We ran our first Direct Driller Covering Soils event in Scotland in May 2024. The day was based around how Neil White (our Farmer Focus) writer runs his farm. The products and services Neil uses and the approaches he takes. It was a great day, with great local food. We plan to continue these series …
My name is Neil White and I hosted the first Covering Soils event for Direct Driller magazine in Scotland. Having written for the magazine for 4 years, it was a pleasure to be asked to be part of their events programme and representing Scotland! I farm in Berwickshire, just over the border in SE Scotland. …
With long-term farming systems vital for sustainable supply chains, experts from Frontier Agriculture’s SOYL precision and Kings Crops are highlighting the solutions available to help growers build more resilient soils for the future.
Avoiding soil compaction and improving water infiltration are two important factors for maximizing crop yields on farms. The Central Tyre Inflation System (CTIS) from Valtra is a smart way of easily adjusting a tractor’s tyre pressure to minimise soil compaction and improve fuel efficiency. Recently, AGCO’s Global Agronomy and Farm Solutions team undertook field studies to determine the effects on soil compaction and fuel efficiency of driving with different tyre pressures using the Valtra CTIS. In this blog, we look at the results of the study and the implications for increasing crop yields and improving fuel consumption.
Every farmer is always looking for a way to make their harvest season more efficient, effective and easier, and Mike Barr seems to have found the perfect solution with his complete Grain Handling System installed by Thorburn Group, based in the Scottish Borders.Â
Innovation and technology are at the forefront of the agricultural industry enabling producers to achieve higher yields, reduce chemical use and drive down input costs. Embracing this change is Neil White, a proud Mzuri Ambassador, who generously hosted the Covering Soils Event, organised by Direct Driller in May 2024.
