The benefits of mulching
6th October 2020
Rotary flail manufacturer Muthing say their integral Mulching System MMS and new Vario System offers both time and financial benefits when compared to cutting and collecting on all areas of grass maintenance.
UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – Sept 2020
5th October 2020
Registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) returned to year-on-year growth in September, for the first time since February and only the second time in 12 months.
From conventional harvesting to twin rotors & the latest innovation of crossover harvesting
5th October 2020
After New Holland introduced the first European self-propelled harvester, the advances in gathering in crops have continued unabated. While the primary purpose remains the same, technology and sheer scale have taken the process of gathering in the harvest to new levels.
Award-winning innovations for the farming community
30th September 2020
Radio Data Networks (RDN) has won multiple industry awards for the company’s innovation in remote measurement, radio telemetry, monitoring, security, water supply, wastewater management and pollution control. It helps businesses
Weaving Machinery – A Best of British success
30th September 2020
Why should anyone care that agricultural equipment is manufactured in Britain? Surely it’s just about whether the kit is reliable and does what it says on the tin? Weaving Machinery would beg to differ.
LAMMA postponed until May 2021
30th September 2020
Amid ongoing uncertainty due to Covid-19, LAMMA organisers have confirmed the show will not go ahead in January as planned, but will take place in May instead.
Arable farmers boost profits by saving money on wearing metal
28th September 2020
Sustainable cost reductions are key to improving the profit levels of arable growing across the UK – particularly in a year when adverse weather has reduced yields and profitability. Saving money on wearing metal is an efficient way to do this, with lower running costs allowing higher profits, says manufacturer Tenmat.
All good things come in threes: Triple-Shoot with the Cirrus-CC
24th September 2020
Professional crop production is faced with ever greater challenges. The withdrawal of individual plant protection agents, along with increasing resistance and extreme climatic events such as severe drought, are just
Don’t discount delaying drilling
21st September 2020
With last autumn’s wet weather significantly impacting winter cereal crop establishment, many growers will be contemplating bringing this year’s drilling dates forward into late September or early October. ADAMA’s Bill Lankford therefore examines why this strategy goes against all best practice advice for controlling black-grass populations and explains why – alongside weed mapping, rotation planning, cultivation technique and herbicide programmes – delaying drilling is still one of the key tactics for beating black-grass.
CropTec show goes digital
18th September 2020
The CropTec Show 2020 is the latest show to switch to a digital format due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Know the yield from your field
17th September 2020
Precision agriculture has seen extremely rapid growth over the last few years. Between 2018 and 2023, the global market value is expected to almost double from approximately £3.89 billion to £7.30 billion.
The UK’s first Virtual Ploughing Match, Machinery Show & Steam Rally
17th September 2020
VPlough is a fully virtual event that will allow visitors to see all the competitors work and interact with them and each other. Judging will take place on 31st October 2020 and Cash Prizes awarded to the winners.