Cereals15 Exhibitor PR

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Thread open for All those exhibiting at Cereals Event, please feel free to add your own, or pm me for your companies inclusion.
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It Goes without saying Everyone attending will be welcome on the TFF Stand: 726

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Stand 527​

AGCO, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, is to return to the Cereals event in 2015, as it seeks to share new and existing technology from within its four brands with farmers, agronomists and contractors visiting the event.

Recognising the importance of the show as the UK’s premier arable event, AGCO will be displaying a carefully chosen selection of machinery from each of its brands when it returns to Cereals at Boothby Graffoe near Lincoln on June 10 and 11.

Showing key machines from each of its four brands – Challenger, Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra – staff from each brand team will be on-hand throughout the show to welcome existing and potential new customers to share in its hospitality in a welcoming and relaxing environment.

AGCO will also be showing off the latest additions to machine management and technology, developed under its FUSE programme.

In addition to the main stand where its four brands will be on display, AGCO will also be represented within the Inspire Pavilion sponsored by Massey Ferguson aimed at showcasing the wide variety of career opportunities within agriculture.

In the Sprays and Sprayers arena, Challenger will be featuring the Rogator self-propelled sprayer

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At Cereals this year, Agri-Linc will be demonstrating the PROFORGE Mole drainers in the working demonstration area. PROFORGE Mole drainers have been developed using extensive knowledge from the industry which include excellent features bringing the very latest functions and design to the market.

Agri-Linc have unveiled the new PROFORGE Inverta™ Disc Cultivator, PROFORGE Disrupta™ Tine Cultivator, and PROFORGE Drillmate™ Seedbed cultivator with prices that will stun other leading brands. These machines will be demonstrated for the first time at Cereals 2015 after 4 years of extensive testing.
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Be sure to visit the working demo plots at Cereals this year

 

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Agrifac UK

stand 121
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Condor ClearancePlus: new on the British market

Maize as a crop in the UK is increasing. More and more farmers choose to grow this crop, because of diversification and the growing demand. Especially for tall crops such as corn, Agrifac has developed a self-propelled sprayer, which is already very active in countries like France and Hungary, where they are growing a lot of taller crops. Meanwhile, there are several interesting and yield increasing developments made to the Condor Clearance Plus and now this self-propelled sprayer is introduced to the British market.

Condor ClearancePlus: the largest ground clearance

The care for crops, demands special and specific solutions. All for a high as possible yield. To meet this demand, Agrifac developed the Condor ClearancePlus with stepless ground clearance adjustment up to 200 cm in 2012. This makes it the only self-propelled sprayer that is suitable to protect tall crops such as maize and sunflowers.

Greater yield due to a narrower construction

In addition to the largest ground clearance, Agrifac offers the solution for narrow row spacing. The narrow width of the height adjustable wheel assembly (also to described as the steering pivot and wheel drive), makes the machine ideal to use in maize and sunflowers. The narrow wheel assembly of 60 cm will prevent the crop from damage. A healthy and undamaged crop is the first success factor for a good harvest. The narrow wheel assembly makes Agrifac unique: machines of other manufacturers have a wheel assembly that is up to 66% wider!



Unique large ground clearance and stability

During crop protection activities of crops such as asparagus, sunflowers and maize a large ground clearance is required in later growing stages. The right ground clearance is than even more important. For example, while working in sunflowers the growth process will be seriously disturbed if the head of the sunflower can is hit or when the head breaks off. Both decrease the yield in quality and quantity. The ground clearance of the Condor ClearancePlus is besides unique, also necessary to achieve the optimum result.

Enlarged adjustable ground clearance

The enlarged stepless adjustable ground clearance is 70 cm and can be adjusted from the cab. This results in a ground clearance between 130 cm and 200 cm. In this way the Condor ClearancePlus offers an even larger flexibility in heights. The 130 cm ground clearance creates an additional convenience and comfort while conducting the job.

Excelling in its stability and versatility due to track width adjustment

The Agrifac Condor ClearancePlus has a stepless adjustable track width of 190 – 225 cm or 225 – 300 cm. The machine can be adjusted depending on the desired row spacing. Comfort and stability is guaranteed for even the most narrow track width. This is ensured by the praised and provenStabiloPlus chassis. A guarantee for a unique stability of the boom as well as the machine. The pendulum chassis effortlessly smooth’s all the unevenness, resulting in an extremely stable and comfortable sprayer. Even in hilly conditions.

Heavy Duty Driveline

Speaking about hilly conditions, the Condor ClearancePlus has now a Heavy Duty driveline to serve those users who have to deal with extreme circumstances even better. Due to the heavy duty driveline and the StabiloPlus chassis, the torque is efficiently transmitted to the ground. This allows the machine to apply optimal crop protection in all regions of the world at all circumstances.

MountainMasterPlus

For hilly and mountainous areas, Agrifac has an even more advanced solution; the Condor MountainMasterPlus. This self-propelled sprayer has the same chassis as the Condor ClearancePlus. The main difference is that all 4 height cylinders can be operated separately. The benefit of this machine is the ability to be levelled on hills up to 20%. This enlarges its stability and comfort. Another benefit is additional crop protection created by the same angle of the machine to the slope of the crop.

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Range of crop protection products from De Sangosse will be on display at Cereals 2015 - Stand 432

Friday 10th of April 2015

De Sangosse will use Cereals as an opportunity to showcase its range of crop protection and nutrition products. From seed treatments and starter fertilisers that improve crop establishment to spray enhancers that boost chemical efficacy to premium slug pellets that endure the most testing of environments, De Sangosse has a range of products designed to promote crop health and protection.

Crop performance begins with getting the young plant off to a good start. This means providing the young seedling with adequate nutrition.

RADIATE

“Radiate is a complimentary seed treatment that improves plant establishment by providing the seedling with a blend of nutrients known to stimulate root development. It has been shown to increase enterprise gross margins by more than £50/ha on average,” says De Sangosse commercial manager Simon McMunn.

“Similarly, Primary-P is a phosphate granule with a protective coating that ensures the nutrient remains available to the plant by preventing cations in the soil from locking up the nutrient. It too has been shown to boost root activity, canopy growth and yields across a range of crops,” he adds.

The efficacy of herbicides have been found to be heavily influenced by water quality. Adding a proprietary water conditioner can help improve efficacy levels, in the case of some products, the use of a recognised water conditioner such as X-Change carries a label recommendation.

“Industry trials have shown that glyphosate and sulfonylureas are particularly susceptible to the effects of hard water, but the same trials have shown that the addition of X-Change, our class-leading water conditioner, can improve the performance of these active substances by nearly 20%,” says Simon McMunn.

“As weed control becomes more challenging we are seeing more growers come to appreciate the importance of water quality in raising product performance across a range of applications.”

TDS

Slugs are one of the most damaging pests grower have to contend with, but control doesn’t have to be difficult. “Research shows that pellet quality is more important than number of baiting points. Pellet size and taste are what is important to the pest, not the distance by which it has to travel.

“The TDS range of metaldehyde slug pellets are unique and regularly found to be the best pellet available to growers. They have the size needed to endure challenging conditions and the mass to spread evenly and consistently across the spreading width. Made with quality Durum wheat flour they feature excellent palatability for greater efficacy,” says Simon McMunn.

