By unlocking the export potential China offers the pig industry, not to mention the red meat sector as a whole, we could gain entry into a marketplace which comprises a fifth of the world’s population.Macinery features
A faster mowing solution for a short harvest window
At Partridge Arms Farm in South Molton, Devon, Rex Milton harvests 315ha (780 acres) of grass for his own beef and sheep enterprises, plus a similar acreage on contract.
Correct pressures and set-up can extend tyre life
Getting the best performance from tractor tyres - both in the field and on the road - demands operators pay close attention to speed, load and pressure. Doing so means they will work better and last longer, say the experts. Geoff Ashcroft reports.
New machinery developments this season
With the silage season just around the corner, James Rickard takes a look at what manufacturers will be offering.
Making the best wrapped bale silage
WITH advice from experts, plastic producers and machinery manufacturers, James Rickard compiles top ten tips for round bale wrapping.
Juggling top service with tough machinery decisions
As farm sizes increase, there is plenty of work for well-equipped contractors, but rising costs pose a challenge.
Driving forward trailer specifications for potential rise in gross vehicle weights
While the industry awaits progress on tractor and trailer weight limits, trailer manufacturers continue to develop more sophisticated equipment.
Versatility and reverse drive key to a large variety of duties
Given the many alternative types of tractor, are high-power conventional models necessary and who uses them? James Rickard reports.
On test: A new Juwel in Lemken’s crown
MANY machines now feature electronics and the lastest plough from Lemken is no exception as James Rickard discovered when he put the Juwel 8 through its paces.
Two operators reveal the total cost of ownership of 200hp tractors
Tractor costings can vary widely with brand and workload, while to an extent even luck plays a part. Jane Carley spoke to operators of two popular 200hp ‘workhorses’ to see how their costs had averaged out over a year.
Cost of ownership of a contract-hired tractor
Ken McTaggart is manager of Sentry Suffolk, based at Home Farm, East Bergholt, which ran 2009 and 2010 registered John Deere 7930 tractors until recently. The older tractor is now at another farm.
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On test: Loader tractors still a popular work horse
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On test: Deutz Agrotron K 430 tractor / Stoll ProfiLine FZ20
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On test: Kubota M108S tractor / Kubota LA 1403 loader
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On test: Massey Ferguson 5455 tractor / Alo MF 946 loader
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On test: Zetor Forterra 115 tractor / TracLift TL260 SLi loader
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Growing demand for larger attachments for tractor loaders
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Quicke PowerGrab and bucket
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Multiservice bucket from MX
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Heavy duty attachments for telehandlers
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New handler to carry up to 5 bales
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Watkins four-tine bale spike
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One-person operation for round bale handling
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Strong bale handling kit
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Easier commodity bag lifting from Cook
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Mixer-feeder ensures consistent rations
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Quick mix and feed with option for tight buildings
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Reco fills power harrow gap with new Brevi range
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Deere's 6210R – a versatile and powerful successor
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Tractor workwear gets put through its paces in on-farm test
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Overalls test: Claas by H.T. Hughes
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Overalls test: Massey Ferguson
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Overalls test: John Deere by Dickies
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Overalls test: Fendt by Works
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Overalls test: Case IH by Ostscher
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Overalls test: Valtra by Dimex
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Overalls test: New Holland
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Making feeding a cost-effective on-farm process
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Spring spraying: Best practice approach to nematicide applications
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Cutting costs by using fertiliser more efficiently
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One Merlo Multifarmer to tackle all tasks