Archive for September, 2020

Fendt Cargo T telehandler in action

Fendt Cargo T telehandler in action

The Fendt Cargo T955 telehandler was unveiled for the first time at Agritechnica 2019. Marked by its unique lifting cab and tough, durable build, and with a load of 5.5 t and a lifting height of 8.5 m,  AGCO say the Fendt Cargo T can meet the highest demands in loading work. Since mid-July, customers have […]
Planting Miscanthus with Terravesta Live Webinar launched

Planting Miscanthus with Terravesta Live Webinar launched

Miscanthus specialist, Terravesta, has launched a live webinar, to take place on 15 September at 10:00 am for those interested in future-proofing with Miscanthus.  The event will explore the immediate and long-term benefits of planting the new performance hybrid, Terravesta AthenaTM, and will cover harvesting, returns, working with Terravesta on long-term, index-linked buy-back contracts and […]
Krone launches two new EasyCut B 870 and B 1000 butterfly combinations

Krone launches two new EasyCut B 870 and B 1000 butterfly combinations

Introducing the new EasyCut B 870 and EasyCut B 1000, Krone adds two models to its range of butterfly combinations. Compared with the previous butterfly mowers without conditioners, the new models stand out for a modern design and curved styling, taut curtains and an optimised weight thanks to a new headstock. Standard features on both […]
Farmers urged to ‘dip a toe’ in LEAF Open Farm Sunday virtual event

Farmers urged to ‘dip a toe’ in LEAF Open Farm Sunday virtual event

Food and biodiversity will be at the heart of LEAF Open Farm Sunday’s (LOFS) two-day virtual event in September. Featuring live interactive tours and demonstrations from farmers and chefs from around the UK on 19th and 20th September, organisers Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) are calling on farmers to get involved by sharing their own […]
Accuracy essential for effective slug control

Accuracy essential for effective slug control

As part of its ongoing commitment to promoting the responsible use of crop protection chemicals ADAMA is asking growers to think carefully about how and when they apply slug pellets this autumn and to ensure all spreading equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before pellets are applied. “To enable accurate pellet application, all spreading equipment […]
New stronger mixing auger magnets from BvL

New stronger mixing auger magnets from BvL

Foreign bodies in the feed ration mix are not only a nuisance but can also seriously endanger the health of animals and damage the feeding equipment.  To avoid this problem and the risk of animals ingesting metallic foreign objects via the ration mix, Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik (BvL) has for a long time fitted special […]
Cow-first approach guides latest robotic innovations for Fullwood Packo milking system

Cow-first approach guides latest robotic innovations for Fullwood Packo milking system

With a greater focus on issues such as sustainability, animal welfare, and food provenance than ever before, Fullwood Packo has made a number of firmware and machine control updates to its M2erlin automated milking system, all of which are designed to provide a more efficient, smoother and more relaxed milking environment for cows and their […]
LO reversible plough gains Max specification

LO reversible plough gains Max specification

The on-land, in-furrow fully-mounted LO plough from Kverneland is now available in Max specification, which brings an enhanced build packed with additional features and functionality.  Max specification brings a pivoting cross shaft to the plough’s headstock. This design is one that is capable of pivoting through 45-degrees, so the plough now follows like a trailer […]
Krone Big X 480/530/580/630 series models step out in style presenting the best of two worlds

Krone Big X 480/530/580/630 series models step out in style presenting the best of two worlds

Having undergone a major facelift, the new Krone Big X 480/530/580/630 series models step out in style presenting the best of two worlds – tried and tested technology and innovative features. Apart from the new cab, the facelift focused on the optimised crop flow system and the move to Stage V emission standards. The modified […]
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