De Sangosse is a member of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) and will be presenting the latest application guidelines to help users make its use sustainable.

 

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A golden opportunity for a new look HGCA at Cereals 2015​

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The latest chapter in the 50 year history of HGCA will open at Cereals 2015, where it will exhibit in its new guise as AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds.

The event, taking place on June 10 – 11 at Boothby Graffoe, will see the official unveiling of AHDB’s simplified family of levy-payer facing brands.

The Golden Jubilee stand (no. 902) will feature established favourites – such as Recommended Lists plot tours and a plethora of independent experts – in addition to a celebration of the innovative and adaptive nature of the industry.

It will also look at the work underway to meet the challenges that lie ahead. Initiatives designed to secure a sustainable and profitable future for cereals and oilseeds businesses through investment and collaboration will be demonstrated across the stand.

Director Rebecca Geraghty said: “The sector has changed radically over the past 50 years and will continue to do so. This key milestone in the organisation’s history provides a perfect opportunity to reflect on how far the industry has come and how we can further evolve to ensure a prosperous and productive future.

“We want to provide cereals and oilseeds businesses with the tools and knowledge to thrive in years to come, and in our new incarnation we will be better placed to make sure every penny of levy is invested for the maximum benefit of our levy payers.

“Cereals is about meeting those people face-to-face and giving them access to the information they need to improve their businesses, as well as highlighting how much we are doing behind the scenes to prepare the industry for what lies ahead.”

HGCA, constituted as the Home-Grown Cereals Authority by the Cereals Marketing Act 1965, was brought together with other agricultural and horticultural levy boards in 2008 under the AHDB banner. The rebrand will also see BPEX become AHDB Pigs, DairyCo become AHDB Dairy, EBLEX become AHDB Beef & Lamb, HDC become AHDB Horticulture and Potato Council become AHDB Potatoes.www.hgca.com/cereals

Highlights for 2015

• Recommended Lists variety plot tours: taking place throughout the day for wheat, barley and oilseed rape
• Latest research: talk to the experts on developments to improve agronomic decision-making, with exhibits on a range of topics including black grass, fungicide performance, genetics and grain quality
• Measure to Manage zone: find out how to extract value from the market, maximise your profits and benefit from understanding your cost of production
• Meet the Monitor Farmers: discuss how involvement in the programme has started to reap rewards for their – and their neighbours’ – arable enterprises
• Rapeseed Oil Benefits zone: attend cooking demonstrations and sample recipes developed by HGCA to encourage people to use rapeseed oil in their everyday cooking
• Exports: find out about uks and ukp wheat varieties and about BCE’s work with overseas grain buyers and governments
• Information zone: pick up the latest publications and sign up to receive regular news

 

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Alltech Crop Science to feature at Cereals 2015

stand 326

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Alltech Crop Science, a division of Alltech, a privately-held natural animal health and nutrition company, will be exhibiting at this year’s Cereals 2015. Alltech Crop Science will be joining more than 25,000 farmers, agronomists and industry suppliers at Cereals 2015, the leading technical event for the arable industry hosted annually in the UK. Alltech Crop Science will showcase natural-based products and solutions that it provides to the industry which tackle the agronomic and horticultural challenges facing producers across the globe. Alltech Crop Science aims to seamlessly bridge the gap between science and sustainability, naturally, providing solutions to address issues facing the production of citrus to silage and everything in between.



Since 1994 Alltech Crop Science have conducted research on 69 crops in 29 countries to form the scientific basis for our products and have a strong regional presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle-East, Africa and Asia. Our global brand portfolio addresses each stage of crop development, providing plants with precision nutrition and offering growers biological solutions that enhance traditional programmes.



In 2014, the United Kingdom saw an increase in planted areas and yield in comparison to 2013 due to improved weather conditions. Yields have been aided by good crop establishment and adequate moisture through spring and summer. However, it is important to note that it is not just good weather that plays an important role in crop production. Soil life plays a major role in many natural processes that determine nutrient and water availability for agricultural productivity.



A healthy agribiome is the foundation to any crop reaching its full natural genetic potential. Alltech’s unique technology is designed to revitalise soil and increase beneficial soil microbes which assist in the breakdown of residual crop material, improve the availability of nutrients and enhance root growth. By providing a balanced source of essential nutrients in the soil and improving the root system it bridges the gap between crop potential and performance, thus yielding a superior harvest without damaging the environment.



“The Alltech Crop Science research programme is built on improving productivity in the soil and the plant itself,” said Robert Walker global general manager, Alltech Crop Science. “We must focus on nutrient efficiency and end product quality as market demand rises, all while identifying the environmental challenges. The Alltech Crop Science team are eager for the opportunity to meet the farmers, agronomists and growers who will visit Cereal 2015. The team are serious about all things soil and arable, we would not miss this event or the opportunities it presents.”



Amid the ever changing environment, providing your crop with a catalyst for growth at a precise time can make all the difference. Equipping crops with a framework of essential nutrients they require to sustain themselves is a complex balancing act that requires more than traditional fertilizer programmes. Through Alltech’s global performance range of biostimulants and plant activators crops become more robust and resilient. Healthier plants are higher in sugars and production is uniform in size and colour which improves marketable yield.



“Recent evidence has shown that we need to be more careful in planning going forward, focus must be placed on an integrated, non-chemical, pest management control system. We must go back to basics and focus on the genetic basis of the crop for example farming, rotation, sowing date and crop establishment methods. We need to have a broad strategy. Planning is essential and we need to focus on a sustainable solution whereby we can continue to produce food profitably, efficiently and safely, in an environmentally friendly way,” continued Walker.



To find out more information on how to improve performance and production naturally visit the Alltech Crop Science at stand 322 during Cereals 2015. Here you can you can speak with members of our global team on optimizing your arable crops, in both yield and quality, using natural, residue free solutions. Visit us online at Alltech Crop Science and join the conversation on Twitter @Alltech using #Cereals2015.

 

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Chafer Machinery
Stand:
38

Increased demand for Avadex granular applicators to fight against blackgrass has resulted in the launch of the Horstine Cascade. A similar design principle to the company’s existing TMA4, the Cascade is a larger boomed applicator with widths available up to 24m and a larger 1500 litre hopper.



Application accuracy across the full working width of the boom is guaranteed using four application sections each with hydraulically driven metering, where each distribution outlet on the boom is fed by its own individual metering rotor. Despite the added complexity of this system when compared to using one large rotor and a distribution head to supply the outlets, Horstine prefer to use the individual metering system as it removes another variable that could introduce uneven application.



Product is delivered from the metering rotors to the distribution outlets via a pneumatic system, featuring a high capacity hydraulically driven fan and individual venturis for each outlet. The layout of this system is such that once the product is metered into the venturi, it travels along a perfectly straight pipe, with no bends or kinks to delay it along the way. This straight path is created by using a hydraulic vertically folding boom, which opens to be perfectly flat when in use. The need for flexible pipe around the bends is removed and the boom is kept away from the cab, something that is preferable for a tractor mounted applicator.

