conservation benefits of low disturbance farming, but also the …
This summer has been yet another busy one for us, with drill building in full swing. It has, as always, been punctuated with exhibitions including Cereals and Groundswell. A great opportunity for us to discuss our machines with potentially new customers, we always make the most of the shows and try and speak with everyone …
CROSSCUTTER MAKES LIGHT WORK OF STALE SEEDBEDS Preparing the ideal stale seedbed ahead of a direct drill is an exacting task and like many farmers, Richard Budd has tried a number of approaches at Stevens Farm, near Hawkhurst, Kent. With 900ha of combinable crops on land varying from Weald clay to Tunbridge Wells sand, the …
MAKE SOIL HEALTH YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY The importance of good soil health cannot be overstated, but the key is to achieve it. Strip seeding pioneer Jeff Claydon, who farms in Suffolk and designed the Claydon Opti-Till® System, explains how In my last article for Direct Driller I mentioned briefly the importance of good soil …
NOVAG SET FOOT ON ENGLISH GROUND “At the beginning of our story, we started working with Baker No-Tillage Ltd, a manufacturer from New Zealand, to source openers for the first machines we designed”, says Ramzi FRIKHA, export manager and company founder. This partnership did not work, due to strong disagreements about improvements to be made …
NEW TO THE UK MARKET IMPORTED BY SAMAGRI LTD Who are Virkar? Virkar was set up in 2010 by three young entrepreneurs: an engineer, a mechanic and a farmer. We were looking for a no-tillage machine that was superior to the most prestigious machines on the market. Capable of offering high yield that no other …
COVER CROPS DON’T NEED TO BE FANCY?? What is the function of a cover crop? To cover the ground, reducing 1. Erosion 2. Weed growth Retain moisture and nutrients for the following crop So, all hail the winter cereal cover crop, by accident admittedly (too many grass weeds) but effective none the less and not …
TALES FROM A BUSY SPRINGBy James Dale June will see Dale Drills showing at the Cereals and Groundswell shows, where we will be demonstrating our range of direct drills as well as showing our new low disturbance sub soiler; the Meir SC. This spring saw several new drill sales including our first machine in Norway. …
Simplicity Is The Key When Starting Out by Simon Clarke, Technical and Sales Manager for Simtech Aitchison I’m sure few would disagree that converting to a no-till system of farming after years of moving soil around is a daunting task and finding your way through the increasing fog of advice is as difficult as the …
WHEN ADOPTING DIRECT DRILLING, VERSATILITY IS KEY by Simon Clarke, Technical and Sales Manager for Simtech Aitchison It is probably true to say that no other make of direct drill is working over such a wide range of agricultural environments as the Simtech T-Sem drill. Vineyards, walnut groves, upland and lowland pastures, the often arid …
