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LoveLocalTrustLocalisanotfor profitorganisationthatisentirely self-fundedbyBarbaraandher teamofloyalsponsorswhoare madeupofotherlocalDorset businesseswithasharedethos.

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orthosenotinthe know,LoveLocal TrustLocalisthe brainchildoflocal farmer’swife& daughter,Barbara Cossins.Createdbyfarmersfor farmers,itisafoodlabeland movementthatchampionslocal foodproducersandDorset fishermen&farmers.Theyalso celebratetheverybestinlocal Dorsetfood&drinkproduction onceayearwithanannual awardsceremony.

Terribles,BeeNice Blooms,SweetIndulgent Fancies&MeggyMoo’s. Winnersoftenbecome futuresponsorsastheyget moreinvolvedwiththelabel andchampioningthis importantcause. “Thankyousomuch,Ifeel veryhonouredtohavewon thiswonderfulaward.” BeeNiceBlooms,Winner oftheLoveLocalTrust LocalFlowers,Fruit& VegetablesAward LoveLocalTrustLocalisa foodmovementtowatch, theteamaresharingtheir loveforlocalfoodwiththe widercommunitysothattheycan continuetoeducateand encouragepeopletoeatand shopfromsmall,

independent businessesnear them.Inturn,this ensuresthey supporttheirlocal farmersand producers,eat better,livelonger andfighttheircorner againstdestructive government legislation. In3weekstimethe sponsorshipteam willstartjudgingthis year’sentriessoif youknowalocal Dorsetfoodordrink businessthatshould beshoutingloudly abouttheir wonderfulproduce thentellthemabout LoveLocalTrust Local. Youcanalsoget involvedyourselfas avolunteer,a sponsor,anaffiliate memberora supporter,visit www.lovelocaltrustloalawards.co. uktofindoutmore. F Supportinganotforprofitfoodlabelthat’s leadingthewayforDorset www.THUNDERPOLE.co.uk For the complete range of ALL CB Radios & Accessories visit 40240301604NOWusCall CB RADIO NOREQUIREDLICENCE OnlyCB Radio £64.99 The Starter Pack CB RadioT-800 BarbaraCossinsFounderofLLTL withRachelfromMeggyMoo'sDairy, PastWinner&CurrentLLTLSponsor

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ritishporkisheadingtoChilethis monthtofulfilthefirstcommercial ordersincemarketaccesswas grantedearlierthisyear.

"AsthelargestprocessorofporkintheUK,itis imperativewecontinuetohaveaccesstonewand emerginginternationalmarkets,andwewelcome thisaccessagreementbetweentheUKandChile.

AHDBestimatesmarketaccesscouldbeworthup to£20millionoverthefirstfiveyearsoftrade.

WecontinuetoworkcloselywithAHDBtoidentify anddevelopnewmarketopportunities."

Accesstobothmarketswassecuredthrough collaborativeworkingbetweenAHDB,Defra,theUK ExportCertificationPartnershipandwiderindustry. AHDB'sInternationalMarketDevelopmentDirector DrPhilHadleysaid:"Wearedelightedtoseethe firstshipmentsofporkheadingtoChilefollowingthe marketaccesswinearlierintheyear.

"Chileanconsumerswillnowbeabletoenjoypork fromtheUKandourexportershaveaccessto anotherimportantandgrowingmarket,bringinga much-neededboosttotheUK'sporksector.

"Aspartofourstrategy,AHDBwillcontinueto identifynewopportunitiesoverseasandworkwith governmenttohelpourredmeatprocessorsexport moreproductsaroundtheworld."

B Firstporkexportsfromthe UKheadtoChilethismonth

TheUK'slargestporkprocessor Cranswickisintheprocessofpreparingthefirst shipments,whichwillleaveitsplantinPreston,Hull, earlynextweek.

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ItfollowsanewagreementannouncedinMarch whichgrantedmarketaccessfor27porkprocessing sitesintheUK,enablingthefirsteverexportsof porkproductstothisnewandpotentiallylucrative market.

AspokesmanfromCranswicksaid:"Wehave receivedourfirstorderforBritishporkwhichwillbe shippedtoacustomerinChilethismonth.

PorkexportstoChilecamehotontheheelsof securingnewmarketaccesstoMexico–amarket whichisbelievedtobeworthupto£50millionto porkproducersduringthefirstfiveyearsoftrade.

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TheTITANBTAistheHDtrailed discswithamassivespecificationas standard.TheTitanoffers560mm discswithHDNSKsealedbearings, activesidescreens,depthsupport wheels,strawtineshydraulicdepth controlasafewofitsimpressive options.Thereapackeris standardisedwiththesteelringand scrappersbuttherearemanyother optionstosuitspecificrequirements. Newfor2021seasontherearpacker canbespecifiedwithaduelpacker optionandfollowingstrawtines. theframeprofileisbuiltusingahighgradesteelin180mmx180mm profileprovidingexcellentlongevity andrigidityforauniformand consistencecultivatingdepth.The frontsupportwheelsprovideeven depthcontrolbypreventingyawin theframeunderhighspeed cultivating.Thesupportwheelscan bereplacedwithweights. Builttolastatverycompetitiveprices theAwemakequipmentwillprovide serioussolutionstoimprovingthe cropestablishmentprocessand minimisingcapitalcost.TheTitan discsofferoperatorssignificantly morecontrolontheircultivation operations.PFCalsoofferarangeof smallertrailedormountedoptionsfor thehorticulturalandagricultural sectors. Thesmallerbrotherbutbynomeans anycompromiseonstrengthand qualityaretheOzyrusBTBII mounteddiscs.Thesecomeas standardwith560mmOfasdiscs, middiscdeflectorboardforhigh speeddiscoperation,strawtinesin frontontherearrollerformoreeven trashdistribution,hydraulicdepth control,LEDlightingandsteelring packer.Whenconnectedtothe Sherpsubsoilerwithsprungauto resetthatuseshydrauliccat-3 linkagethedepthcontrolforboth subsoileranddiscsare independentlycontrolledonthegoto matchgroundconditions.Atthefore frontofalltheAwemakequipment soldintotheUKmarketqualityand pricearethekeydrivers.AtPFCwe bringyouthebestqualityproductin termsofflexibilityandstrengthwhile keepingpurchasingcostextremely competitive.Forexample,aSherp/ Ozyruscombinationcomesinatonly £15,500onfarm.Forthequalityof therecognisedcompetitivepremium brandsbutapproximately £4,000-6,000cheaperitreallymakes financialsense.Movingforwardfrom Mayonwardstherewillbesignificant pressureonpricesduetofurther worldstabilityissuesraisedbythe Russia/Ukraineconflict.PFChave beenactivelystockingequipmentto provideaverycompetitiveproduct andmaintainalow-pricestructurefor aslongaspossible.PFCwillbeat LAMMA2023forthosewhowishto seethequalityfirsthand.PFC equipmentcanbeseenworkingon theirtestfarmwhereamoveto minimumtillagehasseenwinter wheatestablishedforunder10litres peracre(25l/ha).Thisis accomplishedusingtheAtom3 metersubsoiler,5meterPumaHD seedbedcultivatorfollowed5-6 weekslaterwithglysophatetoclean volunteersandweedsthendirectly drilledusinga4metertinedrill.This hasprovenverysuccessfulinreal worldapplicationinavarietyofsoil types.

FCAgriSolutions offerafullrangeof cultivationequipment tosuitindividual requirements. Ploughs,seedbed cultivators,discsand stubblecultivatorsarethecore items. PFChaveseenontheirownfarm pricesofmachineescalatingoverthe lastdecadeandhavenowfounda premiumbuiltcultivationpackagebut ataffordableprices.Offeringthisto theUKmarketwillaidproducersina reductioninproductioncostswhile stillhavingapremiumbuiltproduct.

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Dorsetfarmingbusinesshas suspendedmorethan£150,000of ordersandmaybeforcedto abandonanyfutureactivityin Europebecauseofpost-Brexit changesatseaports.

WessexLowlineshasspentadecadebreeding world-leadingcattlegeneticswithcustomerson thecontinentwhowanttobuytheirpedigree Lowlinebreedingstock.

ButthefailuretosetupaBorderControlPost (BCP)toprovidecrucialveterinaryservicesand processingoflivestockenteringEuropemeans allordersforbreedingherdsinFrance, Switzerland,CzechRepublicandtherestof Europehavebeensuspended. GeoffRoper,theowneroftheWessex Lowlines,saysthelackofaBCPwithinEurope hascostthebusinessmorethan£150,000in thepastsixmonthsalone,andthatno resolutionisinsight. Geoffsaid:“Ithastakenusmorethanadecade tobreedalargeherdofLowlinecattletoserve customersintheUK,Irelandandacross Europe.Wehadastrategyanditwasworking butithasbeenpulledapartbythisfailureto

A Dorsetfarmbusinessunableto fulfil£150,000ofEuropean businessduetoseaportchanges

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provideservicesacrosstheChannel.What’s evenmorefrustratingisthattheUKhasfulfilled thenecessaryrequirementsandlivestockis abletoenterfromEurope.

“Obviouslyit’spainfulfinanciallybutit’s heartbreakingforthesmallteamwhohaveput theirlivesintothisprojecttoseeitblockedby somethingthatcouldsosimplybefixed.”

Lowlinesareknownforthequalityoftheirmeat, theirfeedconversionefficiencyanddocile nature.Theyhavenohornsandareableto finishongrasswithnoneedforgrain.

“Customershavebeenreallypatientbutthey havebeenwaitingforoverayearforustobe abletotransporttheanimalsfromourfarmto theirsandwesimplycan’tdoitwithoutthe checksbeinginplaceovertheborder.

Hesaid:“We’vebeentolditcouldbe18months ormorebeforewegetanymovementonthis issuewhich,whenyou’refarminglivestock,is nogood.Ourcustomerswantyounganimals, oftenwiththeircalvestoo,andittakesyearsof planningtomakethathappen.

“Wehavebredherdsspecificallyforthe customerswehaveandnowwecan’tfulfilthe orderstothem.It’sdevastating.”

Duetotheirsmallersize–about30%smaller thantheaveragebeefanimalfarmedintheUK –landownerscangrazemoreanimalsinevery field. Theirhighermeat-to-boneratiocomparedto largerbreedsmeanstheyarepopularwith farmersandsmallholderswhowanttoproduce high-quality,grass-fedmeatinasustainable, efficientmanner,especiallyatatimewhen costsofproductionarespirallingandmore sustainablebeefsystemsarebeingexplored.

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Geoff’sherdofLowlinesisbelievedtobethe largestinEurope. LowlinesareindigenoustotheUKbutthe establishmentofthebreedoccurredinAustralia fromwheretheyhavespreadaroundtheworld. WessexLowlineswasthefirsttobeableto supplybreedinganimalsintoEuropeandhas establishedherdsinGermany,France, Belgium,SwitzerlandandSpainpriortothe exportsystembeingsuspendedpostBrexit.

GeoffhasaskedhisMP,theNFU,DEFRAand othersforhelpinresolvingthematterbutsays hedoesn’tfeellikethereisanyurgencyfrom theUKorFrenchgovernmentstoact.

NFUrespondstoannouncementofDefrareviewintolabourshortages significantly impactedbecausetherearen’t enoughpeopletopickthecrops. Thesurveyresultsshowthat£22 millionworthoffruitand vegetableshasbeenwasted directlybecauseofworkforce shortagesinthefirsthalfof2022 alone.Asthesurveyrepresents aroundathirdoftheUK horticulturesector,theNFU estimatestheoverallvalueof foodwastedaccumulatestomore than£60million.

NFUDeputyPresidentTomBradshawsaid:“We havelonghighlightedtheimpactsofworkforce pressuresacrossthefoodandfarmingsectorso thisreviewismuchneeded.Wehopeitwillactasa catalystforgovernmenttotakeactiontoensurethe foodsupplychainhastheworkforceitneedsto continueproducing,picking,packingandprocessing highquality,affordableandsustainablefoodforthe nation.

“Whiletheremustbeafocusonlongtermworkforce requirementsandbusinessresilienceinthefuture, includingthingslikeboostingdomesticrecruitment andautomation,farmersandgrowersareseriously concernedabouthowtheywillgettheworkforce

ofatravestythatquality, nutritiousfoodisbeingwastedat atimewhenfamiliesacrossthe countryarealreadystrugglingto makeendsmeetbecauseof soaringlivingcosts. “Atthesametime,theprolonged dryweatherandrecord temperatureshavecreateda reallychallenginggrowing environmentforourfruitandveg. Everycropisvaluable–tothe farmbusinessandtothepeople whoseplatestheyfill.Wesimply can’taffordtobeleavingfood unpicked. “Withthedemandonthe SeasonalWorkersScheme expectedtoincreaseagainnext year,it’svitaltheschemehasthe capacitytofacilitatethepeople thesectorneedstopick,pack andprocessthecountry’sfruit andvegetables.Thismeans increasingthenumberofvisas availabletomeetthesector’s

Theresultsdemonstratethe detrimentalimpactworkforce shortagesarehavingonthefood andfarmingsector,resultingin significantcroplossesatatime whenthecountryisexperiencing theworstcost-of-livingcrisisin generations.

•56%ofrespondentsreported afallinproduction–averaginga19%reduction acrossthebusinesses •Onaverageforthe2022 seasonsofar,businessesare experiencingworker shortagesof14%(thisis basedonrecruitmentand doesnotfactorintheadded effectsofearlyleavers) •17%ofworkersrecruiteddid notturnup •9%ofworkerslefttheir contractearly •Growersexpectafurtherfall inproductionin2023of4.4% NFUDeputyPresidentTom

“Withthisreviewtakingplaceimminently,it’s importantthatthegovernmentnolongerdelays commissioningtheMigrationAdvisoryCommittee’s reviewoftheShortageOccupationList.Thiswill lookatjobswherethereisashortageofsuitable workersintheUKandwhereitissensibletofill thoseshortageswithmigrantworkers,sowillplaya bigroleindeterminingjobshortagesacrossthe foodsupplychain.