Distribution outlets are spaced 1m apart, allowing the Cascade to be made available in widths other than 24m, such as 15, 16, 18 and 20m, and allowing precise application of products in farming systems up to 40m in width. This new spacing has been extensively tested during recent years on other models of Horstine applicators to ensure patternation is perfect.



ISOcan rate controller utilizes RDS technology to maintain application accuracy and allows Horstine to control the four metering motors individually, creating four application sections on the machine. Automatic section control is also an option to minimise overlaps and misses.



All of the features integrated into the new Cascade applicator are designed to maximise application accuracy as well as to apply a range of other products such as slug pellets, granular fertiliser and small seeds.

Cascade has many advantages over a spinning disc system used for applying slug pellets. For example it uses a double overlap spread pattern from its distribution outlets guaranteeing cover over the whole of the area, but without ever propelling product further than a metre. This dramatically reduces contamination risk to hedgerows and watercourses. Boomed application also has an advantage over spinning discs for granular fertiliser application, especially in windy conditions, which widens the application window for growers. Auto section control gives growers greater control at the headlands too, reducing the chances of lodging and ensuring fertiliser is not wasted.



Cascade can also be used to efficiently broadcast seeds either before harrowing in, or into a standing crop before harvest.

All these varying applications are achieved by changing the metering cartridges on the Cascade system, with a quick and simple recalibration required before getting application can begin.

Improved efficiency in all aspects of sprayer operation is the inspiration behind the new range of Chafer trailed sprayers to be launched at Cereals this year.



For the first time there will be two specification levels for the company’s new Guardian and Sentry models, a standard version and a high spec “e” machine. The standard specification features all the options currently available from Chafer but with the addition of some new options, whilst the “e” machines will benefit from Chafer’s own CANbus operating system: eControl, allowing new levels of machine control from both inside and outside the cab.



All models benefit from a reduced centre of gravity, which has been achieved by optimising the shape of the stainless steel tanks to allow more of the liquids mass to sit lower down in the tank. Significant improvement to the sprayer stability means it will be safer on the field and on the highway.



A 65kph axle has been added to the options list with appropriate braking and load carrying capacity to keep up with higher road speeds in a safe manner. The spray tanks internal baffles prevent liquid surge upsetting the balance of the sprayer under hard braking and cornering further enhancing the safety of the new range.



A new higher capacity hydraulically driven centrifugal pump provides a 50% increase in filling speeds, to over 600 litres a minute. Boosting plumbing capacity also increases the maximum application rates available to growers, making the Guardian and Sentry perfectly suited to liquid fertiliser application at forwards speeds that were previously unattainable, without compromising accuracy when applying chemical at lower rates.

A new 45 litre chemical induction hopper, which can be stowed away when not in use, improves the operator’s filling station. Twin wash optics are fitted as standard, with clean cans then left on the draining lid of the hopper to ensure the maximum amount of liquid is removed. All wash functions for the hopper are controlled from the fingertip control station on the right hand side of the hopper.



To compliment the standard specification plumbing system, the new models also feature an electronic option – ePlumbing – that uses a manifold system of valves to accurately control the flow of liquid around the sprayer. This system features Chafer’s eClean software that allows automated dilution and rinsing of the sprayer, for accurate and complete cleaning using the minimum amount of clean water. Another part of this new software is the eFill system can be used to automatically fill both the main and rinse tanks.



Two new boom designs and centre frames means even wider widths are available for the new trailed sprayers. The smallest of the brands booms is the new F-Series boom with widths up to 30m, (over 24m are now triple folding). Transport heights have been dramatically reduced without increased folding time.



The G-Series boom offers triple folding from 30m to 40m. As with all booms available in the range a vast variety of nozzle body setups are available depending on which applications growers require, including Hypro’s Duo React body.



At the top end of the range and available in widths of up to 42m, the new H-Series boom pushes spraying capacity to the maximum. The H-Series is supported by a new centre frame featuring an air suspension system. Air springs for both the tilt and bounce suspension allows the boom to be better isolated from shocks transmitted through the chassis, ensuring excellent stability, boom protection and ability to maintain the height above the target.

Delivering booms that ride well both passively and automatically in a range of conditions has been heavily focused on for the new models. Chafer’s Contour automatic boom leveling is expected to remain a very popular option, with the “e” models also benefitting from booms that can now drop below horizontal, ensuring correct boom height is maintained regardless of the field contours.

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Claydon
Stand:
1145

Claydon will launch a new 8m version of its Hybrid T trailed drill at CEREALS 2015. While the new model will be displayed on the company’s stand (No. 1145) at the event, a 6m Hybrid T will be working in the demonstration area.



Developed to meet increasing interest in fertiliser placement while drilling from large farms and contractors in the UK and overseas, the Hybrid T made its public debut last year in 6m form, since when the company has received a significant number of enquiries for a larger version.



With a daily output of up to 70 hectares the 8m Hybrid T utilises the patented Claydon Direct Strip Till Seeding System to sow directly into stubble, in min-till situations or on ploughed/cultivated land. A key design feature of the drill is that the seeding frame floats completely separately to the seed hopper, which ensures that an even depth is maintained across the full working width. The weight of the drilling chassis is carried on five centrally-mounted depth wheels which run on 10.0/75 15.3 cleated tyres, the seed hopper being supported by four transport wheels fitted with 380/55-17 cleated tyres, enabling the drill to travel lightly on headlands.



Weighing 7400kg and equipped with 25 seeding tines which operate up to 150mm deep, the new drill needs a 400hp - 450hp tractor to pull it, depending on soil conditions. With a 2m-wide centre section and two 3m-wide hydraulically-folding, contour-following outer sections, the 8m Hybrid T folds to just 2.85m for transport, hydraulically-operated transport locks being fitted as standard.



Two banks of tines spaced 2.2m apart give a huge inter-tine clearance of at least 550mm, row spacing is 315-320mm, while drilling depth can be up to 150mm. The drill’s individually adjustable, long-life tungsten carbide tines, which remove surface compaction, create drainage and allow the soil to breathe, incorporate hydraulic stone protection, while pre-emergence markers are also fitted.



A choice of rear toolbar options enable the surface finish left after drilling to be varied according to soil type and conditions. A front press option extends the drill’s capabilities and allows it to operate across an even wider range of field conditions. This will be particularly useful on light, fluffy cultivated soils or in min-til situations where additional consolidation will provide slightly more resistance for the seeding tines, enabling them to work more effectively, as well as avoiding the likelihood of ‘bulldozing’ and improving the contact between soil and seed.

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Like the 6m Hybrid T, the 8m version incorporates a 5500-litre hopper, equivalent to about four tonnes of seed and fertiliser, with a 60:40 split. Removing the separator plate enables the drill to be used for seed only, while CCTV cameras in each hopper section allow the operator to monitor levels of seed and fertiliser. An adjustable level sensor and roll-over top are fitted.



Standard equipment includes an Accord Metering System, RDS Artemis electronics, four-channel CANBUS/ ISOBUS head unit terminal, radar-controlled Vari Rate seeding, touch-button calibration and hydraulically-driven fan unit, four spool valves being required to operate the various functions. CCTV allows the operator to see exactly what is happening at the back and under the drill, while six floodlights provide excellent vision for working at night. Options include hydraulic stone release system, slug pellet applicator, rear press wheels and front tool bar.



