Yes I was there last night. Although interesting the report favors the outcomes that it sponsors desire i.e destocking etc. Which leaves me just as skeptical,
My take was that he's just another failed 'farmer' who has found other ways of making his living, talks slick, and thinks he knows best.
Which is fine as far as it goes,
but trying to convince the rest of us to follow his lead, and the implication that we're all a bunch of ignorant muppets who hadn't noticed the subs are propping up our farm businesses.... well, I was not very impressed.
Condescending tw*t, mostly I wanted to slap him.
and the concept of him advising government....aaargh!
JCB has launched new Fastrac 4000 and 8000 Series tractors with an all-new electronics infrastructure which is claimed to deliver higher levels of performance. According to JCB, the new Fastrac iCon operator environment has three key features: iConfigure – creating a bespoke control experience for every operator iConnect – integrating advanced precision agriculture technology iControl – redefining operation through new driveline software The 175hp to 348hp (133kW to 260kW) Fastracs feature the new iCon armrest console and touch-screen display to provide flexibility in operator allocation and operator information, as well as a new transmission control strategy to enhance operator comfort and powertrain efficiency, says the manufacturer...