Cereals 2019

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Cereals 2019

Taking place in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on 12th & 13th June, the show promises to be the biggest yet, with more exhibitors, more speakers and more demos than ever before. Cereals also have a number of unmissable additions to their already packed schedule.

This year’s edition will host three brand new theatres - Conservation Agriculture, Innovation & Tech and International Farming Superstars - which will be hosting over 100 invaluable seminars on everything from the latest technologies to the political issues farmers today are facing.

And for something a little more hands-on, the Ride & Drive area is also new to the 2019 show; meet with exhibitors and take their latest equipment out for a spin.

At £15 for one day and £20 for both days, early bird tickets are on offer. Quickly grab your ticket now and don’t miss out on a bargain as this is a limited offer and we have been told the only way to get a free ticket this year will be from a friendly local merchant or supplier. TFF won't be getting any tickets this year.

So stay up to date with the latest show developments, special offers and industry news, make sure to follow Cereals on Twitter @CerealsEvent.

The Farmign Forum and @Direct Driller Magazine will be on Stand 310 and Direct Driller Magazine will be hosting the Conservation Agriculture seminar.

Stand 310 is on row 3 between Lloyds bank and Farmers and Mercantile:

See you there!

 

[Horsch News]

HORSCH Leeb 4 AX makes Cereals debut


The Leeb 4 AX marks a new entry point to the HORSCH range of trailed sprayers. Positioned just below the 4000 litre Leeb 4 LT, the 3800 litre Leeb 4 AX comes equipped with HORSCH’s BoomControl Eco system and can be specified with up to 30m booms and 50cm nozzle spacing. This smaller yet high performance and reliable sprayer uses the company’s renowned sprayer technology and is ideal for farms that do not require the larger capacities of the Leeb LT and Leeb GS.


The 3800-litre plastic spraying tank is complemented by a 400 litre fresh water tank and is designed for easy cleaning. A PTO-driven piston diaphragm pump is available with an output of either 270 l/min or 400 l/min. Two multi-way valves control the suction and the pressure sides of the machine respectively and offer clear and simple control. The 35-litre induction tank of the Leeb AX is similar to the one used in the larger trailed Leeb models and enables powders and granules to dissolve quickly and thoroughly.

BoomControl Eco enables the new Leeb AX to maintain a 50cm distance to the crop at operational speeds of up to 15kph. The working boom widths range from 18 to 30 metres, divided in five to nine sections and feature 50cm nozzle spacing as standard.


The drawbar can either be equipped with an upper or a lower linkage. An optional drawbar steering system that automatically follows the tractor tracks is available. Wheel track widths can be easily adjusted from 1.5m to 2.25m, and the Leeb 4 AX is fully ISOBUS compatible and can be used with the well-known HORSCH terminals.


Latest drills and cultivators on show

In addition to the Leeb AX, the latest Avatar SD and Serto SC drills, and Cruiser XL and Terrano GX cultivators will be on the stand.


Avatar SD seed drill with single disc coulter

The Avatar SD is now available in 3m and 4m working width in addition to the 6m, 8m and 12m versions. Due to the Avatar’s high tare weight, the new single disc coulter is ideal for direct seeding. The Avatar SD in 4m working width weighs 5,800kg, 9,300kg at 6m and 19,160 kg at 12m working widths. Despite the high weight necessary for a direct seed drill, the horsepower requirement of the Avatar SD is low as the SingleDisc coulters are arranged in two bars.

Serto SC is a compact seed drill

The Serto SC is a compact seed drill for large farms with working widths of 10m and 12m. It features an all-over tyre packer combined with a heavy double-disc seed coulter. Two seed coulters run behind every tyre with a row spacing of 16.6 cm, similar to the well-proven Pronto system, and the all-over packer lowers horsepower requirement and saves fuel.