Claydon Drills was started by Suffolk farmer Jeff Claydon who, in response to falling cereal prices and lower farming profits, developed the company’s patented Strip Seeding System for establishing crops in 2002. The Claydon System of crop establishment provides a practical solution to the key problem which farmers currently face, namely a lack of profit margin. Claydon Drills has expanded progressively during the last 12 years and now employs more than 50 people at its manufacturing site in Suffolk. To date, Claydon have sold in excess of 2000 metres of Claydon drills across all its models, 5000 hybrid tine units, 2600 metres of straw harrows and 21,000 straw harrow tines, providing the company with unrivalled experience and expertise in cost-effective crop establishment techniques.



Now used in 26 countries across the widest range of climatic conditions and soil types, the complete Claydon System, comprising the Claydon Straw Harrow, Claydon Hybrid Drill and Claydon Rolls, is up to five times faster, one-third the cost and more reliable than a plough-based approach and typically 50% less than the cost of a min-til system. It also significantly improves timeliness, enabling crops to be established at the optimum time, under the best conditions, resulting in significantly higher yields.



Further information on Claydon products is available at www.claydondrills.com



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New-look Bayer CropScience: Stand 605

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A new-look Bayer CropScience stand at Cereals 2015 will give growers the opportunity to talk through their toughest agronomic challenges in each crop.

Plots will be split into wheat, barley, oilseed rape and root crops, with Bayer CropScience experts available to discuss the issues growers are facing in each crop, and help pinpoint strategies that will help increase or protect yields and quality.

For example, in wheat, there will be a focus on how non-chemical cultural control can help with both getting black-grass populations and disease pressure down to manageable levels, and how integrating these into growing programmes can be most successfully achieved.

“Delayed drilling might be one option growers are considering, for example,” says Mike Abram, PR & Communications Manager for Bayer CropScience. “It can certainly help with both black-grass control and decreasing disease pressure, but has other implications for growers to consider. Our team in the wheat plots will be on hand to chat through the benefits and disadvantages, as well as how to integrate products such as Liberator (diflufenican + flufenacet), Atlantis WG (mesosulfuron + iodosulfuron), Aviator 235Xpro (prothioconazole + bixafen) and Redigo Deter (clothianidin + prothioconazole) into this or other strategies.”

In oilseed rape, growing consistently high-yielding crops that are coming under higher pest and disease pressure will be a talking point. “Growing oilseed rape after losing neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments this season has already caused some growers significant problems, but we are learning more about how to mitigate against pests such as cabbage stem flea beetle and aphids carrying turnip yellows virus.”

With seed treatment choice restricted, the use of drilling date, sowing rate, variety choice and well-timed insecticide sprays will need to be considered carefully, says Mr Abram. “We will be able to help give advice in these areas, as well as showcasing some online tools that can help with decision-making against oilseed rape pests.”

Planting hybrid varieties, such as Fencer and Harper, which are more resilient to environmental pressures, is one area growers might like to discuss, says Mr Abram. “These varieties also have other advantages, including simplifying disease control programmes. Light leaf spot control is a problem more and more growers are facing, with the disease increasing its incidence in southern parts of the United Kingdom, as well as its traditional heartland in the North.

“The use of a variety with excellent phoma resistance , such as Harper and Fencer, can help make sure timing of light leaf spot sprays, such as Proline275 (prothioconazole), is not compromised. We will also be showing growers our new National List 2 InVigor variety, InV 1030, which combines excellent phoma and light leaf spot resistance with high gross output.”

With potentially more barley, especially spring barley, in the rotation in the future, new or returning growers may well have questions about how to maximise yields and quality, says Mr Abram. “Again, our experts will be around to discuss how these crops can help with black-grass control and how to minimise disease threats.”

In the roots area, sugar beet,potato and vegetable growers are facing uncertain times. For those continuing with the crops, maximising yield and quality will again be foremost, and our team will be around to advise how the use of products such as Betanal maxxPro (desmedipham + phenmedipham + ethofumesate + lenacil) for beet weed control and Infinito (fluopicolide + propamocarb) for potato blight control will help.

Finally, various tools and services developed by Bayer CropScience will be demonstrated on the Cereals stand. These include the new Bayer Agronomy Tool mobile app, which has combined the three previously available apps for weed and pest identification and product information, into one easily usable application, and online decision support tools, such as the Bayer Pollen Beetle Predictor and the new Wheat and Barley Disease Warning tools.

 

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Dale Drills ​

Stand:​

1135​

Dale Drills have been busy further developing their product range to include the new Eco-T, improving their back up to customers by adding a new product support van and employing a new service engineer.

Tom Maplethorpe joined Dale Drills from Williams F1 team having spent the previous few years working on Felipe Massa’s car. Tom’s enthusiasm for motor sports began at a young age when he raced motorbikes round his family farm. His engineering skills came as a necessity due to his constant crashing! ‘Tom is already bringing new ideas to the business and we hope his experience at Williams can be put to good use making our drills the best in the paddock’, said director Tom Dale.

The Eco-T has been designed for smaller farms and is available in sizes from 3–6m. It uses the company’s unique Eco-Drill assemblies mounted to a trailed frame in a 3 row stagger. Land wheels mounted between the first and second row allow for trash flow whilst supporting the 2.2t capacity hopper. The narrow drilling knives contribute to a very low hp requirement, allowing a 4.8m machine to be pulled with just 150hp. ‘The fact that the Eco-T can be pulled with a relatively small tractor has huge advantages, not just reducing soil compaction, but also reducing costs such as depreciation and fuel use’, said James Dale.

Dale Drills will be showing the Eco-T, Eco-Drill and mounted Eco at Cereals on stand number 1135.

 

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Dow AgroSciences Ltd
Stand:​

610

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Dow AgroSciences is showcasing its extensive involvement in UK agriculture over the years at Cereals this year. The stand will document the company’s heritage in product breakthroughs alongside today’s innovative weed and pest control solutions, as well as previewing exciting future developments.
Alex Nichols, Cereal herbicide marketing manager, says: “At Dow AgroSciences, we’re justifiably proud of our heritage in providing UK farmers with tools to help produce healthy, profitable crops. Since the 1950s, we’ve been forward thinking; in terms of UK agriculture’s needs in the near-term and also investment in research and development to provide the solutions of the future.
“At Cereals, we will be previewing a new active ingredient, which is nearing the market, and which will further improve the ability for UK agriculture to increase yield and feed yet more mouths.”
For visitors looking for advice on weed control, Dow’s herbicide experts will be on hand to talk through the options in cereals and oilseed crops. With the launch of new Starane Hi-Load earlier this year – for late broad leaved weed control - there’s plenty to consider for next season.

 

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Kuhn Farm Machinery (UK) Ltd
Stand:
1058

New mobile application for simple hay and silage machinery selection


Kuhn Farm Machinery has launched a new mobile application to help grassland farmers select the most appropriate hay and silage making equipment.


The new ‘ForageXpert’ application has been developed by Kuhn to help farmers find the right mower, mower conditioner, tedder or rake to suit their farm’s specific needs. The tool enables farmers to select the right Kuhn kit according to the farm’s current machinery list, thereby ensuring any future machinery purchases are compatible with existing kit.


