Bourgault Tillage Tools UK are pleased to announce that after many months of discussions and development with Grange Machinery that we have been chosen to supply our globally renown VOS (Versatile Opener System) Seeding Coulter System to the new Tine Drill Toolbar’ (TDT) from Grange Machinery.
The increasing threat of barley yellow dwarf virus in winter wheat and the potential of resistant varieties to overcome it was the focus of a recent open day at TWB Farms, near Lichfield. Host farmer Clive Bailye set up an observation trial last autumn, comparing 15ha of BYDV-resistant RGT Grouse with a similar area of …
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Regenerative farmers or those not using tillage to establish crops in the rotation could be at risk of creating a low pH environment in the top 5-10cm of soils, which could impact nutrient availability, soil health, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Drone technology is poised to bring about a significant transformation in crop research in the coming years, according to leading agronomy company Agrii. This technology has the potential to not only enhance the capacity of plot assessments traditionally conducted by researchers but also to improve the consistency of results across all Agrii trial sites throughout the UK.
British farmers will soon benefit from a new biological foliar treatment, proven to enhance nutrient use efficiency, boost crop yields, and decrease reliance on artificial fertilisers. Based on the industry leading seed treatment, TIROS, TARBIS is a foliar applied to any crop, comprised of a unique combination of endophyte strains which enable seedlings and mature …
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Signs of Spring are everywhere, and while work in the world of agriculture never stops, this month we will see efforts ramp up – from the drilling, or sowing, of the sugar beet to fertilising and crop spraying. At a local level, we may still only be seeing the seeds of regenerative agriculture taking hold, …
Agriculture has landed at an interesting turning point – where do we go now? Read More »
Bayer’s European Carbon Initiative enables farmers, food processors and retailers to achieve carbon commitments and implement regenerative agriculture practices. By 2025, Bayer expects to significantly increase the number of food and ag value chain projects and the number of participating farmers / Trinity Agtech’s Sandy platform delivers a trusted and distinctive natural capital navigation capability for carbon and sustainability impact management and supports farmers in managing their environmental sustainability, their profitability and their business resilience – all aligned with the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) methodology and compliant with international reporting and accounting standards
Since 1881 Forges De Niaux from France have been making and supplying quality Disc Blades to OEM’s and Farmers. The first traces of activity on their french industrial site date back to the 19th century. With abundant wood, water and iron, the Vicdessos valley was an ideal location for forging activities.
Precision application techniques enable farmers to deliver products more effectively and with greater accuracy onto intended targets, says James Thomas, Syngenta Head of Precision Agriculture EU+. Rapid adoption of precision application techniques gives the potential to get a better result from every gramme of active ingredient in the field, and reduce the risk of any …
Improving resilience is the key to yield, margin and securing sustainability. Welcome to our Biostimulant Supplement, exclusive to readers of Direct Driller magazine. I hope you enjoyed reading our last supplement on Adjuvant Technology and it proves useful as we head into the spring spraying season. In this issue we explore the valuable role of …