Cruiser XL trailed cultivator with spring tine

The 5m and 6m Cruiser XL trailed cultivator fills the gap between the 3-point linkage mounted models and the 10m and 12m trailed versions. The cultivator can be equipped with four different cultivation points making it ideal for stubble cultivation with optimum straw distribution after combining, seedbed preparation, as a fine cultivator for mechanical weed control or for loosening and venting the soils in spring. A wide range of single and double packer are available.

Terrano GX universal cultivator

Available in 4m and 6m, the Terrano GX features 3- or 4-bar version with a tine spacing between 28.5cm and 31.5cm. It is equipped with the third generation TerraGrip, with its spring located in the frame and a 550kg release force with large and maintenance-free pivot points that guarantee a long service life. The cultivator can be equipped with four cultivation point options from intensely mixing to merely loosening for a wide variety of conditions. A wide range of single and double packer are available.

 

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Cereals is under new management! The UK’s leading arable event will return to Boothby Graffoe, Lincoln, for two days of cutting edge technology, unrivalled education, and groundbreaking exhibitors displaying their latest and greatest products and services for visitors. With the coming uncertainty that the brexit situation brings, and a need to prepare for unpredictable weather conditions, this year’s Cereals event is more important than ever and as a result, this year's event will be the biggest and best it’s ever been.


Under new management, Cereals will see a number of new features added to the event. For those who attend the event for the awe inspiring technology on display will be pleased to find out that there will now be a chance for them to actively test and experience the immense machinery. The new Ride & Drive area will not only be a tremendous bit of fun at the event, but will give visitors the chance to understand the capabilities of the machines, assessing them against their own needs. This will be a busy area, and one that will offer value to visitors by providing them the chance to meet their exact needs and leave with the right product.


As well as this, Cereals will proudly represent farms from across the globe with the brand new International Farming Superstars feature. This feature will be a chance for visitors to hear directly from farmers working with difficult soils, tricky weather conditions, and also variants of crops that might not have been used by visitors before. With the incredible array of products available, understanding the trials and tribulations of farmers who have dealt with issues before can provide an avenue to even further success with new crops. The farmers will come from Australia, Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands, providing a broad view into farming practises in some of the world’s leading countries.


The seminar schedule is a key highlight of the event year on year, and this year will be absolutely no different. With two new theatres, visitors will have even more content to digest and implement back into their own work. The introduction of the Conservation Agriculture Theatre will be a dedicated look into the development of conservation techniques to benefit the soil, maintain nutrients, and consistently deliver the best crops. The Innovation & Technology Theatre will be a chance to educate yourself on the emerging trends in arable technology directly from the experts that are currently working with and developing further.


Cereals 2019 will be the best the event has ever been, as it further grows on the incredible reputation and quality on past year. This is the best event for all arable farmers, and will be an undeniably valuable spend of your time, as you stay ahead of the curve and prepare for a successful coming year.

 

[nick...]

I can see this being the last year for cereals.was excellent show years ago but getting worse by the year and more expensive
Nick...

 

[Chris F]

I can see this being the last year for cereals.was excellent show years ago but getting worse by the year and more expensive
Nick...

We have been able to speak to the new organisers of the show @nick... and they are showing a desire to breath fresh life into the show. We like you had felt it was spiraling after the last few years.

Totally agree that they need to show this to the farmers this year to change this path. But they are trying.

I take it you mean more expensive for exhibitors, as the tickets are cheaper this year for farmers.

 

[nick...]

Yes I noticed visitor tickets are cheaper but I’m sure I heard figures of £100k for biggest machinery exhibitors talked about.would be good if they can turn it around though.hopefull the new owners will be less ‘greedy’
Nick...

 

[tw15]

Would love to see it turn around and be the flagship show that ag so needs .
Take the greed out of it and with realistic pitch prices and promotion it can be a great event .

 

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ITALIAN SPRAYERS MAKE DEBUT AT CEREALS 2019

Mazzotti self-propelled sprayers will be making their UK show debut under the John Deere banner at Cereals 2019 in Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire in June.