In a few clicks, the ForageXpert application provides a diagrammatic representation of the swath pattern and dimensions produced by the selected mower/mower conditioner, and provides a list of compatible tedders and/or rake combinations along with a full description of each tool.


“Smartphones and mobile applications are becoming an increasingly important tool for farmers in all sectors of agriculture,” explains Duncan McLeish, UK Sales Manager for Kuhn Farm Machinery.


“This latest Kuhn application provides a quick reference guide for grassland farmers in the market for new hay or silage making equipment and can simplify the machinery selection process. The ForageXpert app allows users to select and save the most appropriate machinery combinations for their farming system, and easily links back to the Kuhn.co.uk website where a full breakdown of each machine’s specification and technical information can be found.”


The ForageXpert application is available free of charge for Android and iOS users, and can be used on smartphones and tablets.


Other Kuhn mobile applications include Kuhn’s sprayer nozzle configurator, seeder calibration assistant and precision seeding set-up guide.

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New Kuhn min-till drill offers faster drilling speeds with lower hp requirement

Kuhn Farm Machinery will be using this year’s Cereals event to officially launch a new 6-metre minimum tillage drill that is capable of being pulled by a 200 hp tractor and drilling accurately at forward working speeds up to 17km/h.

“Forward operating speed is a key priority when drilling, to ensure all crops are sown in a timely fashion whilst making the best use of optimum conditions,” explains Duncan McLeish, UK Sales Manager for Kuhn Farm Machinery. “But this speed should never be at the expense of accuracy. Nor should it compromise overall operational efficiency, which means horsepower requirements should also be a consideration.”

Kuhn’s new ESPRO minimum tillage drill has a 6-metre working width and has been designed with an equal focus on three key aspects of the drilling process: speed, accuracy and efficiency. The new machine uses the best of Kuhn’s existing seed drilling technologies and expertise as well as a selection of innovative design elements.

“Two rows of 460mm concave discs are responsible for opening the soil and incorporating all residues into the surface layers, creating a fine tilth and functioning effectively even in heavy conditions,” Mr McLeish adds.

“These discs are followed, in the centre of the drill, by a row of 900mm diameter press wheels which create an evenly consolidated soil profile for consistent soil-to-seed contact.”

The large diameter of the press wheel helps to reduce the overall rolling resistance of the ESPRO, with the deep-treaded tyres also augmenting improved soil crumbling for a finer tilth. The tyres also feature a specially designed square profile to ensure uniform consolidation across the machine’s full working width. The press wheels are also arranged in a front-to-rear offset design to further reduce rolling resistance, with 85mm inter-wheel spaces helping to minimise soil bulldozing and maintain good soil flow.

Further innovation comes with the CROSSFLEX seed bar, which has coulter arms mounted on polyurethane blocks that provide a secure fixing but with sufficient spring movement to maintain a precise seed depth at high working speeds. Double disc coulters, as used on Kuhn’s successful SEEDFLEX system, provide the precision seed placement required for optimum crop performance.
The ESPRO is ISOBUS compatible and can be operated via Kuhn’s CCI200 (ISOBUS) or VT50 (non-ISOBUS) terminals. A joystick is also available as an option. Regardless of the control box selected, the operator is provided with an easy to use interface combining touch screen and soft keys.

To facilitate headland turns, the drill is equipped with a headland management mode whereby, at the touch of a button, the working elements are lifted in sequence on approaching the headland to allow drilling to continue right up to field edge. The metering unit is stopped with the lifting of the front tools to ensure that seed in the delivery hoses is placed in the soil before the elements are lifted, thereby avoiding any seed being left on the soil surface. Once the turn is completed, the sequence is reversed.

Calibration is simple and can be completed in less than five minutes, and the front working discs, seeding depth and coulter pressure can all be set and adjusted using easy to access clips on hydraulic cylinders; there is no need to climb in or over the machine to make adjustments.

The ESPRO has also been designed to be easy to maintain and provide reliability throughout the season. Front working and seeding discs have sealed bearings (zero maintenance) and elsewhere there are a minimum number of pivot points and moving sections which require attention.

Additional options include track eradicators, front press wheels, pre-emergence markers and hydraulic or pneumatic brake systems.

“All in all, the ESPRO features all the elements required to enable time-critical seed drilling operations to be carried out quickly and accurately,” Mr Mc Leish concludes. “And with a power requirement of less than 35hp per metre of working width, the ESPRO can be used with tractors with just 200hp, making it suited to the majority of modern farming businesses, as well as larger scale arable contractors.”

The 6-metre ESPRO 6000 R and a 3-metre ESPRO 3000 version will be available in limited quantities from summer 2015. Other models and working widths will follow in the coming years.
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AXIS FERTILISER SPREADER WINS RECOGNITION WITH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY AWARD


Kuhn Farm Machinery’s Axis 50.1 H EMC W twin-disc spreader has been awarded an AE50 award by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) for its ability to precisely regulate and spread fertiliser.


The ASABE judges described the Axis spreader as one of the most innovative machines in the agricultural sector, highlighting two specific pieces of technology – the CDA (Coaxial Distribution Adjustment) spreading system and the EMC (Electronic Mass Control) weighing and regulation system – as being particularly impressive.


The Axis 50.1 H EMC W uses Kuhn’s CDA technology – a patented feature on all Axis models – as well as hydraulic drive previously only used on the Axera range. This combination of proven technologies allows on-the-move adjustment of application rates, integration with GPS, and – through independent control of each disc – on-the-move adjustment of spread patterns according to borders and field shape. The EMC facility provides an automatic and instant monitor of fertiliser spread, whilst two high capacity weigh cells provide a constant record of the amount of fertiliser in the hopper.


Kuhn North America product managers, Kelly Smith and Ryan Pearcy, received the AE50 award during the 2015 ASABE conference in Louisville, with Mr Pearcy commenting; “The AE50 award is something we are very proud of. It is a reflection of the commitment to the development of our product lines with the ultimate goal of making farmers more productive and efficient in their operations.”


Companies from around the world submit entries to the annual AE50 competition, with up to 50 of the best products chosen by a panel of international engineering experts. The judges select the winning products based on their innovation, significant engineering advancement, and impact on the engineering advancements in the food and agriculture industries.

 

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Horsch UK Ltd

Stand:
1119
New Horsch Leeb PT 280 sprayer at Cereals

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Following its success at the LAMMA show at which the BoomControl Pro system took top honours, Horsch will be displaying its new PT 280 self-propelled sprayer at Cereals 2015 for the first time. In addition, the recently launched Joker RT with levelling board and new TurboDisc coulter will also be on display.



PT 280 self-propelled sprayer

Horsch has updated its self-propelled sprayer with new features to keep it ahead of the competition and meet strict new emissions standards. A 285hp/210 KW Mercedes engine now powers the new Leeb PT 280 sprayer providing a 15hp power increase over the PT 270, which it replaces.



The new 7.7 litre 6-cylinder turbo engine uses Mercedes’ latest AdBlue technology to meet the Tier 4 requirements. The radiator is now mounted horizontally and the radiator fan is now hydraulically driven and not dependent directly on engine speed. Due to customers’ requests, the road speed has also been increased to 50kph.



