harvesting

  1. Agritechnica News

    Farming Simulator League tournament returns to Agritechnica 2023

    DLG is an official partner of the Farming Simulator League’s fifth season – League tournament during Agritechnica 2023 – Video games enthusiasts will compete for cash prizes and league points live – five-day virtual Bale Stacking Challenge open to Agritechnica visitors (DLG). The Farming...
  2. Agriland RSS

    Is it time to prepare silage ground for the first cut?

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Although there are still many cows in the shed, and grazing has not fully taken off yet, it’s now time for silage preparation to begin. The harvesting of first cut silage will hopefully be taking place on most farms in early to mid-May if conditions...
  3. Agriland RSS

    New algorithm to predict vining pea yields at harvest

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland Satellite imagery will be an integral part of a bespoke algorithm, developed to predict vining pea yields at harvest. ‘PeaSat’ is a new project, centred on a collaboration between ADAS and the pea grower cooperative, HMC Peas. The system will utilise...
  4. J.T.Agri

    Looking For Work All work considered (Shropshire/Cheshire) Further if needed

    Hi All. My name is Jordan Taylor, 29, Based near Market Drayton. I am self-employed with a wide range of experience looking for some good contacts for work throughout the year. I have my PA1, Loader, counterbalance forklift, MIG Welding and drone certificates with plans to gain First Aid and...
  5. steveR

    Downspout diverter

    I am well familar with the kit for attaching to domestic downspouts to divert water into a butt. Work well and very useful. I have a new barn with central downspouts either end off the 6" guttering, and would like to harvest the water for the stock through a pair of IBC's over winter. Has...
  6. JP1

    Outpourings from Ben Goldsmith recently

    Too many deer in East Anglia justifies re-introduction of lynx and wolves .......... BBC report on floods on Somerset Levels that may make farming impossible amplified by Goldsmith to become as iconic as the Camargue in France : Wolves thriving across Western Europe, time to bring them...
  7. CPM RSS

    Pulse Progress: Putting the ‘pea’ in predictions

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In this special edition of Pulse Progress, CPM explores how the development of a new modelling tool could revolutionise the forecasting of maturity and yield in vining peas. By Charlotte Cunningham Anyone who’s grown vining peas will...
  8. CPM RSS

    Grain maize: Take a chance on grain maize

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Maize is fast growing in popularity with increasing numbers of arable farmers believing it capable of delivering significant production, economic and even environmental benefits. CPM evaluates its potential. By Rob Jones With the...
  9. bobk

    Looking grim .......

    10th of March , next 10 days is shite , turning in to the year of shiteness , El Nino can fo .
  10. CPM RSS

    Using variable nitrogen this spring

    Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Variable rate nitrogen applications could be a valuable tool for managing uneven crops this spring, urge experts. Omnia’s Aidan Monaghan says while some crops sown before the weather broke last October have established well and show potential, others...
  11. panosfarm

    fendt and Reliability

    i am unlucky or the newest fendt scr and after is tragic.? how can leak radiator from ac in tractor with 2000 hoyrs? electric spools fail in 5 years and all the screens not working, i dont now any fendt profi that have screen with out problemyes is very nice tractor, i love to work with it but...
  12. A

    Up Horn/Down Corn

    A biggish fat lamb (50kg?) is worth £160. (the same as a ton of barley) A small fat beast (500kg) is worth £1600. (the same as 10 tons of barley). Has the value of finished stock compared to the price of grain ever been a high during the last 10,000 years?
  13. Agriland RSS

    John Deere launches new combine in Texas

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland John Deere has just launched its new S7 Combine in Houston, Texas, a machine which the company claims is designed to deliver increased efficiency with the latest John Deere engines and higher productivity through advanced harvesting automation. The S7...
  14. Agriland RSS

    Focus on silage quality for better milk margins – dairy expert

    Written by Brian McDonnell from Agriland Harvesting high quality silage is vital for farms that will be milking cows in the shed next winter, and now is the time to place a focus on this. The quality of silage or forage can have a significant impact on the cost of production during the housed...
  15. crazy_bull

    Glyphosate ban on European milling oats

    Something to watch! Looks like glyphosate is being banned as a desiccant for milling oats in Europe, not here at the moment but I suspect it might happen. Is there anything left in the arsenal to desiccate uneven crops? C B
  16. Mythoughts

    Food security is a silly argument…

    Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...
  17. F

    Fodder Beet

    Evening all, Looking into feeding and growing fodder beet. Will be wanting to grow the highest DM variety as possible. Couple of questions How long will it keep in a pile in a shed ? How late can i leave it in the ground ? Does a fodder beet frost sheet help a lot ? Many thanks
  18. Farm Classifieds

    60t/ hour belt and bucket elevator

    60t/ hour belt and bucket elevator Advert added by: Robert Hunt @rob h Machinery Details Category: Combines Harvesting Equipment - Grain drying and handling Price: £850 Condition: Used Description 60t/hour belt and bucket elevator.good working order.just...
  19. Agriland RSS

    CNH invests in drone mapping with Brazilian company

    Written by Justin Roberts from Agriland Tractor manufacturers, such as CNH, are finding that there are two ways in which they might increase the digital technology they offer. The first is to develop it internally, while the second is to bolt it on by investment in start-ups or other small...
  20. Clive

    Capital grants - Farming Equipment and Technology Fund 2024

    So to get our heads around how useful this support offered by Rishi yesterday, who plans to take advantage of the FETF capital grants this year ...
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