Hailing from an agricultural background, the Nugent family designed the livestock range, which was engineered and hand-built to last. Safety for both livestock and farmer is paramount and the range is designed to be user friendly.

With durable tyres, parabolic leaf spring suspension, solid beam axles and commercial lights, trailers offer “superior build quality, strength, longevity and excellent towing characteristics”.

The unique design of the sectional fold down front panels facilitates airflow through the trailer whilst in motion, reducing drag, for a better towing experience. Less air resistance also significantly decreases fuel consumption.

Nugent’s patented Dual Drive suspension is standard across the range, enhancing the towing experience and bringing trailer suspension “to new levels”. The cross-member frame braces the front and rear weldment upon a fully welded, galvanised chassis, ensuring maximum strength, with extra reinforcement given where needed by the folded side panels.

Oliver Landpower carries a large selection of trailers in stock, which are available from all branches with Nugent specialists based in Kings Langley and Tingewick. Part exchange, finance and full-service facilities are available. Contact the brand specialists to discuss your requirements.

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Established in 2002, PHR Farms owns one of the country’s largest herds, with its 1,500 dairy cows producing around 9.5 million litres of milk annually. To keep the livestock well fed over winter, the business has nine trailers rolling in 14 tonnes of grass for up to 12 hours a day in the summer, so needs a wheel loader to work flat out loading grass into its silage clamp.

Volvo wheel loaders have a strong reputation for reliability, efficiency, and operator comfort – and with an agricultural specification now available for certain models, PHR Farms’ interest was piqued. Volvo dealer SMT GB assessed PHR Farms’ needs and delivered Great Britain’s first ag spec L70H wheeled loader together with a silage clamp attachment.

Agricultural specification Volvo wheeled loaders have a third hydraulic function to support a wide assortment of agricultural attachments. The torque-parallel (TP) linkage system provides high breakout, tilt-in and lifting forces, as well as greater load stability when using these attachments. As part of the agricultural specification, the L70H also has wider agricultural tyres and full coverage mudguards that enable it to access all areas on PHR Farms’ two sites.

So far, the wheeled loader has enabled PHR Farms to increase productivity during demanding silage periods. “There’s a lot of pressure on the machine to do this job, but it’s built for it and just puts up with it. This is our first Volvo wheeled loader and it’s a step up from what we’ve run previously. It’s a great machine and we’re really happy with it,” said PHR Farms co-owner Rob Joules.

PHR Farms has taken out a Level 2 Customer Support Agreement for the L70H, giving the business peace of mind that SMT GB’s skilled mobile technicians will proactively service the machine to maintain uptime at a fixed cost per month.

Commenting on the sale, Dale Nicoll, area sales manager at SMT GB, said: “Every single sale is valuable to us. Whether it’s for one or 10 machines is more of a detail than a determiner of the level of support we provide. For us, it’s also about creating a strong and lasting relationship with our customers and ensuring we provide the right machines and solutions to fit their exact requirements. It’s always satisfying to know that we help our customers do a better job than they could yesterday.”

Visit the SMT GB website to learn more.

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With the increasingly stringent guidelines over the use of chemical weed controls, combined with supply chain issues, mechanical methods are becoming more common practice again for in-crop weed control in sugar beet.

With over 20 years of hoeing experience, Garford says it is recognised as an industry leader in precision mechanical weed control. The company has bought many innovations to market, including the Robocrop vision guidance system.

For sugar beet, Garford offers 6, 12 and 18-row, front and rear-mounted, Robocrop Interrow precision guided hoes. Section Control is available, and with the Tine Raiser frame fully adjustable, each implement can be adjusted to work in other crops, including cereals and maize.

With the unique Garford Pressure Down System on each unit preventing bounce and chatter when working at high speed, a forward speed of 12kph is common and higher speeds possible.

The Pressure Down System transfers weight from the toolbar onto the row wheel unit in order to improve penetration in hard conditions and improve unit and hoe stability.

The Robocrop Guidance System allows for accurate and efficient hoeing, as well as chemical application, for weed management and prevention control. The system uses video cameras and image analysis computers to locate crop position, before guiding the hoes quickly and accurately.

Mechanical weed control products, as part of an integrated weed management system, offer a cost-effective and sustainable solution to growers.

