A move to biological seed treatments has helped a Borders grower move away from chemical alternatives in a bid to help secure long-term business sustainability and improve soil health. Written by Sarah Ferrie from Interagro Though sustainability has become a buzzword in farming over recent years, for many growers making strategical decisions across their operations …
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 …
Tillage with simultaneous fertiliser placement in classical direct seeding regions Read More »
Written by Dr David Cutress: IBERS, Aberystwyth University. Why working with nature and encouraging its recovery is important? Agriculture represents the single biggest use of land area worldwide, as such it inherently has a large role to play in human interactions with natural systems. With an ever-growing population of mouths to feed, following our historic …
Land sparing and land sharing – considerations for farming with nature Read More »
What happens to the fertiliser which is sown on or near the surface of No-till fields? After a decent shower we see it has gone, presumably disappearing to the root area. But what happens then? How far does it get into the soil profile? Have you got the answer? Marion Calmer from Illinois is a …
Stratified Soil Sampling: A New Lokk at Soil Testing Read More »
Among the wins for conservation reported in the most recent U.S. Census of Agriculture was a 17% increase in cover-cropped acres. By Katie Pratt from No-till Farmer USA The U.S. saw a slight increase in no-tillage adoption during the past 5 years, despite declines in the number of overall farms and acres used for agriculture. This …
Written by Clive Bailye It seems like such a long time ago now, but back in 2008 when we made the decision to stop cultivating and direct drill everything, there really wasn’t a lot of drills on the market to choose from. This made our choice relatively straightforward, but also brought compromises that often saw …
From Innovation to Evolution: A 16-year Journey in Direct Drilling Read More »
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 …
Direct seeding with the new DIRECTO NO seed drill helps protect soil and reduce costs Read More »
Horizon’s vision begins with the soil. Our commitment is to design and manufacture innovative products that promote soil regeneration whilst also helping our customers to improve productivity, yield and profitability. As part of our journey, we have taken our increasingly popular DSX no-till direct seed drill and produced a mounted version, the MDSX. Light, compact …
The MASCHIO GASPARDO in-line direct seed drills are the product of recognized experience and accumulated knowhow to which whole generations of both engineers and farmers have contributed over almost two centuries in the business. Today, MASCHIO GASPARDO offers a comprehensive range of direct seed drills to cater to the demands of farmers and contractors, with …
Maschio Gaspardo UK – GIGANTE PRESSURE DIRECT SEED DRILL Read More »
Moore Unidrill stands out among the many exhibitors at Cereals 2024, marking a significant milestone – it’s 50th anniversary. With a rich legacy of innovation and excellence, Moore Unidrill unveiled the new MDH-1700 Dual Hopper, reflecting its continued commitment to perfecting the art of direct drilling. A Legacy of Innovation: Moore Unidrill’s 50-Year Journey Founded …
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