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Thesurveyalsoshowedthat: •40%ofrespondentsare sufferingcroplossesasa resultoflabourshortages Bradshawsaid:“It’snothingshort needsandexpandingittoa minimumofafive-yearrolling schemetoenablegrowersto haveconfidencetoinvestintheir businesses–particularlygiven growthinthehorticulturalsector isagovernmentambitionsetout intheNationalFoodStrategy. “Thissurveyhasdemonstrated justhowcrucialitisforfruitand veggrowerstohaveaccessto theworkforcetheyneed. ExpandingtheSeasonalWorkers Schemewillplayavitalrolein enablingthataccessand ensuringwedon’tseethis devastatingleveloffoodwaste nextyear.” heNFUhasrespondedtoDefra’s launchofanindependentreviewinto labourshortageswithinthefood supplychain,highlightingthe importanceofimmediateactionto alleviateworkforcepressures.

newNFUsurvey indicatesthatthe 2022fruitand vegetableharvest hasbeen

“WealsourgeDefratoexpandthisreviewtoinclude theBritishornamentalplantsector,which contributesahuge£1.4billiontotheUKeconomy.It iscurrentlynotincludedwhichmeansitcouldface significantwasteandfinanciallossesdueto workforceshortages,therebyreducingitscurrent positivecontributiontothecountryoverall.”

theyneedrightnow.Thisreviewcannotoverlook theimmediateandpressingissuesthefoodsupply chainisfacingaswespeak.

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ProjectDragonalsoincludesnew facilitiesformilkreception, additionalcheeseproductionand packingwithworkcontinuingto improveenvironmentaland energyperformance.

beenachievedinwhathasand continuestobeavery challengingperiodforeveryone aswellastheunimaginable circumstancesinUkraineadding tosupplychainissuescausedby thepost-pandemicreopeningof theeconomy. “Despitethatthebusinesshas performed strongly, increasing turnoverin volumeand valueandwith profitsagainup ontheprevious yearat5.8per centofsales, aboveourfiveyearaverageof 4.9percent. “Thepandemic ledtoincreased salesinour largestmarket, UKretail,withstrong consumptioninthehomeand businesstobusinesssales performingbetterthanexpected.

Thatwillseecheeseproduction atWales’smostestablishedand largestfarmer-owneddairycooperativeincreasefromits current16,000tonsayearto 23,000tonsby2024withanextra 30jobscreatedattheawardwinningcreamerytakingits workforcetoover160.

leadingWelsh cheesemakerand farmerco-ophas comeroaringback fromthepandemic withprofitsof£4.1 millionandamassive17percent increaseinsalestoarecordbreaking£71.5million. SouthCaernarfonCreameries hasboostedturnoverandprofits intheyeartoMarchatthesame timeasploughing£3.8million backintotheirinvestment programmeProjectDragon,a five-year£20millionplantoboost productionatitsChwilogdairy nearPwllheli.

“Demandhascontinuedto recoverinthesmallerwholesale marketsandinfoodservices thoughnotyettopre-pandemic levelsbutwehavemadebetter thanexpectedprofitswhile providingourmemberswithone ofthemostcompetitivemilk pricesinWales.

inWalestoitsproducers,an annualaverageof31.53palitre. Theywerealsoabletoallocate nearly£1millionindividendsto themembers,manyofwhom havebeenwiththeco-opsinceit wasfoundedin1938,andthat recordpay-outamountedtojust over25percentofSCC’sprofits.

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AlanWynJonesadded:“Despite ongoingchallenges,thebusiness hasmadegoodprogressthis yearwithsignificantongoing investmentattheCreamery whichwillenhanceperformance andfurtherfutureproofthe business. “Dairyisinthespotlightaround concernsoverenvironmental footprintandanimalwelfareand herewealsotakeour responsibilitiesseriouslyandwe willcontinuetobuilduponthe greatindustryworkinthisareain theyearahead. “Asourconsumerattitudes changewemustcontinuetowork toensurethattheycontinueto enjoythegreattasteandnutrition ofdairywithoutanyassociated climateoranimalwelfare concerns. “Wewouldnothavemadethe progresswehavetodatewithout thecontinuedcommitmentand hardworkofallourstaffwho havecontinuedtodeliverforour membersdespitethechallenges ofthelastyear.Weextendour thankstothemall.” SouthCaernarfonCreameries wasfoundedin1938withan initial63producer-membersand hasnowgrowntobeWales’s premierdairycompanysupplying itscheeseandbuttertotheUK’s majorsupermarketsaswellasto internationalmarkets. FormoreinformationonSouth CaernarfonCreameriesgo tohttps://sccwales.co.uk/

“Thiswasachievedatthesame timeasamajorinvestmentin ProjectDragonwhichhasseen theneweffluenttreatmentplant completedwithworkstartingon thewheyprocessingfacilitythat willbeoperationalbyautumn 2023.” SouthCaernarfonCreameries, whichisownedbyits145farmermembersacrossNorth,Midand WestWales,hasbeenableto paythesecondhighestmilkprice

ManagingDirectorAlanWyn Jonessaid:“Goodprogresshas

orthefirsttimein theUK,vertical farmingwillbe trialledinaprison settingaspartofa strategytoaid

rehabilitationbyempowering prisonersandhelping themdevelopnew skillstoreintegrate backintosociety. Thefirstaeroponic containerfarm,called DROP&GROW,has beendeliveredby LettUsGrowtoHM PrisonHewell. Prisonerswillbe introducedtoindoor farmingpracticesto gainexperienceina fastgrowingindustry andtrainin

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Rehabilitationviaverticalfarming

horticulture,withtheaimof helpingthemsecurefull-time employmentuponrelease. Themainpurposeofthefarmis trainingratherthanfood production.Thesalad,vegetables andherbsproducedinthe containerfarmwillbe incorporatedintoprisonermeals. Theprisonerswilllearnplant husbandryskills,howaeroponics works,howtouseafarm managementsoftwareplatform, indoorfarmstandard operating procedures,aswell asHACCPandFood Safety. Theprisonerswillbe learningtogrowwith stateoftheart ultrasonicaeroponic technology. Aeroponicsisa methodofgrowing plantswithoutsoil,in anutrient-richmist. PrisonsMinister StuartAndrewMP

trialledforthefirsttimeinUKprisons F

RalphLubowski,Governorof HMPsaid:"Iamdelightedto partnerwithLettUsGrowinthis fantasticinitiative,whichwillgive ourprisonersthe opportunity,confidenceand trainingtoturntheirlives around. “Verticalfarmingisan innovative,emerging industryandthis partnershiphighlightsour commitmenttoensuring thatprisonersareskilledup tofindworkonrelease."

“Alliedtoeducation,familyties andaddictiontreatment,stable workholdsthekeytoalifefree fromcrimeandsafer communitiesforusall.”

yearofrelease.Employmentisa keypillaroftheGovernment’s strategyforrehabilitationasit’s oneofthemosteffectivewaysof improvinglifequalityand reducingre-offending.Thisisthe firstgovernmentalinstitutionin theUKtohavebroughtcontrolled environmentalagricultureintothe prisonsystem.

BillyRodgers,Growing SpecialistandPartner SupportManageratLettUs Grow,said:“We’reoffering anextralevelofsupport,on topoftheusualtraining,for thisprojectbyputting togethergrowingplans, managingconsumableslike seedsorfertiliser,anddelivering atregularintervalsthroughoutthe year. “Theaimistotakepressureoff SiteManagersandmakerunning thefarmaseasyaspossibleby creatingastructuretofollow.This meanstheycanfocusonwhat’s mostimportant:upskilling, empoweringandrehabilitatingthe prisoners.”

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said:“Thisinnovativescheme reflectsourdrivetoequip prisonerswiththecutting-edge practicalskillsneededtogain employmentandplayapositive roleinsociety.

Only17%ofex-offenders managetosecureajobwithina

2022winner-worthover£500. Commentingontheaward, 2021’sYOFYwinner,Ashley WheelerofTrillFarmGarden, Musbury,Devon,said: “Itwasfantastictogetthe recognitionthroughtheOrganic ResearchCentre’sYoung OrganicFarmer/Growerofthe YearAward. The£1,500 cashprize enabledusto showour appreciationto everyonewho workswithusin themarket garden(and makesthe businesswhatit is!)bytakingthe teamoutfora meal.Italsopaidforaholidayat theendoftheseason,which althoughsoundsunrelatedto farming,wasactuallyagreatway tore-energiseafteralongyear. Growingisafull-oncareer,and weallneedalittlerestfromtime totime,butit’snotalwayseasyto allowyourselfthat. Ifyouorknowsomeonewhoisa youngorganicfarmerorgrower whoispassionateabout implementingorganicprinciples,I wouldurgeyoutoenterthis year’saward–youmightbethe winnerfor2022!”

LucyMacLennan,ORC’sCEO, adds: “Wearethrilledtoberunningthe YOFYawardforitssecondyear andarealsodelightedtobe workingwithChelseaGreen Publishingtoofferthisyear’s winneranexcellentprizeof £1,500and‘ACompleteGrower’s Library’ofbooks–bothofwhich wehopewillbehugelybeneficial inhelpingtocontinuetoinspire thenextgenerationoforganic farmersandgrowerstocontinue totransitiontomorenaturally healthyandresilientfarming systems”. Youcanapplyornominate someonebycompletingasimple formwhichcanbedownloaded fromtheORC’swebsite(https:// www.organicresearchcentre.com/ news-events/award-2022/). Nominationsareopenforpeople: whoarelessthan40yearsoldon 30thSeptember2022,whose workcentresaroundtheadoption oforganicprinciples(eventhough thenomineemaynotyetbe organicallycertified)andwhoare workinginandfortheorganic community;theymaybe employedbyfarmersor organisationswithinthesector eveniftheydonotclass themselvesasfarmers. Thedeadlineforentriesisthe 30thSeptember2022–good luck!

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NominationsareopenfortheOrganic ResearchCentre’sYoungOrganicFarmer/ GroweroftheYearAwardfor2022 D

Toencouragetheemergenceof anewgenerationoforganic farmersandgrowerstheOrganic ResearchCentre(ORC) launchedanewawardlastyear ‘TheYoungOrganicFarmer/ GroweroftheYear’(YOFY).The awardisbackforitssecondyear andentriesarenowopenfor nominations–couldyoubeour winnerfor2022?

oyouknow,orare you,aforwardthinking,innovative organicfarmer/ growerwhois passionateabout implementingorganicprinciples, hasprovenstrongleadership skillsanddeservesrecognition fortheirwork?

TheORC,theUK’sleading independentresearch organisationfororganicand agroecologicalfarming approaches,areofferingthe2022 YOFYawardwinnera£1,500 donatedcashprizeandare excitedtobeworkingwith ChelseaGreenPublishing,the leadingpublisherofbooksabout organicfarming,gardening, smallholdingandmore,whoare donating‘ACompleteGrower’s Library’ofbooksonorganicand agroecologicalfarmingtothe

"Whenbroughttogether,itshows howthewholefoodsystemcan benefitfromnewideas,with knowledge-sharingand collaborationatitscore.Weare keentoensurefarmersand growersremainattheheartof projects,bringingtheirvaluable real-lifeexperiencestotheproject consortiatoensurethateach innovationstaysfocusedon helpingimprovetheday-to-day challengesfacedbythoseinthe foodsector.Wenowlookforward tosupportingtheseprojects furtherastheydevelop."

"Our£270millioninvestmentin farminginnovationisdesignedto helptaketheUK'sworld-leading researchideasandturntheminto

KatrinaHayter,challengedirector fortheTransformingFood Productionchallenge,said: "Youonlyneedlookatthesheer breadthofprojectsthathave receivedfundingtoseethereare somanyopportunitiesfor innovationacrossthefoodsector. Fromanimalhealthtocrop productivity,theintroductionof strategicsupporttechnologyand thepreciseapplicationof chemicals,it'sexcitingtoseeso manyconceptsbeginningto cometolife.

"Wewanttohelpunlockgreater potentialinouralreadybrilliant farmingandhorticulturesector. Today'sfirstroundofprojects demonstratehow-withtheright fundingandsupport-thereare greatproductivityand environmentalsustainabilitygains tobemade.

TheFarmingInnovation Programmeaimstosparknew ideasandcollaborationacross thesectortoaddresslong-term challengessuchasproducing nutritiousfoodmoreefficiently whilsthelpingthesectorto reducegreenhousegas emissionstoachievenetzero goals.Farmers,growers, foresters,businessesand researchersarebeinginvitedto collaborateandsubmit applicationsforthesetwonew competitions:

A£5.5millioncompetitionfor 'Feasibilityprojects'willoffer grantsforprojectsworthbetween £200,000and£500,000to supportresearchand developmentthroughthedifficult testingphaseofanideatoseeif itisworthinvestinginfurther Winnersofthe'SmallR&D Partnership'competitionwill receiveashareofthe£11million grantfundingforindustrial researchprojectsworthbetween £1millionand£3milliontofurther developnewsolutionsthatwill ultimatelyaddressmajoron-farm orimmediatepostfarmgate challengesoropportunitiessuch asenhancingproductivityand sustainability. Detailsofthesuccessful applicationsfromthefirstround ofSmallR&DPartnership Projects,FeasibilityProjectsand ResearchStarterProjects,that werelaunchedinOctober2021 weresharedbyUKRItoday. Theseinclude: Farmsense'suseofinnovative sensortechnologyandAIto optimisewelfareinpigs; BluePlanetII,anewproject whichaimstobuilduponits highlysuccessfulautonomous technologytofurtherincrease fruitcropyieldandquality; Anewprojectfrom'Muddy Machines',whoseagri-robot conceptsaimtospeedup vegetableharvestingwith sustainabilityandreliabilityat theircore. AltogetherDefraexpectsto spendaround£600millionon grantsandothersupportfor farmerstoinvestinproductivity, animalhealthandwelfare, innovation,researchand developmentoverthenextthree years.

