CropTec 2016 Exhibitor & Sponsor PR

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Tues 29th & Weds 30th November 2016
East of England Showground, Peterborough


CropTec, the essential technical and business event for arable and mixed farmers, their advisers and associated industries, will be packed with innovative features and content when it returns this coming November.

To encourage knowledge exchange between the farming community, the event is FREE for pre-registered Farmers, Agronomists & Advisers.

Building on three very successful years, the show promises to be the biggest and most relevant yet. More than 100 exhibitors will display the latest science and technology across the trade stands, while CropTec’s well established seminars and hubs will feature the latest thinking on a range of key arable topics delivered by leading specialists.​

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Press release

30 September 2016

Experts on hand to talk Sky Drills at Croptec

Experts from OPICO will be on hand at the Croptec event to give advice on the innovative Sky drill range, particularly helpful for growers considering how to move forward with no-till, min-till, cover cropping or companion crops.

The unique design of the drills offers great versatility, providing high capacity drilling solutions across a range of soil conditions and cultivation systems, allowing a wide window of crop establishment.

The MaxiDrill is designed to provide a high speed minimum tillage drilling solution with the flexibility to work in a conventional plough-based cultivation system, and also as a no-till drill in light soils. Moreover its clever design allows drilling to continue even when conditions turn sticky.

The EasyDrill is specifically designed as a direct drill but works equally well in minimum tillage conditions, on consolidated ploughed soil and when drilling into cover crops. This drill can be fitted with up to three separate hoppers to allow conventional drilling to take place alongside fertiliser application, cover crop drilling or slug pellet application.

An electric driven metering system allows easy calibration, accurate setting and variable rate as standard. The primary seed is drilled using the disc coulter and the secondary product (often fertiliser) is applied by dedicated coulters in front of the press wheels. If an additional ‘pro hopper’ is fitted for a third microgranular product or small seed size, this is metered into either the seed or fertiliser distribution systems and drilled with one product or the other. The use of two separate air circuits to supply the seed and the fertiliser allows the products to be drilled at two different depths.

The clever row management system then allows manual selection of rows so that every other, or any number of rows, can be shut off to provide wider row spacing with one seed; or rows to be planted with alternating seed types.

With minimal soil disturbance, these features mean the drills can be used in the fight against grass weeds, whilst providing accurate and consistent seed and fertiliser placement, targeting nutrition correctly and maximising crop efficiency.

Commenting James Woolway, OPICO Managing Director said, ‘With the Sky brand we have over 25 years of experience and farm trials in cover cropping and companion crops. Visitors to Croptec can join us on the OPICO stand where we can provide support and advice for growers considering a move to no-till or min-till, whilst looking at what machinery they will require to manage the change effectively.’

Sky Agriculture’s trailed EasyDrill​

 

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New StarFire receiver makes UK debut at CropTec​

John Deere’s new generation StarFire 6000 satellite receiver has been designed to set new standards in operational accuracy and signal uptime, while also improving the connectivity of machines using the John Deere FarmSight range of precision farming solutions.

The receiver will be making its UK show debut at CropTec on the East of England Showground, Peterborough in November, alongside a number of new developments linked to the Operations Centre in MyJohnDeere.com, the company’s dedicated precision farming website portal. The MyJobsConnect Premium service includes MyJobsManager and MyLogistics apps for farm, contract and fleet managers, and a MyJobs app for operators.



The new StarFire 6000 features an improved antenna and the latest in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal processing technology. A new optional locking device for better theft protection is also available. The receiver is available with an improved, free SF1 correction signal (+/-15cm, reduced from 23cm), an all-new SF3 signal with +/-3cm pass to pass accuracy and a number of major RTK (+/-2.5cm) innovations.



In addition, the new ‘triple StarFire accuracy’ mode now tracks three geostationary satellites in parallel instead of one. This provides three times more signal stability in shady conditions and the potential to switch to a back-up satellite 80 per cent more quickly than the previous model. Acquisition of the new SF3 correction signal is also three to four times quicker.



All of this new technology adds up to improved performance and uptime as well as lower operating costs, when paired with FarmSight precision farming systems such as AutoTrac automatic steering and John Deere Section Control for sprayers and spreaders.

 

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New Chafer self propelled at CropTec 2016

Chafer Machinery’s new self propelled sprayer will be on show at CropTec 2016. Designed for the medium to large scale arable farm on display is the Chafer “Interceptor”. The Interceptor can be fitted with a 4000 or 5000L tank and booms ranging in size from 24m to 36m.

The range will be joined by the Chafer “Defender” which will be able to carry a 3000 or 3500L tank and booms up to 30m in width. Both models are due to go on sale for delivery in spring 2017.
Both sprayers will be powered by 6 cylinder Deutz TCD tier 4 final engines which are highly fuel efficient and quiet. The Interceptor is fitted with 215bhp engine while the Defender is powered by a 180bhp motor. A Bosch Rexroth hydrostatic drive train powers both machines.
The Interceptor additionally benefits from automatic dynamic traction force distribution which compensates for changes in terrain automatically adjusting wheel motor displacement to give maximum traction and fuel efficiency.
A dynamic braking system uses a combination of hydrostatic deceleration and independent mechanical braking operated by a foot pedal. This system significantly reduces stopping distances while preventing over revving of the engine.

The spacious cab offers excellent comfort for the operator over a long working day. All round visibility is excellent with clear and unobstructed views of the spray booms through the full wide rear windscreen. All controls including a multifunction joystick are logically laid out in the operator consul, 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 a refrigerated compartment.
The powerful and efficient chassis is fitted with a high specification Chafer spray pack which incorporates many of the features already successfully introduced on the Chafer Guardian and Sentry trailed sprayer range. Stainless steel tanks incorporate a deep sump for complete tank emptying, aggressive tank agitation and internal baffles.