Visitors to the John Deere stand (631) will see a 175hp MAF 3580 3750-litre capacity model with 24m boom on static display alongside a 300hp MAF 6240 6600-litre capacity machine with 36m boom, which will also be demonstrated in the Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena.

John Deere bought Mazzotti, a privately owned sprayer manufacturer based in Ravenna, Italy, in summer 2017. Founded in 1948, the family owned business is known for its innovation and expertise, particularly with self-propelled sprayers sold primarily in southern Europe for specialist crop production, plus skid units for other manufacturers.

The sprayers being shown at the Cereals Event are suitable for large-scale arable crop production and feature John Deere Powertech engines with hydrostatic transmission and two hydraulic pumps, four-wheel drive, four-wheel steer with crab steering and high clearance up to a maximum of 1700mm, depending on the model.

The comfortable, high-specification cab features Category 4 operator protection as well as a joystick control, computerised display and diagnostic monitoring system, which also displays images coming from rear and optional front mounted video cameras. Hydropneumatic suspension allows comfortable working and road speeds of up to 20kph and 50kph respectively.

Additional features include hydraulic front and rear wheel motors, hydraulic track adjustment with optional automatic adjustment from the cab, easy to access spray controls and stainless steel, variable geometry, self-levelling booms.

Both machines can also be equipped with John Deere’s AMS precision farming systems, including the StarFire 6000 satellite receiver, AutoTrac automatic steering options, GreenStar displays and JDLink wireless communications.

Mazzotti self-propelled sprayers are now available from selected John Deere dealers in the UK, including Cornthwaite Group, Farol, Rea Valley Tractors, Tallis Amos Group and P Tuckwell.

 

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McCormick back at the Cereals event to showcase latest 140-310hp arable tractors


High performance McCormick tractors for ploughing, cultivations, drilling and other arable farming operations return to the Cereals event on 12/13 June 2019 at Boothby Graffoe, Lincoln as manufacturer Argo Tractors continues to raise the profile of the range throughout the UK and Ireland.

“With its rejuvenated format and even greater emphasis on information to help arable farms perform profitably, we consider the Cereals event to be an ideal shop window for the 140-310hp tractors in the McCormick range,” says Adrian Winnett, managing director of Argo Tractors operations in the UK and Ireland.

“The new-generation X7 Series and the X8 Series cater for a broad range of arable farming applications and implements with a choice of powershift and stepless transmissions, different levels of equipment, and precision farming options that include factory-installed ISOBUS implement control and Topcon guidance, section control, variable rate applications and so on.

“So we’re pleased to be making a return to the UK’s leading arable farming event to showcase these features and encourage farmers and contractors to get behind the wheel to discover for themselves what the modern McCormick range has to offer.”

McCormick X8 VT-Drive

The top model in the McCormick range will take centre stage on Stand 842 at the Cereals event to highlight a three-model line-up of 264-310hp tractors that deliver a great deal of performance while being sufficiently versatile to handle operations such as manure and digestate spreading in addition to all tillage operations.

The tractors come to McCormick Premium specification, which means they have front axle and cab suspension, a top-spec driver’s seat, and the convenience of all-electric spool valves for the hydraulics system.

This is based on a 157-litre or 212-litre/min variable output piston pump, supported by a 115-litre/min piston pump dedicated to the steering and ancillary systems to ensure the main system never runs short of flow.

The high-output hydraulics package also includes 12-tonne capacity rear implement linkage paired with a three-speed pto system, and fully integrated 5-tonne capacity front links with optional pto.

These systems are configured to the optimum settings for different applications through the McCormick Data Screen Manager, a 12in colour touch screen terminal with ISOBUS implement control capability that is also used to set-up the VT-Drive stepless transmission.

This delivers seamless acceleration and ground speed control for optimum outputs and work quality with any implement, together with automatic adjustment of engine revs and transmission ratio in line with the parameters set by the operator.

