compaction

  1. Dave645

    New research shows the number of farms in the world is declining

    https://phys.org/news/2023-05-farms-world-declining.html while not news to us, it does throw out some interesting observation's. the remark, small farms farm 25% of the land, but produce 30% of the food was telling. do you actually think there is any way to change the trend? if yes what?
  2. casemx 270

    So will the plough be out ?

    As per title with all the grass weed about who's contemplating whether to get the plough out this autumn?
  3. Bigjon44

    Best SU for mayweed

    As per title,seems to be alot poking through now.whats best ?
  4. TFF

    Healthy soil for healthy yields

    Download PDF Soil conditions are nothing new, but a new five-year trial highlights the benefits of improved soil health across the rotation. CPM finds out more. By Rob Jones Soil health has risen to the top of the agenda in recent years, with many farmers reducing tillage to promote the...
  5. TFF

    Speed the plough – or the direct drill and sprayer?

    One of the key questions for farmers today is whether to continue using a plough. Land has been ploughed to grow crops for thousands of years. Arguably, urban societies and civilisation itself, owe their existence to the plough. But ploughing can damage soil structure and biological life. Soil...
  6. Agriland RSS

    Digital claimed to be future of agricultural machinery

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Red Stag Media, a UK-based public relations and marketing agency devoted to agricultural-related businesses, has recently put together a report on the future of agricultural machinery which carries many insights and interesting ideas. Naturally...
  7. TFF

    How autonomous vehicles can be used in farming

    Use of autonomous vehicles in arable and horticultural systems could allow a move to use of smaller vehicles in farming, which would achieve greater precision while reducing soil compaction caused by large machinery. Speaking at the RASE Farm of the Future event in April 2023, Mr. Kit...
  8. TFF

    A Bumpy Ride: How Change Drives A Flagship Farm

    It’s a harvest day in early August at Elveden Farms. An early potato crop is being lifted. Onions are being laid on top of the soil for a few days before being taken in, a way to reduce drying costs and energy use. The main focus of this sizeable modern farm is root vegetables – potatoes...
  9. Bald Rick

    Maize 2023

    Started drilling today and seems about right as it’s not been overly warm
  10. Agriland RSS

    Machinery Focus: Video – going organic with Steketee in Holland

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Any notions that organic farmers are somewhat detached from the mainstream and place idealism above sound business sense are soon dispelled when visiting the farm of Jac and Cornelis Eck of the Netherlands. The father and son duo have been running their...
  11. TFF

    Scientists issue upland flood warning unless liming practices are kept 2023-04-27

    The report suggests that targeted agri-environment support for liming of improved grassland could mitigate the flooding risk Sign in to add your own press release SIGN IN REGISTER Scientists have warned that flooding could worsen unless liming practices on uplands are maintained, and...
  12. Agriland RSS

    Kuhn Lexis 3800 sprayer brings extra capacity to range

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Kuhn has launched the Lexis 3800, a new high capacity trailed sprayer that is said to be compact and lightweight although still capable of carrying up to 4,000L. The new machine has a 3800L nominal capacity and takes its place at the top of the Lexis...
  13. Digester Man

    Sward rejuvenation

    Has anyone had good or bad success with stitching new grass seed into an existing high input/output silage sward? We have a block of land in its 5th year ley, fairly open sward with no thatch due to the hybrid/perennial ryegrass mix but it has thinned a bit and we want to rejuvenate it. It's...
  14. TelesnaAg

    Weed killing Chemical makes better soil conditions for more weeds.

    Im sure alot of people have seen the phenomenon when spraying, you kill weeds them more grow next year etc, ive seen it a bunch but never understood why, im guessing now its becuase them chemical kills the microbes and the only thing that will grow is weeds? Ive sprayed gras out on drains with...
  15. P

    Does direct drilling really effect deep down soil structure??

    I ask the above as I drive by some fields that have been direct drilled from 2012 autumn,and I have to say that this spring those fields look to be as waterlogged as much as they were pre 2012. So although direct drilling may be increasing the organic matter of the top few inches, it looks to me...
  16. News

    New AMAZONE Tyrok 400 Onland semi-mounted reversible plough

    AMAZONE is now offering the Tyrok 400 semi-mounted reversible plough for on land ploughing. The Tyrok Onland provides a high level of flexibility as a result of the quick and easy change between either on land or in-furrow operation. The new models are offered with a choice of 7, 8 or 9 furrows...
  17. CPM RSS

    Healthy soil for healthy yields

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Soil conditions are nothing new, but a new five-year trial highlights the benefits of improved soil health across the rotation. CPM finds out more. By Rob Jones Soil health has risen to the top of the agenda in recent years, with many...
  18. Still Farming

    Russian Tractors

    https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0GwbVaJ5dc1NMEdVQj7yHwbw6uaciVmW8R1UHbZPvaYLjWTp1QtgtfuUQadmz93v3l&id=100064131633758
  19. pappuller

    Hitting the grass 23

    3 tidy days forecast and plenty of staff about, why wouldn't you ?
  20. TFF

    Sustainable and yet highly productive agriculture

    The Netherlands is committed to developing a sustainable and highly productive food system, with less use of fertilisers, water and pesticides, and more biodiversity and crop diversity. To help achieve this goal, WUR is conducting research into ecological arable farming systems based on strip...
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