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Safe, effective grain storage is key to assuring crop quality and helping prevent loss of premiums through claims and rejections. Good storage practice minimises risk throughout the supply chain and safeguards food safety. Store hygiene is important for eliminating sources of contamination from storage fungi, insects and mites. Stores should be thoroughly cleaned prior to the new intake and the use of the right type of vacuum cleaner is essential to remove debris.

Hugh Crane says its customers are now demanding large capacity high powered industrial vacuums capable of working with fine dusts for prolonged periods of time.

One of its most popular models is the Nilfisk S3 single phase industrial vacuum. Its powerful suction and long hose allows you to clean all areas of your grain store with ease. This machine benefits from a huge filtration area thanks to its large filters. The drop-down waste bins also make for easy waste disposal.

The Nilfisk S3 is a single-phase industrial vac with three “by-pass” motors. It is fitted with an electronic board for easy control and monitoring and is available with a 50-litre bin, 100-litre bin or a Gravity Unload System (GU) with either a plastic or Longopac disposal bag.

All models have an easy-to-use electronic control panel, a manual filter shaker and a sit down container system. Hugh Crane can also offer specialist vacuums including ATEX rated machines for explosive environments such as flour mills where fine dust can cause explosive risks.

William Crane heads up the vacuum division and offers specialist advice and on-site demos on a large range of machines from a number of different manufacturers.

Long term experience in the cleaning equipment industry and a close working relationship with many of the world’s leading equipment manufacturers, allows Hugh Crane to match the right equipment to a specific task, providing efficiency and value for money for each customer.

With over 100 different vacuums to choose from, William can offer an almost bespoke solution, he says.

All equipment is fully tested prior to despatch and delivered to site by our own transport and installed and hand over instructions given to ensure safe and efficient operation.

As well as purchase, Hugh Crane offers lease facilities allowing customers to spread capital costs over a specific period, and has a large hire department.

For more information on the range visit the Hugh Crane website

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In the last three years, the company has started to supply the Vulcan Agri range of tracks for farming equipment, and the agricultural range covers 36 different track sizes from 6–36in, suitable for a range of tractors and combine harvesters from manufacturers such as Fendt, Case, New Holland, John Deere and Claas.

Each track is made specific to the make and model of machine, with friction and positive drive style units available. Unlike some makes of track where the tread and guide lugs are added to the carcass, each of the tracks supplied by Leach Lewis undergo a one-piece vulcanisation process to increase durability.

The company says its Vulcan Agri range represents one of the strongest, heavy-duty track makes on the market, reflected by the 18-month warranty offered across the range.

Whilst discussions are in place for Leach Lewis to supply the UK and European arms of various manufacturers, it has the versatility of selling to end users.

Its supplier doesn’t manufacture for OEMs at a global level, so it hasn’t seen the supply issues that a lot of track suppliers have. It has a maximum lead time of just three months, often shorter than that, and keeps stock levels in the UK and Europe high.

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The Agrimax V-Flecto tyres excelled due to their remarkable ability to get free of dirt during operations, resulting in less time spent on maintenance whilst increasing operational efficiency.

During the tests, Agrimax V-Flecto took up the least amount of soil compared to competitors, accounting for an 8% advantage over the nearest competitor and as much as 126% less soil compared to the least performing tyre.

During field and laboratory tests, the BKT tyres were found to have a larger footprint resulting in lower contact pressure, and consequently in less soil compaction.

At an inflation pressure of 0.6 bar, Agrimax V-Flecto showed ground pressure that was 16% lower than the other tested tyres – including premium and budget brands – as well as the lowest footprint depth. This outcome means a significant reduction in soil compaction, which is crucial for sustainable farming practices.

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The Lemken Azurit 10 redefines precision sowing – instead of a single row, the seed is sown in a triangular pattern. The improved distribution of the plants in the field ensures better utilisation of resources and thus leads to higher yields, Lemken says.

The DeltaRow consists of two partial rows that are offset from each other at a distance of 12.5cm. The synchronisation of the partial rows ensures exact placement in a triangular formation. Compared to a single row, the DeltaRow offers a 70% space advantage and therefore more water, nutrients and light for each plant. The fertiliser is placed within the DeltaRow in the root zone.

On sites at risk of erosion, the method offers a clear advantage compared to single rows thanks to more intensive rooting of the soil and improved plant spacing. With optimised plant growth, additional yields of up to 8% can be achieved, Lemken reckons.