Different modes that can be fine-tuned by the operator help extract the most cost-efficient performance from the powertrain while making the driver’s task easier and less tiring over a long working day – all the more so when Topcon guidance and other precision farming functions are added to Premier cab’s control features.

McCormick X7 P6-Drive and VT-Drive

The latest McCormick X7 Series tractors from 140-225hp will also feature at the Cereals event.

These latest-generation machines are available with the new P6-Drive semi-powershift transmission in addition to the stepless VT-Drive alternative, exhaust compression braking on all six-cylinder variants that relieves wear and tear on the friction brakes during road travel, and a new semi-active hydraulic cab suspension option.

Revised power outputs from the Euro Stage IV / US Tier 4 Final four- and six-cylinder engines include an automatic ‘boost’ when operating pto-driven implements such as power harrows and air drills, and when hauling trailers, tankers and spreaders on the road.

The P6-Drive transmission is an advance on the previous design in serving up more speeds in total and more powershift steps for a further improvement in speed control versatility.

Within each of the five ranges, the operator can shift manually or automatically among six powershift ratios to find the best ground speed for the prevailing conditions and the work being done.

While VT-Drive versions are available to Premium specification only, McCormick X7 Series tractors equipped with P6-Drive can be had to Premium and simpler Efficient spec. The latter will suit operators who want the same powertrain performance but are happy with manual spool valves and fewer electronic features.

 

[Neddy flanders]

refuse to pay. spend best part of 1/2 Million each year on inputs of all sorts for this farm and not a single supplier to this business can offer me a free ticket. Not going.

 

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Cereals Celebrates Diversity With Women in Arable


Cereals celebrates the diversity within the farming profession each year, and in 2019 will proudly provide a platform for more of the industries leading women. Across the incredible seminar programme Cereals 2019 will have on offer for its visitors, a number of the industries brightest minds will offer their unrivalled insight into the areas of arable farming being faced by farmers today.

Andree Defois is the President of Tallage and Managing Editor of Stratégie Grains. Tallage is a leading agro-economic research and analysis bureau and consultancy specializing in European and world grain and oilseed markets with main areas of expertise in grains, oilseeds and plant protein markets, as well as agricultural by-products, animal feeds, and biofuels. Her session will take place at the Cereals AHDB Theatre on the first day of the event at 13:30. This session on Global Grain Outlook will be perfect for anyone putting in the steps to plan for the next five years, as this will provide expert insight into the business trajectory for the next half decade.

As part of the Cereals International Farming Superstars, Alison Stewart, CEO of FAR will bring arable best practices to Cereals from as far afield as New Zealand. The Foundation of Arable Research (FAR) is an applied research organisation responsible to New Zealand arable farmers. FAR funds research programmes, often in collaboration with government funded organisations or educational institutions. Alison Stewart has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of arable farming in New Zealand and will bring insight and knowledge that you won’t find anywhere else.

Amy Reynolds has been an economist with the International Grains Council since 1998, where her main area of interest is the wheat sector. Prior to joining IGC, she was an economist in the meat and livestock industry, specialising in the beef sector. Amy Reynolds will lead her own seminar on the second day at 9:30 discussing the forecast over the coming year for grain, and will also take part in the How Resilient is Your Business? panel. Her experience from being in the industry for so long will provide incredible knowledge, and having her attend the event is a testament to the amazing quality of education available at Cereals 2019.

Minette Baters co-founded the campaigning initiatives 'Ladies in Beef' and the 'Great British Beef Week'. She has been an NFU member from grassroots through to County Chairman; she served as Wiltshire’s Council delegate and also as Regional Board Chairman for the South West. Minette has also been a member of NFU Governance Board and served as NFU deputy president for four years from 2014 to 2018. Her input into the Preparing For Change panel at 10:00 on the first day will be essential and informative.

With AHDB playing such a crucial role in the development of Cereals, Susannah Bolton , Knowledge Exchange Director at AHDB will be apart of the How Do We Measure Up? Panel. This will discuss how farmers can increase their farm business productivity, as well as benchmarking to measure success. This will be a deeply informative session and a likely highlight of the event, as it will offer alternative solutions to productivity, and provide access to legitimate measures of success.