The Interceptor and Defender will be available with 24-30m F Series booms (Machine displayed fitted with a 24m boom) with the Interceptor also being able to carry 30 – 36m G Series booms. All booms can be specified with Chafer Contour automatic boom leveling which can now offer “Sub Zero” inclination for hilly terrain. For liquid fertilizer users all booms can be specified with duo react air controlled nozzles which can accommodate Chafer Streambars. The sprayer is fitted with a high capacity centrifugal pump for rapid tank filling.
Sprayer control systems featured on Chafer trailed range are now available on the Defender and Interceptor. Most notable of these control systems is the ePlumbing which is controlled via external and in-cab 7” colour terminals. All plumbing modes can be activated by the push of a button. Controlling plumbing electronically removes the chance of moving manual taps into the wrong position, eliminating the possibility of contamination and crop damage.
Recent upgrades to the ePlumbing system include optimizing of the eFill automatic filling software. The eFill allows the operator to preselect desired filling volumes of both the main spray and rinse water tanks, preventing overfilling and leaving the operator free to concentrate on chemical induction.
As well as automated filling, ePlumbing also boasts the eClean system, for fully automated cleaning of the full liquid system. eClean improves the efficiency of sprayer cleaning and reduces downtime.
To complete the comprehensive specification automatic boom section control is fitted as standard to all machines in the range. Hydraulically operated auto steer can also be fitted as an option.
CropTec 2016
Want to test drive Chafer's new self propelled sprayer? Join us this November 29th & 30th at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Ticket are FREE for pre-registered visitors, book your tickets here.
CropTec’s sprayer demonstration area gives you an exclusive opportunity to test drive and experience on a one to one basis, the latest sprayers in the market from leading manufacturers.
80% of our visitors last year rated the sprayer demonstration area as excellent; we give delegates a unique first-hand experience of the machines, dedicated time with an expert and a place to compare the most up to date innovations and technology in the market.
Simply visit each of the manufacturer’s stands in the exhibition hall to arrange your test drive.
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Agronomy developments take centre stage at CropTec 2016

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Agronomy is advancing at an ever-increasing pace as the drive to increase crop yields sustainably continues, against a background of a shrinking chemical armoury and increasing weed, pest and disease resistance.



CropTec was launched three years ago as a vehicle for professional growers and their advisers to interact with the researchers and developers at the forefront of these vital scientific and technological advances.



This year’s event will further underline CropTec’s reputation as a key provider of knowledge exchange, says development director Stephen Howe.



“Each year CropTec has increased its technical offering, and 2016 promises even more innovative features and content, reflecting the event’s four main technical themes – crop protection, crop establishment, crop nutrition and and crop breeding.”



CropTec takes place at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th November.



The event remains free for everyone to attend, provided tickets are booked in advance.



For further information and to book tickets go to www.croptecshow.com



Precision aerial farming

Novel precision farming developments will be on show from Crop Angel at the Spraying Technology Hub.



The company was launched last April by arable farmer Chris Eglington and agronomist Matt Kealey after they recognised a need for accurate aerial applications of crop protection products, micro-nutrients and seeds.



Crop Angel will soon launch its own range of bespoke, aerial-approved products developed for use with its fleet of approved agricultural UAVs (drones). These will use data generated from aerial UAV maps or enhanced satellite images.



Benefits include reduced agrochemical usage, less operator exposure and lower power and machinery costs, and less impact on soil structure. The company expect to be commercialising in the first quarter of 2017, and will offer franchise opportunities for interested parties.



Use your own drone

Latest drone developments, including software that allows growers to use their own drones to map fields, will be in show on Agrovista’s stand.



The company has compared professional fixed-wing drones with popular “hobby” multi-rotor drones to see if the basic camera gear on the latter could be used effectively to create weed and biomass maps.



Results have been very encouraging, allowing Agrovista to develop its Axis MapIT Pro software to handle the processed drone data. This will enable growers to use the information for applications such as variable rate nitrogen, and even patch spraying glyphosate with high resolution accuracy.



Further developments include yield prediction models that can be used a few months before harvest.



OSR Herbicides? Think Water campaign

A new campaign aimed at supporting farmers to continue their responsible use of oilseed rape herbicides is being highlighted by the Voluntary Initiative (VI) in the Spraying Technology Hub.



The OSR Herbicides? Think Water campaign, launched recently by the VI with support from the Crop Protection Association, is developing new tools offering best practice stewardship advice to ensure the continued responsible use of oilseed rape herbicides, especially useful in the battle against difficult-to-control blackgrass.



Black-grass – taking back control

CropTec will feature the latest thinking on black-grass control, providing visitors with an opportunity to discuss control strategies in detail.



Bayer is sponsoring the Black-grass Hub and will highlight the need to combine cultural control techniques and chemical options to win the battle against this pernicious weed.



The topics will be based on Bayer’s four building blocks for black-grass control: Check, Chemistry, Cultivations and Crops.

Check: Considering the black-grass burden; measuring and monitoring populations on which to base control decisions.

Chemistry: Bayer’s products for controlling black-grass.

Cultivations: The importance of early control and the impact of different systems.

Crops: Cover cropping and experience gained from Agrovista/Bayer Project Lamport trials.



Black-grass management clinic

More than 15 seasons’ experience of applied research from Agrii’s Stow Longa Black-grass Technology Centre will be brought to CropTec in a special management clinic on the company’s stand. Even the worst infestations can be overcome with the correct management, provided the right techniques are applied, says Agrii.



The ‘Colin’s Corner’ clinic, manned by Agrii head of agronomy Colin Lloyd and trials manager Steve Corbett, will offer individual guidance from the company’s extensive research on cultivation systems, variety competitiveness, cover cropping and rotational and herbicide application.



New chemistry at CropTec 2016

Visitors will be able to learn more about the new chemistry offered by Dow AgroSciences’ new herbicide based on the active ingredient Arylex Active.



Initial feedback from the first product, Pixxaro (Arylex + fluroxypyr), launched in spring this year, shows effective control of a broad spectrum of troublesome weeds across a wide range of crop and weed growth stages, says Dow.



Arylex Active comes from the arylpicolinate group, a new class of synthetic auxin chemistry. Latest trial results showing the superiority of Pixarro over established brands for control of weeds such as cleavers will also be on show.



Latest arable advances

Growers will be able to discuss the latest arable advances with experts on the AHDB stand.



AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds is the official supporter of the Crop Breeding seminar programme. The 2017/18 Recommended Lists will be launched online the day before the event, providing a timely opportunity to discuss the latest varietal developments.



In recent years, a range of indicators for soil health has been developed. Visitors to the stand will find out about the research developing the guidance and tools needed, so that these indicators can be exploited by progressive arable farmers.



AHDB’s investment in resistance management, crop protection trials and integrated pest management will also feature.



Using data to inform crop nutrition decisions

Data is an increasingly important asset for any business, enabling it to take actions in a timely manner, reduce risk and take advantage of opportunities to develop a competitive edge.



Yara Analytical Services has been undertaking soil analysis (and foliar, petiole and organic matter analyses) for over 40 years and has a large bank of data that can inform of trends, widespread deficiencies and geographic nutrient information.



A broad spectrum test delivers important intelligence to a farmer, providing the opportunity to remove any limiting factor to yield and quality. At CropTec, Yara will discuss how soil and crop data can help business decisions.



Fertiliser timing benefits

New trial results highlighting the importance of key nutrient application timing feature on the CF Fertilisers stand.



A full programme of trials from 2016 is currently being analysed and early indications are highlighting some important ways growers can improve nitrogen utilisation, says the company.



Initial results show wheat yields can be improved by up to 1t/ha by applying P and K alongside N and S in the spring rather a separate dressing in the autumn.



