Agri News - December 2023

December 2023 | Issue 146

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TWO MILESTONES SYNGENTA VARIETIES ADDED TO NEW AHDB LISTS

Two new milestone winter cereal varieties from breeder Syngenta have been added to the latest AHDB Recommended Lists

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wo, new milestone winter cereal varieties from breeder Syngenta have been added to the latest AHDB Recommended Lists (RLs) for 2024-25 – one winter wheat and one winter barley.

New quality winter wheat – SY Cheer New on the 2024-25 winter wheat RL is the Syngenta quality wheat, SY Cheer.

Rated as a provisional UKFM (UK Flour Millers) Group 1 variety, this makes it a potential bread-making variety, says Syngenta seeds marketing manager, Kathryn Hamlen. It is also the first new addition to the Group 1 section of the AHDB winter wheat RL since 2017, she points out.

“Usefully in the Group 1 category, SY Cheer provides a practical combination of high grain quality, high yields and robust foliar disease resistance,” says Mrs Hamlen.

“We see it as a quality wheat made simple. It is an exciting variety,” she adds.

“As well as a UK treated yield of 97% of control varieties on the RL, SY Cheer has given consistently high treated yields across all UK regions, only varying by 1% point.

“From a quality perspective, its key features include high figures for both Hagberg Falling Number and specific weight

among Group 1 AHDB RL winter wheat varieties – with figures of 299 and 79.5 kg/ hl respectively. A variety that starts from a high quality base can give a useful buffer for protecting milling premiums – for example in wet harvests which can cause Hagbergs in particular, to suffer.

“Meanwhile, the disease resistance ratings for SY Cheer, of a 6 against Septoria tritici, 7 against yellow rust and 6 against brown rust, give it a good foundation against these three major UK pathogens. This good disease resistance drives its high untreated yield.”

Final UKFM classification on the quality of SY Cheer is hoped for in spring 2024, Mrs Hamlen adds.

New hybrid barley with BYDV tolerance – SY Buzzard New on the winter barley 202425 AHDB RL is the hybrid feed barley variety, SY Buzzard, the first Syngenta hybrid on the list bringing tolerance to the damaging, aphid-borne disease of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV).

“Left uncontrolled, BYDV can reduce winter barley yield by as much as half,” says Syngenta seeds technical expert, Ben Urquhart.

“Importantly, as well as BYDV tolerance, SY Buzzard also

maintains the other usual hybrid barley characteristics.

These include high and stable yield, good specific weight, suppression of certain grass weeds, early maturity and efficient utilisation of nitrogen fertiliser. Hybrid barley also has flexible end uses – including feed grain, but also wholecrop for either anaerobic digestion or forage.

“Yield-wise, SY Buzzard brings a high UK treated yield of 103% of control varieties on the new winter barley AHDB RL, and particularly notable yield performance in the East, at 104% of controls.

“It combines these yields with good disease resistance, including the highest resistance rating to net blotch on the 202425 winter barley AHDB RL, of 7, plus good resistance to lodging and a low level of brackling.

“It is also early to mature, with a rating of -1. An early harvest can be important for farm cash flow and to provide a good entry for winter oilseed rape."

In Syngenta trials where winter barley was inoculated with aphids infected with BYDV, Mr Urquhart says reduced visual symptoms of yellowing and dwarfing, and a lower level of yield degradation, were seen in SY Buzzard compared with a non-tolerant variety.

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Business focus: Mike’s Graphics

Two milestones Syngenta varieties added to new ahdb lists

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Three new power harrows added to Kuhn tillage range

Who choose a Kioti HX Series tractor?

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Boumatic introduces Xpressway 3.0

Boumatic introduces next gen Gemini Milking robot

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JOHN DEERE PRESENTS NEW SELFPROPELLED SPRAYER

Smart, compact and featuring a front cab; the new 300m expands John Deere’s self-propelled sprayer portfolio in compact segment

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mart, compact and featuring a front cab; the new 300M expands John Deere's self-propelled sprayer portfolio in the compact segment.

Featuring the latest Precision Ag technology, a minimum turning radius and two types of boom with or without air sleeve, the 300M is the new specialist sprayer for narrow areas and high-value crops.

With the 332M and the 340M, two model variants are introduced. The 332M offers a tank size of 3200 litres and a 175 hp 4-cylinder John Deere engine. A boom width of up to 28 metres and a turning circle of 3.8 metres are ideally suited for work in narrow areas.

The 340M has a tank size of 4000 litres and a working width of up to 36 metres. This width, the 225 hp 6-cylinder John Deere engine and a turning circle of 4.2 metres facilitate high performance and compact operation at the same time.

With their compact design and all-wheel steering, both variants of the 300M are suited for narrow roads and field work in any situation.

Automatically adjustable track

width from 150-180cm, 180225cm and 225-300cm allow flexible use in all types of crops, including high-value.

crop and swirls the spray into the foliage making it ideal for lettuce, vegetables and strawberries.

The 50:50 weight distribution reduces soil compaction and makes work possible even under difficult conditions.

The PowrSprayTM two-circuit liquid system design is also a key feature on the 300M. It offers fast filling of up to 600L/min and a highly precise output of 750L/min at three bars. With its unique design and fast response time of only three seconds from minimum to maximum, the centrifugal spray pump with direct rate control offers an accuracy of 98%.

The John Deere 300M is equipped with the latest John Deere Precision Ag essentials, such as the StarFireTM Receiver, the G5Plus Universal Display and JDLinkTM. The new cab position provides excellent all-round and boom visibility.

The suspended and heated seats provide the best comfort, and the new CAT 4 cab is equipped with the latest filter technology.

Both models of the 300M are offered with a steel boom and a stainless-steel boom with air sleeve. Both are available with Individual Nozzle Control.

Particularly when used in high-value crops, the airassisted boom of the 300M provides excellent coverage of tall and leafy crops by increased penetration of the crop canopy. Smithfield Tractors The air curtain opens the

PowrSprayTM technology, already used on the trailed model R700i, offers a variety of advantages such as stress-free filling thanks to ActivePause and the 50-litre PowrFill eductor.

The John Deere 300M will be available in France, Poland, Spain and the UK with the model year 2024. Other countries will follow in the next few years.

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THREE NEW POWER HARROWS ADDED TO KUHN’S TILLAGE RANGE Kuhn Farm Machinery has expanded its range of folding power harrows with two new 6m models and a 5m unit

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UHN Farm Machinery has expanded its range of folding power harrows with two new 6m models and a 5m unit aimed at operators looking to increase outputs and make transitioning between fields quicker.

For the first time, KUHN’s HR 1030 R range features folding machines, with the HR 5030 R and HR 6030 R becoming the new flagship models in the range and suitable for tractors up to 350hp. They join the existing rigid models from 3m-4.5m. The single beam design on the HR 1030 R machines allows easy access to the gearbox and transmissions for maintenance, while rear lift requirements are lower thanks to a close coupling design. Existing options featured on the new models include working depth and levelling bar adjustment in manual or hydraulic format.

A 6m HR 6042 R model suitable for tractors up to 460hp joins the larger 7m and 8m models in KUHN’s high output folding power

of power harrows come with DURAKUHN tines as standard, with the option of DURAKARB, featuring tungsten carbide inserts to increase longevity.

