Agricast High strength replacement wear wheel for cultivation
Agricast of the UK recently announced selling one thousand of its High Strength Wheels, less than a year after bringing the design to market. The 1,000th wheel formed part of a consignment to Australia that included an order placed by Springfield Hay of Cowra NSW to help produce their quality lucerne and cereal hay. Agricast […]
Coveris Crystal Clear recyclable bale wrap is all clear
A revolutionary clear bale wrap could help cut recycling costs on farms and reduce feed waste by helping farmers monitor silage quality more closely. Manufactured by Austrian company Coveris, Crystal Clear is a clear film made using cast rollers rather than blown rollers so the plastic remains clear, but, more importantly, offers the same level […]
Knight machinery lights work well into dark
Aware of the often-tight window for spraying, Knight Machinery of the UK has developed boom lighting for all its sprayers to enable operation in low light conditions or at night. The system shines a blue light through the spray pattern so operators can monitor whether all nozzles are performing efficiently. Powerful BlueBeam LED spotlights with […]
Agronomists ProCam are advocating the planting of no-till potatoes to aid in organic soil improvement
No-till potatoes grown under a straw mulch could help farmers to restore degraded arable soils cost-effectively, according to agronomists ProCam. The company said one of the biggest challenges facing farmers was to make soils more resilient by building soil organic matter levels in a way that is practical and financially viable. Presenting results from a […]
Laforge offers front linkage for Fendt
Fendt’s range of MT900 Vario tracked tractors can now be retrofitted with a front linkage designed by French firm Laforge. The beefy addition has a lift capacity of 6,400kg, a lifting stroke of 805mm and runs Cat III arms. It also comes with Laforge’s Powerfold system, this allows operators to lift the arms out of […]
Easy Cleaner boosts trough hygiene
The award-winning Speedy Trough Cleaner from German pig equipment manufacturer Meier-Brakenberg is designed to wash feed troughs quickly, thoroughly and conveniently. By making it easy to remove feed residues and stray manure from troughs, the cleaner ensures the best feed hygiene by removing the potential for mould and bacteria to grow. The cleaner is coupled […]
Load Master retrofit trailer scales very handy addition
Load Master is offering an on-board weighing kit for farm trailers. The retrofit scales allows the operator to monitor real-time stats relating to payload, gross trailer weight, individual axle weight and drawbar weight. There’s also an overload alarm should the load exceed legal or manufacturer-set limits. This is a very valuable function to stay legal […]
Strapless bale trailer is fitted with hydraulic bars
Instead of the time-consuming process of securing bales with straps for transport, several bale trailer manufacturers are being fitted with hydraulic load-securing sides. The MetaX Mooring from Swedish firm Metsjo is a 12m flatbed trailer that holds its load in place with a pair of hydraulically adjustable bars running down each side. The bars are […]
Reck Torro muck mixer promotes safety
The Reck Torro mixes muck through the slats in livestock shed floors. This protects farm workers from any dangerous gases and removes the need to use large access points. The mixer can be inserted through slat gaps as small as 17mm and enables safe mixing with little disruption to livestock. This makes pumping easier and […]
Velcro releases reusable UV friendly plant tie
Velcro has launched a UV plant tie to help horticulturalists support and secure their plants quickly, easily and effectively. The lightweight tie, that is both reusable and adjustable, is suitable for the most delicate of plants and saplings due to its soft texture. The Velcro UV plant ties have been designed and manufactured specifically for […]