Emerging evidence shows plants can use N more efficiently to build yield when all these key nutrients are applied in a single spring NPKS granular product.



Other trials show accurate evaluation of soil N reserves can reduce fertiliser costs by up to 20% while maintaining high output yields.



New varieties offer agronomic improvements

Cope Seeds will discuss its range of combinable crop varieties including its own high-yielding milling wheat Nelson, which has German Milling E quality but which also does well as a feed variety.



It is currently being grown on a buyback into Heygates, which is offering it on the old Hereward tolerance contract, at a Group 1 premium. Nelson is a tall, stiff variety and has shown consistent high yields along with outstanding disease resistance in trials over the past two years, says Cope.



Elsoms has built a diverse portfolio of arable varieties that the company says is now attracting strong interest.



The programme offers a wide range of wheat varieties, including four AHDB candidate wheats, Bennington, Moulton, Freiston and Dunston.



Oilseed rape, winter and spring oats and barley and hybrid wheats also feature in the portfolio. New varieties include Skye, an RL OSR candidate Chanson, a new high-yielding Null-Lox spring barley, and oat varieties Harmony and Yukon.



Visitors can also find out more about Elsoms’ energy crops, hybrid cereals development programme and growing vining pea business.



Slug software enhances water stewardship app

An enhanced version of the WaterAware app will be demonstrated by CropTec’s headline sponsor Adama.



The app, designed to help users prevent key active ingredients from entering and polluting raw water supplies, now incorporates Adama’s new #SlugAware software, which enables users to assess the risk of slug and snail activity on a field-by-field basis.



It assimilates soil type and soil moisture deficit information plus forecasted weather and uses a traffic-light system to advise when it is safe to make chemical or pellet applications.

 

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New ideas, novel designs: Innovative systems and equipment at CropTec 2016

CropTec, the essential technical event for arable and mixed farmers, their advisers and associated industries, will be packed with innovation designed to help growers become more profitable in the post-Brexit era.



The innovation line-up covers crop nutrition, plant breeding, crop establishment, crop breeding and machinery.



More than 140 leading suppliers of the latest technology, products and services will be on hand to discuss developments across the arable sector when CropTec returns to the East of England Showground on 29th and 30th November.



A visit to the event will help ensure growers keep apace of the rapid changes that are taking place in cropping, cultivations and input application.



Here’s a taster of what visitors can expect, illustrating the wide range of topics that are being addressed by exhibitors. With many more innovations still to be announced, where better to spend the last two days of November?



CropTec remains free for everyone to attend, provided tickets are booked in advance.



For further information and to book tickets go to www.croptecshow.com



Magnetic spray drift reduction

MagGrow, sponsor of the CropTec Spraying Technology Hub, will be introducing its magnetic spray drift reduction concept at CropTec.



The system provides superior coverage to conventional crop spraying systems and also reduces spray drift by up to 80%, according to the company. It uses magnetic inserts on the sprayer that impart an electromagnetic charge into the sprayed liquid. All living plants and soil have a magnetic field, so this liquid is attracted to its target.



This reduces pesticide wastage and increases the number of spray windows while supporting environmental regulations and a better environment, says MagGrow. The product can be retro-fitted to all makes of sprayer.



New StarFire receiver makes UK debut at CropTec

John Deere’s new-generation StarFire 6000 satellite receiver sets new standards in operational accuracy and signal uptime, says the company.



The StarFire 6000, making its UK show debut at CropTec, is the successor to the 3000 model and features an improved antenna and the latest in global navigation satellite system (GNSS) signal processing technology.



The new receiver is available with an improved, free SF1 correction signal (+/-15cm, reduced from 23cm), an all-new SF3 signal with +/-3cm pass to pass accuracy and a number of major RTK (+/-2.5cm) innovations.



With in-season repeatability up to nine months, the SF3 signal prevents guidance line drift when operating in long fields, skipping passes or when using AutoTrac.



It also features a longer RTK Extend mode of up to 14 days, maintaining full accuracy and repeatability if the line-of-sight or mobile network connection is lost.



Single nozzle switching

A new individual nozzle switching system that virtually eliminates the risk of over-application or misses is being introduced by Knight Farm Machinery.



The system combines Knight’s Sprayer-Controller with a communication module and a series of pneumatic Muller EDS modules.



Each module controls four single, two double or one quadruple nozzle holder, and is capable of switching each of them on or off in sequence as they reach overlap or the field boundary.



New sprayers on show

Chafer’s new self-propelled Interceptor sprayer will be on show at the event. Designed for the medium to large scale arable farm, it can be fitted with a 4000 or 5000-litre tank and booms from 24m to 36m.



The Chafer Defender, with a 3000 or 3500-litre tank and booms up to 30m in width, will also join the range. Both models are due to go on sale for delivery in spring 2017.



The sprayers will be powered by 6six-cylinder Deutz TCD tier 4 final engines. All booms can be specified with Chafer Contour automatic boom levelling.



The ePlumbing control system is available on both models, controlled via external and in-cab 7” colour terminals. This includes eFill automatic filling software that allows the operator to select filling volumes of both the main spray and rinse water tanks.



Automatic boom section control is fitted as standard, and hydraulically operated auto steer is an option.



A new 6000-litre model from Horsch’s Leeb LT range joins the 4000 and 5000-litre variants. It features a taller tank but retains the same wheelbase for manoeuvrability.



The Leeb 6 LT shares many other features of the 5000-litre Leeb 5 LT, which will be on view at CropTec. The range features the company’s BoomControl system, 18m to 42m boom widths, nozzle switching and ISOBUS operating system to ease adjustment, operation and control of the machine.



The machine on show is specified with the optional steering axle, using its own gyroscope that removes the need for cable or mechanical connection to the tractor.



Seed-bed fertiliser where it’s needed

Claydon’s 3m mounted seed and fertiliser drill on display at CropTec reflects a growing trend in some areas of a return to combination drilling due to better crop establishment, improved fertiliser placement and reduced inputs.



The fertiliser placement option for the Claydon Hybrid drill puts liquid, granular and/or micro-granular fertiliser within the seeding zone, ensuring nutrients are located where the plant needs them.



This avoids applying expensive fertiliser on the 50% per cent of soil between seeded strips that remains undisturbed, ensuring optimum nutrition for young seedlings, better utilisation of fertiliser and potentially significant cost savings, says the company.



Cultivation and cover-cropping solutions

Experts from Opico will be on hand to advise on the Sky drill range, helpful for growers considering how to move forward with no-till, min-till, cover cropping or companion crops.



The design of the drills – the MaxiDrill drill and EasyDrill, primarily min-till and direct drills respectively – offers great versatility across a range of soil conditions and cultivation systems, allowing a wide window of crop establishment, says Opico.



With minimal soil disturbance, the drills can be used in the fight against grass weeds, says the company, whilst providing consistent seed and fertiliser placement.



