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Treating cover crops with the respect they deserve

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Comprehensive evaluation at AMAZONE’s Wambergen Trials Centre has shown that drilling cover crops pays dividends in terms of establishment success and getting the best return on their investment. Establishing diverse cover crop mixes brings huge benefits to soil health. This multipronged approach improves soilstructure, enhances root formation, increases soil organic matter, provides pollinators with a […]

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Precision and Performance: Amazone’s new updates to Condor, Primera and Cirrus Grand redefine drilling

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As farming systems evolve, the demand for precision, efficiency and sustainability in crop establishment has never been greater. Drilling technology is at the heart of this transformation, and Amazone has long been recognised for pushing the boundaries of innovation. With the introduction of the Condor 8002-2C, 9002-2C and the Primera 6002-2C, Amazone is setting new

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Challenging Season Highlights

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THE NEED TO CONTROL COSTS Below-average yields and low prices this harvest underline the importance of maximising efficiency across every aspect of crop production, emphasises Jeff Claydon, Suffolk arable farmer and inventor of the Claydon Opti-Till® direct seeding system. August 2025 In the article I wrote last August I mentioned that after an exceedingly difficult

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Time to Focus on key priorities

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Cutting per-tonne costs, boosting yields, maximising income and building healthier soils; these should be key priorities given the challenges facing the farming sector, says Jeff Claydon, Suffolk arable farmer and inventor of the Claydon Opti-Till® direct seeding system. 25 May 2025 Hanslope series clay certainly brings significant challenges and makes timeliness essential, but this spring

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Innovation in Action: Horizon’s Expanding No-Till Lineup

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Manufacturer in Focus – Horizon Agriculture As the shift toward regenerative and low-disturbance farming continues to accelerate, Horizon Agricultural Machinery has remained at the forefront of equipment innovation. Based in Lincolnshire and exporting to over 30 countries, Horizon designs and manufactures quality, reliable machinery and components that address agronomic issues whilst at the same time

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Alternative technologies in the crop care sector

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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

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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

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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

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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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Worcestershire-based family business wins industry award

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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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