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More than a makeover
https://vimeo.com/931042100?share=copy Although Agritechnica always throws up a few surprises, few were expecting to see a mid-range Mazzotti sprayer in John Deere colours. We take a close look at the new machine, which recently made its…
Horsch upgrades its office
A completely new cab on the latest HORSCH Leeb PT and VT self-propelled machines is quieter, more spacious and equipped with intuitively designed controls tailored specifically to spraying operations. Category IV filtration is fitted as…
Spot spraying for root crops
Two British manufacturers, Techneat Engineering and Tillett & Hague Technology have collaborated to produce an intelligent, spot spraying system for applications in carrot, leek and onion crops. Called Weed Wizard, the tractor-mounted, intelligent spraying system…
Check spring spray approvals
After the wet weather disrupting drilling in the autumn, growers are reminded that January 31st was the last official day of the winter drilling window. Any crops sown on or after 1st February in the…
Grab a precision farming grant
Grant aid from £27/ha-£101/ha is available to those adopting four new precision farming ‘actions’ that are now included in the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. The aim is to help farmers to adopt technology or practices…
Propyzamide cut-off has past
The Voluntary Initiative reminds farmers and operators it is illegal, in most uses, to apply propyzamide after 31st January each season. As stated clearly on the label, all applications – with the exception of lettuce…
LAMMA 2024
Agribuggy still treads lightly A new cab heads the list of changes to the new McConnel Agribuggy V300. Sticking to its low ground pressure roots, the 3,000 litre capacity machine still weighs less than 10t,…
Agritechnica show ’23
Despite many manufacturers previewing their Agritechnica launches this summer, there were still a few sprayer surprises at the event. Alongside the completely new machines, there were many additions, updates and innovations. With the EU’s Farm…
HSE: Enhancing Plant Protection Product Compliance in UK Agriculture
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is set to launch an extensive series of farm visits commencing November 2023, with a dedicated focus on ensuring compliance with the Official Controls (Plant Protection Products) Regulations 2020…
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Water Stewardship Advice from the VI
With autumn sowing well underway, the VI highlights the importance of protecting water. Part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach is to promote best practice for the use of plant protection products (PPPs), all…
NRoSO and BASIS points on EiO – what is available?
NRoSO and BASIS points: Ei Operator offers a choice of online CPD training, which NRoSO and BASIS have accredited with points. NRoSO allow up to ten points per year from our courses and BASIS (for…
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