The PT 280 continues with a proven hydrostatically stepless-hydroshift gear unit and mechanical axis drive, instead of hydraulics motors, for better traction in hilly terrain. The award-winning BoomControl Pro system, close nozzle spacing, pneumatic nozzle control and an advanced cleaning system complete an impressive package.



BoomControl Pro

The advanced BoomControl Pro system offers an exact positioning of the boom, keeping it very close to the target area even at higher speeds and on hilly terrain. Developed in-house by Horsch, BoomControl Pro uses two fast acting air rams working in opposition to deliver very smooth boom movement. Gyros and boom-mounted sensors feed data back to an advanced proportional control system that counteracts virtually all yaw and roll.



Fitted to Leeb trailed and self-propelled sprayers, the system won the LAMMA 2015 top award, Best New Product or Innovation, as well as the Best New Product of Innovation (Mechanical – Crop Production Equipment) category.



Joker RT cultivator

The 6m or 8m Joker RT features a hydraulically operated levelling board that enables stubble and ploughed land to be cultivated with the same machine. The board comprises a row levelling paddles at the leading edge of the RT’s frame and adds greater flexibility to the machine allowing it to be used for stubble cultivation and then lower the levelling board to use the same machine on directly onto ploughed land.



The Joker RT features a longer frame to provide room for a double packer while more space behind the cultivation discs provides more time for the soil to settle. The transport wheels have been moved from the rear to the centre for a more balanced machine when moving on the road.



TurboDisc seed coulter

A new TurboDisc seed coulter has been developed for all seed drills with a double disc coulter, such as the Pronto, Express and Focus models. Key features of the new coulter design are the development of a new curved seed tube and a shallower angle of the Uniformer to reduce the drop angle of the seed. This results in a smoother and more accurate seed placement and more even seed germination.



The improved design also allows impact forces to be distributed more evenly for great reliability and resistance to wear. The development of the new coulter is now possible due to new advanced hydroforming manufacturing technique, a process currently used in automotive engineering and for the production of very high-quality bikes. Enormous pressure is used to press steel parts and tubes together into complex precision components.



In addition, the press wheel tyre is now softer and has a larger diameter, which prevents soil from sticking to the press wheel. The new scraper is slightly inclined and can be adjusted quickly and easily.

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Hutchinsons

Stand:
800​

Maximising yields by addressing attention to detail is a key focus at this year’s Cereals event for leading crop production specialists Hutchinsons.

• 2015 Yield Enhancement Network

A fundamental part of this is learning about how different growers push their crops to minimise the difference between potential and actual yield, as in the Yield Enhancement Network - or YEN, organised by ADAS and industry partners.

As one of the partners in the YEN, Hutchinsons experts are well placed to expand on their findings from last year, that saw them associated with 7 of the 12 total prizes in the 2014 competition.

To find out more about this year’s competition and hear from some of the growers involved, visit the Hutchinsons stand over the course of the Cereals event.

• Precision answers

Over the last decade interest in precision technology for more accurate machine steering, controlling how we apply products to the fields and field mapping & recording has undoubtedly increased. To find out more about the unique Hutchinsons Omnia software developments, visit the stand and speak to one of the precision technology team.

• Sixth year of the Cereals Challenge

The Hutchinsons business strongly believes in investing in talented young people and a key part of this activity is the joint Hutchinsons and Velcourt Cereals Challenge which aims to encourage a new generation of agronomists and farmers into the industry by offering them a real-time crop to manage and sell.

Located at Patrick Dean Farms, Boothby Graffoe in Lincolnshire, the site of the 2015 Cereals event, six plots of rye have been handed over to the student teams to manage through to the final judging during the 2015 Cereals Event.

Successful teams from Newcastle University, The Royal Agricultural University, Nottingham University, Bishop Burton College (Riseholme Campus), Writtle College and Easton & Otley College qualified in a competitive process against a total of eleven entries to win a place in this year’s Challenge. The winning team will receive a trophy and a prize of £1,000 to share, the winning college is also awarded £500.

The student teams have complete responsibility for the plots from mid-February until the day before the Cereals event in June, when they will be judged by Keith Norman, technical director at Velcourt, Dick Neale, technical manager of Hutchinsons, and a representative from the Cereals team.

The competition will look at each team’s agronomic recommendations (based on appropriateness and timeliness of recommendations), input cost management, estimated crop yield and the quality, as well as the marketing of the crop.

Last year’s tightly contested challenge saw only one point between the winners Easton & Otley College and runners up Harper Adams University College.

• The winning team will be officially announced at 11am on Wednesday 10th June at the Velcourt stand, so do join the teams to find out who will be the 2015 winners.

Visitors to the Hutchinsons stand at Cereals will also have access to Hutchinsons technical experts and agronomists, who will be available to talk though and provide solutions to any range of technical arable issues from grass weed control incorporating the best chemical and cultural methods, an update on SDHI fungicide performance to the best variety choices for autumn 2014.

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New machinery makes its mark at Cereals 2015


A range of new and updated machines from some of the best-known manufacturers in the business will make their debut at Cereals 2015.


Visitors will be able to assess the latest tractors and examine new drilling and cultivation equipment at the event, which takes place at Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, on June 10th and 11th.


Hundreds of stands will display a range of other equipment, and some machines will be brought to life in the 5ha of Working Demonstrations. Exhibitors in this area include Agri-Linc (G Whyles & Sons), Claydon, Dowdeswell Engineering, George Moate, J Brock & Sons, Mzuri, Quivogne UK, Sumo UK and TWB Engineering.



TRACTORS

Kubota’s new tractor range marks the firm’s launch into the mainstream agricultural market. Built at the company’s new manufacturing facility in northern France, the M7001 Series is Kubota’s most powerful tractor to date.


Available in three models (M7131, M7151 and M7171, rated at 130, 150, 170 hp respectively), the series is aimed at mixed and arable farms and comes with a host of features to maximise performance, reliability and operator comfort and control.

Case IH’s new Puma range incorporatessevenmodels from 150-240hp. The six-cylinderpowerunits meet EuropeanStageIV(Tier4Final)emissionregulations that minimise fuelconsumption and maximiseperformance.


In addition to an updatedAFS700terminal, the new Puma models include HMCIIHeadlandManagementControlandcan be specified withCaseIHAccuGuide.


The new Magnum Rowtrac 380 CVX from Case IH makes its Cereals debut. The tractor retains the front wheel configuration of the Magnum 380 on which it is based, but sports tracks instead of rear wheels.


This, says Case, combines the manoeuvrability, handling and versatility of a wheeled tractor with the ability of a tracked machine to float over the ground. Power is supplied by an 8.7-litre FPT Cursor 9 engine, which is rated at 380hp but produces up to 435hp and 1806Nm of torque.


Spearheading the John Deere range of mid-size tractors are the new six-cylinder 6175R, 6195R and 6215R large-frame models making their Cereals debut.


The tractors feature Stage IV/Final Tier 4 engines feature enhanced manoeuvrability, improved operator comfort and extended service intervals. They are powered by 6.8-litre John Deere PowerTech PVS/PSS engines rated from 175 to 215hp.


New Holland is showing its recently re-launched T8 range, with Tier 4B engines, which offer improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Power is increased across the range and torque curves have been improved, peaking at 1300-1500rpm and improving fuel efficiency.