KUHN’s FAST-FIT tine fitting system is standard and reduces the time spent changing metal. A choice of three rollers is available on the new models.

KUHN’s 520mm

MAXICRUMBLER; the 535mm MAXIPACKER; or the largest 590mm MEGAPACKER offer users a variety of options depending on the required finish. Track eradicators to loosen soil behind the wheels are also available.

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The HR 6042 R comes with an oil cooler to protect the reinforced central gearbox from overheating The HR 5030 R starts at during long days. Two side £47,440, while the HR DUPLEX gearboxes make 6042 R is £56,375. it possible for the operator to adjust rotor speed to suit ground Southam Agricultural conditions.

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“Having an unlimited supply of material means you can use more of it.”

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CARTER DIGGERS: TESTIMONIALS

Below are a range of testimonials from Carter Diggers customers reviewing their purchases

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Carter Diggers UK & NI

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WHY CHOOSE A KIOTI HX SERIES TRACTOR?

The tractors in the Kioti HX series are perfect for a wide variety of tasks.

Luxury cabin, turbocharged CRDI diesel engine, easy to use

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ll tractors in the HX series have comfortable, luxury cabins. The 5-post cabin design with glass sunroof gives perfect all-round visibility. The swiveling air suspension seat with control arm rest puts the operator in the perfect position for a good days work.

the strictest European environmental requirements.

The powerful Kioti Stage V 4-cylinder diesel engine guarantees a perfect power reserve at any speed. A modern, quiet and lowvibration motor that meets

If you’re looking for a very powerful tractor for all the work that needs to be done around the farm and on the land, the Kioti HX series is the right choice for you. These

The HX tractors are equipped with a brightly lit, well-arranged dashboard. The operator can easily see the display and reach the switches and control levers that are perfect positioned for easy use.

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are the heaviest tractors in the Kioti family (103 – 125 hp). Tough, reliable and very manoeuvrable. Thanks to the large lifting capacity, whether it’s cultivating the land, haymaking, moving around heavy materials or pulling trailers, the HX series tractors are up for the job. The HX tractors when fitted with the optional front end loader become the perfect livestock tractor.

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CONTINENTAL: COUNTING THE COST OF COMPACTION

A wet autumn has left some farmers using min and zero tillage establishment systems concerned about soil compaction.

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wet autumn has hampered planting and left some farmers using min and zero tillage establishment systems concerned about soil compaction.

Waterlogging caused by soil compaction has been attributed to plateauing crop yields by the Potash Development Association, with some losses likely to reach 80%.

The PDA suggests that whilst little can be done to change the higher than average rainfalls experienced in many areas of the UK, farmers can take measures to reduce compaction.

Machinery and tyre specialists, such as Continental’s Tom Godwin, have been working with farmers to explain the technology available to help reduce the impact of heavy machinery on soils.

“Managing tyre pressures using pressure monitoring systems and choosing VF tyres to operate at 40% less pressure than standard radial tyres will make a

significant difference to soil health. This will be particularly prevalent in mintill and zero tillage systems when operators are not turning over land to alleviate or remove compaction,” says Mr Godwin.

In a November report the PDA suggests that yield losses due to waterlogging may vary between 15% and 80% in 2023/24, depending on the crop species and growth stage, soil type and duration of the stress, which will result in severe economic penalties. The report says: “Establishment is the most critical period in any annual crop’s life-cycle, as it is the time when the yield potential is set…and that… any management decisions taken from this point onwards only helps limit the reduction in this yield potential.”

Mr Godwin echoes this, saying: “Continental has been working with farms for five years, as part of our Stamp Out Soil Compaction initiative, to help improve land management

decisions through the use of more efficient tyres. Our TractorMaster tyres have been specifically designed to reduce compaction by operating at lower pressures and we are always looking for ways to explain these benefits to operators who want to improve soil health.”

It is widely accepted that compacted and waterlogged soils block oxygen supply to roots, restrict root growth and reduce nutrient uptake. As the wet weather has taken its toll again in 2023, it is hoped that with investments in tyre technology the severity of the problem can be reduced in the future.

“It is easy to say that waterlogging is just the effect of heavy rainfall and gloss over the real issue. Farms that have understood the threat and changed their tyres to minimise the impact of heavy machinery on soil will suffer less now, and in the future, with soil compaction and waterlogging,” he concludes.

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MASSEY FERGUSON PREVIEWS FLAGSHIP 9S RANGE AT LAMMA 2024

New MF 9S flagship tractor range shown for the first time to the UK market.

Anniversary edition MF 5S.145 to celebrate 30 years steep-nose design.

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ew MF 9S flagship tractor range shown for the first time to the UK market.

Anniversary edition MF 5S.145 to celebrate 30 years of steep-nose tractor design.

Special spec MF 6S.165 and the full range of MF green and gold harvest products.

Massey Ferguson will launch its brand-new flagship MF 9S large frame tractor to the UK market when it returns to LAMMA 2024.

After over five years away from the show, Massey Ferguson will showcase its new six-model MF 9S range at LAMMA, which tops out at 425hp. Key features include an updated six-cylinder, 8.4-litre AGCO Power engine, with Engine Power Management (EPM) offering up to 30hp extra for all models, apart from the flagship MF 9S.425, which gets a constant 425hp. The new MF 9S range has the innovative Protec-U design featuring an 18cm gap between the bonnet and the cab to improve operator comfort and allow best-inclass visibility.

William Judge, MF brand manager, UK, EIRE and

Middle East, says previewing the new MF flagship tractor at the premiere machinery event in the UK was one of the key reasons for returning. “There has been a high number of requests from both customers and dealers for Massey Ferguson to go back to LAMMA and, with the launch of our new MF 9S range, it was a perfect time to return. There has been a lot of speculation around the new tractor, and we are incredibly excited to bring it to market in 2024 to further cement our position in the high HP sector.”

All models feature a DynaVT transmission as standard and are only available in Exclusive spec featuring a Datatronic 5 screen, Multipad joystick and vDisplay A-pillar readout. For the first time, MF will offer a central trye inflation system, which uses twin 650-litre/ min compressors to adjust tyre pressures, helping to reduce soil compaction.

Other technology options include MF AutoTurn and Auto Headland.

The stand will feature a 30-year celebration of MF’s iconic sloping bonnet design. Originally introduced

on the MF 3000 series in 1993, it set new standards for forward visibility for loader and livestock work, with the latest MF 5S range continuing the class leading vision and manoeuvrability offering views to 4m ahead of the tractor and a 4m turning radius.

To mark the occasion, buyers of MF 5S.125 and MF 5S.145 tractors can choose a new 30th Edition spec, which comes as standard with many features including a Visio Roof, FL.4121 selflevelling front loader with Softdrive and third service, and eight LED work lights.

Driver comfort extras such as a plastic floor mat, a B-pillar phone holder, and 30th Edition decals are included as standard.

On the stand will also be an MF 6S.165 featuring a special spec package, alongside a full range of green and gold harvest products, including MF DM Series mowers and MF 7370 BETA combine with MF 680 Powerflow header.