There is still so much more to be announced for Cereals 2019, so be sure to keep your eyes on the website for more details. Visit cerealsevent.co.uk to see the current seminar programme and find out more about the amazing women representing the arable industry at this years Cereals event.

 

[allimcg]

Yes I noticed visitor tickets are cheaper but I’m sure I heard figures of £100k for biggest machinery exhibitors talked about.would be good if they can turn it around though.hopefull the new owners will be less ‘greedy’
Nick...

Alli Mc here! Cereals rates are 21.35 per SQM which I think is quite reasonable compared to our largest competitor so that would be a really really big booth! That being said, exhibitors also have the transport of equipment and stand building which can be very costly in terms of third party logistics and designers. We are trying to keep the costs spent directly with us as an organiser down so that exhibitors can spend on putting their best face forward.

 

[Amber_Sen]

For more information: www.sencrop.uk
Request your free trial today!

Sencrop's connect ag-weather stations return for their second year at the Cereals Event!

A leading European digital start up business with a new base in Cambridge, Sencrop's network of weather stations gives real-time support to decision-making on UK farms.

Sencrop’s wireless network technology uses innovative weather stations on individual farms. These gather a range of local agri-environmental data including air temperature, rainfall, humidity, leaf wetness, and wind speed in real time. The information feeds into a user-friendly dashboard, accessible on desktop or through a mobile app, providing history, alerts, trends, seven-day forecasts, and a brand new, live precipitation radar.

This new technology enables farmers to make decisions on a daily basis through field-level weather statistics, with one or more weather stations providing specific, localised data that saves time, money and increases efficiency. However, the real power of the Sencrop system is unleashed through the collaboration of neighbouring farmers sharing data via a seamless transmission from their individual field stations.

Decisions can now be made not just from the farmers’ own personal data but via local analysis and recommendations. This has already been proven elsewhere in Europe where Sencrop has operated since 2016 and today has nearly 7,000 farmers, wine growers and arboriculturalists using the network to manage decisions such as sowing, irrigation and disease control programmes.

Sencrop’s aim is to create real value from extensive data that will benefit the agricultural community including farmers, agronomists, contractors, research organisations, insurers and industry suppliers by offering more effective, faster and automated distribution of services and advice, tailored to specific, individual needs.

Already 200 stations have been installed in the UK and Ireland, and the pipeline is growing!

Sencrop weather stations are quick and simple to install. Low up-front costs and an affordable subscription model make multi-station weather data sharing achievable for all farm businesses and farming communities.

Partnering this year with The Farming Forum, Syngenta, and Premium Crops, come see a demo station at any of these stands and enter for a chance to win one of your very own!

 

[Robt]

@nick... Sulky UK are returning to cereals this year. I must owe you a free ticket!
Happy to send you one when they arrive!

 

[nick...]

@nick... Sulky UK are returning to cereals this year. I must owe you a free ticket!
Happy to send you one when they arrive!

That’s very kind of you but I’m not plannng on going this year.hopefull be going to duxford again next year all being well
Nick...

 

[Robt]

no worries

 

[Bobthebuilder]

refuse to pay. spend best part of 1/2 Million each year on inputs of all sorts for this farm and not a single supplier to this business can offer me a free ticket. Not going.

normally plenty free tickets on offer from chem/fert suppliers all you need to do is ask

 

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CHAFER DEFENDER SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER TO DEBUT AT CEREALS

The new Chafer Defender self propelled sprayer, which offers all the benefits of its larger cousin the Interceptor but with reduced tank capacities and boom widths, will debut at Cereals 2019.

At the heart of the machine is a Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic drive train offering all the benefits of a CVT transmission allowing precise, infinitely variable control of each wheel motor, resulting in excellent field and road behaviour.