Focus on soil structure technology

Great Plains will be showing the new mounted X-Press VX short disc harrow and ST toolbar at CropTec and is emphasising solutions designed to maintain good soil structure.



Visitors can hear about disc and tine selections to suit particular cultivation tasks, soil types and operating conditions, as well as key features around the company’s recently launched low-disturbance and full-cultivation modular seeding systems.



On-the go tyre-pressure changing

TractAir will announce a new range of products that allow on-the move tyre pressure alterations.



The Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS) allow operators to change pressures from inside the cab at the touch of a button, in motion and at any speed.



Low pressures can quickly be selected in the field to spread the weight of the machine and maximise grip. When returning to the road, tyres can be inflated to give stability, fuel efficiency and minimum tyre wear.



Trailer and implement tyre pressures can also be controlled from inside the tractor, says TractAir.



Optimum grain drying

Allmet’s Intelligent Dryer Control (IDC) System will be making its first CropTec appearance.



The machine helps reduce drying costs and increases drying capacity by maintaining an average outgoing moisture content of the grain, regardless of large variations in incoming moisture content.



Grain type and drying recipe can be altered at the touch a button, either from a PC or tablet. Drying to 13% instead of 14% can increase energy costs by a fifth and reduce dryer capacity by up to 16%, says Allmet.



Stubble crusher uses fixed knives

Schulte is introducing a stubble crusher with fixed-knife technology to the UK. Stubble and crop residue is driven into stationary knives, mounted under the cutter deck, by free swinging blades.



This increases the chopping and mulching action of a rotary cutter, helping direct drilling and strip tillage seeding and promotes residue decomposition and weathering, says Schulte.



The fixed knives can be removed quickly, leaving a rotary cutter for grassland and pasture management.

 

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On-the go tyre-pressure changing



TractAir is proud to announce for CropTec a new range of products which offer exciting new possibilities to increase productivity and efficiency – Central Tyre Inflation Systems (CTIS). Agricultural tractor and trailer tyre pressures are critical if you want to get the best from your machine whilst avoiding soil damage and wasted fuel.
In the field low pressures are needed to spread the weight of the machine and to maximise grip. Conversely on the road higher pressures are needed to give stability, fuel efficiency and minimum tyre wear. In both situations the best pressure also depends on the work being carried out and the load on each axle.

Working with the correct pressures has many advantages :

• Reduced wheel slip in the field = lower fuel consumption by up to 15%
• Reduced soil compaction = increased drainage. Yield can be increased by up to 6%
• Reduced tyre wear and damage by up to 20%
• Increased grip and stability on the road
• Better self cleaning of tyre tread in the field. Soil deposits on the roads near the field gates are reduced considerably.
• Improved operator comfort on both field and road
• Longer working season, especially in wet areas
• Integrates into main tractor display using ISOBUS
• Change tyre pressure whilst moving
• Proven robust technology
• Compatible with dual wheels
• Inboard air connection available




Our CTIS system allows the farmer to change pressures from inside the cab at the touch of a button, either on a dedicated control panel or built into the tractor display. This can be done while in motion and at any speed. The air supply comes from an on board engine driven compressor.

Trailer and implement tyre pressures can also be controlled from inside the tractor.
The CTIS system is easy to fit and will deliver a very quick return on investment. Please visit us at CropTec for more information and prices.










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Make sure to visit TractAir on stand A31 to discuss their new CTIS system.
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Great Plains Focus on Soil Structure Technology

Tillage and seeding equipment specialist, Great Plains, will be showcasing the new mounted X-Press VX short disc harrow and ST toolbar at CropTec on Stand 126, where the manufacturer’s emphasis is very much on solutions designed to maintain good soil structure.

Great Plains’ experts will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on the ideal disc and tine selections to suit the farmer’s particular cultivations task, soil type and operating conditions and to explain the key features around the company’s recently launched low disturbance and full cultivation modular seeding systems.

“Great Plains has a proven track record in the development of disc, tine and consolidation systems,” said David Holmes of Great Plains. “The variety of options available with our cultivators and seed drills reflect ‘best practice’ in soil structure management and cover a diverse range of needs from sub-soiling and surface cultivations to consolidation, cover crop establishment and full and minimum disturbance crop establishment.

“Many Great Plains tillage products, for example, offer full disc angle adjustment of between zero and twenty-six degrees, enabling the user to vary how aggressively the soil is worked. Disc choices include notched discs and SoilRazor discs for dealing with heavy residue and more challenging soil conditions. Tine options include Pro-Lift, a deeper working tine with three different wing options, the ST tine for shallower cultivations and our LD low-disturbance tine. We also have examples of our wide range of consolidating rollers on the stand,” he added.



Make sure to visit Great Plains on stand 126 for support and advice on tillage and cultivation.
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Get a Free Autumn Satellite Image from Rhiza at CropTec 2016

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At the beginning of 2016 Rhiza launched the award winning seeCrop agronomy app. This app allows farmers and agronomists to view satellite imagery on a smartphone or tablet and use it to map agronomic observations such as pests, weeds and disease while out in the field.

Want to know what’s going on in your fields? Rhiza use the highest resolution satellite imagery commercially available and are scanning your fields right the way through the year. Autumn imagery can be used to identify uneven establishment, crop damage or variation caused by underlying soil issues.

At CropTec 2016, we will be offering all visitors the chance to receive a free autumn satellite image for one of their fields, processed within 1 hour. Our account managers will be on hand to explain what the image is showing and discuss how any variation could be managed.

Come along to stand A2 (right next to BASIS) to collect your free image.

 

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Agrovista shows latest agronomy tools at CropTec 2016
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Some of the most advanced agronomy tools available to UK farmers will be on display at Agrovista’s stand at CropTec 2016, where visitors will be able see how this leading technology can benefit their businesses.



Agrovista experts will be on hand to demonstrate the latest drone developments and agronomy management software, and explain the benefits of novel agronomic techniques such as companion cropping.



Use your own drone

Latest drone developments, including software that allows growers to use their own drones to map fields, will be on show.



The company has compared professional fixed-wing drones with popular “hobby” multi-rotor drones to see if the basic camera gear on the latter can be used effectively to create weed and biomass maps.



“Results have been very encouraging, allowing Agrovista to develop its Axis MapIT Pro software to handle the processed drone data,” says head of precision technology Lewis McKerrow.



“This will enable growers to use the information for applications such as variable rate nitrogen, and even patch spraying glyphosate with high resolution accuracy.”



Further developments include yield prediction models that can be used a few months before harvest.



MapIT Pro – simplifying agronomy management

MapIt Pro is part of Axis, Agrovista’s cloud-based agronomy management system, that helps growers cope with the vast amounts of digital information created on their farms as the adoption of decision-support and precision-farming systems grows.



