New applicator “improves PCN control and reduces product wastage”

Replacing an aging, and often unreliable farm-built nematicide applicator with the Terracast GR, an applicator specifically designed for precision placement of nematicide, starter fertiliser and cover crops has enabled Cheshire-based potato farmer Zak Stanier to (not only) improve the accuracy of his previous system but also widen potential use of the farm’s new applicator to include sowing cover crops and placing starter fertiliser.

Tramspread offers low-cost solution to looming splash plate ban

Slurry specialist Tramspread has set out to help farmers reduce the cost of complying with the government’s Clean Air Strategy that will impose a nationwide splash plate ban in 2025 by retro-fitting dribble bar and trailing shoe applicators to tankers.

Strautmann Magnon 8 forage wagons arrive in UK ahead of 2023 season

Following the successful launch of the Magnon 10 forage wagon range in 2019, agri machinery distributor Opico has launched the smaller Magnon 8 range in the UK in time for this year’s forage season.

Kuhn balers on sale with £500 off net price

Kuhn Farm Machinery is offering a £500 discount on its full range of balers, including the FB, VB, FBP, VBP, SB and i-BIO models, from 1st January to 31st July 2023.

Commercial 4×4 offers practicality and performance

The Toyota Land Cruiser enjoys a long-earned reputation for reliability and comfort, and is a common sight in car parks at agricultural shows and dealer events. David Williams borrowed the Commercial variant for a week-long test, to find out if it is a suitable option for farmers.

New tractor registrations up 30% in January

The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has published the latest figures for UK agricultural tractor registrations.

Kverneland launches hi-tech features for increased sprayer accuracy

Agricultural machinery manufacturer Kverneland has released three new features for its mounted and trailed sprayers, designed to increase accuracy and precision through integrating cutting-edge technology.

Combine range gets significant operating upgrades for 2023

The Case IH Axial-Flow 4000 Exclusive combine range has gained revised controls based around a new console, faster operation of key functions and an integrated touchscreen control and monitoring terminal.

Puma 4.0 offers lower consumption and better harvesting quality

With the Puma 4.0, AVR introduced the world to a robust, high-tech harvester, offering more comfort, lower fuel consumption, and an even better harvesting quality.

Future-proof grain drying plant fulfils increased grain handling requirements

The Mecmar mobile drier is the latest addition to Ian and Tom Jackson’s grain drying plant at Bowsden West Farm and has been key to saving valuable man hours during harvest.

Haith to showcase new mobile optical sorter at Fruit Logistica

Vegetable handling solutions company Haith will be promoting its new optical sorter unit for the first time at Fruit Logistica, a global fresh produce trade show held annually in Berlin.

UK debut for Bobcat E19e electric excavator

Doosan Bobcat will be showing the company’s new E19e two-tonne electric mini-excavator for the first time in the UK at the Executive Hire Show. The fully electric E19e mini excavator introduces a completely new way of working thanks to zero emissions, low noise and fast charging, coupled with Bobcat’s signature performance and precision.

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