This advanced transmission features automatic dynamic traction force distribution, which compensates for changes in terrain, automatically adjusting each wheel motors displacement to give maximum traction and ensure hill climbing and descending are controlled at all times. Power for the Defender comes via a Deutz Tier 5 engine, offering 180hp, which is both fuel efficient and quiet.

The Defender has an extremely quiet and spacious New Holland forage harvester cab and load compensating axle air suspension on the machine keeps the operator comfortable in all conditions. All controls including a multifunction joystick are logically laid out in the operator console the position of which can be adjusted to suit the operator. Along with full climate control and multi stage air filtration, the cab offers a large buddy seat complete with an optional refrigerated compartment.

More….

The Defender has Chafer F-Series booms, either as twin folding 24m or triple folding at 27m, 28m and 30m widths. Independent tilt/variable geometry is fitted as standard while boom leveling with Chafer Contour or the latest Norac UC7 is optional. Booms can be specified with Duo React air controlled nozzle bodies which can accommodate Chafer Streambars or an additional spray nozzle, which can be switched from the cab.

The sprayer is fitted with stainless steel tanks in sizes from 3000 to 3500 litre, featuring internal baffles for stability and a stainless steel 600 litre clean water tank. A high capacity centrifugal pump ensures rapid tank filling at speeds of up to 850l/m.

All other options are the same as are available on our Interceptor and trailed machines with popular options such as our ePlumbing featuring on the majority of machines.

A high specification Chafer spray pack on the Defender incorporates many features already proven on the existing Interceptor and trailed sprayers, ensuring the new Defender is the most advanced option in the smaller sized self propelled market.

 

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KUHN AT CEREALS 2019

AUROCK TO MAKE UK DEBUT AT CEREALS 2019

KUHN will exhibit its new AUROCK triple disc seed drill, which has the capability to establish crops under cover, in minimum tillage or direct drilling conditions, for the first time in the UK at Cereals 2019.

Targeting the growing conservation agriculture sector, but with the versatility for wider applications, the AUROCK is launched in a six-metre format and will be available from the summer of 2019. With either single or dual metering options, it offers great versatility such as dual cropping or sowing one row in two with independently managed sowing depths.

The AUROCK is available with single and dual metering units. The single metering unit version (AUROCK R) has a 3,500 litre capacity hopper and the double metering unit version (AUROCK RC) has a 5,000 litre capacity split hopper. It is designed for a low horsepower requirement, needing a modest 180hp to operate.

The drill’s ability to work in varying field conditions starts at the front with two rows of opening discs. There is the option of 460mm diameter corrugated discs, for working in prepared soil or soil mixing, or a 430mm diameter embossed disc for cutting residues efficiently and minimising soil ejection.

Seed placement is carried out by the double-disc seeding unit mounted on a parallelogram for optimum delivery accuracy and perfect ground following. Alignment with the opening discs is maintained by a central pivot point between the coulter bar and the chassis. This ensures that seeds drop accurately into the furrow, whether the drill is operating on a slope or around a bend. The opener discs and seeding unit assembly form the triple disc that has underpinned KUHN’s success in drill manufacture for forty years.

Dual metering

Choosing the AUROCK 6000 RC dual metering option adds numerous possibilities, including dual cropping or alternate row drilling with independent management of seeding depth. These options are increasingly relevant for farmers seeking more innovative cropping solutions, whether for pest control or improving soil health.

The modular design of the AUROCK allows the option of an integrated cutter roller with adjustable pressure to enable efficient operation in all cover types. The transport wheels are positioned between the opening disc and the coulter bar. The machine can also be equipped with a whole-width wheel train for seeding within a minimum tillage cropping system. The offset press wheels prevent soil from building up at the front and amplify the versatility beyond direct seeding. They allow the passage of plant residues and reduce pull power requirement. Their large diameter of 900mm reduces rolling resistance.