£16.5millionmorefundingfor researchanddevelopmentinfarming A

The£16.5millionoffundingwill helpdriveinnovationin agricultureandhorticultureandis partoftheGovernment's£270 millionFarmingInnovation Programme.

andautomationtoincreasefruit cropyieldsarejustsomeof researchanddevelopment projectstoreceivefunding throughtheFarmingInnovation Programme,itwasannounced today(Monday22August). Detailsofthesenewinnovative projectscomesasfurthersupport wasannouncedforfarmersand growerswithnovelideastohelp growfoodproduction,encourage sustainablepracticesand increaseproductivity,withthe nextroundsoftheFeasibility ProjectsandtheSmallR&D PartnershipProjectcompetitions duetoopenshortly.

ItisruninpartnershipwithUK ResearchandInnovation, buildingupontheir successfulTransformingFood Productionchallenge. FarmingInnovationMinister SteveDoublesaid:

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rtificialIntelligence technologyto optimisewelfarein pigs,agri-robotsto helpspeedup vegetableharvests

practicalsolutionstosupport healthysoils,abundant pollinatorsandcleanwater alongsideprofitablefood production."

Boostforfarminginnovation

Thereport'smain recommendationsare:

It'spartofasetof recommendationsintheLWA's newreport,releasedtoday,The AttractionofAgroecology:andthe barriersfacedbynewentrants pursuingagroecologicalfarming andlandwork.Fullreporthere.

"Farmingandfoodgrowingweren't

3.Providedirectfinancialsupport fornewbusinessesand removearea-basedthresholds foragriculturalsubsidy payments.

4.Supportresilientlocalsupply chainsthroughtheintroduction ofschemessuchasdynamic publicprocurement.

JoKamalisacommunityfood activistandgrowerworkingin Londonwhotookpartinthe research.Theysaid:

heLandworkers' AllianceisurgingUK Governmentsto incorporate agroecological farmingandfood

productionintoschoolcurriculums andcareersadvicesothatyoung people–includingthosewhohave justreceivedA-levelresults–are abletoconsiderthisrewardingand skilledcareerwhenmaking decisionsabouttheirlife.

"It'simportanttometohavea positiveeffectonthelandthatI'm workingwith,ratherthanagainstit. It'salsoimportanttohave opportunitiestodevelopandhave arewardingcareerpath.Somany landworkopportunitiesare voluntary,andthat'sreallyhard, particularlyifyouareworking class."

TheLWA'sreporthighlightsthe lackofgovernmentsupportfornew entrantsinEnglandinparticular, andtheGovernment'sfailurethus fartoaddressrealbarriers includingaccesstoland, employmentopportunitiesand accesstofinance.

TheNewEntrantSupportScheme -thepilotphaseofwhichisbeing launchedthisyear,currently focusesonboostingbusinessand entrepreneurshipskills,butLWA believethatfuturephasesof fundingwillneedtofocuson addressingthefullrangeofbarriers identifiedinthisreport.

AFTERA-LEVELS:NEWREPORTSHOWS

Joisarareexampleofanew entrantwhofoundpaidentry-level workthroughtheGovernmentfundedKickstartScheme,butthis schemehasnowended.Much moreneedstobedonetocreate andfillnewjobssuitableforpeople atthestartoftheircareer, especiallyforthosenotconsidering furthereducation.

Agroecologicalfarmingpractices aimtoworkwithwildlife,mitigate climatechangeandgivepowerto farmersandtheirlocal communitiestocreatesystems bestsuitedtotheirneeds.Itis alreadyafulfillingandrewarding jobforthefewthatknowaboutit, andappliesmanyofthe sustainablefarmingpracticesthat UKgovernmentsareheraldingas partoftheirpost-Brexitagricultural transitionplans.ButtheUK urgentlyneedstoscaleupthiskind offarmingforecologicalresilience, long-termfoodsecurity,tocreate andsupportnewjobsandrevitalise ruraleconomies.

Thereportisbasedoninterviews withpeoplecurrentlyworkingor hopingtoworkinagroecology,who explainwhytheyareattractedtoit andthebarrierstheyface.The averageageofafarmerintheUK is59yearsold,butagroecology attractsayoungerworkforcewith threequartersofLWAmembers under50yearsofage,andhalfof themunder40.

2.Enableaccesstolandand housingthroughthe introductionofgovernment fundedland-matchingand share-farmingservices,the provisionoflow-interestloans forlandtrusts,andreforming planninglawstoaccommodate smallfarmingenterprises includingnewdwellingsfor landworkers.

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1.Buildskillsandknowledgeby incorporatingagroecological farmingandfoodproduction intoschoolcurriculumsand careersadvice,supportingonfarmapprenticeshipsand accreditedtraining programmesandinvestingin mentorshipschemesand incubatorfarms.

HollyTomlinson,LWA'sNew EntrantsPolicyCoordinator, said: "Contrarytothewidespreadview thattoday'syoungpeoplearenot interestedinfarming,manyare reallyattractedtothedignified, varied,skilful,team-basedland workthatisfoundinagroecological farmingsystems.Thegoalof producingsustainable,healthyfood andrestoringsoilhealthand biodiversityisakeymotivationfor peoplewhohavegrownupfacing theclimatecrisis. Togrowthiscrucialsector,we needdirectfinancialsupportand trainingfornewentrantsatall stagesoftheirjourney,alongside broadersystemchangesthat wouldnotonlysupport agroecologicalnewentrantsbut alsohelpcreateamore sustainable,vibrantandlocalised foodsystem."

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reallyoptionsformegrowingup, theyjustneverseemedlikea possibleroute.Idon'tknowifitwas becauseofmyfamilyormaybe widersocietalfactorsand expectationsofsuccess.WhenI wasyounger,successdidn'tlook likefoodgrowing,butitdoesnow–I'vedecidedwhatsuccesslooks likeforme."

oftheevent.Apackedschedule ofmorethan150speakerswill offerfurtherinspirationand advicethroughsuccessstories andadvicesessions.Confirmed farmerspeakersincludeAlly HunterBlairtalkingabouthis successdiversifyinginto glampingandequestrianfacilities onhisHerefordshirefarm.

orethan500 exhibitorswill showcasetheir latestproductand serviceofferings acrossthetwodays

financethroughjudiciousfinancial planningandrepresentatives fromSignatureTaxandEasy CryptoHuntertalkingabouttax considerationsandthe opportunitiesincryptomining. Elsewhereattheshowlively paneldebateswilladdressthe hottesttopicsintheindustryand thepopularshowawardswill highlightandcelebrate companiesleadingtheway.

TheFarmBusinessInnovation showisheldalongsideasuiteof othereventsbeingorganisedby Agriconnectforthefirsttimethis year.TogetherwithFarm AttractionExpo,LeisureFood& Beverage,LeisureToy&Giftand HolidayParkInnovation,it createsanunmissable opportunitytodevelopyour businessin2022andbeyond.

"Withtheever-increasing challengesfacingtheagricultural industry,itismoreimportantthan everfortheFarmBusiness Innovationshowtohighlight opportunitiesforfarmersand landownerstodiversifytheir businesses,"commentsNichola Bell,HeadofEventsfor Agriconnect."Withtherangeof exhibitors,demonstrationsand otherresourcesonoffer,it'san unmissableeventforanyone wantingtoexplorethe opportunities." Theacquisitionoftheeventsin November2021markedan expansionforAgriconnectwhich wasalreadyoneoftheUK's largestagriculturalinformation andeventsplatformswith FarmersGuardian,LAMMAand CropTecamongstitsexisting brands. SanjeevKhairawholeads Agriconnectsaid: "Takingontheseeventsisan excitingtimeforusasabusiness. Itenablesustoincreasethe opportunitiesavailableto landownersandotherrural businessesandextendourevent expertiseintonewareas." RegisterforyourFREEtickets nowathttps:// www.farmbusinessshow.co.uk

Unrivalledopportunityto explorefarmdiversification M Diversificationinspirationandknow-howwillbein abundanceatFarmBusinessInnovationwhenitreturns totheNEC,BirminghamonNovember2ndand3rd

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WilliamRoobottomofCowleyHill Farmwillshareinsightintosocial mediaandhisexperienceswith YouTube,whilePatrickWrixonof TheCartShedwillencourage visitorstoconsidercarefarming asadiversification.FarmEd's JonathanBrunyeewillbe discussingregenerativeagritourismandsharingwordsof wisdomoverbuildingadiverse andpurposedrivenfarm business. Otherexpertstakingtothestage includeVirginMoney's agriculturalmanagerBrian Richardsononhowtosecure

Biofungicideeffectiveagainst seed-bornediseases S

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eed-bornefungican seriouslyaffectthe growthandyieldof manycerealcrops. Abiofungicideseed treatmentwhichhas beenproventobeequally,or more,effectivethansynthetic chemistryisnowavailableto protecttheseedofwheat,rye andtriticalecropsintheUK.

Cerallseedtreatmentfrom Koppertisbasedonthe beneficialbacterium

Pseudomonaschlororaphisstrain MA342,whichcontrolsseedbornediseasesincluding Fusarium,commonbunt(Tilletia caries)andSeptorianodorum. ThebacteriuminCerallworksin anumberofways.Firstly,it producessubstanceswhichare instantlylethaltothefungiwhich causecropdiseases.Secondly, whenpresentontherootsofthe crop,thebacteriumcompetes withtheseplantpathogenicfungi forspaceandnutrients,inhibiting theirdevelopmentandresultingin strongerplantroots.Finally,the bacteriumactuallyinduces resistancewithintheplant,so thatitispre-armedtofight diseaseinfectionnaturally, promotinghealthygrowth particularlyunderstressful conditions. “Seedtreatmentsandgoodseed hygieneareobviouslywellestablishedelementsofan integratedcropprotection strategy,butCerallgoesbeyond thisinactuallypromoting resistanceintheplant,” commentsDrRichardBinks, KoppertCropProtection Consultant. IntrialsconductedbyNIAB, Cerallwasaseffectiveat controllingseed-bornebuntas thechemicalcontrol,andother trialsacrossEuropehave demonstrateditseffectiveness againstdiseasesincluding FusariumandT.caries.Asa result,some55,000haofcereals aretreatedwithCerallacrossthe EUeachyear. “AnotheradvantageofCerallis that,asitconsistsofnatural components,itissuitableforuse inbothconventionalandorganic crops,andhasbeenverifiedfor useinorganicproductionbyboth theSoilAssociationandOrganic Farmers&Growers,”adds Richard.“Asanaturalproduct, resistanceishighlyunlikelyto developanditprovideslong-term diseaseprotectionwithno MaximumResidueLimit(MRL).” Cerallisappliedasaliquidseed treatment,andsogrowersare urgedtocontacttheirseed supplierinplentyoftimeto arrangetreatmentoftheirseed priortodrilling.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 21 CarrierXThastheabilityto optimisethediscanglestoits workingdepth.Thiscreatesa fullcut-outatashallowerworking depthorreducedsoilflowat adeeperworkingdepth.Both ofthesefactorscontributetoa lowerdieselconsumption. CarrierXTcaneitherbedelivered asatrailedormountedversion. Theworkingwidthis4.25,5.25or 6.25m.AllCarrierXTmodelscan beequippedwitharangeofboth singleanddoublepackeroptions. Learnmoreatvaderstad.com ThenewCarrierXT

Thereisnoscientificsolutionto this.Unfortunately,wecannot justtrustinthecycleoflifeto saveourcrops.Instead,Iregard theanswertobeintheresearch anddevelopmentoftechnology. Howcanwecreateawater catchmentsystemtohelp managefloods?Thiswatercan thenbestoredandusedatthe farmerspersonaldisposalfor irrigationorwhentheyencounter adrought. Unfortunately,itseemsthatthisis notaheavilysupportedidea. Whyhaven’tourgovernment investedafractionoftheir £25billionR&Dbudgetintothe innovationofthistechnology.An objectiveofthegovernmentisto decreasethebalanceof paymentsdeficit.More understandably,thismeansthey wantimportsandexportstobe balancedinvalue,howeveratthe momenttheUKimports innumerableamountscompared towhatitexports. Therefore,itisinthe government'sbestinterestto investintotechnologythatwillaid cropsurvival,thiswaymore cropscanbedomestically produced,resultinginless imports.Oureconomyisalready producinghighlevelsofinflation, butifthesupplyofcropsfalls whilstthedemandforthemstays constantitwillcatalysearipple effectthroughtheeconomy. Pricesofcropswouldrise, causingcropbasedproducts pricestoalsorise.Iftheissueof cropsurvivalisnotsufficiently addressedandinvestedin,we mayexperienceacostpush inflation.Whichwesimplycannot afford. Thegovernment'sblindeyetothe issuesandpossiblesolutionsof thefarmingindustryissupported bytheillmediacoveragefromthe mainstreamnewschannels.The negativecoveragenotonly disheartensfarmersandowners, discouragesyoungfarmersbut alsohighlightsthefarming industryasabadinvestmentfor privateinvestors. Ratherthanthefocusonthe deprecationofcropfarming,we shouldfocusontheopportunities thatcouldarise.Landisoneof thefourfactorsofproduction whichoureconomyisbased upon,andfoodisanecessity.So itseemsrighttomakethe assumptionthatarablefarming willnotfalltotheriseofclimate change,yestherewillbe challengesbuthowarethese overcomewithoutthecorrect supportandinvestmentintothe managementoffarming alongsidechangingweather conditions. Sobyinstallinghopebackinto thearableindustrythrough positivemediacoverageandthe developmentofmodern technology,wearegivingour bestshotatmaintainingand possiblyincreasingcropyields, increasingdomesticallyproduced goodsandprovidingfoodsecurity foryearstocome. AmeliaWells

severyoneisaware wearecurrently facinga‘global climatecrisis’,as thegovernmenthas eclecticallynamed it.Throughtheleadingnews channelsalongwiththe governmentweareledtobelieve thatourarablefarmingindustryis doomed,duetorising temperaturesandchangesin wateravailability.Thoughthese areproductsofclimatechange andverypossible;thereporters, writersandMPsareneglecting themedian.Themedianofwhere hopecanbeanchored. Believeitornot,thishopeliesin the‘classicBritishweather’.We havealllookedoutsidethe windowbeforeandrolledour eyesatthedrearypresence beforeus.However,thisdreary weathermirrorsthemedian.We arenotacountryofconstantsub zerotemperature,butnorarewe acountryofconstanttropicalheat andhumidity.Thismeansthat ourcropshaveahighchanceof survivalwhenourclimatic conditionsshift,asourcrops alreadydealwithseasonal variationtherefore,cropsare partialtoadaptationwiththe changeofclimate,both decreasedandincreased temperatures. Infact,warmertemperatureswill eradicatethecoldwinternights, wherecropsstruggletomakeit pastthefoundationgrowthstage. The‘alarming’levelof atmosphericCO2willalsohelp increasecropyield.Astudy conductedbyNASAconcluded thatitincreasestherateof photosynthesisandtherefore growthoftheplant.NASAalso reportedthatlesswatercouldbe lostthroughtranspiration.