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TRANSPORT AND MACHINERY SAFETY IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

Transport and machinery are the biggest contributor to the high fatality rate the agriculture endures

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ransport and machinery are the biggest contributor to the high fatality rate that agriculture endures. Here are some simple ways you can reduce the risk and keep you, and others, safe.

Daily and regular checks By completing daily checks before commencing use of the machine or vehicle, you are more likely to notice any possible defects that could prevent the task being carried out safely.

One of the easiest ways of keeping yourself safe is by ensuring all the equipment you require is properly maintained and therefore suitable for the intended tasks. This can apply to any piece of equipment you run, for instance tractors, trailers, ATVs, towed appliances, farm vehicles, handheld machines etc.

In addition to this, regular maintenance checks completed by a dealership are also recommended to ensure any defects that are not highlighted on daily checks are addressed.

This can ensure that small issues are repaired before they escalate and have a bigger financial and safety impact.

Maintenance. Why you should care.

Ensuring your machines and transport are well maintained will also ensure it is running efficiently and therefore likely to reduce long term costs associated with the machine, while also having the potential to increase its longevity.

A well-maintained vehicle or machine is more likely to be complaint with what is considered roadworthy. As such, if an incident should occur (that is not your fault), you are likely to be in a more favourable position if your vehicle or machine is well maintained.

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preader testing as important as having a sprayer tested. With nitrogen fertiliser currently costing around £360/ tonne, a 3 tonne spreader is carrying just over £1,000 of product each time it leaves the yard.

At a rate of 200kg/ha a spreader with a coefficient of variation (CV) of 20% could be costing you around £240 in lost revenue due to uneven application.

The NSTS test aims to achieve a CV of below 10% when a spreader is tray tested and an important factor is being able to SPRAYERS achieve this by testing the

product first. Litre weight, hardness and size range of granules are checked against manufacturers recommended settings and the machine set accordingly. Settings options in spreader apps are a very good guide but variability of product from when it was first tested can mean a small tweak to the suggested settings is needed. The kit required to do the product tests is relatively cheap and can be purchased separately however some spreader manufacturers do supply the kits with new machines.

tramlines) are laid out across the full width of spread and the results entered into an app to calculate CV. Adjustments can then be made if necessary but often because the product has been tested and the machine inspected, the target of below 10% can already be achieved.

When the tray test is carried out, 47 trays (for 24 metre

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Test Centres across the UK allow easy access to getting your spreader, or any pesticide application equipment, tested. For more information go to the NSTS website

BOUMATIC INTRODUCES XPRESSWAY 3.0, A PARALELL MILKING SYSTEM. BouMatic introduces XpressWay 3.0, a parallel milking system with a rotating rapid exit system ensuring higher cow and milker comfort

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ouMatic introduces XpressWay 3.0, a parallel milking systemwith a rotating rapid exit system ensuring higher cow and milker comfort.

electrical motor, a hallmark of the company'slegacy for over 30 years. This forward-thinking approach underscores BouMatic's unwavering dedication to

BouMatic proudly unveils it’s latest marvel: the Xpressway 3.0 rapid exit parallel stall.

This innovative system incorporates a rotating reel concept, delivering the fastest and most efficient exit for animals on the market. The primary aim? To enhance comfort for both milkers and cows alike.

The XpressWay is a parallel milking system equipped with a rotary reel rapid exit system.

This remarkable technology boasts a pneumatical system with a hydraulic brake, setting it apart from conventional market offerings by eliminating electromagnetic fields thus ensuring a comfortable environment for the cows. In line with BouMatic's longstanding commitment to sustainability and innovation,the XpressWay distinguishes itself by its reliance on anon-

environmentally responsible practices.

Enhanced Animal Comfort In a bid to prioritize the well-being of the cows, the XpressWay 3.0 has been meticulouslydesigned with widened spaces, increasing from 71 cm to 74 cm. This modification allows for more freedom of movement and expedites cow traffic.

Moreover, the gates are now devoid of springs, reducing maintenance requirements and streamlining operations.

Elevated milker comfort By leveraging an optimized design and refining the

upper cabinet from the acclaimed SmartWay 90 parlour stall system, the XpressWay 3.0 guarantees superior visibility and optimal access to the udder for milkers.

This ergonomic configuration empowers operators to position themselves in close proximity to the cow, ensuring comfort and efficiency in their tasks.

The XpressWay stands as a testament to BouMatic's relentless pursuit of excellence indairy farming technology. Its unique combination of precision engineering, elimination of electromagnetic fields, and eco-friendly design positions it as an unparalleled offering in the market. With the XpressWay, BouMatic reaffirms its status as an industry leader, poised to revolutionize milking practices and enhance the welfare of both dairy farmers and their herds.

Availability The Xpressway milking system is available on the market immediately through the European BouMatic dealer network.

BOUMATIC LAUNCHES MAGSTREAM MILKMETER: THE FIRST WIRELESS

BouMatic launches MagStream milkmeter: the first wireless, ICAR approved free-flow milkmeter

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ouMatic, a global leader in the manufacturing of milking equipment, is proud to announce the release of the MagStream Milkmeter, a milkmeter that ensures a continuous and completely free milk and air flow.

This meter has the lowest occurrence of vacuum drops and fluctuations of any meter of the market today. Thanks to advanced technologies used for power management, data communication and recording, it is the first milk

meter that is completely wireless.

Key Features of the MagStream Milkmeter: • Easy Installation & Service: The MagStream Milkmeter's wireless design ensures easy installation and service.

It is plug-and-play, quickly calibrated (statistically) and can be fully integrated with your milking installation, farm automation systems and herd management software programs.

• Animal Friendly: With its

100% free-flow design, the MagStream Milkmeter guarantees a stable vacuum and a very low vacuum drop throughout the milking process, providing optimal comfort for the animals and resulting in consistently efficient milking sessions.

• ICAR Approved: The MagStream Milkmeter is ICAR approved, ensuring top performance when it comes to accuracy, hygiene and more.

BOUMATIC GROUP INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEMINI MILKING ROBOT BouMatic: Introducing the Gemini UP, a distinctive solution for any herd size

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ouMatic Group (consisting of the brands BouMatic, SAC andHokofarm) introduces the next generation of Gemini, the milking robot. The firstgeneration robot was launched in 2011. Over the years the model has been optimized with new benefits to take it to the next level. Therefore, the new milking robot will be launched with the name of Gemini UP to help reinforce the new level of performance that can be achieved for milk production.

The Gemini UP has been developed with the focus on the best milking practices, cow comfort and lowering energy consumption. On top of the unrivaled, well known Gemini robot features, such as the unique rear attachment approach and the unobstructed open view, the upgrade contains a vast list of new cutting-edge features.

Optimized milk path, according to BouMatic Group milking philosophy One of the major upgrades, at the heart of the milking robot,is the optimized milk

path, resulting in simply better milking.

The milk flows now per quarter, without any restrictions, into the milk receiver. The new quarter milk line has an internal diameter of 19mm, which is

unprecedent in the market.

BouMatic and SAC flows are milked optimally in the Gemini UP. This proves that our robotic system follows the same tried-and-true method as conventional milking.

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modular system.