The crops can be harvested using conventional technology. Both forage harvesters and combine harvesters can be used.

Thanks to the DeltaRow concept, the optimised stand space ensures:

• Optimum utilisation of the under-root fertiliser
• More nutrients, water and light for the individual plant
• Rapid row closure during juvenile development
• Better weed suppression capacity in juvenile development
• Better root growth and biomass development.

“Ingenious” tool sequence

The Lemken Azurit 10 is available as an eight-row precision planter with different row spacings.

Sowing sets the course for a successful harvest, Lemken says. The “ingenious” tool sequence of the Lemken Azurit 10 is the key prerequisite for precision sowing. In the first work step, clearing stars remove stones, clods and harvest residues from the seed furrow. They can be adjusted in height using a perforated grid or removed completely if required.

Once the seed furrow has been cleared, mineral or liquid fertiliser is placed centrally underneath the DeltaRow using a fertiliser coulter (up to 250kg coulter pressure). Under-root fertilisation supports optimum plant growth.

The closer the row spacing, the greater the advantage of DeltaRow fertiliser placement. This is because the Azurit supplies 16 partial rows of maize with eight rows of fertiliser: less fertiliser can therefore be used more effectively. The fertiliser coulters place their bands to a maximum depth of 15cm, which must be reconsolidated before the next working step.

On the Azurit 10, this is done by a trapeze packer segment. In front of the seed coulters, it not only ensures the pre-consolidation of both part rows, but also reliably closes the furrow above the fertiliser band. This ensures capillary water ascent and thus rapid and more even emergence of the plants. This works well in practice and can be clearly recognised by the central wedge of soil between the two partial rows.

Revolutionising seed placement and singulation

During subsequent sowing, a solid rubber depth control roller between the two coulters bears the weight of the sowing unit. Two double disc coulters place the seed precisely on the reconsolidated seed horizon in the DeltaRow formation. Even at high working speeds, the Azurit 10 delivers outstanding singulation quality, Lemken says. This is made possible by the low peripheral speeds of the singulation discs.

Two perforated discs arranged offset to each other separate the seed. The fixed connection between the two seed discs guarantees synchronisation within the DeltaRow. Each singling unit is driven by a separate electric motor and only stores a small amount of seed. Seed replenishment is sensor-controlled and automatic from the central hopper. An auger metering system feeds the seed from there into the air flow and then to the singling units.

The seed is conveyed from the singling unit via a shot channel to the seed groove by the existing overpressure. The seed groove is formed by double disc coulters. The outer disc of the double disc coulters is set at an angle, while the inner disc runs straight along the soil wedge of the trapeze packer roller. Between the disc coulters, the shooting channel ends in front of a catcher roller, which presses the seeds down and prevents them from rolling in the furrow. The seed is fixed exactly at the desired position on the seed horizon. Two optical sensors monitor the singulation accuracy.

Seed embedding is completed with the ground cover. Different types of levellers ensure that the seed is covered with soil and pressed down. If, for example, pressure rollers are used, these press vertically onto the seed row. This space advantage for the plant means that a higher yield can be achieved with the same crop density. The DeltaRow method also enables tramline switching with the same number of plants.

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Year-round cultivation is becoming standard practice for growers. Producers use a strategic rotational growing plan to maximise crop rotations, improve crop yields and minimise disease and pest risk.

The Major Cyclone continues to outperform conventional flail systems when processing residual stubble and crop waste, the manufacturer says.

New Shoots Farm grows a variety of salad crops and produce on 1,000 acres near Saxmundham, Suffolk. Before follow-on crops are planted the previous crop residue needs to be completely processed to eliminate the risk of pest and disease carrying over.

Ignas Šarlauskas is one of the farm managers at New Shoots. He recounts his dissatisfaction with their previous flail mower which didn’t pulverise maize and sweetcorn stubble sufficiently. “We grow baby-leaf spinach after maize and the unchopped stalks kept us from harvesting the leaves. That is unacceptable!”

After witnessing the Cyclone in action on grass, Ignas tried the beltless rotary mower on their crops with impressive results. “It did an amazing job. Issues of clumpy residue disappeared overnight.”

