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Claas: Major expansion of RTK network


The RTK signal from terrestial base stations works in conjunction with satellites to give repeatable accuracy to about 2cm.
 Claas UK has embarked on a considerable expansion of its UK Real Time Kinematics (RTK) signal network that will ultimately result in the company being able to provide unrivalled coverage over 60 per cent of England’s arable area.

Plastipack: VapourGuard membrane reduces reservoir water loss


VapourGuard has been designed to reduce evaporation from irrigation reservoirs.
 UK-based Plastipack's new VapourGuard geomembrane cover has been designed to protect stored water in dams and reservoirs by keeping it cooler and cleaner.

Case IH: Farmall A tractors coming to the UK


The Case IH Farmall 115A sits at the top of this new tractor range.
 Case IH's new seven-strong offering of Farmall A tractors will make their UK debut this summer. The tractors range extends from the 55hp Farmall 55A to the 115hp Farmall 115A tractor.

Horsch and Claas set drilling world record


Horsch's Maestro precision drill planted almost 450ha in just 24 hours.
 Claas and Horsch set a new world record on April 26, 2012 by drilling 448.29ha in 24 hours using a Horsch Maestro 24 SW drill and the Claas Xerion 5000 tractor.

Pöttinger: Cereals debut for Synkro 1030T trailed cultivators


Pöttinger's Synkro 1030T updates the company's previous 1003T trailed cultivators.
 Pöttinger has completed its Synkro range of cultivators by adding three new trailed 1030T models to join the existing mounted Synkro 1030 range.

Grimme UK: Grimme pumpset updated


Grimme's pumpset now features a 169hp turbocharged Iveco engine.
 Grimme Irrigation Systems now uses Iveco's 169hp six-cylinder N67 turbocharged engine on its pumpset to comply with exhaust emissions legislation.

Komatsu: PZ wheeled loaders for agriculture


The Komatsu WA250PZ wheel loader.
 Komatsu's latest agricultural machines are based on the company's well-proven wheel loaders and guarantee maximum availability even in the most adverse conditions. Simple handling, reliability and comprehensive safety measures make these machines the ideal tool for agricultural contractors or large farms.

Lacotec: High-output reverse-drive foragers


The Lactotec LHII forager is for use with reverse-drive tractors with up to 500hp.
 A new reverse-drive forage-harvester has been launched on the UK market by Somerset-based Noble Machinery. Built in Germany, the Lacotec LHII is can handle up to 500hp and is capable of the matching the output of smaller self-propelled foragers.

Horsch Leeb: Advanced sprayers come to the UK


Horsch Leeb is launching its PT270 self-propelled sprayer at Cereals 2012.
 Horsch Leeb will show its advanced self-propelled PT270 sprayer in the UK for the first time at Cereals 2012. Claimed to be one of the most technically advanced sprayers on the market today, it features an 8,000-litre tank but its compact design ensures it remains easy to operate and manoeuvre.

Amazone: Updated Condor direct drill


The Condor 15001 folds down to 3m for road transport.
 The latest Condor 15001 is just one of a range of direct drills from Amazone with working widths of 3-15m. An updated version of the Condor 15000 launched in 2009, it offers a direct drilling solution resulting in reduced soil disturbance – protecting soil moisture – and can also reduce weed germination by flashing light to buried weed seeds.

McCormick: Six-cylinder X70 tractors on the way


The new McCormick X70 Series tractors have more powerful engines and improvements to the driver’s cab.
 McCormick has outlined its new five-model range of six-cylinder X70 tractors from 150-232hp that will replace the company's popular XTX and TTX Series from 2013.

Standen-Pearson: Quad potato planter joins range


The new Standen-Pearson SP644-RT will be available for planting in spring 2013.
 Standen-Pearson has announced a new three-bed quad potato planter capable of covering up to 25 acres/day. The SP644-RT model is a trailed machine for planting three beds of potatoes in quad formation. The result is 12 rows with the seeds spaced in a diamond pattern to produce tubers to a very tight specification for the salad market.

Pöttinger: New Hit 10.11T trailed 10-rotor tedder


The Pöttinger Hit 10.11T has a working width of 10.6m.
 Pöttinger has expanded its range of tedders with a new model, the Hit 10.11T, aimed at larger farming operations facing shorter harvesting windows but with high expectations of performance and forage quality.

Tuffdip: New treatment extends fence post life


Fence posts should be treated with Tuffdip to 10cm above ground level.
Tuffdip is a new product developed for the timber industry to eliminate the problem of premature fence post failure.

McConnel: New Shakaerator models for 2012


The latest McConnel Shakaerators were launched at the company's 2012 field days.
 McConnel has unveiled new versions of its Shakaerator 3000 and 5000 models for 2012.