Furthermore, the Gemini UP features This leads to maximum an improved energy vacuum stability and a consumption. This is mainly continuous milk flow without due to the new mechanical any blockages. Even cows circulation cleaning, which with the highest milk consumes less water at a Gemini UP – Double box, lower temperature. The available from BouMatic and washing unit is placed in SAC Gemini UP – Single the external technical room box, available from and is centralized regardless

BOUMATIC GROUP INTRODUCES THE NEXT GENERATION OF GEMINI MILKING ROBOT BouMatic: Introducing the Gemini UP, a distinctive solution for any herd size of the number of robots in a dairy farm. So, in case a farm has numerous robots, one washing unit manages all cleaning cycles.

The same counts for the vacuum system and buffer tank.

These are now centralized into one unit.

More Geminis can be attached to these central units. This means that the system is modular and adaptable to all kinds of configurations, from small family farms to big commercial farms.

Cutting edge vision system Gemini UP attaches cows fast and accurately thanks to machine learning technology implementation.

This breakthrough technology now looks at udder imagery gathered from a wide range of cows and has allowed attachment and ultimately the throughput to rise-up to the next level for your dairy.

The vision system helps to continuously adjust knowledge about different,

individual cow features such as udder and teat shapes and colors leading into a quicker and more reliable milking.

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herewith introduces AI into the milking industry.

Full robotics solutions for all farm types “Continuing development and innovation is what BouMatic Group represents.

We are always working on the optimization of our systems, taking the feedback from our customers and dealers into account. This new milking robot is thoroughly tested, and we believe it offers excellent performance and cow comfort, “says Uwe Osthues, Chief Commercial Officer at BouMatic.

“The new features are too numerous to sum up,” completes Rik Schoenmaker, Sales Director at SAC. “But one of the most important advantages is that we can now offer a full robotic solution to all types of dairy farmers, from small farms with less then 240 cows up to big commercial farms with 2000 cows. Mainly thanks to the abovementioned centralized systems and the recently added Gemini MAX, Herd milking system. In this system a group of cows are guided at fixed times to the robotic parlour”.

Availability The Gemini UP milking robot is available on the market immediately through the worldwide BouMatic and SAC dealer network.

About BouMatic Group BouMatic Group is a global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of the highest quality milking systems and dairy farm equipment.

GEMINI UP SINGLE BOX. ONE UNIT, SORT CAPABLE. UNIQUE IN SIMPLICITY The Gemini UP single box milking robot is a 2-in-1 self-contained unit and, as a result, is quick and easy to install.

UNIQUE IN EFFICIENCY It has an efficient, small footprint, one integrated machine room and unique in-box selection options. It therefore offers an unrivalled automatic milking solution for every farm type.

UNIQUE IN SELECTION Cow flow is smooth and easy with the Gemini Up Single Box. The integrated selection process means there is no need for extra fencing and gates.

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WHY AVIAN FLU VACCINE ROLLOUT WOULD COST £1.5K PER SHED A MONTH Vaccinating UK poultry flocks for avian influenza has been described as ‘cost prohibitive’

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accinating UK poultry flocks for avian influenza has been described as “cost prohibitive” because an EU surveillance requirement for swabbing and testing would set producers back £1,000-£1,500/month for every shed housing immunised birds.

The true cost of vaccination was revealed for the first time at the British Free Range Egg Producers Association’s (BFREPA) 2023 National Free Range Show in Telford.

Surveillance requirements It would demand monthly visits from a vet to take 60 samples from every shed because each is classed as a separate epidemiological unit; these samples would be tested at a government-approved laboratory.

This means the needs of trading partners would have to be met before a significant vaccine programme could be rolled out.

In addition, producers would have to have their first five or 10 dead birds tested weekly, for the lifetime of the vaccinated flock.

Health and welfare If that does happen, vaccines are likely to be given to dayold chicks in the hatchery.

See also: Livestock disease insurance – what to look for in policies

“In your longer-lived production situations, that is every week from the point that you vaccinate,” Gordon explains.

Although the cost of the vaccine itself and its administration are unlikely to be high, the EU has set a high bar for its trading partners on testing flocks to ensure there are no “silent” infections circulating in vaccinated flocks.

Although Defra supports vaccination “provided it is properly managed, properly administered, we have a good surveillance strategy and our trading partners agree that it is the right thing to do”, he says the department is not yet able to recommend it.

Gordon Hickman, head of exotic disease control at Defra, says surveillance is the “real killer” in relation to the cost benefit of vaccination.

It is likely that producers would pick up the tab for vaccination unless the virus became a threat to human health.

“If we follow the requirements the EU has set out for intraand third-country trading, it is very, very prohibitive in terms of cost,” he says.

Although 91% of eggs produced in the UK supply the domestic market, the UK has important overseas markets for the sale of primary breeder chicks, hatching eggs and meat and egg products.

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Two doses may be needed in long-lived birds such as layers, ducks and turkeys, with the second dose given at transfer.

Vaccine suitability The biggest challenge with developing a vaccine for avian influenza is that the virus is constantly mutating.

This means vaccines developed now may not be effective against future strains.

This could cause problems in multi-age sites, because birds may not be vaccinated for the most current strain.

However, vet Ian Lowery, a partner of Crowshall Veterinary Services and consultant vet to the British Egg Industry Council, says some vaccines being used by other countries are proving effective.

“There is no perfect vaccine,

ALTERNATIVES TO CHICK CULLING EXAMINED IN NEW REPORT

The Animal Welfare Commitee of the Welsh government has published a report outlining alternatives to culling newly hatched chicks

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he Animal Welfare Committee of the Welsh government has published a report outlining alternatives to culling newly hatched chicks in the egg and poultry industry.

in the laying hen industry, eg through identifying the sex of the chick embryos before hatching. The report also examines any welfare risks that might result from newly hatched male chicks no longer being culled.

The report looks at culling in different parts of the poultry industry including commercial egg production, chicks and embryos from broiler breeder birds, newly hatched turkey poults and newly hatched ducklings.

The report recommends that government should make the routine culling of newly hatched chicks and turkey poults, due to their sex, illegal as soon as reliable, accurate methods for sexing eggs prior to hatch are available to be implemented in British hatcheries.

The report considers technologies that could help end the culling of newly hatched male chicks

When this happens, the

import of eggs and of female chicks and poults from production systems in which there is routine culling should be made illegal.

The report also recommends that any future Government welfare labelling scheme should, when defining its standards, take account of whether, in the production system used, chicks or poults are routinely culled due to their sex. The culling of hatched birds that have been wrongly sexed, and of those with evident abnormalities, should continue to be permitted, the report states.

CONSULTANTS APPOINTED BY NFU TO CARRY OUT RED TRACTOR REVIEW

The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into governance of Red Tractor The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into the governance of Red Tractor, following its unpopular decision to try and introduce a new environmental module. The consultancy advises charitable, notfor-profit and public sector organisations.

The review will establish Red Tractor’s decisionmaking procedures and its transparency; examine who is consulted by Red Tractor in its development of standards and look at the balance of this feedback, and how Red Tractor engages

with stakeholders. Having examined the effectiveness of these processes, it will identify any obstacles which need addressing. Through interviews and survey work, the review team will speak to a cross-section of those involved across the Red Tractor process, including farmer representatives, to determine how those processes work currently.

In late January, the emerging findings of that review will be presented to NFU Council and the Red Tractor Ownership Body which has agreed to own the findings of the review and also approved the terms

of reference. The final report should be made available in mid-February.