New Shoots acquired a front-mounted Major Cyclone in 6.3m working width. The winged mower has nine rotors and 36 overlapping blades. The gear-box driveline powers each rotor, turning vegetation into a fine mulch evenly dispersed over the width of the machine which encourages faster regrowth. The Cyclone is twice the width of their previous machine yet requires a fraction of the power. “We immediately halved our fuel costs,” explains Ignas. “It also means our operations are more timely, which is important for our time-critical production system.”

Easily adjustable cutting height allows the team to choose the kind of finish required. “This is perfect for preparing the seedbed for the next crop,” continues Ignas. Full length rear rollers ensure a level finish.

Wings hydraulically fold up to 2.8m transport width, suitable for safe manoeuvring between sites. The Cyclone is made of high-performance Strenx 700MC structural steel and galvanised against rust increasing the lifespan of the machine.

For further info, visit the Major Equipment website or contact the company directly.

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Envirotyre UK Ltd is a tyre and track disposal specialist located near Boston, Lincolnshire. The company has been trading for 22 years from its purpose-built site which is ideally located next to the A17.

The company has a full Environment Agency permit, as well as a waste carrier/broker licence and has customers predominantly in central and eastern England, but also throughout the UK. It collects tyres ranging from bicycle, car, van, 4×4, truck, tractor to tracks, crane and earthmover.

Every year the UK produces around 50 million scrap tyres. Also known as end-of-life tyres (ELTs) they represent a major challenge to the circular economy where waste is converted into a resource. Scrap tyres are recycled in two different ways: reuse, and reprocessing.

Envirotyre specialises in reuse. A waste tyre can be reused in two ways, as an alternative fuel or a construction material. Nearly 40,000 tyres per day are used as alternative fuel, with the heat produced by burning one tyre being the equivalent of burning over seven litres of oil. With a calorific value equivalent to that of good quality coal, end of life tyres are used as an alternative to fossil fuels, with the advantage of lower emissions. Envirotyre collects and processes end of life tyres and tracks for reuse as a construction material, or export for use as a fossil fuel alternative.

Envirotyre is a member of the TRA. A cornerstone of the body is its support for the Tyre Industry Federation’s Responsible Recycler Scheme. All TRA members are fully accredited by the scheme, which guarantees that all tyres collected, recycled, or reprocessed by them are disposed of or reused in an environmentally friendly manner or best practice methods.

This accreditation gives peace of mind that you are dealing with an industry leader, and that your obligation to dispose of waste tyres properly will be met in full.

For further advice or to book a collection, call Envirotyre directly or visit the website

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The aptly-named cutting-edge model Optimus has exceptional cleaning and loading capabilities, the company says. As farming methods and campaign durations have evolved over the past two decades, CTM says it recognises the need for innovation to stay ahead in the market.

Sales director Nigel Mountain reflects on the family business ethos, stating: “For almost 75 years, the Mountain family has been dedicated to designing and building innovative sugar beet cleaner loaders at our Norfolk factory.” The Optimus addresses a new challenge arising from increased beet top and dead leaf content due to minimal or absent scalping during harvesting.

Key features of the CTM Optimus include:

Optimised design – The Optimus minimises leaf build-up with features like an open construction exoskeletal elevator and new extraction options, including a star wheel unit.

Versatility – This new model offers a range of options, such as a variable displacement hydraulic pump, additional star wheel cleaning, fast-change Precleaner, and self-levelling capabilities.

Enhanced efficiency – Compared to the current market-leading CTM900XL, the Optimus boasts a longer elevator, larger hopper, longer spiral rollers, double-capacity fuel tank, and a lower revving engine for improved efficiency.

Manoeuvrability – Retaining the second rear axle for stability and self-drive ability, the Optimus introduces simulated differential action for vastly improved manoeuvrability in wet conditions. Also, with two speeds, it can now be driven quicker on the field.

Field trials in lighter land areas have demonstrated impressive loading capabilities, with the Optimus loading 29t in just over four minutes. As trials progress to heavier terrains and challenging weather conditions, the true test of this innovative design is underway.

Depending on trial results, a limited build of the Optimus is anticipated in 2024, with full production scheduled for 2025 – aligning with CTM’s 75th anniversary. Additionally, the completion of a new service centre for ROPA and CTM machines in close proximity to the main factory signifies CTM’s ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled service.

For more information about CTM or ROPA, visit the CTM Root Crop Systems website.

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