Visitors to the stand can see how MapIT Pro enables them to control and map data simply and quickly, allowing the many pieces of the precision farming jigsaw to fall into place.



One example is variable rate drilling. “The software crunches crop biomass data scanned several times over a season to create the initial field zones,” says Mr McKerrow.



“Other know field variables, such as slug or rabbit damage, frost heave and/or soil type can be overlaid to create the final zone map. From this, a zoned variable seed map can be drawn up at the touch of a button.”



Saving costs with companion plants

Companion plants in oilseed rape have been shown to provide a number of advantages, including improved establishment, nutrient capture, better weed and pest suppression and ultimately increased yields.



Berseem clover as a companion plant can help with all these, but its major impact is on improving establishment and rooting of OSR, boosting rape root size typically by about 20%.



Visitors can hear how Agrovista is broadening the project to several sites to see if berseem clover can really replace steel when it comes to cultivations.



“At the heavy-land Stoughton site last year, oilseed rape was either direct drilled, or drilled behind the leg of a Great Plains 00 planter, both with and without the addition of berseem clover,” says technical manager Chris Martin.



“The oilseed rape behind the leg yielded 0.5t/ha more than rape direct drilled alone. However, where the direct drilled crop included berseem clover, its yield matched that of drilling behind the leg.”



The difference in fuel consumption between the two establishment techniques will be accurately measured at this season’s development sites.



Herbicide and application trials

Agrovista is carrying out a range of herbicide application trials with bespoke application equipment that uses similar nozzles and forward speeds to farmer customers.



“This allows us to carry out relevant application trials, striving to get the best performance out of the products we apply,” says technical manger Mark Hemmant.



One idea on show is a simple and cheap modification boosting the number of spray droplets, that has had a dramatic effect on the performance of pre-emergence blackgrass herbicides.



It uses two back-to-back nozzle apertures fitted to a single line, adapted to apply spray forwards and straight down, mimicking a twin-line sprayer. The set-up has raised black-grass control from 80% to 95% in trials.



Agrovista is exhibiting on stand 129 at CropTec, which takes place on 29 and 30 November.

 

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Stand A25
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Intelligent Dryer Control System optimizes grain drying



Allmet is helping its customers to reduce drying costs and increase drying capacity thanks to the launch of the Intelligent Dryer Control (IDC) System.



This latest technical advance brought to the UK market is the result of Allmet's alliance with Tornum AB, a strategic business partnership that has seen the two companies share expertise and resources to focus on product research and development.



The IDC, is long-awaited in the grain market and will benefit customers by minimizing over drying, maximizing obtainable product quality, weight and prices and providing total process control.



Allmet Director, Charles White explained: "Drying grain precisely is a complex process that you want to get right to maximise the best possible price. When you use manual methods you run the risk of not reaching the desired moisture content levels, or over drying. The IDC takes the guess work out of this by maintaining the average outgoing moisture content of the grain, despite large variations in incoming moisture content."



To illustrate the benefits of the IDC - overstepping the mark by drying to 13 percent instead of 14 can typically add up to 20 percent to your energy bill, give you an additional 1% loss in weight and reduce your dryer's capacity by up to 16 percent.



Fellow Allmet Director, James White added: "The IDC optimizes the drying process by using intelligent software that adapts to conditions. There's no need for manual adjustments you have total control over the drying process and can change the grain type and drying recipe where ever you are, at the touch a button either from a PC or a tablet."



Available in four different standard kits, the system consists of moisture sensors and a control unit with a user friendly interface. The first sensor is positioned in one of the upper drying sections and measures incoming moisture. The second is placed in the cooling zone, close to the dryer outlet. Using information about incoming and outgoing moisture content, the control unit sets the speed of the dryer discharge to obtain the desired moisture content out of the dryer - regardless of outside climatic conditions.



For more information about the IDC contact Allmet on 01325 378008.

 

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Special Black-grass Management Clinic for CropTec

stand 120 ​

The experience of more than 15 seasons of applied research from Agrii’s leading Stow Longa Black-grass Technology Centre will be transported from Huntingdon to Peterborough in a special management clinic at this year’s CropTec.

Agrii head of agronomy, Colin Lloyd who has run the Stow Longa programme since 2000 and trials manager, Steve Corbett will be manning the ‘Colin’s Corner’ clinic on Stand 120 to bring their wealth of practical understanding to bear on visitors’ particular black-grass problems.

“If our work has taught us one thing it’s that there are no simple solutions to bad black-grass,” stressed Mr Lloyd. “Instead, success depends on stacking the most appropriate cultural and chemical controls for the farm and season.”

Over the years, Stow Longa research has identified more than a dozen important fundamentals of effective black-grass control, including:

• Using a rotational plough in the right way at the right time;
• Delaying wheat drilling until late October where possible;
• Moving to spring drilling if autumn conditions prevent late drilling;
• Employing two (or more) spring crops in a row, if necessary;
• Using cover crops to improve the chances of decent late autumn or spring seedbeds;
• Sowing the most competitive wheat varieties;
• Moving as little soil as possible at drilling to wake up the least amount of weed seed;
• Using barley rather than wheat for early autumn sowing;
• Sowing the most competitive barley varieties;
• Making the best use of glyphosate to eliminate weed flushes ahead of drilling;
• Creating firm and fine seedbeds that give the best pre-em herbicide activity;
• Stacking and sequencing residual pre-em and early post-em herbicides carefully; and,
• Maintaining the best possible weed control in all cereal breaks.

Even the worst infestations can be overcome with the correct management,” Colin Lloyd pointed out. “But only if the right techniques are applied in combinations matched to the individual farm challenge with enough flexibility to suit the conditions and, above all, sufficient patience and persistence.”

“Through our CropTec clinic we are setting out to help as many visitors as we can with individual guidance from our extensive cultivation systems, variety competitiveness, cover cropping, rotational and herbicide application research,” Steve Corbett explained.

“By bringing our Stow Longa research to Peterborough in this personal way, we look forward to sharing its findings directly with even more growers than we can accommodate at our extended series of Huntingdon open days.”


Win 10ha of New Very High Yielding Spring Barley in Agrii Stand Competition

Visitors to the Agrii stand at CropTec will have the opportunity to win two tonnes of seed of new, very high yielding malting barley, Laureate for 2017 planting courtesy of Syngenta and MasterSeeds.

Yielding only fractionally behind RGT Planet in the latest five-year AHDB Recommended List trial data, Laureate has the advantage of being non-GN for the widest market suitability.

The Syngenta variety is being registered across Europe for the broadest market appeal and is currently under test by IBD for both brewing and malt distilling to give it significantly greater marketability than current malting standard, Propino.

“As well as all the right quality and yield characteristics, Laureate has the highest untreated grain yield on the RL courtesy of its very strong across-the-board disease resistance as part of an excellent agronomic package,” noted Agrii national seeds manager, Barry Barker.