In early November, Red Tractor chair Christine Tacon announced that the assurance body would not progress with the Greener Farms Commitment or any new standards until the NFU’s independent review of governance is completed.

“The views of our members are very important, and we are sorry that we have been slow to understand them fully,” Tacon said.

STEVE BIRCHALL: KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

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eing a small family run Poultry unit we need to have good reliable contractors to ensure our site has a good state of cleanliness and biosecurity.In order to achieve this we use another family run business, Steve Birchall Poultry Services Ltd.

As a business we have worked in relationship with Steve Birchall and his team for a long number of years and will continue to do so for many more. His team do a first class job washing and disinfecting our site. Nothing is too much trouble and they can accomodate our needs at the drop of a hat.

I can honestly say Steve and his team are excellent, reliable, thorough, tidy and hard working. They leave our site ready for action! I would recommend Steve Birchall Poultry Services without hesitation.

P.R Starkie Farm Manager P.M Ashburner Ltd

Testimonial from W. Bateman & Co I would highly recommend Steve Birchall Poultry Cleaning Services, having knowing him for over 25 years and it has been an absolute pleasure to have him as my loyal customer and I look forward to many more years in business and wish Steve Birchall the continued success with his business and the good reputation he has gained over the years. We look forward to many more years in business with Steve Birchall.

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FREE HALF CAB KIT ON POLARIS RANGER 570

Polaris Off Road is pleased to announce a new and exclusive offer for customers in the UK and Ireland

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olaris Off Road is pleased to announce a new and exclusive offer for customers in the UK and Ireland: Any customer purchasing any new, mid-size Ranger 570 is eligible for a FREE half cab kit upgrade, worth £1,798.80*.

Running from 1st October 2023 until 31st December 2023, the half cab kit offer will give new Polaris Ranger 570 owners the benefits of a half cab at no extra cost, providing riders with protection from the elements leading up to the winter months.

Buyers can also combine this offer with Polaris Finance 0% hire purchase, spreading the cost over two years.

The half-cab kit upgrade comprises Lock & Ride® Full Glass Windshield, Wiper and Washer System, Sport Poly Roof and Poly Rear Panel.

Polaris Genuine Accessories are designed by the same people who designed the vehicle, so riders can be sure the components are built to the highest quality and standard.

Buyers can choose to complete the cab with full crank window doors for just £1575 excluding VAT. Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager for Polaris UK said: “The Ranger 570 is a small but mighty machine, and with the unpredictable British winter just around the corner, the half cab kit offer allows our customers to add protection from the elements to their Ranger, meaning they can stay on the go for longer.”

The perfectly sealed Lock and Ride® Full Glass Windshield ensures impeccable clarity and toughness whilst protecting the rider from unpredictable weather, making for a vastly more comfortable ride. Thanks to the Lock and Ride® functionality, the windshield can be fitted and removed in a matter of minutes.

Made from optical grade, 0.6-centimetre polycarbonate, the scratch-resistant Poly Rear Panel provides riders with superior visibility and reliable protection from wind, inclement weather, off-road hazards and cargo shifting in the rear cargo box. The low-profile rear panel installs quickly and easily using Polaris’ Lock & Ride® functionality and a reliable seal is created thanks to the recessed channel design providing a professional grade fit.

The windshield and rear panel work in synergy to block dust swirling into the cab from the rear, creating greater protection from the dirt whilst out at work.

Included in the half cab kit is the wiper and washer system for ultimate clarity no matter the weather.

Riders can stay warm, dry and comfortable all day thanks to the lightweight and durable Sport Poly Roof that fits perfectly, installs quickly and instantly turns the cab into a safe retreat from unpredictable UK weather.

Polaris also offers a wide range of specially-engineered accessories, including the in-

cab heater and defrost system, integrated audio systems, light bars, plows and winches, as well as hundreds of Lock&Ride storage solutions for the cargo bed.

For 2023, the Ranger SP 570 starts at £11,999 excluding VAT, and is available in Sage Green.

The Ranger SP 570 is also available with EPS and in various special editions including the Hunter Edition and Nordic Pro Edition.

0% Finance for Business Customers Polaris UK’s exclusive twoyear 0% finance offer* for business customers purchasing any Polaris model in the United Kingdom has now been extended. Running in conjunction with new finance partners, DLL, a global finance brokerage with more than 50 years of experience, this offer is available on all adult and youth products**, running until 31st December 2023.

Sportsman 570 Trade-in Offer Any customer who purchases a new Sportsman 570 from an authorised and eligible Polaris UK dealer from now until 31st December 2023 can now receive a £1000 (including VAT) tradein contribution when they trade in any make or model of ATV or SXS towards a new Sportsman 570 model.

POLARIS RANGER XP KINETIC ARRIVES IN DEALERSHIPS ACROSS EUROPE

Polaris has announced that dealerships across Europe have started to receive the first shipments of the all-new Ranger XP Kinetic vehicles

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olaris has announced that dealerships across Europe have started to receive the first shipments of the all-new fully-electric RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles, ready to be collected by customers.

Homologated models specifically for European markets are manufactured at Polaris’ more than 33,000-square-metre manufacturing facility in Opole, Poland—the first Polaris factory built for the production of off-road vehicles outside of North America—with production of the fully electric model starting in August this year.

Rodrigo Lourenco, Vice President of Polaris Off-Road Vehicles EMEA, said: “Our customers are now going to be able to experience the extraordinary performance advantages that the electric powertrain in the RANGER XP Kinetic can provide. We know this vehicle is highly anticipated across our international dealer network, so we’re pleased to see the first shipments arriving in showrooms and looking forward to seeing them in action across our utility customer base.”

RANGER XP Kinetic is available as a 3-seat model

in Premium trim and top-ofthe-range Ultimate trim, which will be arriving in Europe shortly after. The Premium trim contains a single 14.9 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers an estimated range of 45 miles (70 kilometres), while the Ultimate trim delivers 29.8 kWh of battery capacity and offers an estimated range of 80 miles (130 kilometres)*.

The Ultimate trim also offers a bright 18-centimetre infotainment screen powered

by RIDE COMMAND technology, offering configurable gauges to monitor ride activity, as well as camera integration, Bluetooth connectivity to wirelessly stream music and stay connected with call/ text alerts, and plow mode to make snow removal even easier by automatically lowering and raising the plow when shifting between low gear and reverse.

horsepower and torque ever found in a utility side-byside, with a class-leading 110 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of instantaneous torque that delivers maximum power and quick acceleration when it’s needed, including the ability to effortlessly tow up to 1,134kg and boasts an industry-best 680kg payload capacity. Thanks to being fully electric, the RANGER XP Kinetic also delivers smooth, precise control when operating at low speeds, especially useful in scenarios like towing or backing up to a trailer.

RANGER XP Kinetic also features a class-leading 35.5 centimetres of ground clearance and 25.4 centimetres of suspension travel to confidently rise over obstacles and smooth out the bumps, and is equipped with 74-centimetre, 8-ply Pro Armor X-Terrain tyres for maximum traction and CAPABILITY, DURABILITY durability to crawl over rocks AND PERFORMANCE and ruts. With regenerative braking, electric power The RANGER XP Kinetic steering, on-demand alldelivers uncompromised wheel drive and VersaTrac capability, unrivalled durability, Turf mode as standard, as and refined performance. well as three driving modes— With its all-electric powertrain, ECO, Standard and Sport— engineered for off-road use riders are in complete control through Polaris’ exclusive of their ride, depending on the 10-year partnership with Zero terrain and task at hand.

