Technology

There was a big focus on accurate application of all types of manure, with dribble bars and weighing systems prominent.

An array of sprayers were on show, catering for all growers, big and small.

Tech companies looking to exploit the agricultural industry are at risk of damaging small farming business, if they only focus on large scale producers.

In the market for a new drill? LAMMA had a plethora of new drills to suit all budgets and establishment regimes.

LAMMA might be famed for its big kit, glistening paintwork and impressive machines, but with technology set to change the way we farm over the next decade, Arable Farming checked out some of the latest software.

High on many exhibitors priority list was ensuring sufficient means of weed control. This has seen the rise of mechanical weeding systems from a number of manufacturers.

Manufacturers from far and wide were in abundance, showcasing their latest innovations to make the world of muck and slurry as well as crop transport more efficient.

Remote monitoring tools could be a solution to the problem of recruiting staff into dairy farming. Farmers Guardian takes a look at some New Zealand technolgy, which is now being aimed at the UK market.

As exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands, we take a look at some of the machines and launches visitors can expect at this year’s LAMMA Show.

Genome editing is seen by many as a way of speeding up genetic progress, but what could the future hold for the technology.