New Holland’s new LM Elite model telehandler features more engine power (143hp compared to 121hp) and improved transmission featuring a 6x3 Powershift. The machine is capable of speeds up to 40kph.



DRILLS

Kuhn Farm Machinery’s new 6m minimum tillage drill is designed to maximise speed, accuracy and efficiency. The new Espro, which is being launched at Cereals, can be pulled by a 200 hp tractor and drill accurately at speeds up to 17km/h.


Two rows of 460mm concave discs incorporate residues into the surface layers, creating a fine tilth and functioning effectively even in heavy conditions, says the firm. A row of 900mm diameter press wheels follow.


The Crossflex seed bar has coulter arms mounted on polyurethane blocks that provide sufficient spring movement to maintain a precise seed depth at high working speeds. Double-disc coulters provide precision seed placement.


Weaving is launching its new zero-till GD Drill, which features a patented GD coulter that provides low soil disturbance with a very low draught requirement of 40hp/m, according to the company.


The double disc arrangement is mounted at 25° off the vertical. The larger leading outer disc cuts an opening slice in the soil while the smaller inner disc forms an opening for the seed to be placed. The following press wheel also acts as a depth regulator.


Inter-row clearance of 1,000mm helps the drill operate in extremely trashy conditions, including cover crops. Mounted variants are available from 3 to 4.8m, while trailed models range from 4 to 8m.


Claydon is launching a new 8m version of its Hybrid T trailed drill at Cereals. Capable of up to 70ha/day, the drill employs Claydon’s Direct Strip Till Seeding System to sow directly into stubble, in min-till situations or on ploughed/cultivated land.


The seeding frame floats separately to the seed hopper, ensuring an even depth across the working width. The drill weighs 7400kg and is equipped with 25 seeding tines operating at up to 150mm deep. It needs 400hp-450hp to pull it. It comes with a choice of rear toolbar options and a 5500-litre hopper that can be used in seed/fertiliser or seed only modes.


Dale Drills is exhibiting its new Eco-T drill designed for smaller farms. The machine comes in 3–6m widths and uses the company’s Eco-Drill assemblies mounted on a trailed frame in a three-row stagger.


Land wheels mounted between the first and second row allow for trash flow whilst supporting the 2.2t capacity hopper. The narrow drilling knives contribute to a very low hp requirement, allowing a 4.8m machine to be pulled with just 150hp.


Kverneland is showing its newly launched Kultistrip. Individual strip till rows, which can be set 45-75cm apart, are connected by a spring-loaded parallelogram system to follow the ground contours. A 520mm diameter disc opens the soil and cuts long trash, followed by trash-wheels that disperse residues, leaving a clean strip of earth.


Tines that can work soil down to 30cm follow, then a choice of press wheel – finger wheel, cage wheel or Farmflex – compresses the row.


Lincolnshire based strip-till specialist Sly Agri now offers a 9m Stripcat2 cultivator suitable for beet, OSR and maize establishment and liquid fertiliser injection.


A front wavy coulter cuts through trash and starts the cultivation, followed by pair of angled, finger-type discs to clear stubble trash ready for narrow, low-disturbance legs that adjust down to 300mm.


Air actuators control the ground pressure from zero to 600kg. An optional precision planter allows maize and beet planting in a single pass.


Amazone is showing the latest incarnation of its AD-P Special power harrow/drill combination, which offers automatic headland shut-off, variable rate seeding and push button in-cab calibration.


The AD-P Special is available in 3, 3.5 and 4m working widths and brings over the new metering system, air venturi and fan from the Cirrus trailed drills. Row spacing is 12.5 cm or 16.6 cm on both the WS Suffolk and the RoTeC disc coulter.


Speed source is either via radar, guide wheel, GPS or tractor source and is controlled by a choice of Amadrill+ or Amatron 3, depending on circumstances.


Making its debut in the UK at this year’s Cereals event will be the grain-only version of the new Great Plains 4m Centurion CDA 400 cultivator drill. It will stand alongside its larger 6m counterpart, the Centurion CDA 600, which has recently benefited from various upgrades.


Other Great Plains seeding and planting products on display will include the company’s new YPE Planter, which is currently being demonstrated on sites in the UK and across Europe, and the 3P1006NT no-till drill.



CULTIVATORS

Amazone’s new Certos heavy compact disc harrow is designed to deal with high levels of trash such as that produced by cover and catch crops and maize grown on energy contracts.


It is designed to incorporate organic matter at a relatively shallow depth. It is available in 4-7m widths, has 660mm diameter scalloped discs, staggered with an offset of 350mm and angled to ensure a very aggressive operation.


Dal-Bo’s new Maxiroll, shown for the first time in the UK at Cereals, is designed to optimise germination of blackgrass by creating a shallow seed-bed close behind the combine.


The new Maxiroll has front harrow sections consisting of four rows of 16mm tines and independent depth wheels, followed by Cambridge/Breaker, Crosskill or Cross Combi roll choices.


Dal-Bo’s 12m Maxiroll with crackerboards also makes its show debut, combining a 12.5t roll with a front-mounted, hydraulically adjusted crackerboard to aid seed-bed preparation.


Vaderstad is showing two recently launched cultivator ranges at Cereals. The Carrier L and XL range have 51cm/61cm diameter notched discs with adjustable working angles and are available in 4.25-8.25m working widths. Tools including straw harrow, CrossCutter Knife and CrossBoard can be fitted, and three packers are available to ensure good soil to trash contact in a range of soils.


The Opus range uses tines spaced at 27cm and distributed across four axles with a ground clearance of 80cm. The arrangement is designed to cope with huge amounts of trash while still working efficiently down to 40cm without requiring significant draught.



FERTILISER SPREADER

Amazone’s new ZA-V comes into thespreader range beneath the flagship ZA-TS models. Its V-Spreading system uses a new simpler aperture, agitation and disc system.


The new aperture is designed for outputs of up to 6.4 kg/sec, which is ample for working widths of up to 36 metres and forward speeds of up to 30 km/h in the field. The ZA-V Control offers a simple speed-related spread rate adjustment via the new Amaspread+ in-cab terminal.



HARVESTING

John Deere has updated its range of large square balers for 2015 with two new models, the L1533 and L1534.


The driveline design requires less tractor hp, helping to improve fuel efficiency. The balers feature a multi-crop packer to handle silage, hay and straw. Key components including the pick-up, rotor, packer and the main gearbox are all fully clutch-protected.


The balers are ISOBUS compatible and most adjustments can be controlled from the cab.


Case IH’s Axial-Flow 8240, launched last summer, is on show at Cereals and features a 30' (9.144m) version of the company’s new 3152 Draper header. Featuring a belt-type design, it increases operating speed, provides constant feeding of the rotor and being less susceptible to crop moisture extends the working day, says the company.


Krone has launched a new app for iPad and iPhone users that allows BiG X forage harvester and BiG Pack square baler operators to log customers’ records and field operation data, such as date, time and location, and to produce a simple, accurate report for more efficient invoicing and record keeping.