Motorcycles, the RANGER XP Kinetic offers the most

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THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC RANGER XP KINETIC LINEUP IS HERE. IT’S TIME TO DO MORE THAN EVER BEFORE WITH UNCOMPROMISED CAPABILITY, UNRIVALLED DURABILITY, AND THE REFINED PERFORMANCE OF AN ALL-ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN.

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THE ALL-ELECTRIC POLARIS RANGER XP KINETIC TO MAKE DEBUT AT LAMMA 2024

Taking place 17-18 January next year, Polaris Off Road is attending Lamma 2024 and os set tp showcase the all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic

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aking place 17-18 January next year, Polaris Off Road is attending LAMMA 2024— the UK’s leading agricultural machinery and equipment show—and is set to showcase the long-awaited, all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic; the hardest working, smoothest riding UTV ever built.

Richard Coleby, National Sales Manager at Polaris UK & Ireland said: “We’re really pleased to be going back to LAMMA next year; it enables us to continue building our strong relationship with the agricultural community, and for this show in particular, it’s great that we’re able to showcase our brandnew RANGER XP Kinetic; a vehicle that’s been highly anticipated by both new and existing customers and one that we’re really excited to exhibit here in the UK, especially as, for many customers, this will be the first time they will be able to see the vehicle in the flesh.”

Set to arrive in UK dealers in the coming weeks, the RANGER XP Kinetic delivers uncompromised capability, unrivalled durability, and refined performance. With its all-electric powertrain, engineered for off-road use

through Polaris’ exclusive 10-year partnership with Zero Motorcycles, the RANGER XP Kinetic offers the most horsepower and torque ever found in a utility side-byside, with a class-leading 110 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of instantaneous torque that delivers maximum power and quick acceleration when it’s needed, including the ability to effortlessly tow up to 1,134kg and boasts an industry-best 680kg payload capacity. Thanks to being fully electric, the RANGER XP Kinetic also delivers smooth, precise control when operating at low speeds, especially useful in scenarios like towing or backing up to a trailer.

Polaris can be found in hall 17, stand 670, along with the new Ranger XP Kinetic and the full utility line-up including the RANGER 570, RANGER 1000, RANGER XP 1000, RANGER Diesel, RANGER Diesel Deluxe, Sportsman 570, Sportsman XP 1000 as well as youth models Ranger 150 EFI and Sportsman 110 EFI. The small but mighty mid-size RANGER 570 is punching well above its weight, with a Prostar 570cc double-overhead-cam engine which packs class-leading

power. The Ranger offers incredible suspension, which provides 25.8cm of ground clearance, a tighter turning radius, and a compact width of just 144.5cm, giving the RANGER 570 a best-in-class combination of manoeuvrability and capability.

Engineered for work, the RANGER 1000 features a ProStar 1000cc engine, class-leading 1,134kg towing capacity, impressive payload capacity of 454kg and a tight turning radius to stay agile in tight spaces, the RANGER 1000 is one of the most capable machines on the market.

The top-of-the-range utility vehicle, the RANGER XP 1000, boasts a huge towing capacity of 1134kg and 454kg cargo bed capacity, as well as 33cm of ground clearance, 27.9cm suspension travel on the front and rear, and on-demand four-wheel drive. Available in 3-seat and CREW models (seating four to six riders), the XP 1000 is available in Azure Crystal, starting at £18,399 excluding VAT. With a three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine, the RANGER Diesel boats 24.8 horsepower and 40.8 ft.lb of torque; 1134kg towing capacity;

THE ALL-ELECTRIC POLARIS RANGER XP KINETIC TO MAKE DEBUT AT LAMMA 2024

Taking place 17-18 January next year, Polaris Off Road is attending Lamma 2024 and os set tp showcase the all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic 730kg payload capacity. As well as Polaris’ on-demand all-wheel drive; electric power steering; Engine Braking System, and Active Descent Control, the RANGER DIESEL performs to the highest standards for years to come.

Combining the same durability, dependability and capability, with premium upgrades, the RANGER Diesel Deluxe is fitted directly at the factory, with a pre-installed 8-vent in-cab heater, an under-seat box for enhanced storage, and a noise reduction system to create a more comfortable, quieter cab.

As the most-trusted ATV in the industry, the Sportsman 570 delivers both performance and reliability thanks to its ProStar 570 engine. The Sportsman 570 features a bold design from front to back, a handlebarmounted pod with an integrated LED work light and a built-in battery charging port. The sealed suspension bushings and durable A-arms give the Sportsman true resilience and ability to tackle the toughest tasks.

The Sportsman XP 1000 provides best-in-class power to accelerate faster, pull harder and carry more. With

a fast-reacting all-wheeldrive system, electronic power steering, 680kg towing capacity and 261kg payload capacity with 36 litres of integrated storage, nothing can stop you.

conditions. Actual range varies based on conditions such as external environment, weather, speed, cargo loads, rates of acceleration, vehicle maintenance, and vehicle usage.

Based on the full-sized Ranger, the Ranger 150 EFI was the industry’s first youth vehicle with smart safety features, making it the ideal vehicle for children to enjoy the outdoors safely. Perfect for the worker in training the RANGER 150 EFI features a 22.7kg rear bed capacity and is available in Avalanche Grey.

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As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® With a reliable 112cc 4-stroke and Polaris GENERAL™ sideengine with electronic fuel by-side off-road vehicles; injection, the Sportsman 110 Sportsman® all-terrain EFI is packed with youthoff-road vehicles; military centred safety features that and commercial off-road come as standard, including vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian a speed limiting adjuster, Motorcycle® mid-size and safety flag, daytime running heavyweight motorcycles; lights and a safety tether. The Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Sportsman 110 is ideal for Aixam quadricycles; Goupil young ATV riders aged 10 electric vehicles; and pontoon and above. and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington Please contact the Polaris pontoons. Polaris enhances press office if you would like the riding experience with to book a slot with the Polaris a robust portfolio of parts, UK team during LAMMA 2024 garments, and accessories.

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Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves * Range estimates based on more than 100 countries manufacturer data on typical across the globe. customer driving usage and

PLAY DIFFERENT TGB Blade 520SL

* 5 Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty * The Blade series has been sold worldwide now for over 20 years. The 520SL is the latest edition to the agricultural lineup. A combination of elements developed over a decade of hard work within the agricultural industry, the 520SL boasts a long list of key features. This workhorse ATV is ideal for any agricultural situation.

Powered by the tried and tested TGB 503cc high torque engine, but now equipped with Electronic fuel injection.The Blade 520SL is T3 homologated so can be registered for road use.

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BUILT STRONG TO WORK HARD

The MULE PRO-DX offers a class-leading 453kg capacity low tipping cargo bed and 907kg towing potential.

Contact a member of the team for more information.

High torque diesel power moves cargo and crew quickly with the safety assurance of the Roll-Over Protection Systems (ROPS).