However,howwillchangesin wateravailabilityaffectour crops? Itwouldbeuntruetostatethat therewillbenowaterrelated issueinthefuture.Asweknow rainpatternswillultimately changeasthetemperatures aroundtheearthfluctuate.Assea temperaturesrise,evaporation increases.Thisformslarger clouds,whichreleaselarger volumesofprecipitation.Sohow willourcropssurvivethrough floods?

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availabletocerealandoilseed rapegrowersacrosstheUKand Ireland. CategoryManagerColinBowers said:“Traditionallyaspring product,Instinctwillbean importantproductforUKandIrish arablefarmersthisautumnfor severalreasons. “Firstandforemost,wewantto keepnitrogeninthesoil.There wassomeconfusionthistimelast yearifitwaspermissibletoapply nitrogentoarablecropsatall,in ordertoreducetheenvironmental footprintofescapednitrogen.

“Thishasbeenclarifiedand autumnapplicationsofnitrogen arepermittedwhenapplied accordingtotheindividualneeds ofacrop.However,withnitrogen beingvulnerabletoenvironmental escapeduringtheautumn becauseofwarmersoilsand fasterconversionofammonium tonitrate,limitedrootnetworks andmorerainfall,farmershavea vestedinterestinmakingsure thatwhatnitrogenisappliedis availabletothecroptosupport establishmentandsuccessful overwintering. “Acropreachingitsyieldpotential isunderpinnedbysuccessful establishment.Incerealsand oilseedrape,wehaveseen evidenceofimprovedautumn establishmentfromusingInstinct intheautumn,especiallywhen usedinconjunctionwithslurry anddigestate.Ourinternal

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ortevaAgriscience isreminding growersand agronomiststhatits innovativenitrogen stabiliserproduct Instinct®isavailabletocereal andoilseedrapegrowersacross theUKandIrelandthisautumn. NewtrialsdatafromCorteva Agriscienceshowthatarable cropscanbenefitfromautumn applicationsoftheinnovative nitrogenstabiliserproduct Instinct,whichkeepsmore nitrogeninthesoilforlonger. Inoilseedrape,yieldresponses ofupto7%wereobservedwhen Instinctwasusedwithslurryin theautumn. Theproductisinstockand

Autumnnitrogenstabiliser forarablecropsinstock C

Instinctcanbeappliedtoaseed bedandincorporatedorsimply sprayedonasasurface application. “Whenappliedtothesoilsurface, theidealsituationisforthereto beatleast12mmofrainduring the10daysfollowingapplication inorderfortheproducttobe washedintothesoil,”Colin added.

ContainingOptinyte,theactive ingredientusedinCorteva’s earlierN-LockandN-LockMax products,Instinctwillarriveon farmsasa300gformulation. Theproductshouldbeappliedat arateof1.7L/ha,asclosetothe applicationofthesourceof nitrogenaspossible–ideally withinacoupleofdayseither side,ifnotappliedwiththeslurry ordigestate.

developmenttrialsshowedyield responsesofupto7%and improvespringvigourinoilseed rapewhenInstinctisusedwith slurryintheautumn”. Instinctcanreduceleachingby around50%andreduce denitrificationthrough greenhousegasesby45%.This meansnitrogeniskeptinthesoil forlonger.

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Thisadvicecomesfrom independentsilagespecialistand microbiologist,DrDavidDavies, whosayscropsalreadyinvery poorconditionwillnotrecover, theircobsareunlikelytoset,and thecropwillnotprovideagood levelofstarch.

Waitinguntiltheusualtimeof harvestinthehopeofhigher yieldsandmorestarchislikelyto becounterproductive.

rowerswhoare sufferingwithdead ordyingmaize cropshavebeen advisedtotakean earlyharvestbefore toomuchoftheirmaizeislostto hotanddryconditions.

Growersadvisedtoharvestmaize nowwhichisalreadyunderstress G

Hesays:“Thefermentationwill bemoredifficultthananormal maizeastheashandprotein contentwillbehigherandthe greaterchallengesfromyeasts andmouldswillincreasethe challengesatfeed-outfrom aerobicspoilage. “Aerobicspoilagewillbea majorconcern,soadditives thatcontainchemicalsto inhibittheaerobicspoilage organismsaretheonlyones thatwillnotcompromise fermentationquality.” KelvinCaveLtd,whospecialise infeedandforagepreservation, concurwithDrDavies,andsay they’drecommendapreservative

Forthisreason,growersare advisedtotakeparticularcare withthepreservationofmaize silagethisseason.Thisincludes throughthecarefulselectionof anadditiveandthroughthorough compactionandsealingatthe clamp.

“Thecrop’sdefenceswillbelow socolonisationbyfungiwillbefar easier,especiallyifthecrop damageisfollowedbyrain,”he explains.“Thishasthepotential toincreasemycotoxinproduction andaerobicspoilagelosses, eitherduringtheinitialharvestor duringfeed-outfromtheclamp.”

Hesays:“Ifyourmaizeisalready showingsignsofdriedand shrivelledleaves,it’sunrealistic toexpectarecovery.

“Waitingmaycompromisethe entirecropandleaveyouwith nothingofvalue,”headds. Instead,hesaysgrowersshould cuttheirlossesandharvestwhat remainsoftheircrops. Buthewarnsthatadamaged cropisfarmoresusceptibleto fungalinfection,whichcanrapidly takeholdofplantswhichare stressedanddying.

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Hesays:“Thepressureonforage stocksiscontinuingandthe increasesinproductioncosts shownosignofabating,so reducingdrymatterlossesfrom foragethisyearismoreimportant thanever. “Ihaveseenmanycropsacross theUKwhichareclearlysuffering fromheatanddroughtstressand shouldbeharvestedstraight away,”headds. DrDaviesalsoremarksthat contrarytocommonbelief,maize ismoresusceptibletoheat damagethanthecerealcrops whichhavehistoricallybeen grownintheUK.

Hesays:“Whilstthisresultedina reductioninstarchandoverall energy,therewassome improvementintotalrumen degradablefibre,leadingto relativelysimilarmetabolisable energyinthemaize [seeTable 1].

fromtheSafesilrange,forforage madeandstoredinthese conditions.

“Ratherthantryingtooutcompeteundesirable microorganisms,asisthecase withbiologicalinoculants,our human-foodgrade,chemical preservativesworkbyeliminating themattheoutset.

“Whilstwethinkofmaizeasa plantforhotplacestheeffectof heatontheplantisgreaterthan thatonwheat,”hesays.

“Thishelpedovercomesomeof theissuesofreducedstarch,and improvedthesuitabilityofthe forageforfeedingtolactating dairycows,”hesays. MichaelCarpenteremphasises theimportancetogrowersof makingthebestofabadjobthis season.

Hesays:“Recentstudieshave shownthata1oCriseinglobal temperatureswillseeaglobal reductionintheproductionof soybeansby3.1%;wheatby6.0 %andmaizeby7.4%.

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However,DrDavieswarns growerstoexpectalowerfeed valuefromtheirdrought-stressed maizecropsthisseason. Hesays:“Harvestingnowasa wholecropdoescompromise starchcontent,whichislikelyto benegligibleifcobshavenot successfullyformed. “However,therearegainstobe madeintermsofthedroughtstressedcrop’sfibre,andits degradability.” Thisphenomenonwas demonstratedinsouth-eastern Europeduringarecentdrought andextremeheat,whenthe maizecropwasharvestedfar earlierthanwasstandard practice.

“MichaelCarpenter,the company’stechnicaldirector, says:“Makingmaizesilage successfullyinthefaceofsuch difficultconditionsrequires attentionateverystepofthe process,asthere’ssomuch potentialforspoilageanddry matterloss.

“Theadditionaluseofa SilaPactortoconsolidatethe maizeappliestonnesofextra weighttotheclamp,which excludesfarmoreairthana tractoralone,”hesays.“Thiscan beexpectedtoincreasethe densityofmaizesilagebyatleast 20percent.”

ewindependentfieldtrialsdonethis yearbySGS,onbehalfoftheNational AssociationofAgriculturalContractors (NAAC),showthatbiggerseedsizes resultinsignificantlyhighervigour, emergence,cropheightandrooting weight.Thesetrialsarenowbeingtakentoharvest whenfinalyieldresultswillalsobeanalysed. Theseresultsareparticularlyimportantthiscoming autumnandspringasriskmanagementwillbekey togrowers.Asinputcostscontinuetoremainat breath-takinghighs,withnosignsofabating,atight jugglingactwillbeneededtomanagecrop establishmentandagronomycostsandcashflow, whilstcommoditypricesremainarelativeunknown nextyear.

manybutthenitwillbevitalthateveryseedputin thegroundisgiventheoptimumopportunitytogrow andreachaproductiveyield.Integratedfarm managementtechniqueswillhelpgrowersto minimisetheapplicationofnutrientsandplant protectionproducts,buttheseeditselfwillremain thebuildingblocksofthefollowingcrop.

Farmsavingseedwillbeanobviouschoicefor

Thenextstepwastotakethetrialsouttothefield. InAutumn2021,theNAACcommissioneda fractionalseedsizefieldtrialwithSGS,whoplanted theseedandmonitoredcropgrowth,takingthefinal croptoharvestforayieldresponsemeasurement. Winterwheatandspringbarleyweresortedbysize intofourdifferentfractions,varyingfrom>2.8mm and<2.22mminsize,anddrilledinfieldconditions. Theresultstodate(June2022),areshowingthat largerseeds,whichreceivethesameinputspreandpost-drilling,growsignificantlybetterthan smallerseeds.

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WhilstNAACprocessorssuspectedthatseedsize matters,therewasalackofindependentresearch andwheninitialprocessortrialsinCornwall indicatedalink,thisledtotheNAACcommissioning scientificglasshousetrialsofwinterwheatand springbarleyin2020togatherevidence. Initialresults(below)supporttheseedprocessors longheldbeliefthatbiggerseedsdemonstrate improvedgermination,emergenceandvigour.

Trialresultsareprovingthatsortingseed,to selectthelargestfraction,willsignificantly increase: •Vigour •Emergence •CropHeight •RootingWeight.

Itisthereforecritical,iffarmsaving,togettheseed sortedbysize.NAACfieldtrialresultsstatistically demonstratetheimportanceofhavingseed processedtoensurethateachdrilledseedis selectedforitsoptimalpotential,sofuturebenefits ofapplyingfertiliserandotherinputscanbe maximised. Commenting,RichardJones,NAACSeedSection Chairmansaid,‘Ourresultsclearlyshowthe benefitsofusingqualityprocessedfarmsaved seed,selectedforsizetobalancecostandoutput. Byselectingthelargestseedsizes,growerscan helptheircropgetwell-establishedandaheadto

Trialspringbarleyplotsshowingseedsizelessthan2.22(onleft)andgreaterthan2.8(ontheright)

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potentiallybenefitfromhigheryieldsinthefinal harvest.’ Whenamobileseedprocessorisemployedthe wastefractionisalsoleftonthefarm,tobesoldor usedasfeed.Thiswaythereisnowaste,saving money,whilstselectingthebestseedforcropping. Thesescientifictrialsdemonstratethepracticeof barndippingseed,withoutscreeningandgravity selection,isnotaprovenroutetosuccessandthat moneywillbewellspentgettingfarmsavedseed cleanedandprocessed.

30| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Grain ere’swhatJohn& AllanMarshallfrom Fifedidwiththeirs. Theyhavean arablefarmwitha 1,400Tbarleystoreanda3,800T wheatstore.Theyfarm695acres ofwheat,217acresofbarley,247 acresofOSR&80acresof potatoes. Thefather&sonteamrefurbished theirstorewhichincludederecting anewbuildingandupgradingtheir dryingplant.TheycontactedKM DuncanAgriculturalEngineering Ltdtoundertaketherefurbishment workwhointurn,recommended PerryofOakleyLtdasthesupplier ofthegrainhandling&drying equipment. Theintakecomprisesoftwo60tph Perrymechanicalreceptionpits whichfeedanaspiratorprecleaner.Thegrainisthenelevated viaa60tphbelt&bucketelevator. ThePerrymodelM511drieris capableof41tphandhashadour lightgrain&chaffrecoverysystem installed,whichremovestheneed tocleanoutlightgrainsandchaff fromthedrierexhaustplenumas it’spneumaticflapsopen periodicallytoallowthisbackinto thedriercolumn. Thedriedgrainisthendeliveredto storesviaabeltconveyorwhich hasbeeninstalledwithamotorised tripperwhichiswinchedalongthe buildingasthelevelofgrainbuilds up. Thewholesystem,includingthe handlingequipmentiscontrolled usingaPerry12”touchscreenwith aPLCprogramwhichisdesigned &programmedinhouseatPerry’s factoryinDevon. TheMarshall’sSaid:“We particularlylikethePLCcontrol panel.It’ssimpletouse&thetext messagealertsarereallyhelpful. Theautomaticsetuphassimplified gettingourdrierperformingatits optimum,andwiththeinclusionof handling,re-routingthecropis easierthanwecould’vehopedfor.” Formoreinformationplease contactPerryofOakleyLtdtoday on+44(0)1404890300oremail sales@perryofoakley.co.uk Areyouthinkingofupgradingyourgrain dryingcapabilityfornextyear?

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Bothfieldsfollowedviningpeasandweremintilled anddrilledinlateSeptember.