Tickets for Cereals cost £24 each (£20 for students) and are available at www.cerealsevent.co.uk


BASIS members can claim a maximum of six CPD points per day – two for attending the event and four more from the 12 further points available from the exhibitor knowledge trail. NRoSO members can claim six points for the whole event – two points for visiting and a further four from eight offered on the trail.


Further information at www.cerealsevent.co.uk

 

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Rhiza UK

Stand:
421​

Intelligent Precision Farming (Rhiza) is the only truly independent precision farming service provider in the UK.

Rhiza is part of Courtyard Agriculture Ltd; a company with over 30 years of soil consultancy experience. Our in depth knowledge of soil, together with our independence, makes us unique in the precision farming sector.

Since its launch in 2004 Rhiza has remained at the forefront of precision farming in the UK. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, excellent customer service and innovative use of the latest technologies.

We work on the basis that all fields contain some inherent variation. By understanding this variation and applying inputs accordingly we have proven that we can save farmers money whilst also increasing their yields.

During set up we divide fields into soil management zones which can be created using a soil brightness scanning or one of our team of experienced soil scientists. Soil brightness technology was developed by Rhiza and uses satellite reflectance data to give an indication of differing soil properties within a field. Once created these management zones can be used to variably apply a range of inputs including: P, K, nitrogen, seed and lime.

Rhiza also gives farmers access to the highest resolution satellite imagery commercially available in the UK. This imagery can be used to create variable rate nitrogen plans as well as monitor crop health and map areas of weeds, pest and disease.

Rhiza continues to be developed in conjunction with leading farmers and agronomists ensuring that we remain the most flexible, simple to use and cost-effective precision farming service on the market.

Rhiza now plan to develop the “seeCrop” app which will allow farmers to view satellite imagery and record agronomic observations whilst in the field. These observations will synchronise with the Toolbox meaning that both the farmer and agronomist can map where different problems have occurred.



The “seeCrop” app won the UK leg of the European Satellite Navigation Competition in 2014. Now with funding from the European Space Agency the app is being developed and will be released next year.



Rhiza will be exhibiting at Cereals for the first time this year. The event will be a great chance to talk to farmers about their precision farming services and the new “seeCrop” app. They will also have some exclusive, event only, offers including the chance to receive a free satellite image processed in one hour!

 

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Kubota (UK) Ltd
Stand:
1147
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15 Apr 2015
The first M7001 agricultural tractors for the UK market will be rolling off Kubota’s production line ready to take centre stage on the leading machinery supplier’s stand at this year’s Cereals event (10-11 June).

Built at the company’s new manufacturing facility in Northern France, the M7001 Series is Kubota’s most powerful tractor to date. Available in three models (M7131, M7151 and M7171), the Series is ideal for carrying out a wide range of jobs on both mixed and arable fixed and comes with a host of features to maximise performance, reliability and operator comfort and control.

Mike Bywater, Kubota’s Agricultural Product Manager, commented: “The M7001 Series is an extremely exciting launch for Kubota as we move into the mainstream agricultural market. There has been a lot of interest since this Series was first unveiled at LAMMA so we are delighted they are now coming off the factory line ready for our UK customers.”

Along with the M7001, visitors to Kubota’s stand will also be able to see special show editions of its new RTVX900 utility vehicle and its MGX135-II tractor – which have been custom designed for the launch of these two updated models.

The two custom machines are on display to show visitors what’s possible, acting as a focal point to attract new people to our stand.”

A whole host of other machines from Kubota’s product line-up will also be on display at the show, from its industry leading compact tractors, to a number of groundcare solutions and its M Series tractor range, like its new MGX-II.

 

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Weaving Machinery
Stand:
700​

Cereals 2015 will see the launch of Weaving Machinery's new zero-till Drill. With over 20 years of experience of producing zero-tillage equipment the introduction of the new GD (Gent Disc) Drill brings a refreshing look to the tried and tested Big Disc Drill.


Weaving Machinery has been working in conjunction with Lincolnshire farmer Tony Gent to develop the new patented GD coulter and have arrived with a disc coulter design which satisfies all drilling systems. The new GD coulter provides remarkably low soil disturbance, has a very low draught requirement of 40HP per meter and has an excellent service life.

The principal behind the GD coulter design is based on a double disc arrangement, mounted on a 25° angle off the vertical which is able to pivot around a central kingpin mounted within the coulter body. The larger leading outer disc cuts an opening slice in the soil whilst the smaller inner disc is in effect undermining the 'upper' side forming an opening for the seed to be placed precisely. The lifted wall of the soil is quickly firmed down onto the seed by the single press wheel. The press wheel also acts as a depth regulator for the disc coulters. Drilling depth is adjusted by moving a single pin through a bank of holes with a depth range of 0-130mm in 15mm increments. Coulters are individually pressurised by a hydraulic system providing up to 200Kg of downwards pressure helping to maintain consistent contact with the ground and follow contours and undulations.



This refined design aided by an inter-row clearance of 1,000mm has resulted in a coulter that is able to work in extremely trashy conditions and cover crops without creating an opportunity for hair-pinning to arise. This adaptable system can be used on all cultivation systems and soil types.



The new GD coulter will be available in either a mounted or trailed format. Mounted zero-till machines will be a new addition to Weaving Machinery's portfolio and will be available in widths from 3 to 4.8 Metres complete with a 1.2 Ton seed tank with prices starting at £24,642. Trailed variants will be offered to meet the demands of large farmers and contractors, available in working width of 4 to 8 Metres mounted on a Weaving's existing 2.5 Ton seed cart prices starting at £42,700.



All drills as standard will be fitted with RDS electronic metering, 6 coulters per meter at a minimum row spacing of 167mm (adjustable), roll over cover, tank sieve and work lights.

 

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Openfield in seed give-away at Cereals

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If you fancy trying two of the most highly rated varieties to be added to the 2015 HGCA Recommended List then visit the Openfield stand this Cereals for a chance to win some free seed.

Over the course of the two day event visitors will be able to register their interest in a prize draw to be drawn the following week. Up for grabs are five tonnes of new Group 1 variety KWS Trinity and 12 bags of Popular, the highest gross output Double Low variety for the East/West region on the Recommended List.

“One lucky grower will receive 5t of fully-approved Group 1 variety KWS Trinity while three winners will share 12 bags of Popular,” says Openfield national seeds manager Lee Bennett.

“There are no catches and no questions to answer. Growers just need to put the name, address and contact details on an entry card and we will contact them once the draw has taken place.”

For growers looking to broaden their market options or simply gain access to a new variety with better yield potential this offe3r should appeal, says Lee Bennett.

“The 5t of KWS Trinity is enough to drill about 13ha depending on conditions and timings. For anyone wanting to try a new Group 1 alongside one of the more recently added varieties, or looking for a replacement to one of the more outclassed types in this group, this is an ideal opportunity.

“Similarly, with the world awash with coarse grains moving up to a high-yielding milling variety from a feed variety will expand market opportunities and raise the prospect of a market premium,” he says.

For similar reasons he expects growers to express a similar level of interest in the oilseed rape prize.

“The 12 bags of Popular will be shared three ways – 6, 4 and 2 – so there should be plenty for an on-farm trial between tramlines. With a gross output of 107% of controls and excellent light leaf spot and stem canker resistance we expect this variety to truly live up to its name,” he adds.

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