“The two tonnes of seed we are offering in our free-to-enter CropTec competition will be sufficient for just over 10 ha of planting at normal rates, making it a very attractive prize for anyone planning to grow spring barley in 2017.”

 

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AHDB opens door to arable advances at CropTec show


stand A30
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Growers will be able to discuss arable advances with a diverse range of experts, when AHDB opens its stand’s door at the CropTec show.

Taking place on 29 to 30 November 2016 at the East of England Showground in Peterborough, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds stand (A25) has been designed to reflect the show’s main technical themes – Crop Breeding, Crop Nutrition, Crop Establishment and Crop Protection.

This year, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds is the official supporter of the Crop Breeding seminar programme. The support sees Dr Susannah Bolton, Director of Knowledge Exchange at AHDB, chair a seminar session aimed at promoting advances in crop genetics.

Dr Bolton said: “Through pre-breeding investment, Recommended Lists trials and in-season monitoring activity, we work hard to make sure growers’ crops have the best genetic underpinning possible.

“As our latest Recommended Lists for 2017/18 will be launched online the day before the event, CropTec provides us with a timely opportunity to discuss the latest varietal developments with growers.”

On the topic of crop nutrition, Sarah Clarke and Susie Roques of ADAS, will be available to discuss AHDB’s extensive review of the Fertiliser Manual (RB209).

Many changes to RB209 have been proposed, including recommendations for additional crops and updated information on the nutrient content associated with organic materials. Visitors to the event will be among the first to hear about these changes and plans to launch the AHDB Nutrient Management Guide in 2017.

On the topic of crop establishment, Dr Amanda Bennett, AHDB, and Dr Andy Whitmore, Rothamsted Research, will focus on soil health.

In recent years, a range of indicators for soil health has been developed. Visitors to the stand will find out about research developing the guidance and tools needed so the indicators can be exploited by progressive arable farmers. Soil organic matter will be a particular emphasis on the stand.

On the topic of crop protection, Dr Jon Knight, AHDB Head of Crop Health & Protection, will outline AHDB’s investment in resistance management, crop protection trials and integrated pest management.

The AHDB stand will also include staff from the Knowledge Exchange team – to discuss the AHDB Monitor Farm programme – and Helen Plant, AHDB Senior Analyst (Cereals & Oilseeds), who will discuss grain market developments.

For further information on AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds activity, visit cereals.ahdb.org.uk

 

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2016 FERTILISER TRIAL RESULTS ANNOUNCED AND NEW SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION BOOKLET AVAILABLE AT CROPTEC

stand 106
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New trial results highlighting the importance of key nutrient application timing, the latest thinking on fertiliser use in a climate change future and the chance to win 10 tonnes of Sulphur product will be main features of the CF Fertilisers stand at CropTec 2016.


A full programme of trials from 2016 are currently being analysed and early indications are highlighting some important ways growers can improve Nitrogen utilisation, says CF Fertilisers arable agronomist Allison Grundy.


“Initial results are showing yields in wheat can be improved by up to 1.0t/ha by applying P and K alongside N and S in the spring rather a separate dressing in the autumn as is the conventional practice.


“There is strong evidence emerging that plants can more efficiently utilise Nitrogen to build yield when all these key nutrients are applied in a single spring NPKS granular product than separately and we will be explaining this approach in detail at CropTec.”



Other trials are showing how evaluating soil reserves of Nitrogen more accurately can reduce fertiliser costs by up to 20% whilst maintaining high output yields of 10.0t/ha plus, she adds.



“We’ve known for a long time how accurate assessment of Nitrogen in the soil and the plant through using our established N-Min analysis approach can help ascertain additional Nitrogen requirements more precisely, but 2016 seems to have been a year where this has been really important.



“Using this with N-Calc has produced some very significant results this year, especially in wheat but also in barley in what was a poor growing year for that crop, and we will be sharing these with visitors on our CropTec stand.”


CF Fertilisers is also the lead company in a consortium of businesses including Syngenta, Hill Court Farm Research, Patchwork and Precise Crop Nutrition, evaluating the ISARIA system - a new type of crop sensor developed by the German company Fritzmeier.


“Trials carried out in winter wheat in the first year of the project showed an average yield advantage of 0.4t/ha from the system and ADAS are now reviewing the second year of trial results in winter barley, winter wheat and oilseed rape and these will be available for review at CropTec.


“The project is now heading into its final year of assessment and we are hoping to develop real time application algorithms for both Nitrogen and PGRs in oilseed rape and Nitrogen in winter barley.”


A focus on the essential role of Nitrogen in achieving future environmental and sustainable production targets will also be a feature of the stand with CF Fertilisers having copies of its new ‘Our Actions Speak Louder than Words’ document available to growers for the first time.


The booklet examines the essential role of Nitrogen fertilisers in meeting rapidly growing food demand whilst delivering more sustainable and environmentally-focused production in the future, explains Sam Bell, head of sales and marketing for CF Fertilisers.


“Without fertiliser, we would need the manure from up to 7 billion more cattle globally to maintain soil fertility. Feeding those cattle would mean clearing nearly all our remaining forests to grow grass.



“Furthermore, a crop of wheat grown with the right amount of fertiliser will produce up to six times more energy and capture twelve times more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is required to produce, transport and apply the fertiliser in the first place.”


One million tonnes of Nitrogen fertiliser are now used in British agriculture every year, Sam Bell points out.


“We recognise we have an important role to play and over the last five years have reduced the carbon footprint of our Nitram Ammonium Nitrate fertiliser by 40%.


“We’ve also made numerous environmental improvements in other areas across the business as well as working with the Carbon Trust to develop carbon footprints for our entire range of fertilisers and the Ammonia and Nitric Acid used in their manufacturing.”


Highlighting the essential role of Sulphur in ensuring optimum plant growth, visitors to CropTec will also be able to enter a simple competition to win 10 tonnes off NK Sulphur, KayNitro® Sulphur, CropMaster® Sulphur, MultiCut® Sulphur or Heartland® Sulphur.


Entry forms for the competition, copies of the ‘Our Actions Speak Louder than Words’ booklet and full details of CF Fertiliser products, trials and support services for growers will be available on the CF Fertilisers stand no. 106.

 

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Stand 164

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Claydon’s 3m mounted seed and fertiliser drill on display at CropTec reflects a growing trend in some overseas markets such as Scandinavia and areas of the UK, including Scotland, where farmers are changing back to combination drilling in a big way due to better crop establishment, enhanced plant nutrition, improved fertiliser placement and reduced inputs.


