Promoting innovation in agriculture, Lamma’s Innovation Awards has always been a jewel in the show’s crown, with 2020 set to be no exception.
Lamma Innovation Award winners
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pen to exhibitors of the Lamma Show, the Lamma Innovation awards have always been a highlight of
the event. Taking into account design innovation, practical impact on the farming or contracting business,
sustainability of the product, impact to the environment and safety features, the awards shine a light on innovations both great and small. Split into six categories, one gold award and up to three silver awards per category are up for grabs (see results panels). All award winners are carefully
chosen by a 20-strong panel of industry experts. You can identify award winners at the show by their gold and silver pla ues, allo ing you to find out more about the innovations. You can also use our handy innovation trail map on pages 92 and 93 to help navigate the halls.
In addition, during the event, one grand champion will be chosen from the six gold medal winners. An Ivel award, presented by the Institution of Agricultural Engineers, will also be presented to an innovation entry which recognises the positive impact a particular product has on the environment.
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The McVeigh Parker Triple X fencing system. ● GOLD award: McVeigh Parker Triple X fencing system. The Triple X fencing system comprises three main components; Clipex quick clip steel posts, Xfence wire netting and hot dip galvanised steel strainers. Said to be quick and easy to erect, requiring little experience to do so, the judges commended the system’s value for money in relation to its life expectancy, and if needed, recyclability of the durable fencing system. Every strand can be supported by the catch system, and compared
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to other metal systems it features no fiddly components to break or lose, no stapling is required and ground disturbance is kept to a minimum. ● Silver award: Kuhn Intellimix feeder wagon transmission. Via a continuously variable transmission on the wagon, it allows a small hp tractor to operate triple-auger mixer wagon, putting less strain on the pto and engine of the tractor, while reducing stresses on the gearbox and running gear of the wagon.
Westermann Weed Ripper weeding machine. ● Gold award: Westermann Weed Ripper weeding machine. Negating the use of chemical weed control and/or pressure washing, the Westermann Weed Ripper is designed to rip thick weeds out of pavements and other similar surfaces. Powered by a Honda engine, it is
equipped with 12 braided wire brushes which repeatedly attack the weeds from all angles. Additionally, it will remove any moss or dirt that resides on the surface. Complete with a safety guard, it can be removed or lifted when up against kerb edges, for example.
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