Technology

Turning 20 years old is a major milestone for any machine production run, not least in the fast-paced world of forage harvesters. However, for Krone’s Big X range, the original concept has stood the test of time.

Looking for a safer means of emptying lagoons while boosting output, one Devon contractor has opted for the Walrus pumping unit from Wox Agri Services.

Farmers have been warned to ramp up security following a spate of tractor GPS thefts, which saw kit worth thousands of pounds stolen.

In search of lower establishment costs and improved soil health, one West Sussex grower has invested in a Mzuri strip till seeder complete with precision seeding capability.

Designed to enable catch crops to be undersown in maize at different growth stages, the Netherlands-built Zocon Greenseeder is now available in the UK.

A new mastitis test to reduce antibiotic use on dairy farms is being trialled through an on-farm ‘field lab’ with Innovative Farmers.

As the Covid-19 outbreak continues to take its toll on businesses, we get a behind the scenes view from Scottish manufacturer Scanstone, famous for its separators.

With all but a handful of its production lines, used for the manufacture of ventilators and PPE, halted since March 18, JCB has announced a partial re-start, with five plants reopening.

Livestock transport has become big business as supply chains have become increasingly diverse and, with animal welfare rightly at the fore during developments, the practice itself has experienced some change over the years. H

Lambs sired by performance recorded rams were heavier than lambs than sired by non-performance recorded rams in initial results from Meat Promotion Wales (HCC)’s hill ram scheme.