Deere dealers will merge in May


Simon Amos (left) and Ben Tallis of new John Deere dealer Tallis Amos Group Limited.
 John Deere dealers Chris Tallis Farm Machinery Limited and Alexander & Duncan Limited have announced they will merge on May 1 to create a new agriculture and groundscare business, Tallis Amos Group Limited.

Claas: Rollant 374 and 374 round balers now available


Claas' new Rollant 374 high-output round baler.
 Claas has announced full availability of its new Rollant 375 and 374 fixed-chamber round balers for the coming season. Designed to cope with the heavy crop conditions typically found in the UK and Ireland, the new models are based on the well-proven Rolland 355 and 354.

Berthoud: New Raptor with forward cab unveiled


Berthoud's new forward-control raptor features a Claas cab that lowers to the ground hydraulically to allow access.
 Berthoud’s new self-propelled Front Cab Raptor is said to combine perfect visibility with outstanding control thanks to the company's exclusive EC Tronic Canbus controls package. The UK market has been asking for a forward-control Berthoud for some time, and now it’s here dealers and customers have had their first chance to see it and put it through its paces at a series of road shows.

Massey Ferguson: Four new 7600 Series models launched


Massey Ferguson's new 7618 heads the line-up of medium-power 7600 Series models.
Massey Ferguson is extending its award-winning MF 7600 Series with the addition of four new six-cylinder, medium-power tractors from 140-175hp (max) that come with a wide choice of transmissions and specifications.

Zetor: High-spec Forterra HSX range on the way


The new Forterra HSX will go into production in June 2012.
 Czech tractor maker Zetor has unveiled a new, high-spec version of its Forterra tractor range. The HSX models still only offer up to 136hp, but feature a number of new features and enhancements.




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Holmer: DynaCut scalper for Terra Dos T3 harvesters

Holmer has introduced a new high-performance scalper for Terra Dos T3 harvesters that has been developed to improve whole-beet crowning and reduce waste and running costs.

Spaldings: New welding range unveiled

Spaldings has overhauled its welding range to add MIG welders, inverters and plasma cutters from Oxford and TecArc.

Kuhn: New GMD2810 mower has 2.67m working width

Kuhn's centrally articulated mounted mower range now includes the new GMD2810 that has a 2.67m working width and is the latest model to include the firm's patented Lift Control facility.

Kverneland: 5087M triple mower has low power requirement

Kverneland has introduced a new triple plain mower, the 5087M, that needs just 110hp to drive it.

Pöttinger: Four new Lion power harrow models

Pöttinger is using this year’s Cereals Event to launch four new additions to its Lion power harrow range.

BASF: Cereal disease app launched

BASF has developed a new and fully comprehensive Cereal Disease ID app for iPhone users. Developed as a mobile form of the popular BASF and HGCA Encyclopaedia of Cereal Diseases, the app allows the user to have immediate access to information about 36 diseases of cereal crops, enabling in-field identification and understanding of the pathogens responsible.

Bomford Turner: New Kestrel Evo range unveiled

Bomford Turner has upgraded and extended its Kestrel hedge and verge cutter offering that is designed for farmers needing a lighter weight machine suitable for use on smaller tractors.

Tong Peal: Crop grader features EasyClean separator

Tong Peal Engineering's 2012 Caretaker grading machines are now available with the company’s new generation EasyClean separator. Developed with the latest technological advancements in mind, the EasyClean is the market’s only cleaning separator to feature an electric motor on every shaft, ensuring ultimate cleaning control, gentle handling of crop and guaranteeing minimal maintenance.

Horsch Leeb: GS sprayers to launch at Cereals

The trailed GS8000 and GS6000 sprayers that will be launched into the UK at Cereals 2012 have been developed as part of Horsch’s partnership with German sprayer manufacturer Leeb. Horsch and Leeb have been working closely together for more than 16 years and have now formed a new company, Horsch Leeb Application Systems GmbH.

Pöttinger: Autocut now available for Torro forage wagons

Pöttinger's Autocut automatic knife-sharpening system is now available on the company's Torro loader wagons along with a new design of cleaning system for clearing the chopping unit.

McConnel: New 60 Series Power Arms launched

McConnel has unveiled two new 60 Series Power arm hedge and verge cutters – the PA5360 and PA5860 – that are said to be the company's most advanced mid-range machine yet.

Challenger: High-output RoGator 1396 for large area operators

The Challenger RoGator 1396 self-propelled sprayer, which made its European debut at Agritechnica 2012, provides large-scale operators with a proven package of features and technology that boost application accuracy and efficiency.

Spaldings: Bare-Co PTO guards added to range

Spaldings has added Bare-Co PTO guards to its farm machinery parts offering. The patented quick release guards provide the operator with PTO protection, while also allowing easy access to the PTO joint, for regular maintenance and greasing. And a universal wide-angled version is also available to accommodate machines with a wider PTO joint.

