All use the same modular chassis, seed hopper and distribution equipment, and all variants come in 4.5, 5,6, and 7m working widths with the option of 19cm or 25cm row widths. The seed hopper is 5,300 litres as standard or 7,000 litres optional. Both can be seed only or seed and fertiliser, with a third hopper also an option.

All drills are standard semi-mounted with rear steering axle for increased manoeuvrability, and slope compensation. Independent sowing elements on all versions come with 35cm of travel for true contour following, and up to 280kg of coulter pressure.

DC: A leading disc works 2cm below the seeding coulter to cut through trash and create a tilth for the seed to be placed on. The slot is then closed by two rubber press wheels.

D: Has a single disc with large rubber depth wheel followed by two closing wheels.

C: Has a 15mm wide coulter followed by two rubber closing wheels.

DD: A “unique” design. Rather than row cleaners in front of the single disc, a turbo disc runs directly in front of the single seeding disc, so even in the highest volumes of crop residue, the turbo disc and seeding disc remain free of substantial crop residue.

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Eligible products from the company’s range include dribble bar and trailing shoe applicators, hose reels and drag hose, slurry separators, flow-meters, mobile slurry chopper pumps and remote-control systems for engine-driven pumps.

Significant funding is available for slurry separators which are a useful management tool, as Tramspread director Terry Baker explains: “Removing solids from slurry makes in-store management easier, especially if the slurry store is covered. This provides increased application output from both tankers and umbilical systems. Less friction in umbilical hoses allows for longer pumping distances and reduces wear on the pump, hose and applicator, and saves fuel too. The more uniform product aids even flow from applicators giving an accurate application to the crop.”

Tramspread is the sole UK importer of high-quality Stallkamp slurry separators made in Germany and keeps a range of parts for these machines in-stock.

“FETF grants are available for mobile separators for the first time, and there are two Stallkamp options,” points out Tramspread’s John Tydeman. “The PSS mobile unit is built around a PSS 5.5-550 separator with two rotary lobe pumps, one to fill the feed hopper and one to pump away the separated liquid. The second option uses a PSG 5.5-600 separator and two progressive cavity pumps. Both have a throughput of 15–20m³/hr and can be either free-standing or trailer-mounted. Funding is also available for fixed separators, and Tramspread also supplies pumps, gantries and control panels to suit individual system requirements.”

Tramspread’s well-known Suffolk range of dribble bars have working widths from 6–24m and a 25mm inter-outlet spacing. They are designed to accommodate flowmeters and NIR sensors with Isobus connectivity for accurate application with full record-keeping. Bomech trailing shoe applicators are also offered.

The company claims its market-leading range of mounted random-wrap hose reels have hose capacities of 600m with single hydraulic motor drive and 1000m or 1400m with twin motor drive. Trailed compartmented hose reels can hold 1600m or 2000m. All twin motor reels can be supplied with 4in, 4.5in, 5in and 6in drag hose.

Tramspread offers two remote control systems for engine-driven pumps: the SIL Vision IV radio control and Teletram 2020 GSM remote control. These offer full engine protection, flow meter connection, fuel level sensing, inlet and outlet pressure and air compressor control. Options include a nurse tank level sensor and pneumatic sponge launcher. Tramspread high-spec PTO-driven pumps also qualify for funding under the new scheme.

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“These machines are a must for anyone looking for a professional approach to direct drilling in arable stubbles, such as wheat, barley and grain.” They are also known as overseeders to rejuvenate pastures.

Seeding is only successful if the seed is directly sown into the soil. The drills are equipped with the proven Vredo double-disc system. The pairs of independently sprung discs set 7.5cm apart deposit the seed up to 35mm deep into the soil.

The seed is guided into a V-shaped slit in the sward. Whatever the soil conditions – clay, peat, loam or sand – wet or dry. The roller then closes the slit and ensures good contact between seed and soil. Water and nutrients have thereby easy access to the seed, and this encourages strong root formation and fast germination.

After the clean harvesting of straw, there is no need for prior seedbed cultivation or preparation beforehand, the company explains, as Vredo seeders can sow a large variety of seeds, including arable and cover crops, directly through cover crops up to 15cm in height.

Direct drilling doesn’t disturb the surface and is, therefore, the most environmentally responsible way to drill, Campey says. In addition, the organic layer stays in the top part of the soil, which guarantees healthy crops.

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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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