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However,itwasdryagainbyT2hepointsout,soonly Firefly(10g/lprothioconazoleand45g/lfluoxastrobin) andboronwereapplied.

“Weweredisappointedthatwedidn’thaveasmuch soilNaftertheviningpeasaswehadhopedfor,which meantthecropreceivedatotalof160kgN/hawhich wasappliedintheseedbed,andthreefollowup applications.”

avidHoylesofGHHoylesLtdinLong Sutton,Lincolnshire,isverypleased withhislateSeptemberdrilledseed cropofbiscuitwheatLGAstronomer. Twofieldsharvestedon27th&28th July,yieldedbetween13.2-13.4t/ha,andachieved between13.3-13.6%moisture.

“Wehadverylittlediseaseatthebeginningofthe season,soskippedtheT0.ItwaswetinAprilsothe T1wasmorerobust,containingRevystar(47.5g/l fluxapyroxadand100g/lmefentrifluconazole),Arizona (folpet)andagooddoseofPGR.”

Thefive-yearfarmaverageis11.6t/ha.“Thisdoes includetwoloweryieldingseasonswherewehadvery wetautumnsandlowerlevelsofradiationinthe spring,”pointsoutMrHoyles.

“AnearlierthannormalT3attheendofMay(T3’s usuallygooninthesecondweekofJune),consisted ofUinvoq(50g/Lfenpicoxamid&100g/l prothioconazole)&boron.”

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“Wedidn’thaveanyissueswithSeptoria,whichwe knowwasaconcernwithsomeoftheGroup3’slast year.AsAstronomeristall,weensuredthePGR programmewasrobust,andconsequentlyhadno problemswithlodging.”

Grainstorageisanissueduetothe fastharvestpacewithlorryand drivershortagesslowingprogress forsome,butlittledryingneeded andthefocusisoncoolingthe grain.

Wheat Withtherapidstartand

CerealsandOilseedsAgri MarketOutlook:Summer2022

elowthereare somekeyhighlights listedfromthelatest report. Thisyear’sharvest

GBharvestprogressesatpace&AHDB outlooksarenowlive:Grainmarketdaily

progressisexcellentsofar,with 63%ofthetotalGBharvest complete,farexceedingthefiveyearaverage. Todate,anestimated65%oftotal GBwinterwheatareahasbeen harvestedwithbetteryieldson heavierlandsduetogreater moistureretention.

Winteroilseedrapeharvestis95% completeandGBwinterbarley harvestiscomplete.Springbarley harvesthasbeendrivenby progressinthesouthernhalfof England,at23%completion.

progressionofharvest,coupled withanincreasedwheatcarry-over stockfromlastseasononhigher importsandalargercrop,westart thisseason(2022/23)witha plentifulwheatsupply. WiththelatestPlantingandVariety surveyresultspeggingtheUK wheatareaforharvest2022at 1.807Mha(1%upy-o-y),wheat productionfor2022isforecastat 14.328Mt. Barley Thedomesticbarleybalance beginsthisseasontighter,with reboundingdemandfromthe brewing,maltinganddistilling sector(BMD).Demandis expectedtoremainstrong thisseasonforbarley, especiallyfromtheBMD sector,withincreased distillingcapacitycoming onlineinScotland. UKbarleyarea,production isestimatedtobelowerthan in2021at6.746Mt.TheUK lookstoremainanet exporterofbarleyforthe 2022/23season.Though, importsarecurrentlyforecastnear 2021/22levelstomeetmalting barleydemand. Demandforcereals Animalfeedproductionisexpected todeclinethis season(2022/23), largelydrivenbya squeezefeltinthe poultryandpig sector.Last season,pigfeed productionwas higher,duetoa backlogofpigson farmwaitingtobe slaughtered becauseoflabour shortages. Withthepriceofglutensoaring overrecentmonths,millersmay looktoimportingmorehighprotein wheat.Intermsofdemand,flour productionisexpectedtoremain relativelystable.However,if inflationcontinuestorise,wecould seethishaveanimpacton consumerdemand. Domesticdemandfromthe bioethanolsectorisexpectedtobe strongoverthismarketingyear, supportedbytheUKandEuropean E10fuelmandates. Oilseedrape Forthismarketingyearit’s expectedthatrapeseedproduction willincreaseto1.1Mt,upfrom 981Ktproducedlastyear. UKwillremaininasupplydeficit. However,importsfor2022/23will slightlybesubduedfromthealltimehighof956.1Ktrecordedin 2021/22. It’sstillexpectedthatEuropewill supplytheUKwithalarge proportionofrapeseed imports.WithAustralia,and potentiallyUruguay,supplyingthe UKinthesecondhalfofthe marketingyear. ThereispotentialforUKcrushing todecreasewiththeCargill plantingclosinginHull.However, thisisstillinconsultationandeven ifitweretocloseinDecemberit’s halfwaythroughthe2022/23 marketingyearandwouldn’timpact crushingdemandsubstantially. TomPrice,TraineeAnalyst–Cereals&Oilseeds,AHDB MillieAskew,SeniorAnalyst, AHDB

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Combinefiresareaworry,withhot, dryweatherexperiencedbyall regionslastweek.

Wehavenowpublishedthecereal andoilseedsoutlooksforthe 2022/23marketingyear,which givesan overviewof thecoming season ahead. Below thereare highlights fromthe analysis butbesure toreadthe fullarticles onAgriMarketOutlookpageonthe AHDBwebsite.

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Oncedesignswereapproved,thenewplantbuilding wasconstructedbyThorburnGroupdirectedbyAlistair Thorburnwithalloftherequiredelectricshandledby JohnNobleofBonnyrigg,bothtrustedmembersofthe overallteaminvolvedwithconstructingthenewplant. Fromthefield,grainnowentersthenewplantviaa 14mSkandiaI-line60tphtrenchintake,itisthen

“BDCandd.m.i.havedeliveredanewprocessing plantthat‘bang-on’deliverswhatweneededandit wasupandrunningforharvest2021,”saidMr Robertson.

“Ourdrierwasnearingtheendofitslife,unableto copewithanincreaseincapacityandwaspartofan outdatedsystem,”saidMrRobertson.

BonningtonMainsFarmspeedsup harvestbyoneweekwithnewgrain processingplantfromBDCSystemsLtd andpartnerd.m.i.MechanicalEngineers

“Wehadtohandlegrainseveraltimesbeforeitwent intostoreorontothelorrytobesold,”explainedMr Robertson.“Weweretippingwetgrainatothersites, thenbringingittothedrierandthentakingitfromthe driertoothersheds.Allofwhichwasextremelytime consumingandanexpensiveuseoflabour.”

Havinglong-standingandtrustedrelationshipswith BDCSystems’,JohnWilsonandd.m.i.’sGeorge Brown,MrRobertsonapproachedthemtodesignand developanewgrainprocessingplant.

DCSystemsLtdworkingcloselywith d.m.i.MechanicalEngineers(nowpart ofMcArthurAgriculture)havehelped AlistairRobertson,whofarmsalarge arableunitwhichincludeswinterwheat, oilseedrapeandwinterbarley,at BonningtonMainsFarms,Kirknewton,Midlothian,to finishlastyear’sharvestinrecordtime.

transferredtoanAagaardAspirator(AF40)pre-cleaner beforemovingtoaZanin(PPR4/9)rotarycleaner.All trashandscreeningsaretransferredtoadusthouse. Oncecleanedthegrainistransportedtoandfroma Svegma(SV6/538tph)continuousflowdrierwhichis fittedwithaturbocleansdustextractionsystem,via threeSkandiaI-Line60tphbeltandbucketelevators andfiveSkandiaI-Line60tphchainandflight conveyors.Anyoverflowisfedbackintothesystemto beprocessed.

“Despitelastyearbeingabitofalearningcurve aroundthenewplant,harvestwaseasier,quicker, moreproductiveandefficient,handlingincreased capacityweshavedoneweekoffthetimeitwould previouslyhavetakenus,”saidMrRobertson.“Last harvestwasfairlydrybutIcanseehowthenewplant willbeofhugebenefittouswhentheweatheriswet.”

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optionsastohowthe grainishandledi.e.grain canbypasstherotary cleanerandgostraightto thedrierorgodirectly fromthepre-cleanerto thestore. Becauseoftheoftenwet harvestconditionsin Scotland,MrRobertson hasinstalledBDC Systems’Moisture MonitoringSystem (MMS)toensurethe moisturecontent(mc)of grainasitgoesintoand outoftheSvegmadrier, isconstantlymonitored. TheMMSsitsonthewet grainintakeelevatorand agrainsampleistaken beforeitentersthedrier andanothersampleis thentakenfromthedry elevatorasthegrainexits thedrier. Theentireplantis controlledbyaBDC SystemsPLCcontrol panelwitha21”touch screen.Cruciallythe plantcanbecontrolled remotelyviaa smartphoneortabletso thereisnoneedfor anyonetobe continuouslyattheplant. TheabilitytopreconfiguretheMMSto automaticallysendtext and/oremailalerts, shouldthemcfallaboveorbelowpredefined maximumandminimumlevels,enablesthenecessary adjustmentstobemaderemotelyandswiftlytorestore mctotherequiredlevels.

Beingabletoadjustthegraindriersettingsremotely ensuresthatitisoptimisedtomaintainthecorrectmc, helpingtoreducethecurrentspirallingenergycosts.

ASkandia60tphbeltconveyorrunsalongthelengthof thenewgrainstoreandisfittedwithatripper dischargewithakeyfobremotecontroltostopthe conveyorwhennecessarytoallowgraintobe dischargedwhererequired. Theplanthasbeendesignedsothatthereareseveral

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nlikemostyears2022will notbeaboutmanaging largegreenhaulmtoaid skinsetandlifting,but aboutkeepingthecrop alivewithwaterormaking morechallengingstrategic decisions,saysHutchinsonsrootcrop technicalmanager DarrylShailes

MrShailesbelievesthebest decisionformanygrowerswill betostopthecropeven thoughtheyieldisonlyinthe lowteensperacre.

andirrigationwherestillavailabletothose cropsthataremostsensitivetobruising

”Wherewaterisavailable,irrigationpreharvesteventhoughhavingnorealeffect ondrymatter,canhelptokeepmoresoil onthewebandcushionthepotatoesto reducebruising.”

“Arelativelysmallunbruisedcropshouldbe easiertomarketthanaslightlylargerbut heavilybruisedcrop,”headds. Itsnotalldoomandgloom,hesays.“Some wellirrigatedcropsarestillbulkingand havegoodhaulmandinanidealworldsoil moisturedeficitshouldbemaintainedat around30mmuntilflailingandorburn downtoreducetheriskofbruising.” “Normallyblightcontrolwouldneedtobe continueduntilallthehaulmisdeadbut withthisseasonwithhardlyanyreportsof blightsomegrowersmaydecidenotto treatduringthehaulmdestructionprocess especiallyoncropnotintendedfor storage.”

ByearlyAugust,mostirrigationreservoirs aregettingverylowandrestrictionsare beingputonsomeotherlicenses.

“DuringtheheatwaveinJulymanycrops ceasedbulkingandonlyputondrymatter, andwerejustaboutkeptalive.Thisrapid increaseindrymattermeans thatmanycropsespecially thosethatareunirrigatedor shortofwaterarealreadyin excessof24%DMandwillbe highlypronetobruising,”he says.

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“Singlehandlingandcorrectsettingsof harvestersandelevatorswillbeevenmore importantthannormaltoreducethe exposuretobruisingasmuchaspossible.”

Hepointsoutthateventhebestofirrigation systemsorthecropsgrownintheperfect siltthatwereplantedingreatconditionsare strugglingundertheprolongedhotanddry weatherweareexperiencing.

“Toleavethehaulmalive underthecurrentconditions willonlyincreasedrymatter andyieldisunlikelytobe significantlyimproved.”

“Forsomecropsevenifrainwereforecast, theirabilitytoincreaseyieldandtubersize significantlywillalreadybecompromised withverypoorhaulmandwillprobably causeissueswithsecondarygrowth.“ Hesaysgrowersmayhavetotargetlifting

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•Andshouldbeacomponentofthesustainabilityplanforeveryfarm andeverycustomer;effectivelycarbonneutral. G |Potatoes&RootCrops SustainablePotatoSproutControl Biox-Mistheonly100%naturaland sustainablesproutcontrolforpotatoes.

inthemanagementofcropsinstore, whichhavebrokendormancy prematurely.Therewillbean increasedurgencytodryandcure thesecrops,andtocoolthemtoan eventemperature,andtogetthem intoastableconditionfortreatment. Thiscanbeexpectedtotake between7and14daysdepending onvarietyandstorequality.Afirst applicationofBiox-Mcanbe expectedtocontrolanyearly sprouting,andcropsshouldbe treatedasnormaltherafter. Fogdistributionduringapplicationis veryimportant;itshouldbeaseven aspossiblethroughthestore,and particularlythroughboxes.Thus,fan speedandintermittentfanoperation duringfoggingshouldbe considered.Fanrunningtimeand speedduringtheclosedperiodafter treatmentcanbereducedinalmost allcircumstancesifareallygood, evendistributionoffog(andthen vapour)hasbeenachievedduring fogging.Fanoperationduringthe closedperiodservestoensurethat anevendistributionofvapour remainsso.Intermittentandslow speedissufficient.Manygrowers arealsoextendingtheclosedperiod, ifstoreandcropconditionsallow. Twoyearsonfromthedemiseof CIPCinEurope,itseemsthatthe restoftheworldwillplaycatch-up. EndusersinNorthAmericaand Australiaareincreasingly uncomfortableandlookingfor alternatives.Biox-Miswell establishedinEuropeanmarkets, withgrowersincreasinglyconfident inusingaproduct,whichhasseena step-changeinstoremanagement. Thefocusformanystore-keepers andgrowershasturnedtofine tuningstoremanagementtoextend thereturninterval,toreducethe numberofapplicationsandto understandthefinepointsofdetail, whichwillenhanceeconomic performance. And,inspiteofregularexhortationto leavestoresclosedforatleast48 hours(and72isbetterstill)following treatment,westillcomeacross incidencesofstoreswithdoorsleft openshortlyaftertreatment.Biox-M isavolatileproduct,whichwill escapeifgivenanopportunitytodo so. acrylamidedevelopmentwhencropisprocessed, ofpotatoestreated,

rowersapproachthe 2022potatoharvest surroundedby uncertainty.Costsfor manyinputshave jumped–fertiliser, electricity,dieselthemost significant.Thereisnoobvioussign thattheywillgetcheaperanytime soon.Atthesametime,thedemise ofBPC/AHDBPotatoesmeansthat growersaremuchlessawareof marketconditionsintheUK.How manyhectareshavebeenplanted? Istheareasharplydown,orhave growerstakenacounter-cyclical viewandincreasedtheiracreage? Howmanygrowershaveleftthe industrycompletely?Andina seasonwhichhasseencropsheldin storeforlongerthanusual(theresult ofaseriesofunexpectedmovement delays),howmuch2021crop remainsinstorewitha(fading)hope ofmovement? Withextremeheatandabsenceof rainfallintheeasterncountiesand thesouth-eastofEngland,wecan expecttoseemorecropsbreaking dormancyinthefieldthisyearthan isusual.Biox-Mwillstillplayapart

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HEUK’slargest potatosupplier, Branston,hastoday announcedthat recentchangesto FoodStandard Agency(FSA)legislationcould dramaticallycutdownoneofthe largestfoodwastevictimsinBritain’s households–potatoes. Almosthalfamilliontonnesoffresh vegetablesandsalad,andaquarter ofamilliontonnesoffreshfruit, worthatotalof£2.1bn,arethrown awayinUKhomeseachyear becausetheyare‘notusedintime’, withBritswastingover5.8million potatoeseachyear.