The fertiliser placement option for the Claydon Hybrid drill is particularly relevant as it allows farmers in certain areas to quickly sow spring barley direct into stubble fields without losing moisture or soil structure. The area between the seeded strips remains undisturbed, so the drill can accurately place fertiliser within the seeding zone, ensuring that nutrients are located exactly where the plant needs them. This avoids applying expensive fertiliser on the 50 per cent of soil which remains undisturbed, thereby ensuring optimum nutrition for young seedlings, better utilisation of fertiliser and potentially significant cost savings.


Claydon technology allows liquid, granular and/or micro-granular fertiliser to be placed directly into the seeded strip. Liquid fertiliser can be placed below the seed, granular fertiliser below or with the seed, while micro-granular fertiliser can be delivered with the seed. All options are available on both new drills and as a retro-fit for existing drills.

 

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Dow AgroSciences to focus on new chemistry at Croptec 2016​

stand 115​

Visitors to this year’s Croptec event will be able to learn more about the completely new chemistry offered by Dow AgroSciences’ new herbicide based on the active ingredient ArylexTM Active which offers to remove complexity from broad-leaf weed control in cereals.


Arylex Active offers the first new chemistry to control broad leaf weeds for many years. It comes from the Arylpicolinate group, a new class of synthetic auxin chemistry within the Herbicide Resistance Action Committee’s Group O category.


The first product based is Pixxaro (Arylex + fluroxypyr), was launched in spring this year.


“Initial feedback is most encouraging. Pixxaro has lived up to our expectations that it will provide effective control of a broad spectrum of troublesome weeds and across a wide range of crop/ weed growth stages,” says Stuart Jackson, Dow AgroSciences’ cereal herbicide specialist.


“Most importantly, farmers found Pixarro allowed them to take far more control of timing when to spray thanks to its effectiveness across a very wide range of temperatures.”


Visitors to Dow’s Croptec stand will be able to learn more about the product which will be widely available in spring 2017, along with the latest trial results showing the superiority of Pixarro over established brands for control of weeds such as cleavers

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Impressive Arable Portfolio from the New Elsoms Team at CropTec 2016

stand 138​

UK farmers and merchants now have a new source of competitive agricultural varieties that challenges the status quo of established suppliers. Elsoms Seeds and Saaten Union have an impressive range of AHDB recommended and candidate cereals and oilseeds varieties, combined with a strong position in the burgeoning energy crop sector, a market leading hybrid cereals development programme, and a growing vining pea business.

The Elsoms Agricultural Team​

Over recent years, farmers have seen a steady reduction in the number of significant suppliers of new products and varieties to the market. Elsoms have reversed this trend by working with similarly innovative, independent, specialist and technically strong businesses across Europe to build a portfolio of impressive arable varieties that is now attracting strong interest from across the industry.

“The strength of the Elsoms programme is underlined by our wide range of wheat varieties that are available to farmers in 2017” said Adrian Hayler, Head of Elsoms Agricultural Division. “This currently includes four AHDB candidate wheats, Bennington, Moulton, Freiston and Dunston, early maturing & high yielding AHDB recommended variety Belgrade, specialist alternative milling wheat Lennox as well as hybrid wheats Hybery and Hylux.”

“The launch of Trinity oilseed rape three years ago heralded the resurgence of our agricultural business,” commented Mark Nightingale, Elsoms Oilseed Rape Breeder. “This year we have built on this success with Elgar, newly recommended by AHDB, which has taken a major share of winter oilseed rape whilst AHDB candidate Skye has made a good start, being marketed exclusively by United Oilseeds”.

The Elsoms portfolio now encompasses oats, barley, spring oats and spring malting barley. AHBD candidate varieties of spring oats and spring malting barley were showcased at Cereals this year and performed well in this year’s official trials.
“Acorn spring barley demonstrated impressive malting potential combined with excellent disease resistance, whilst Chanson is a new null lox variety that provides growers with a real leap forward in terms of yield,” said Elsoms Seed Sales Specialist, George Goodwin. “Both oat varieties, Harmony and Yukon look promising and have attracted promising interest from merchants.”

The rapid growth of the energy crop sector over the last three years has driven one of the biggest changes in arable cropping since the expansion of the oilseed rape market in in the 1990’s. Elsoms energy crop team of Heather Oldfield and Jonathan Baxendale, in combination with Saaten Union’s Bio Energy Division led by Dr Joachim Moeser, have worked closely with energy companies, merchants, famers, advisors and contractors to help develop the most efficient way of producing crops for energy production. Whilst maize remains the foundation of most energy crop programmes, many farmers are realising the considerable benefits that can be achieved by a sophisticated and integrated rotation that includes hybrid rye, triticale, energy beet and catch and cover crops as well as maize.
Heather Oldfield, Energy and Forage Crops Manager, Elsoms, commented “Our hybrid rye varieties such as SU Performer and SU Drive continue to take a major share of this growing market and we have developed an exciting maize portfolio to combine with our established triticale varieties to provide farmers with an extensive range of energy crop options.”

Adrian Hayley, Head of the Agricultural Division, Elsoms, added “We have been delighted by the support we have received from across the agricultural sector over the last few years as our arable business has grown and we are proud that we can offer UK farmers a real alternative choice of a wide range of competitive varieties,”.

To find out more about the Elsoms rapidly expanding range of agricultural seed and the success of our varieties in 2016 trials, please visit our enthusiastic crop management teams on stand 138 at Croptec 2016 on 29–30 November at the East of England Showground, Peterborough

 

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Stand 130

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Using Data to Inform Crop Nutrition Decisions
Data is an increasingly important asset for any business. By using data to inform decisions businesses can:
- Take actions in a timely manner
- Reduce risk
- Take advantage of opportunities to develop a competitive edge
Yara Analytical Services have been undertaking soil analysis (and foliar, petiol and organic matter analyses) for over 40 years and consequently have a large bank of data that can inform us of trends, widespread deficiencies and geographic nutrient information .
Data presents the same opportunities to farmers, but too often analysis taken is not acted on. A broad spectrum test delivers important intelligence to a farmer, giving you the opportunity to remove any limiting factor to your crops yield and quality. Don’t miss out – create a competitive advantage by acting on the information available to you.
Come to the Yara Stand 130 and discuss how soil and crop data can help your business decisions.

 

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HORSCH Sponsors Crop Establishment ​

Seminar at CropTec​

Differing crop establishment techniques have significant long-term effects on soil structure. The Crop Establishment Seminar looks at how farmers can improve their soils to improve yield and profitability. As farmers themselves, the Horsch family realised early the benefits of a healthy soil structure in producing high-yielding healthy crops, a philosophy is carried through to the crop establishment products that HORSCH build today.

“We take the time for extensive studies and use our machines on our own farms - more than 3,000 hectares - to experience for ourselves what we have developed and what we are talking about. We will always be farmers who focus on sustainable cultivation of the soil,” said Michael Horsch.

To find out more about our latest innovations come and see us at CropTec or visit our website, your local Horsch dealer or call 01778 426987.