The AUROCK seed drill is an ISOBUS compatible machine, available with CCI 1200 or CCI 50 terminals (ISOBUS certified by the AEF). For comfort, a joystick is also available as optional equipment. Regardless of the selected control terminal, the operator has a user-friendly and intuitive interface developed specially by KUHN. A simple press of a button at the headland allows successive lifting of the front tools, then the stop of the metering unit(s), ensuring perfect seeding to the edge of the field. This ensures no seed remains on the surface, overcoming a common problem of direct seeding.

The AUROCK is designed to drill into cover crops and operate in minimum tillage and direct drilling situations.



NEW GENERATION PRECISION DRILL

Available in 6 to 12 row versions and capable of drilling crops with row spacings from 37.5 to 80cm, the new MAXIMA 3 range comprises 12 models in a choice of configurations including telescopic, trailed, foldable and telescopic with adjustable spacing.

The new MAXIMA 3 drills use an improved seed selection and ejection system which enables accurate seed placement at working speeds of up to 10km/h. Accuracy is also enhanced by a new seeding unit parallelogram which is reinforced in key areas, including at critical hinges and linkages, for added stability, robustness and longevity.

A new coulter pressure system, capable of producing up to 180kg of downward pressure, also enhances seeding accuracy by ensuring consistent depth control.

The MAXIMA 3 range also boasts an electrically driven seed metering system which allows application rates to be adjusted manually on the move or in accordance with a pre-prescribed seeding map. The electrically operated system also enables GPS or manually controlled row shut-off.

Each seeding unit’s settings (depth, ground pressure, furrow closing, etc.) can be adjusted easily and quickly by hand and without the need for any specialist tools. This not only makes setting the machine up more efficient, but also makes maintenance tasks less time consuming.

A wide choice of optional equipment, including angle-adjustable V-MAX rear closing wheels which provide a furrow closing pressure of up to 45kg, fertiliser hoppers, front, rear and intermediate press wheels, clod cleaners and trash wipers, is also available.

HIGH CAPACITY SPRAYER

KUHN Farm Machinery has recently added four new models to its range of OCEANIS trailed crop sprayers: the OCEANIS 5002, 5602, 6902 and 7702 machines have tank capacities of 5,000, 5,600, 6,900 and 7,700 litres respectively and are available with compact, all-aluminium booms in widths of 24 to 48 metres. The OCEANIS 7702 will be on display at Cereals 2019.

The new sprayers are fully ISOBUS compatible, enabling them to be controlled from a single in-cab terminal such as KUHN’s CCI 1200 console. A separate ISOCLICK control box which places the key sprayer controls (section control, boom height and angle) within fingertip reach can also be used. The new sprayers are also CANBUS compatible and can be operated via KUHN’s VISIOREB or REB3 controllers.

Each new model is available with KUHN’s MULTISPRAY system which uses electric nozzle holders to enable in-cab nozzle selection, automatic nozzle selection to suit the forward working speed and to maximise the accuracy of variable rate applications, plus individual nozzle control to reduce overlapping.

KUHN’s e-SET cleaning system automates the tank rinsing sequence, making the OCEANIS 2 extremely safe and efficient to use, while a new Closed Transfer System (CTS) chemical induction bowl – the EASYFLOW system – further enhances operator safety by enabling chemicals to be added and chemical containers to be cleaned without the risk of the operator coming into contact with any harmful substances.

KUHN’s self-levelling boom system – BOOM ASSIST TOTAL PRO – keeps the spray boom in the optimum position and height irrespective of field and crop conditions, thereby increasing spraying precision and reducing spray drift. This system is equipped with a ‘HYBRID mode’ which uses three sensors to distinguish between crop canopy and ground level, thereby improving spraying accuracy in high density crops such as oilseed rape or potatoes, or where the crop has lodged.

All four new OCEANIS models are fitted with easy-rinse polyester tanks with internal baffles for improved machine stability. Drawbar, axle, parallelogram and boom suspension systems provide additional stability and boom security when spraying and during transportation.

 

[teslacoils]

I start "hunt the free tickets" on Monday.