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ResearchfromWaste&Resources ActionProgramme(WRAP)has foundthatpotatoesstoredinthe fridgecanlastmorethanthreetimes aslongcomparedwithstoringat room-temperature,havingthe potentialtosave100,000tonnesof foodwasteperyear.Ithasnow changeditsguidanceinaccordance withtheirLoveFoodHateWaste campaign. Previouslegislationadvised

consumersagainst thestorageofraw potatoesinthe fridgeathome,as thiscouldleadto theformationof additionalsugars whichcanthen convertinto acrylamidewhen potatoesarefried, roastedorbaked. Therecentstudywhichhasbeen reviewedbythe Committeeonthe Toxicityof ChemicalsinFood, ConsumerProducts andthe Environment(COT) -hasshownthat homestorageof potatoesdoesn’t increasethe acrylamideforming potentialifstoredin afridge,making storingpotatoesin thefridgetherefore safe,whilstalso

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Withfoodwasteasignificantconcernfor consumers,suppliersandretailersalike,anumber ofnewinitiativesarecomingtolight.Many supermarketsareeventriallingtheremovalof‘useby’datesonsomepackaging,enablingthe consumertodeterminethelongevityofcertain foods.

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LuciaWashbrook,salesandmarketingdirectorat

“Aspartofourongoingcommitmenttoupskillthe bothchildrenandtheirfamiliesonreducingwaste athome,wehavedevelopedaseriesofrecipe cardswhichwillbedeliveredatsummercookery workshopsinconjunctionwithGoGroCICa nationwideinitiativewhichwillteachcommunitiesin needtocreateaffordable,energyefficientand nutritiousrecipesathome.

TodownloadBranston’shelpfulguidetosavingand stretchingyourspudsandformorerecipeinspirationand

“Itremainscrucialforustodedicatetimeto educatingothers,forustohelpbothour environmentandourpocketsaswelooktobuilda betterenvironmentandlifestyleforourcommunities intothefuture.”

Branstonsaid:“Withthecurrentclimateemergency andtherisingcostofliving,weneedconsumersto makechangesandfollowguidancesuchasthisin ordertoseriouslytacklefoodwasteinthehome, whichwillalsohelpsavethemmoney.”

Luciaadded:“Storingpotatoesinthefridgeshould obviouslybeencouraged,buttherearemanyother waysyoucanmakethemlast,suchasstoringthem infabricorpaperbagsratherthanplasticand makingsuretheyarekeptinthedark.Those comingtowardstheirend-of-lifecanbecookedup andfrozenintoportionsreadytousestraightfrom thefreezer.

extendingtheirlastingperiod.

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From nearHanover,Germany.In cooperationwithitsexpertpartner VereinigungNorddeutscher Direktvermarkter(VND;Association ofNorthernGermanDirect Marketers)e.V.,theorganiser,DLG (German Agricultural Society),willbe focusingonthe topicofdirect farmsaleswith thespecial feature‘On-Farm Processingand Marketing’.

single machines through to complete turnkey installations, Haith has unrivalled experience and expertise in designing and installing vegetable handling solutions. IN-FIELD otatoEurope2022will betakingplaceon7 and8September 2022attheRittergut Bockerodeestatein Springe-Mittelrode

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PotatoEurope’s ‘On-Farm Processingand Marketing’ featureexplores directfarmsales Thespecial feature‘On-Farm Processingand Marketing’-part ofthisyear’s attractive technicalprogramme-willbe coveringessentialknow-howfor sellingproducedirectlyfromthe farm:storage,cleaning,packaging, furtherprocessingandmarketing. Innovativeideasforsellingand marketingthefarm’sownpotatoes willbepresentedalongwithtipson

brandingandadvertising.The2022 specialfeaturehasalreadyattracted numerouscompaniesreadyto presenttheirfarmsolutions,from sortingandcleaningtechnology, packagingandprocessing technologytovendingmachinesand onlinesalesplatforms. “Onceagain,thelasttwoyearshave shownhowsaleschannelsand marketscanchangeasaresultof externalinfluences.It’sallthemore importantforpotatogrowersto maintaincontrolofpartialareasofits marketing.Forinstance,manyfarms havechosentoselldirectlyto consumersandhavebeen professionalisingthissaleschannel foryearsandevendecades. Solutionsrangefromsimplepotato cratesonthefarmtohighly specialisedbusinesssegmentsthat furtherprocesspotatoesonthe premisesandgetthemontothe marketeitherdirectlyorviaregional foodretailers,”explainsDrWilfried Wolf,PotatoEurope2022Project Manager. Directfarmsalesoffersignificant advantages “Notonlyhavedirectfarmsales playeda traditionalrolefor manyyears,but theyalsooffer manyfarms significant advantages. Consumerswould likealternativesto theanonymous originsofproducts andbuydirectly fromtheproducer becausetheytrust intheproducts and,moreover, thetopicsof 'healthand nutrition'are assumingan increasingly importantrolein theirlives. However,achangeinthewaythat restaurantownersandfoodretailers arethinkingisalsobecoming apparent.Wearecommittedto securingfarms’incomebymeansof regionalmarketing.Wearealso aimingtostrengthenruralareasand enablelocalsupplyinthelongrun,”

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SinaSeverloh,afarmretailerfrom CelleandVNDcommitteemember, isreadytoshareherpractical experience,includinghowshe becameinvolvedindirectfarmsales andhowdemandhelpedhergrow thebusiness.

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Farmerstoexplainhowtheygot startedwithdirectfarmsales DLG’sspecialfeatureat PotatoEurope2022willactasa face-to-facevenueforexpert dialogueamongfarmersengagedin farmretailing.TheVND’smember farmswillbeonhandtoprovide interestedvisitorswithadvice.

Localenquiriesleadtopotato farmshop “Potatoeshavebeenpartofthe farm’scroprotationforanumberof decades.Around25yearsago,in responsetoenquiriesfromthelocals inthenearbyvillages,webeganto sellpotatoestoconsumersdirectly onthefarmincontainersofvarious sizes.Demandgraduallyincreased andsellingtookontheformofa self-servicestall,”saysSeverloh. “Lateron,Insteadofjustsellingone variety,westartedtocultivatethree varietiesofpotatoes.Around15 yearsago,westartedtokeeplaying hens,sellingtheireggsfromthe farmshop.Overtheyears,what startedwith50hensand‘afewrows ofpotatoes’hastransformedinto threehectaresofpotatoeswithover eightvarietiesand1,200laying hens,saysServerloh.

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explainsJuliaKlöpper,Vereinigung NorddeutscherDirektvermarktere. V.(VND)BranchManager,the Germanorganizationrepresenting farmsengagedinfarmretailing.

Moreproductsaddedbut

“Valueaddedishighestwithdirect farmsales.Awholeseparatesource ofincomeismaintainedthroughthis incombinationwithotherproducts–includingourown.Potatoeshave alwaysbeenthefarm’sflagship, particularlybecausetheother operationalrequirementssuchas technology,storage,irrigation, suitablesoilsandknow-howhad alreadybeenpartofthefarmfora longwhile,“sheadds.

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“Theinvestmentthresholdwas thereforeverylow,andourdirect farmsalesdidn’tdevelopovernight, butwas adapted accordingto demand. Potatoesare stilloneofthe mainreasons whycustomers cometoour farm.Weoften benefitfrom thembuying additional productsinthe farmshopasa result.Thefarm hastherefore beenableto growthanksto potatoesand hasbeenabletodevelopastable businessfocusinfarmretailingand therelatedproductsthatweproduce ourselves,”shecomments. “Sofar,cultivationandmarketing haveremainedstable.Sowe’re hopingthat‘simply’marketing potatoesastablepotatoesin containersofvarioussizeswill remainanimportantpartofthe farm,"sheadds. Growingdemandforprocessed potatoesinrestauranttrade Restaurantownersoftencontact Severloh’sfarmtoenquireaboutthe possiblesupplyofwholepeeled potatoes.

potatoesperformbest In2012,partofonebuildingwas convertedintoafarmshop.Since then,therangeofself-produced productshasbeenextendedand placedonaprofessionalfooting. Directfarmsaleshavetherefore becomeaseparatesourceof incomeforthefarm–andithasall developedsolelyfrompotatoes, whichstillmakeupalargeshareof thefarm’sretailturnover.

requirementshavebeentoo extensiveandcomplicatedforusto implement.Otherwise,we’rethinking aboutattemptingtointegrate potatoesintothefarmshopas processedproductsintheformof soups,saladsforexample,”she concludes. Anonlineshopsupportsthefarm’s retailbusinesswithanorderservice offeringcratesofvegetablesand otherproducethatisthenpackaged forcollectionwithlittleornodirect contact. Moresuccessstoriesandpractical tipsongettingthefarmshopofftoa goodstartawaitinterestedvisitorsat theDLG-Special‘On-Farm ProcessingandMarketing’,tenthall

Z,standA24. InformationaboutPotatoEurope 2022 Over220companiesfromtheareas ofbreeding,fertilisation,crop protection,agriculturalmachinery andprocessinghavesignedupto exhibitatthevenueforEuropean potatoprofessionals.DLGis organisingthe2022open-airtrade fairtogetherwiththeUnionder DeutschenKartoffelwirtschaft (UNIKA:GermanPotatoIndustry Association),itstechnologypartner CASEIHandtheLowerSaxony MinistryforFood,Agricultureand ConsumerProtection. Admissionandopeninghours PotatoEurope2022willbeopen dailyfrom9a.m.to6p.m.on7and 8September2022.Adayticket purchasedatthefairgroundis pricedat24Euroswithonlinetickets purchasedinadvancepricedat19 Euros,areductionof12Euros. Childrenaged12andbelowenter forfree.Furtherinformationon admission,includinggroups,DLG membersisavailableathttps:// www.potatoeurope.de/en/visit/ tickets. Furtherinformationavailablefrom DLG.ContactDrWilfriedWolf,tel. 069/24788-272orbye-mail: w.wolf@DLG.org. PotatoEurope2022ontheInternet: www.potatoeurope.de www.twitter.com/potatoeurope www.instagram.com/potato.europe www.youtube.com/potatoeurope www.linkedin.com/groups/1593137/

The"Smart PotatoFarming" specialfeature willpresentto visitorsthe digitaland autonomous solutionsthat theycanexpect toseeinpotato productionover thenextfew years.Marketready innovationswill bepresented, aswellas productsthathavesuccessfully completedinitialfieldtests.Offering theopportunitytodiscussfuture techniquesandsolutionswith experts,theSmartPotatoFarming specialfeaturewillexplorethe automaticcontrolofmachineparts andautonomousworkingmachines, aswellassoftwarethatregulates thetransferofdatatothemachine andmanagesinter-machine communication.DLG'spartnersfor thisspecialfeatureareDKE-Data GmbHandtheLowerSaxony ChamberofAgriculture. Soilerosionpreventionand biodiversity Aimedatpotatogrowersexploring catchcropsandgreeningbetween harvestofthepreviouscropsand theplanting,thespecialfeature "Intercroppingandgreeningof

Over180exhibitorssignedup–broadtechnical program:fromintercropping,autonomousmachines todirectfarmsales–machinerydemonstrations

Thespecialfeature"On-FarmPotato ProcessingandMarketing"isall aboutstoring,cleaning,packing, processingandmarketingonone's ownfarm.Innovativeideasfor marketingthe farm’sown tubersare presented, including brandingand advertising.The specialfeature isofinterestto exhibiting companies offeringon-farm directsales solutionsto potatogrowers, fromsortingand cleaning technology, packagingand processingtechnology tovendingmachines andonlineplatforms. TheDLG'stechnical partnerforthespecial featureisthe Vereinigung Norddeutscher Direktvermarktere.V. (NordHöfe–an associationofNorth Germanfarmsselling directlytothe consumer). Digitizationinpotato cultivation

Technicalprogramforpotatoprofessionals

Livemachinerydemonstrations

OrganizedbytheDLG(German AgriculturalSociety)togetherwith theGermanPotatoIndustry Association(UnionderDeutschen Kartoffelwirtschafte.V.–UNIKA), technologypartnerCASEIHandthe LowerSaxonyMinistryofFood, AgricultureandConsumer Protection,PotatoEuropeisheldin Germanyeveryfouryears.

