The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) has submitted a case to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to extend the withdrawal period of metaldehyde from 18 to 24 months for professional use slug pellet products. Following the recent news announced by Defra in December that metaldehyde will be withdrawn, David Cameron,…
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The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), which annually distinguishes the 50 most significant product innovations in the areas of agricultural, food and biological systems, recognized the Axial-Flow® 250 series combine with new AFS Harvest Command™ as a top innovation among the AE50 honorees. Two further agricultural innovations…
In cooperation with MDM, Vredo Dodewaard has equipped its VT4556 chassis with a Lime spreader body. This complements the already existing 19.500 litre slurry tank / 20T Tebbe solid spreader / 17.000 litre Vinasse sprayer or Umbilical body. With this new development the Vredo VT4556 can be offered in 4…
A new advanced training centre in agri-food robotics will create the largest ever cohort of Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) specialists for the global food and farming sectors, thanks to a multi-million pound funding award. The world’s first Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) for agri-food robotics is being established by…
A new research study aims to demonstrate how the combination of digital X-ray signatures with data-driven approaches can replace the time-consuming elements of expert led mineral identification and allow for new insights into the role of soil minerals in the environment. Soils are a complex mixture of minerals, water, air,…
Väderstad pneumatic Rapid seed drills are now able to apply variable rate seed and fertiliser through its Universal Control system, which communicates with third-party suppliers of field-mapping services. Historically, GPS-controlled automatic variable rate was only possible using ISOBUS Task Control. To establish the communication, the third-party supplier wirelessly connects to…
Landini tractors will be exhibited for the first time by the UK & Ireland distribution business of manufacturer Argo Tractors at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co Kildare. Sales and support provision for Landini products in Ireland was reorganised 18 months ago by mutual agreement…
The AHDB Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) has been updated to provide further clarity on sulphur management in cereals and oilseeds production. Sulphur is an essential plant nutrient that has important effects on both the yield and quality of crops. The majority of UK soils now require sulphur application to boost…
Veenhuis Machines BV, distributed by Agri Industry Solutions have won the IVEL award from the Institution of Agricultural Engineers for its Nutriflow real-time slurry analysis system. The system allows the monitoring of NPK and ammonia levels in real time during application, thus giving growers accurate applications of nutrients to the…
The biggest, most powerful tractor ever to carry the McCormick name will be exhibited for the first time at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show on February 7-9th at Punchestown Event Centre, Naas, Co Kildare. Distinctive styling adds to the sheer presence of this 10.8-tonne, 310hp tractor, which is clearly aimed…