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As farms expand with more remote buildings or totally separate yards, many farmers are looking at camera systems for security and to monitor stock. Toby Whatley looks at what you need to know and finds out more about remote-controlled units from UK suppliers.
17 March 2022
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5 min read
Machinery
Apps are increasingly helping to make management decisions easier, placing data ‘in your pocket’ for use in field conditions, rather that relaying it from the office.
22 February 2022
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3 min read
Machinery
CNH (New Holland and Case IH) knocked John Deere off the top spot in terms of UK tractor sales in 2020, ending a 16-year reign.
12 February 2022
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1 min read
Based in the Scottish Borders, Mountfair Farming covers over 2000ha with a large proportion of the cereal drying being handled using heat from a 1MW biomass boiler. Íæż½ã½ã found out more.
11 February 2022
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6 min read
For those running mixed farms or contracting over multiple small and awkward-shaped fields, high-spec mounted sprayers can offer an attractive mix of compact agility and reduced capital costs, but with features to rival or exceed trailed and self-propelled counterparts. Íæż½ã½ã looks at several options in this arena.
10 February 2022
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9 min read
Machinery
A recent AHDB event in Ludlow, Shropshire, highlighted the importance of correct machinery set-up and timing when managing grassland compaction to maximise the productivity of grass leys. Toby Whatley found out more.
10 February 2022
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3 min read