THE CHOICE OF PROFESSIONALS

D. H. Wadsworth & Sons Flockton Tel: 01924 840319 D. H. Wadsworth & Sons Malton Tel: 01653 692244

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER: DAY & COLES AGRICULTURAL Wellingborough, NN8 6UW Tel 01933 673900 www.dayandcoles.co.uk JIM PRICE MACHINERY LTD Craven Arms SY7 9QG Tel 01588 673 746 www.jimpricemachinery.com

MARTIN PEARS ENGINEERING LTD Totnes TQ9 7JE Tel 01548 521 429 www.mpearsengineering.co.uk

➢ Powerful 993cc Diesel engine ➢ 2WD or 4WD modes ➢ Largest cargo bed in class

➢ Gas-assisted tilting cargo bed ➢ Stable, wide-body chassis ➢ 907kg towing capacity

SOUTHAM AGRI SERVICES Southam CV47 2DH Tel 01926 813 425 www.southamagri.co.uk

Get 10% off a new Suzuki KingQuad when you trade in your old ATV. Any make or model accepted.

Visit atv.suzuki.co.uk to find your local Suzuki dealer.

T&Cs apply. Offer ends 31st December 2023.

DH Wadsworth & Sons Flockton t: 01924 840319 DH Wadsworth & Sons Malton t: 01653 692244 | www.wadsworthquads.co.uk

Get 10% off a new Suzuki KingQuad when you trade in your old ATV. Any make or model accepted.

Visit atv.suzuki.co.uk to find your local Suzuki dealer.

T&Cs apply. Offer ends 31st December 2023.

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BOSS ORV HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE UK DISTRIBUTORS FOR POWERLAND AGRO Boss ORV appointed distributors for Powerland Agro Off-road vehicle specialists

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OSS ORV appointed distributors for Powerland Off-road vehicle specialists BOSS ORV have been appointed sole UK distributors for Powerland Agro Tractor Vehicles Pvt. Limited. Powerland is the company behind the development and manufacturer of the Tachyon fully electric ATV in Goa, India. BOSS ORV Managing Director, Phil Everett, made the announcement.

“I have known Tej Naik and his family for many years,” he says, “and we have been in constant communication over this time. We have watched with great excitement how the business and products have developed. The factory in Goa has become a fully independent facility, manufacturing the complete vehicles in-house, including their own chassis. We took the opportunity to visit

their stand at the EICMA event in Milan and seal the deal with a long-term distribution contract.

The Tachyon is now the complete fully electric (Li-ion) ATV, which Is road legal with tractor homologation and the time is right to launch it into our market.”

business for more than 25 years, will definitely help us in scaling up the business and making better products to satisfy the requirements of customers in the off-road market.”

Powerland expects to increase its team size to five hundred employees The Naik family had, for in the next three years. a long time, harboured Phil Everett says he will the ambition to produce be sharing more product their own automotive details over the coming vehicles and decided to weeks and suffice to say, manufacture ATVs locally BOSS ORV are looking to cut down on costs and forward to developing the make the product Powerland brand and affordable for Indian business in the UK. The customers. Today, the Tachyon will be exhibited company is rapidly for the first time in the UK growing at the Lamma Show 2024 with the production of the on stand number 6.924.

Tachyon, which is now being exported as far For more information away as South America about the Powerland and the USA. Tachyon you can call BOSS ORV on 01785 Tej Naik says, “we’re 561046 excited to have Phil E-mail: sales@bossorv.

Everett and BOSS ORV co.uk Web: www.bossorv. as our exclusive partner co.uk for the UK. Phil, with his expertise in the ATV/UTV

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DJ LEIGH USED BOMFORD HEDGE CUTTER B578 3PL MTD, 1.30 CUTTING HEAD £4,500 + VAT DAVID BROWN 1490, 2WD 1983 A REG C/W ECON HEDGEMASTER NEEDS TLC £4,775 + VAT TIPPING TRAILER 3-4 TONS £950.00 + VAT BARTON MUCK FORK, GOOD CONDITION, £350.00 + VAT WALK BEHIND ROLLER, £675.00 +VAT McCONNEL FLAIL HEAD, £325.00 + VAT DAVID BROWN 1490 1983, 2WD TRACTOR NEEDS TLC £POA TEAGLE TOMAHAWK STRAW CHOPPER 2008, (SPARES) 3 POINT LINKAGE, GOOD CONDITION £POA TEAGLE 510 PASTURE TOPPER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER £1250.00 +VAT 1982 DAVUD BRIWN 1490 2WD TRACTOR THREE POINT LINKER ON 14 X 34 REAR 7.50-16 FRONT, NEEDS TLC £3,375 ++ VAT 1968BDAVID BROWN 990 FRONT LOADER BUCKET ROLL BAR £2,535.00 + VAT 1999 T REG LDV HORSEBOX LORRY £3,500 COMPLETE, OR JUST BOX OFF £1,750 + VAT – HAS NO TEST KUBOTA KH51 MINI DIGGER ON STEEL TRACKS OFFERS AROUND £3,275.00 + VAT BARTON MUCK FORK V.G.C. TRIP MODEL £275.00 + VAT 3 TON TIPPER TRAILER (NEEDS REBUILD) £525.00 MF 50B DITCHING BUCKET £325.00 + VAT MF FRONT WEIGHTS £325.00 + VAT GEAR BOX & PUMP TO FIT ECON UNDER TANK £475.00 + VAT IH FRONT WEIGHTS FOUR ONLY £225.00 VAT SNOW PLOUGHS GRAY FRONT OR BACK £535.00 + VAT SNOW PLOUGH BOUNCE FRONT ONLY £875.00 + VAT LINER SAW BENCH WITH ENGINE ON SMALL WHEELS £135.00 + VAT DOWDESWELL DP7 4 FUR REV PLOUGH £1,100.00 + VAT DOWDESWELL DP7D 4 FUR PLOUGH £1,950 + VAT PARMITER POST RAMMER £1,325.00 + VAT MF CHISEL PLOUGH 8FT WIDE 3 TINES £765.00 + VAT BOMFORD CHISEL PLOUGH 8FT WIDE 9 TINES £790.00 + VAT BAMFORD 4 FUR PLOUGH DISC £425.00 + VAT IFOR WILLIAMS 2 TON TRAILER WITH SIDES £1,750.00 + VAT 1988 KRAMER 312SE LOADING SHOVEL £4,450.00 + VAT BOBCAT 313 SKID STEER LOADER NEEDS TLC £POA McCONNEL HEDGE TRIMMER 1.2M £655.00 + VAT LELY 3.5 TO 4M POWER HARROW FROM £895.00 TO £1,750.00 + VAT

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THE NEW-LOOK ISUZU D-MAX

BUILT FOR DOERS PICK-UP OF THE YEAR

2023

That’s the multi-award-winning Isuzu D-Max. With a 3.5 tonne towing capacity, 1.1 tonne payload, trailer sway control, hill start assist and descent control, it’s the pick-up as driven to do as you are.