McConnel: Lightweight 45 Series Power Arms

McConnel's new 45 Series Power Arm features a robust, lightweight design that’s suitable for both hedgecutting and grass maintenance.

Malpas Tractors opens new depot at Denbigh

North Wales-based New Holland dealer Malpas Tractors has opened a new depot at Denbigh, further supporting its existing customers and opening up access to the New Holland product range to other farmers in the area.

McConnel: Discaerator updated for 2012

McConnel's 3m Discaerator 3000 already has a well-deserved reputation for seed bed preparation, but the latest incarnation is said to be the company's toughest and best-performing model yet.

Firestone: Smartphone tyre-pressure app

Firestone has introduced a free Europe-wide smartphone app to help farmers maintain their tractor tyres at the right pressure.

McConnel: New mid-range 55 Series Power Arms

McConnel's new 55 Series Power Arm (PA) hedge and verge cutters succeed the iconic PA93 Super Slew mid-range machine that has won praise from customers around the world.

Spaldings: RDS speed radar for air seeders

Spaldings has introduced a ground speed sensing radar for use with its eight- and 12-outlet air seeders.

New owner at George Moate Ltd

The new owners of a British-built range of field equipment for potato and root crops have promised to raise engineering standards and shorten production lead times by applying the skills developed in their successful automotive engineering business.

McConnel: PT pasture toppers join range

McConnel's new PT pasture toppers have been designed to deliver on performance, reliability and value for money.

Kuhn: Automatic bale loading adds to wrapping efficiency

Automatic bale loading is a key feature on the latest round bale wrapper from Kuhn Farm Machinery. The new trailed RW1600C turntable wrapper has the integrated Autoload function as standard to increase operating efficiencies when handling bales of 120cm x 100-150cm and up to 1,200kg.

Maschio: Flail mower has left-hand offset

A left-hand offset model of Maschio’s medium-duty Giraffa flail mower has been added to Opico's range. The new machine is said to be ideal for use alongside roads as it enables the driver to travel with the direction of the traffic.

Lely UK to distribute TYM's compact tractors

Lely (UK) has taken on the distribution for TYM Tractors range in the UK and Ireland.

Spaldings: Expanded tungsten wearing parts range

Spaldings has announced the expansion of its Tungsten replacement parts offering with new additions to many of its ranges including plough, cultivator and subsoiler spares. In all, more than 100 new Tungsten products have joined the already extensive Spaldings catalogue.

Agrifac: Quatro now available with tracks

Dutch-based Agrifac has extended its range of sugar beet harvesters by adding a model with front tracks.

Spaldings: Shakaerator points join wearing parts range

Spaldings has introduced an innovative new slip-on point to fit the McConnel Shakaerator.

Claas: TONI extends telematics to implements

Claas UK set out the benefits of its new Telematics on Implement (TONI) system, which is set to revolutionise field and output data collecting and management, at the 2012 Precision Farming Event.

Spaldings: Kites and rockets added to bird-scaring range

Spaldings has introduced bird-scaring kites and rockets to its existing pest management portfolio. The new additions complement the company's existing gas-fired bird scarer and offers growers a wider range of bird control options that can work together to provide variation in the field.

Kuhn: New FB2130 round baler has wider pick-up

Kuhn’s new FB2130 fixed-chamber round baler is the latest model to be introduced to the company’s comprehensive forage range.

Standen-Reflex: FA5-10 precision fertiliser applicator

Standen-Reflex has introduced the FA 5-10, a new tractor-mounted precision placement fertiliser applicator that has been made specifically for salad and vegetable crop growers.

Amazone: Fertiliser app for iPhone and Android

Amazone now offers its FertiliserService as an app for smartphones. Initially available as an app for Apple's iPhone, an Android version is also now available.

Grimme UK appointed sole importer for Asa-Lift

Grimme UK Ltd has been appointed sole importer in the UK and Ireland for Asa-Lift, the Danish manufacturer of self-propelled, mounted and trailed vegetable harvesters, and for sales and aftersales business, with effect from March 19, 2012.

Fendt: Stage IIIB Vario 300 tractors launched

The 300 Vario range from Fendt, which has found many enthusiastic users since it first appeared in 2006, has been reworked to meet Stage IIIB engine emission standards by fitting SCR technology. The familiar, proven features have been retained and the range has been extended with a new top model in the shape of the 313 Vario with 135hp.

CNH signs deal with Orkel on round baler development

CNH has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Orkel, the Norwegian market leader in high-performance fixed-chamber round balers (FCRB), compactors and tractor trailers.

John Deere: Mobile Weather for self-propelled sprayers

John Deere Mobile Weather is aimed at large farmers and contractors that need precise weather information in order to make proper product application and other weather-related decisions.

Amazone: Amatron 3 controller unveiled

Amazone launched its new Amatron 3 in-cab controller for sprayers, spreaders and drills at the 2012 Precision Farming Event held at Peterborough, UK, in March.
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