Time-saving crop establishment crucial
Claydon Drills give us an update on the wash out during drilling and the importance of soil resilience.
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Drill Manufacturer – Mzuri
Introducing Mzuri’s Latest Innovation: The Pro-Til iGen Linkage Direct Drill, Making Mzuri Seeding Technology More Accessible than Ever Mzuri, a renowned name in agricultural machinery, proudly introduces its latest innovation – the Pro-Til iGen linkage machine. This new model is strategically designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to the manufacturers premium range all while maintaining …
Farmer Focus – Phil Bradshaw
Dec 2023 We have had a very busy few months since my last article, with non-farming activities sometimes compromising the day job of farming. The beans and mustard planted in the spring established well, and we also planted some home-made wild bird seed mix on the old stewardship plots. With a reduction in farmed area …
Direct and min-till drilling versatility
The HORSCH Avatar and Sprinter drill ranges offer direct and min-till drilling with a focus on versatility and productivity. The Avatar is the direct drilling expert that is flexible, robust and precise. It can be used universally from direct drilling to cultivated soils with up to three individual metered components. The high coulter pressure of …
Farmer Focus – Thomas Gent
How I think I can achieve scalable no till organic farming Nov 2023 In my opinion the Holy Grail of farming is to find a way both to use no till drilling methods and achieve a conventional farm level of yield with no artificial inputs. One sunny summer evening, this was something I was discussing …
Farmer Focus – Lower Pertwood Farm
Regen and Tech – Hand-in-Hand Written by Daniel Davies, Arable Division at Lower Pertwood Farm – Nov 2023 The concept of regenerative agriculture is continuing to gather momentum across the globe. To me, it is clear that technology is going to play a bigger part than ever in farming, as methods continue to change and …
Adopting Regenerative Practices
Written by Chris Fellows It’s an odd thing to define what a “regenerative farmer” actually is. I generally think, it has more to do with the mindset of change than anything else. Then it becomes a journey and at some point you may meet the criteria of an official definition, if we actually ever get …
Covering Soils Event at TWB Farms in Hammerwich
The first in Direct Driller’s series of “Covering Soils” events took place on 21st September, after the remnants of a storm blew through the farm on the 20th when it had originally been planned. But most of the 100 registered farmers where still able to attend and enjoy the content we had on. Full write …
A Midwest tour of innovative farmers
In June, Mike Abram visited three US farmers disrupting the norm in the Midwest states of Indiana and Ohio. Driving through northern and central Indiana there are a couple of things that strike you immediately – one, how flat it is, and two, how most of the cropping is either soybeans or maize. In a …
Drill Manufacturers in Focus: Mzuri
Empowering Change: Mzuri Ltd Launches Pioneering Ambassador Programme In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the winds of change often blow strongest when carried by the voices of those who have experienced its benefits firsthand. Recognising the power of farmer-to-farmer interactions in reshaping the future of farming practices, Mzuri Ltd has taken a bold step forward …