Bob (Garages) Gerard Ltd, Leicestershire, Ltd LE8 9GF t: 01162 592224 David Taylor www.bobgerard.co.uk

01873 810304 David www.davidtaylorgarages.co.uk Taylor Garages, Crickhowell, NP8 1HW t: 01873 810304 www.davidtaylorgarages.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW Slip End Garage, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BU: t: 01582 456888 www.slipendgarage.co.uk

All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Lig standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1–27.6 (10.2–11.2). Mid 31.4–36.4 (7.8–9 emissions 220–241 g/km.

Visit Isuzu.co.uk or contact your local Isuzu dealership for more information.

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ght Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the 9.0). High 36.0–39.4 (7.2–7.8). Extra-High 29.0–30.8 (9.2–9.7). Combined 30.7–33.6 (8.4–9.2). CO2

DACIA PRESENTS THIRD GENERATION DUSTER

The next chapter in the iconic best-seller’s story. All-New Duster’s design is toucher and more assertive

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he All-New Dacia Duster opens the next chapter in the story of a model that has grown into a standard-setter in its market. It is an all-round icon, encapsulating everything the Dacia brand stands for: ‘Robust and Outdoor’, ‘Essential but Cool’, and ‘Eco-Smart’.

Duster was born in 2010, overhauled for the first time in 2017, and rose to the top by rewriting the SUV rulebook.

Duster is a proven success story.

In its 13-year-long career, it has been awarded more than 40 accolades, production stands at 2.2 million units and counting, and it is steadily increasing in popularity, ranking as Europe’s best-selling SUV across all segments in the retail market in 2022. Around 1,000 Duster SUVs roll off the production lines at Dacia’s plant in Pitesti, Romania, every day – about one every minute!

STRONGER AND MORE ASSERTIVE DESIGN Dacia has reinvented Duster’s design. It still has the striking looks that propelled the previous generations to the top – especially its solid, sturdy SUV character – but pushes them further with Dacia’s new, distinctive design.

David Durand, Dacia Design Director, said: “Before even starting work on All-New Duster’s style, we honed its proportions, to find a strong, balanced posture. When you get the proportions right early on, you don’t need artifices to tweak style later.”

Dacia’s philosophy of providing all the essentials applies to the All-New Duster’s design as much as every other model.

The design team started simply, by looking at the cabin, bonnet and wings. Then they assembled them into the whole car to give the model a modern, well-built style, with deliberately taut, selfconfident lines.

The simple shapes and volumes add to the design’s power, including the sharp, vertical face, chamfered wheel-arch guards, large tailgate and side windows reaching seamlessly from bow to stern.

The All-New Duster is shielded with a stylish belt wrapping all the way around it. The side underbody shields connect to the hallmarks, then to the wheelarches, which in turn connect to the front and rear bumpers, making the All-New Duster more robust and ready for the outdoors than ever.

The All-New Duster’s design is consistent, it moves with the times and combines its adventurous character with a more sustainable edge.

The front and rear skid plates are dyed in the mass, meaning the plastic is already coloured when it is injected to make the part. Not using paint is both good for the environment and for customers, as scrapes and scratches won’t alter the original colour The side underbody shields, wheel-arch guards, hallmarks, triangles on the front bumper,

front and rear skid plates and rear shield tail are made of a sturdy material called Starkle®.

Designed by Dacia’s engineers and LyondellBasell’s chemists, the material, which was unveiled on the Manifesto concept car, is up to 20% recycled. Its composition includes white particles that give it a mottled look, which Dacia decided to flaunt instead of painting David Durand continues: “We wanted the exterior and interior design to be consistent. The taut and tough style inside makes you feel properly protected.”

This feeling also comes from the high, vertical new dashboard.

The shape of the air vents, which resemble the wheel arches, adds to the consistent feel.

Like the outside, the inside comes with all the essentials – meaning the features that serve a purpose. A lot of work went into the ergonomics, including the 10.1-inch centre screen positioned in the driver’s field of view and at a 10° angle towards them. The new automatic transmission controls are particularly driver-friendly.

The steering wheel’s flattened surfaces at the top and bottom make it exceedingly comfortable to handle.

David Durand said: “Duster wouldn’t be Duster without a clever and practical interior that makes daily life easier for users.

Everything is designed to make you feel at home, front and back”.

SUBARU: GET READY FOR WINTER

Comprehensive 38-point safety and condition inspection programme, complete condition report with free extras

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ith temperatures set to drop as we enter the winter months, Subaru (UK) Ltd has launched a Winter Check programme to ensure its customer's vehicles are prepared for the unpredictable winter weather ahead.

The comprehensive 38-point check, with an advertised cost to the customer of just £19.99, ensures that vehicles are safe and ready, covering every aspect of the safety and performance of the vehicle.

The check also provides the customer with a full condition report, along with a free chamois leather, 300ml screen wash, 100ml Rain Gard, and additional peace of mind.

Along with an exterior bodywork inspection, the operation of safetycritical items such as lights, windscreen, horn, and seat belts are checked and thoroughly evaluated to ensure they are in optimum condition.

Under the bonnet, the air cleaner element is inspected, as are clutch and brake fluid levels, windscreen washer fluid is checked and topped up, and all quantities and conditions are measured and recorded. Hoses and pipework are checked for fit and function, with the battery also receiving a health check and ensuring it is securely fitted with good connections.

Tyre safety is imperative, so

as part of the check, tyre tread depths are checked and recorded along with overall tyre condition. Wheel nuts are also tightened to the manufacturer recommended setting, with tyre pressures also checked and replenished as required.

Darren James, Resources Director, Subaru (UK) Ltd said, "Our Winter Check programme is an opportunity for Subaru owners to prepare for the winter months proactively. With the expertise of our dealership network and professional technicians, the Winter Check will ensure their Subaru is in the best condition to tackle the wintry weather and any unpredictable travelling conditions."

SUBARU OUTBACK BUILT FOR ADVENTURE.

£1,500

SUBARU DEPOSIT CONTRIBUTION*

5.9%

APR REPRESENTATIVE†

3 YRS £299

SERVICING FOR **

3 YRS

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE#

STOCK AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

SUBARU OUTBACK fuel economy and CO2 results (WLTP): Combined 33.0mpg, CO2 emissions 193g/km. MPG figures a real life conditions & CO2 produced depends on a number of factors including accessories fitted (post-registration), variat

Offers available until 31.12.23. Stock subject to availability. Subaru reserves the right to amend or withdraw offers at any time without prior notice. Private cust only. *£1,500 Subaru Deposit Contribution (incl. VAT) on a 2.5i Outback Limited, Field or Touring. †Credit is subject to status. Must be 18+. This credit offer is on for £299.00 (incl. VAT) offer applicable when you purchase a brand-new Subaru Forester e-BOXER, XV e-BOXER or Outback. All services should be taken at t The customer’s failure to redeem the services within the designated mileage or time will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Available to retail customer only. D and Assistance Programme is included, valid in the UK and Europe.

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are official EU test figures for comparative purposes & may not reflect real driving results. Fuel consumption achieved in tions in weather, driving styles & vehicle load.

tomers only, not available in conjunction with any other offers. Excludes Personal Contract Hire and Business Contract Hire. Available at participating dealers nly available through Subaru Finance provided by International Motors Finance Limited, St William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF10 5BH. **3 services the relevant service intervals - either 12,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes sooner. All services must be completed by an authorised Subaru Retailer.

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