Kind regards

Stephen Burcham

Visit the Horsch website here or follow us on Facebook




New 10m and 12m Horsch Terrano FM expands CTF line up

The new 10m and 12m Terrano FM cultivators are the latest additions to a growing range aimed at controlled traffic farming operations. The tine-based trailed cultivators feature the same 4-bar design and 28cm tine spacing as the smaller Terrano FM models, making them ideal for both shallow and deep cultivation in a wide range of conditions, yet without a high power requirement.

The high clearance prevents clogging even in large quantities of harvest residue and the second-generation TerraGrip tines have 570kg release force to provide precise coulter control. The new Terrano models feature the same Revolver transport system found in Joker 10 and 12 RT, enabling them to be folded to a 3m transport width. The new Terrano joins Horsch's leading range of 10m and 12m machines, which now includes the Joker disc cultivator, Sprinter tine drill and 12m Pronto disc drill.



Mounted Maestro offers precision to small farms

A front-mounted Partner 1600 FT tank provides the ideal complement to a 6m mounted Maestro for farming operations that desire the precision of the Maestro but do not need capacity of its trailed stable-mates. Originally developed to incorporate fertiliser while cultivating, the Partner hopper system provides a straightforward and flexible solution for all fertiliser applications.

The 1600 litre pressurised fertiliser tank capacity is complemented by the 70 litre seed tanks on each row to provide a compact precision drilling system that is highly manoeuvrable. Available in either 8-row or 12-row configurations, the drill can be used with or without the front tank. Complete with Maestro's renowned high precision, electrically driven metering devices, which can be controlled individually, the mounted Maestro is ideal for all types of single grain sowing at speeds up to 12kph.



Express KR with grain and fertiliser application

Horsch is the only brand in the UK to offer grain and fertiliser application on every drill model. In addition to the renowned Pronto and Sprinter drills, the latest Express KR is available with pressurised grain and fertiliser tanks. Express KR is the first pneumatic Horsch three-point seed drill with an active tillage tool: the integrated rotary harrow Kredo. The machine is available in 3m, 3.5m and 4m working widths.

The Express KR features hydraulic rams to control working and sowing depth, allowing it to be easily adjusted from the tractor cab. The drill is controlled by the Horsch terminal, which is ISOBUS compatible. The frame of the Express KR is designed in such a way that the working depth of the rotary harrow does not influence the sowing depth.

Built with Pronto's proven drill technology, the Express KR uses the TurboDisc 2 seed coulters to precisely follow the soil surface for consistent seed depth. The coulters can be lifted completely on the hydraulic rams allowing the Kredo rotary harrow to work on its own or even uncoupled from the drill via four fixing points.



New Leeb 6 LT expands the range

HORSCH has added a 6000 litre model to its new Leeb LT range following strong customer demand. Joining the 4000 and 5000 litre variants, the Leeb 6 LT trailed sprayer features a taller tank but retains the same wheelbase for manoeuvrability.

Three specification levels are available on the Leeb LT although all models will feature BoomControl, the award-winning system that keeps the boom highly stable even when driving fast on uneven terrain.

The new Leeb 6 LT will be available in the top two specification levels of its siblings; CCS and CCS Pro. The CCS model features the automatic internal Continuous Cleaning System, while the CCS Pro model is equipped with a modern electronic system at the suction and pressure side similar to the premium equipment level of the Leeb GS spraying technology. All models have a 500 litre fresh water tank.


Visit the Horsch website here or jump straight to the product range you are interested in.

Soil Cultivation

Disc Harrows and Cultivators, including Joker and Terrano


Seeding Technology

3-point seeding
Tine technology
Strip cultivation
Single grain


Crop Protection

Self-propelled and trailed sprayers


Field Logistics

Titan AW

 

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Special Black-grass Management Clinic for CropTec

Agrii head of agronomy, Colin Lloyd who has run the Stow Longa programme since 2000 and trials manager, Steve Corbett will be manning the ‘Colin’s Corner’ clinic on Stand 120 to bring their wealth of practical understanding to bear on visitors’ particular black-grass problems.



"If our work has taught us one thing it’s that there are no simple solutions to bad black-grass,” stressed Mr Lloyd. “Instead, success depends on stacking the most appropriate cultural and chemical controls for the farm and season.”

Over the years, Stow Longa research has identified more than a dozen important fundamentals of effective black-grass control, including:

• Using a rotational plough in the right way at the right time;
• Delaying wheat drilling until late October where possible;
• Moving to spring drilling if autumn conditions prevent late drilling;
• Employing two (or more) spring crops in a row, if necessary;
• Using cover crops to improve the chances of decent late autumn or spring seedbeds;
• Sowing the most competitive wheat varieties;
• Moving as little soil as possible at drilling to wake up the least amount of weed seed;
• Using barley rather than wheat for early autumn sowing;
• Sowing the most competitive barley varieties;
• Making the best use of glyphosate to eliminate weed flushes ahead of drilling;
• Creating firm and fine seedbeds that give the best pre-em herbicide activity;
• Stacking and sequencing residual pre-em and early post-em herbicides carefully; and,
• Maintaining the best possible weed control in all cereal breaks.

Even the worst infestations can be overcome with the correct management,” Colin Lloyd pointed out. “But only if the right techniques are applied in combinations matched to the individual farm challenge with enough flexibility to suit the conditions and, above all, sufficient patience and persistence.”

“Through our CropTec clinic we are setting out to help as many visitors as we can with individual guidance from our extensive cultivation systems, variety competitiveness, cover cropping, rotational and herbicide application research,” Steve Corbett explained.


“By bringing our Stow Longa research to Peterborough in this personal way, we look forward to sharing its findings directly with even more growers than we can accommodate at our extended series of Huntingdon open days.”

Win 10ha of New Very High Yielding Spring Barley in Agrii Stand Competition

Visitors to the Agrii stand at CropTec will have the opportunity to win two tonnes of seed of new, very high yielding malting barley, Laureate for 2017 planting courtesy of Syngenta and MasterSeeds.

Yielding only fractionally behind RGT Planet in the latest five-year AHDB Recommended List trial data, Laureate has the advantage of being non-GN for the widest market suitability.

The Syngenta variety is being registered across Europe for the broadest market appeal and is currently under test by IBD for both brewing and malt distilling to give it significantly greater marketability than current malting standard, Propino.

“As well as all the right quality and yield characteristics, Laureate has the highest untreated grain yield on the RL courtesy of its very strong across-the-board disease resistance as part of an excellent agronomic package,” noted Agrii national seeds manager, Barry Barker.

“The two tonnes of seed we are offering in our free-to-enter CropTec competition will be sufficient for just over 10 ha of planting at normal rates, making it a very attractive prize for anyone planning to grow spring barley in 2017.”​