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otatoEurope,the outdoorexhibitionfor potatocultivationand machinery,willtake placeattheRittergut Bockerodeestatein Springe-MittelrodenearHanover, Germany.Thetradefairwillsee morethan180exhibitorsfrom acrosstheentirespectrumof breeding,fertilization,crop protection,agriculturaltechnology andprocessingatthevenuefor Europeanpotatoprofessionals.

Alwaysahighlightforvisitors,the practicalmachinerydemonstrations withlivecommentaryat PotatoEuropewillthisyearinclude thelatesttechnologyintheareasof planting,mechanicalweedcontrol, andliftingandloading.Mechanical weedcontrolisincreasingly becomingaviablealternativefor conventionalpotatogrowers. Specialfeaturefocusingondirect farmsales

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 45 |PotatoEurope compliancywhilestilloperatingprofitably.Exhibitors offeringcatchcropvarietiesalongwithtechnicalsupport duringcultivation,aswellasmanufacturersof machineryandequipmentforintercroppingwillbe presentinginthisarea.Suitabletypesandvarietiesof catchcropsanddifferenttypesoftillagemethodswill bepresentedontrialfieldsalongsidecrossdamswith andwithoutgreening.Thespecialfeature,which focusesonerosionpreventionandbiodiversity,is supportedbytheGesellschaftfürkonservierende Bodenbearbeitunge.V.(GKB-TheSocietyfor ConservationTillage)asaspecialistpartner. RittergutBockerode Locatedsome30kmsouthwestofthecenterof Hanover,theestateofRittergutBockerodehasalso hostedPotatoEuropein2006,2010,2014and2018. TheinternationalairportHanover-Langenhagenand theICEtrainstation,Hannover-Hauptbahnhof,are bothdirectlyconnectedwiththelocaltrainviaa shuttleandthusofferconvenienttraveloptions,also fromoutsideGermany. Admissionandopeninghours PotatoEurope2022willbeopendailyfrom9a.m.to6 p.m.on7and8September2022.Adayticket purchasedatthefairgroundispricedat24Euros withonlineticketspurchasedinadvancecost19 Euros,areductionof12Euros.Childrenaged12and belowenterforfree.Furtherinformationon admission,includinggroups,DLGmembersis availableathttps://www.potatoeurope.de/en/visit/ tickets. InformationaboutPotatoEurope2022:https:// www.potatoeurope.de/en/ e: sales@tongengineering.com t: +44 (0)1790 752771 www.tongengineering.com THE COMPLETE HANDLING SOLUTION Designed with you in mind INNOVATIVE DESIGN FROM FARM TO PACK

POTATOEUROPEVISITORSTOSEETHELATEST HANDLINGINNOVATIONSFROMHAITH T

heUK'sleading manufacturerof vegetablehandling solutionswillpresent itsrevolutionarynew gradingmachine–theProSort-toEuropeanfarmers atPotatoEurope2022.

"TheProSorthasbeenextremely wellreceivedbyUKgrowers,and weexpectasimilarreactionfrom visitorstoPotatoEurope,"says HaithSalesManagerRobHighfield.

Aswellaspromotingitsnew ProSortmobileopticalgrader,Haith willalsobetalkingaboutthelatest developmentsinmodularwashing lines,theProLine,andQueens AwardforEnterprisewinning RotaTipboxtippler. VisitorstotheeventRittergut BockerodenearHanoverin Germanyonthe7thand 8thSeptemberwillbeabletotalkto Haith'ssalesteamaboutitsnew ProSortsystem. DevelopedbyHaithGroupand GRIMMEUK,theProSort automatestheremovalofstone, clodandforeigndebrisfrom potatoesandhelpsgrowerscope withlabourshortages.

FeaturingaTOMRA3Aoptical sorter,theProSortcanhandleupto 100tonnesperhourwithhighlevels ofaccuracy.TheTOMRA3A employsNearInfra-Redmultispectralsensorsforan unobstructedassessmentofevery object'inflight',seamlessly identifyingbetweenpotatoesand foreignmaterial.Aswellasdebris, the3A'scoloursensorscanalso detectgreenpotatoes,whichlike thedebris,areremovedattheend oftheconveyorbeltbyintelligent fingerejectors. AstheProSortisamodularunit,it canbeusedinthefieldoronafarm andeasilyintegratedintoanewor existinggradingline.

combinedapproachhassolvedtwo commonproblemsfacinggrowers today–theneedtosortinthefield orthefarmaccuratelyandquickly andwithfewerpeople.Wethink visitorstoPotatoEuropewillbevery impressedwithboththeProSort andourProLine." Haith'sProLineisaninnovative, flexiblewashlineplatformforpotato packersandprocessorslookingfor acompleteturnkeysolution. Haith'sProLinefeaturesitsRotaTip boxtippler,wasteseparation, SupaFlumede-stoner,barrel washer,polisher,dryer,optical sorter,boxfillersandpackaging machinesinamodularsolutionto providecustomerswiththemost efficientandcost-effectivewayof introducinganewline. "TheProLinehasevolvedover severalyears,inwhichtimewe haveundertakensomeofour largesteverturnkeyprojects," continuesRob."Byworkingwith

"HaithandGRIMME'sinnovative

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Haith'sRota-TipUp-Ejectwas designedattherequestoffood packersandprocessorswho experiencedoilleaks,highenergy useandinstabilitywhenusing traditionalhydraulicboxtipplers. Haithinnovatedthedesignby replacingthehydraulicmotorswith all-electricdrives,whichuseless powerandpreventoilleaks.Haith alsodevelopedanew,safer,and moreeffectiverotatingsystemthat canhandlelargerboxvolumesthan olderdesigns. SinceintroducingtheUp-Eject system,Haithhassoldover180 machinestomostoftheUK's leadingfoodsuppliersandexported themtoEurope,Japan,Israel, CanadaandtheUnitedStates.In theUK,Haithestimatesthat95%of theUK'ssupermarketpotato suppliersusetheRota-tip,meaning theaward-winningmachinewill havehandledthevastmajorityof potatoessoldinBritain.

someofthebiggestfoodproducers andpackersintheUKandoverseas aswellassmallerbusinesses,we havehadtheopportunitytorefine howourindividualmachineswork together.TheProLineisaproven approachtodeliveringthemost efficientlinespossiblewhile retainingtheabilitytocustomise themtosuitourcustomers'precise requirements.

Haith'sRota-TipUp-Ejectwas recognisedintheQueen'sAwardfor EnterpriseintheInnovation category. Firstmanufacturedin2011,the Rota-TipUp-Ejectistrustedbymost oftheUK'spotatopackersto transferproduceontowashing, sizingandpackinglines.

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TheRota-TipUp-Ejectisthesecond HaithmachinetoreceiveaQueen's AwardforInnovation.The company'sRootVegPolisherwas recognisedin2010. TofindoutmoreaboutHaithandits award-winningrangeofinnovative vegetablehandlingmachinery,visit theteamatPotatoEurope (ExhibitionareaZ,standA260)or havealookatwww.haith.co.uk.

"Weareverymuchlookingforward toPotatoEurope.Wemisseditlast yearandin2020,soexpectittobe

areallybusyshow.Itwillalsobe ourfirstoverseasexhibitionsince winningoursecondQueen'sAward forEnterpriseinApril2022."

herd.Thesecondshouldbespecificallyforyourdry cowsideallyabout10ME.”

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2.Alowerpeakyield, resultinginalowerlactationyield.

Whiledry-cowsilageshouldbeoflownutritional value,hygieneshouldneverbecompromised.

ForDave,themost importantanimalonany dairyfarmisthedry cow.Andgettingthe rationwrongfordry cowscanhavetwobig effects: 1.Ahigherriskof productiondiseases aroundcalvingand,as aresult,increased associatedcostsand potentiallyanincrease inreplacementrate.

Lowpotassiumlevelsarevitalforensuringcows

trategicdairyfarmhost,MattJackson, runsaspringblock-calvingherdof 300cross-bredcowsatPenllech BachinNorthWales.Thefarm consistsof100hectares,managedby Mattaspartofashare-milking agreement.

Commonpoorhygieneproblems,includingmould, willleadtoalowerintakefromthedrycow.“We wanthighintaketogettherumenworkingwelland ensurethatwecanmaximiseforageutilisationin earlylactation,”saysDave.

Nutritionalvalue

Thesilageissplitacross twopitsatPenllech.Highnutrientsilageisfedtothe milkingherdandthe remaindertothedrycows.

“It’sreallyimportanttohavetwotypesofsilage,” saysDave.“Oneshouldbehighquality,about12 to12.5MEwith16%crudeprotein,forthemilking

Matthasbeenfocusingon gettingtherightquantity andqualityofsilagefor therightcows.“We’re typicallyusingbetween 1.3and1.5tonnesofdry matterpercowperyear,” saysMatt.“Themajorityof thefarmisgrazedtwice onrotationandthen closedforsilage.”

“About350tonnesisused fordrycows.Thiswould befromabout10MEtype grass,it’sstemmyand highfibretokeep conditiononbutnotmake themtoofat,”saysMatt. Toensureheisoptimising hisforagequality,Matt hasbeenworkingwithDr DaveDaviesofSilage Solutions.

Formoreinformationcontact: SharnfordTractorsLtd LodgeFarm,BroughtonRoad, Frolesworth,Lutterworth, Leicestershire,LE175EH Telephone:01455209300 https://www.sharnfordtractors.co.uk TheARION600and500range-thenewmid-rangestandard Assistingyou,whereveritisneeded. Oneofourmostpopulartractorshasjustgotevenbetterthankstoahostofnew functionsdevelopedbyourengineersinconsultationwithARIONdrivers. Afterall,theyworkinthefieldeveryday,sotheyknowexactlywhattheywant. https://www.claas.co.uk

hayforthedrycows.“Qualityofhayisreally important,”saysDave.“Youneedtobelookingat thefibrecontent;seedheadsareagoodthingin drycowhay.It’salsoreallyimportantthatitdoesn’t smellmustyorisdusty.”Intakeofhaywillbelower thansilage,whichmayhaveanegativeeffecton buildinguptherumenreadyforthelactatingcow. Daveisclearthatthequalityofsilageisthemost importantthingtofocuson.“Whenyou’remaking silagethisyear,focusonthenutritiverequirements thatyourstockhasfromthatsilage,”saysDave.“It maymeanalittleextrahasslebymakingtwo differenttypesofsilage,butitwillpayback. Especiallyinayearwherewedonotknowwhat thecostofanythingcomingontothefarmisgoing tobe.”

Potassiumuptakeintograssincreasesinlate summer/autumnsolatercutsfordry-cowsilage shouldbeavoided.

stayhealthythroughcalving.Idealpotassium contentinsilageshouldbenomorethan1.0%and highpotassiumintakecanleadtoserioushealth problemsincludingmilkfever,hypercalcemia,and retainedplacenta.

DaverecognisesMatt’sconcernsbut doesn’tseeanissuesolongasthe grazingandsilagemanagementis controlledtofitbothrequirements. “Thereisdefinitelyanissueleaving anaftermathovertheautumn/early winterperiod.Itreducesthequalityof springgrowthbecauseyou'vegot deadmaterialintheswardwhichwill devalueyourMEandyou’llalso increaseyourrisksofaerobic spoilageandmycotoxinsbecause you’vegotadeadthatchpotentially containinghighpopulationsofyeasts andmoulds,”saysDave.

Managementstrategies

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AtPenllech,muchofthesilagefordry cowscomesfromlandrentedfor 12–16weeksatatime.Withlittle controloverthelong-term managementofthisground,Mattis keentomoveawayfromthissystem. Tohelprelievepressureonhissilage ground,Matthaspreviouslyboughtin

“Ifweusetoomuchpotassiuminourfertiliser regime,wehavetoovercomethiswiththeaddition ofotherthingsintotheration,”saysDave.“Ideally, weshouldn’tbeusingslurryongrassthatwillgo intothedrycowsilage,butthiswillbeachallenge thisyear.I’drecommendusingdirtywaterrather thanslurryoffthefarm.Weshouldalsobelooking ataneight-weekre-growthasthisdoesreducethe mineralcontentinthegrassaswellasachieving thelowDhigh-fibresilage.”

Withtheextendedgrassgrowthover thelastfewyears,Mattgrazedthe milkingherdintoDecember2021,but heisworriedthismayimpactthe 2022year’sgrowth.

“Eachyearisdifferent,andittakes carefulmanagement.Grazingitoffto getacleanregrowthatthestartofthe seasonisbeneficial.Iwouldbe grazingitwithsheeporcattleoverthe autumn/earlywinter,upuntilNew Year’sDay.Thiswillallowthesward tobegrazeddowntothebaseandfor freshgrowthtostart,allowingforan earlyfirstcutforthemilking-herd silageoralaterfirstcutfordry-cow silage.”

50| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |GlampingShow heGlampingShowremainstheonly dedicatedeventintheglamping sector,actingasahubforpeople acrosstheUK(andevenfurther)to gettogetherandelevatetheindustry weallknowandlove. It’sthemostcomprehensiveone-stop-shopto discoverthelatestproductsandtrends,allwhilst networkingwithlike-mindedpeopleintheindustry. Beinspiredbyourcommunity ofsuppliers,expertsandexperiencedbusiness ownerstofindsolutionstoanychallengeand discovertheideasthatwilltakeyourbusinessto thenextlevel. Nowthatwe’reofficiallyface-to-faceagain,youwill havetheuniqueopportunitytomeetthepeople T TheBiggestGlampingShowYet

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KDairyDay,the UK’sleadingfreeto-attenddairy tradeevent,returns totheInternational CentreinTelfordon Wednesday14thSeptember 2022.Initseighthyear,UKDairy Dayistheeventtoattendfor anyoneconnectedtothedairy industryprovidinganopportunity tonetwork,shareknowledge, learnandmostimportantly,do business. Therehasbeenarecordrebookingoftradestandspace fromexistingandnewexhibitors whowillfeatureacrossthe extensiveinternalandexternal exhibitionareas.Exhibitors includefeedmanufacturers, animalhealthsuppliers,vets, milkbuyers,dairyandfarm equipmentsuppliers-plus professionalserviceproviders andcharities. Theeventisorganisedby HolsteinUKwithsupportfrom representativesatTheCattle InformationService,National BovineDataCentre,The InternationalCentre,Stagecraft UKandotherkey businesseswithin theindustry.Last yearwasoneof thefirsteventsof 2021totakeplace followingthe Covid-19 restrictionswith attendanceof over7,000visitors andthisyearitis hopedtoreturnto pre-covidvisitor numbers. UKDairyDayis fortunatetohave fantasticsupport fromacrossthe industry,with various businesses investingin sponsorship opportunities. Returningtothe 2022eventare principalsponsors NWFAgriculture, Crystalyxand HolsteinUK,and newprincipal sponsorLely.We thankeveryonefromcattleclass sponsorstomediapartnersto associateandprincipalsponsors fortheircontinuedsupport. TheCattleShow Withthefantasticsupportfrom sponsors,theCattleShowhas establisheditselfasoneofthe UK’smostprestigious-with breedersfromacrosstheUK competingunderthespotlightsin Telford UKDairyDaywillbehostingthe establishedNationalHolstein ShowalongwithTheNational

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AyrshireShowandTheNational BrownSwissShow.Classeswill runduringthemorningforDairy Shorthorn,GuernseyandJersey. Thelivestreamingandsocial mediacoverageUKDairyDay boastsgivesaninternational marketingplatformtodisplaythe UK’stopdairycattle. Withfreeentry,stalling,breakfast rolls,teaandcoffee,kindly supportedbyNWFAgriculture, cattleexhibitorsarebeing encouragedtoputforwardtheir entries.Thestallbooking deadlineforcattleexhibitorsis Friday5thAugust2022andthe cattleentrydeadlineisFriday 2ndSeptember2022. Anticipationwillbuildaroundthe showringasthejudgesmake thedecisionofwhoisawarded thesashesandtrophies.This year’scattleshowjudgesareall confirmed,withfourtravelling overseas. MeettheCattleShowJudges TheNationalHolsteinShow Judge-AdamLiddle AdamLiddleandhiswife,Nicole, U UKDairyDay2022–AYeartoRemember SLURRYINFRASTRUCTUR GRANT ENGLAND UK Government Grants ContactyourlocalStorthrepresentative www.storthmachinery.co.uk Tel: 01524 781900 NorthofEngland Gary Morland 07919 563796 Wales&Midlands Geraint Williams 07464 548576 Scotland&Ireland Andrew Howatson 07393 149598 South&EastofEngland Fi Callaway 07818 053159 The minimum grant you can apply for is £25,000. The maximum grant is £250,000 for each applicant business Grants can cover up to a maximum rate of 50% of the eligible costs of a project. You can apply for this grant from Autumn 2022 The grant is available to help replace, build new or expand existing slurry stores to provide 6 months storage You need to fit all grant funded stores with an impermeable cover, unless you treat your slurry as per the requirement Extra equipment such as pumps, pipes and safety equipment are also covered in this grant

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TheNationalAyrshireShow Judge-LynnLee Lynnisalifelongdairycattle breederwithawiderangeof experienceandhaspreviously workedasanauctioneer,atype evaluatorfortheAmerican JerseyCattleAssociationanda showjudge.Lynn’sjudging assignmentsoverthepast severalyearshaveincluded WorldDairyExpo,theAllAmericanDairyShowat Harrisburg,Pennsylvania,

LiddleholmehashadmanyAllAmericannominationsandis veryproudtohavebredor ownedanAll-Americannominee for13consecutiveyears.Adam hasjudgedRed&White Holsteinsin2012&International Holsteinshowin2018atWorld DairyExpo.Hehasalsojudged NationalShowsinCanada, Brazil,Argentina,Switzerland, Italy&Australia.

ownandoperateLiddleholme FarminArgyle,NewYorkwith theirchildrenAnthony,Brockand Hailee.Liddleholmeisa300-acre farmandishometo70milking Holstein’swith37beingscored Excellent.Highlightedby breedingLiddleholmeResurect LuEx974E.

EasternStatesExpo,andthe Ayrshire,GuernseyandHolstein showsattheNorthAmerican InternationalLivestockExpo. Lynnjudgedthe2007All AmericanJunior JerseyShow,the 2008NationalJug Futurityandthe2010 WesternNational JerseyShow.Hehas alsotravelledto Colombia,Canada, Finland,Guatemala, SouthAfrica, AustraliaandNew Zealandtojudgethe NationalShowsin thesecountries. Lynnandhisfamily operatea340-acre farmandoverthe yearstheyhavebred andownednumerous All-Americansand ReserveAllAmericansbearing Lee’sDixieland Prefix.HeisalsocoownerofTradition AuctionServices whichisafull-service auctioncompany sellingdairycattle, beefcattleandfarm equipment.

TheNationalBrownSwiss Show Judge-DanieleGalbardi FromasmallvillageclosetoIseo Lake,intheprovinceofBrescia, NorthItaly,Danieleandhis

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Since2008,Danielehasbeena multi-breedclassifierassessing Holstein,Jersey,BrownSwiss andFleckviehcattleandhehas classifiedaround100,000cows. DanielehasbeenjudgingBrown Swissformanyyearsandsince 2016,hehasbeenamemberof theEuropeanJudgingPanel.He hasjudgedover100shows acrossItaly,includingthreetimes athisNationalShow.In2020,he washonouredtobetheofficial judgefortheEuropeanBrown SwissChampionshipandhis judginghastakenhimto France,SwitzerlandandPerú. JerseyShowJudge-Eddie Barrett EddieistheDairyBreeding ProgrammeManagerwiththe NationalCattleBreeding Centre(NCBC)inIreland.He, alongwithhisteam,is responsibleforthedeliveryof aneliteselectionoftopdairy siresforthebenefitofNCBC shareholdersandfarmersand theexportrequirementsof “IrelandGenetics”. Eddiegrewuponthefamily farmwhichishometothe LaurelmoreHerd.Heisa memberoftheIHFAofficial Holsteinjudges’panel,having beenfirstselectedin1992.Heis alsoontheJerseyCattleSociety oftheUKJudgingPanel.Hehas officiatedasMasterJudgefor IHFAJudgingConferenceand beenamemberoftheselection panelfortheIHFAHolsteinteam attheEuropeanShowin Brussels.Eddiehasalsobeenon officialbreedandinter-breed judgingassignmentsinIreland,

brotherrunGalbyfarm.The third-generationbrothershavea herdof50BrownSwisscowsin milk,alongwithfollowers.The averageannualproductionis 11,000kgwith4.15%fatand 3.84%protein.Theirshowing highlightsincludewinning ReserveGrandChampionatthe ItalianNationalShowin2010, winningJuniorChampionin2013 andtakingGrandChampionand BestUdderin2014.

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LaurawasbornintoaGuernsey backgroundandhasalifelong associationwiththebreed.She hasspentmostofherworking lifeinBristolwiththeBickfield herdof300guernseysownedby

theUKandFrance, includingthe InterbreedJudgeat RUASBalmoraland WelshDairyShow, alongwithnumerous nationalandregional HolsteinandJersey herdcompetition assignments.

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theDurbinfamily.Shehasbeen ontheGuernseySociety’s JudgingPanelsincetheageof 19andhasjudgedalloverthe countryatlocalandcounty shows,judgingallbreedsalong theway.Lauraisdelightedto havebeenaskedtojudgeatthis year’sUKDairy Day. DairyShorthorn ShowJudgeDavid Winnington Davidmilks165 originalDairy Shorthornswith hiswifeDebbie ontheirMoorEnd Farmwith daughtersGrace andNaomi, alongsidetheir trustedfriends andstaff. TheirRantonall Herdenjoyed greatsuccessat the2021National ShorthornShow, winningReserve SupremeBreed Championwith their‘star’cow Rantonall Songstress50 EX93andreserve BreedJunior Championwith theirjuniorcalf,withtheteam pickingupmanyrosettes.David isagreatbelieverinbreeding fromthebestfemalelines,then usingthebestpuregenetics,old andnew,toproduceastrong, hard-wearingcowwith outstandinglegsandfeet.These geneticshaveproduced profitablehightypecowsborne outbythe20EXcowsinthe RantonallHerd. Davidhashadtheprivilegeof Judgingatmostofthemajor showsinGreatBritainincluding TheRoyalShow,Great YorkshireandRoyalHighlandas wellasotherleadingdairy shows,countyshowsandHerd Competitions.Hehasalso crossedthewaterandjudgedthe topshowsinNorthernIreland andIreland.Davidiscurrently theVicePresidentofthe ShorthornSociety. SharingKnowledge Thefirstfloorofthevenuesees thereturnofthededicated SharingKnowledgezonewith industrypanelsandseminars. Therewillbefourindustrypanels withleadingindustry representativesdiscussing sustainabilitywithinthedairy sector.Thehour-longpanelswill runalongsidefourseminar presentations,sponsoredby Volac,withspeakerscovering keydairyindustrysubjectsthat s Irrigation Reelsand

GuernseyShow Judge-LauraSales Lauracomesfrom Radstock,Somerset andworkspart-time fortheWaltersfamily ofCreechHill Ayrshires,whereshe helpswiththecalf rearingandrelief milkingalongside bringinguphertwo children.

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|UKDairyDay informtheaudienceandcreate topicaldiscussion. Timetable: •10.00am–Seminar-Volac International •10.30am–IndustryPanelSustainableFarms •11.30am–Seminar-NWF Agriculture •12.00pm–IndustryPanelSustainableFinance •1.00pm–Seminar–Crystalyx •1.30pm–IndustryPanelSustainableEmployment •2.20pm–Seminar–Lely •2.45pm–IndustryPanelSustainableDairyMarket Theexternalareasatthe InternationalCentrewill featuretheever-popular practicaldemonstrationson calfanatomypaintingaswell asfoottrimmingandknife sharpening. ScarsdaleVets,from Derbyshire,willpresenttheir innovativeandengaging demonstrationusingpaintto visualiseandunderstandcalf anatomy.Throughoutthe daytherewillbethe ‘BeneaththeBlackand White’calfpaintingandthe ScarsdaleVetsteamwilluse painttoassistthe understandingofcalfhealth andwelfare. TimCarterreturnswith practicaldemonstrationsonfoot trimming,blockingandknife sharpening.Thequalifiedteam ofindependentfoottrimmerswill demonstratethekeytothe successofanytaskishavingthe righttoolsforthejob.Theywill alsohighlightTheCattleHoof CareStandardsBoard,aselffundingnon-profitorganisation aimedatimprovingthehealth,

UKDairyDayisanaccredited eventwithDairyProforthree CPDpointsandBASISfortwo

InternallybytheHall3cattle stallswillbetheNBDC BreedVillagewhere membersoftheNBDC Classificationteamwillrun TypeClassificationand LinearScoring demonstrationsforthe Ayrshire,Jerseyand Holsteinbreeds.In conjunctionwiththeLinear Scoringdemonstration,a VirtualCowdemonstration willrunonaTVscreen. VirtualCowisaneducational toolwhichgraphicallyillustrates thelinearscaleforcow conformationtraits.Thisallows foranimprovedunderstandingof dairycowconformationandeasy visualisationofanatomical differenceswithineachtrait acrossthelinearscale.

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welfareandmobilityofthe nationalherd,byensuringits memberspromote,achieve andmaintainarecognised andvalidatedstandardof cattlehoofcare.

CPDpoints. Competitions Toshowcasenewproducts, exhibitorshavehadthe opportunitytoentertheNew ProductCompetition.The competitionlooksforthemost innovativeorinfluentialnew productsonthemarketandthe shortlistedentrieswillbe displayedintheconcourseand judgedduringthemorningofthe eventbyrepresentativesfrom IDEXXwhosponsorthe competition. UKDairyDaywillalsorecognise thehardworkthatgoesinto planning,designingandbuilding thefantasticdisplayoftrade stands.Thetradestand competitionwillseejudgesfrom

60| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk sponsorHettleAndrewsreviewtheexhibitionareas andawardprizecardsfortheBestSmallInternal TradeStand,BestMediumInternalTradeStand, BestLargeInternalTradeStandandBestExternal TradeStand. Inadditiontothecattleclassesjudgedthroughout theday,therewillalsobeawardsmadeforBest PresentedandTidyLines,HolsteinUKPremier Herd,PremierBreederBanner,PremierExhibitor Banner,andHaroldSneesbyAward. CharityFundraising Sadlythisyear’sUKDairyDaywillbewithout HolsteinUKCEO&UKDDEventDirectorSue |UKDairyDay

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 61 Copewhowasinstrumentalinmakingtheevent happenyearonyearsince2014. Suesadlypassedawayon11thMay2022aftera shortbutcourageousbattlewithillness.Inher memoryfundraisingwilltakeplaceattheeventfor theBrainTumourTrust. ThecountdowntoUKDairyDayreallydoesnow begin!Joininwiththehypeonsocialmediaby following@ukdairydayonTwitterandlikingtheUK DairyDayFacebookpage.Makesurethedateis firmlyinyourdiary:Wednesday14thSeptemberat theInternationalCentre,Telford,TF34JH. #ukdairyday#dedicatedtodairy www.ukdairyday.co.uk |UKDairyDay

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Kittysaid:“I’mdelightedtohave completedmytrainingwithAMC andtoofferfinancingtorural businessesacrossthePenrith andCumbriaregion.Theterms offeredbyAMCaretailoredto theneedsoffarmers,whichis particularlyimportantgiventhat inputcostssuchasfuel, fertiliser,veterinarymedicines andenergyarecurrentlyhigh andmaycontinuetorise.Fixedtermloanscanalsobeusefulfor thoseconsideringdiversification orsuccessionplanningaswell aslandpurchases,restructuring ofexistingdebtandcapital expenditureonproperty, includingconstructionofsheds, slurrytowersorafarmhouse.I lookforwardtoworkingwith ruralbusinessesintheregionto discusstheirneeds.”

JoLampkowskiofAMCsaid: “Wearereallyexcitedtohave appointedKittyasanAMC agentandtohaveGalbraith operatinginEnglandfollowing thefirm’ssuccessasanAMCagentinScotland overmanyyears.Livingandworkingonadairy farmKittyhasrealinsightintothechallenges currentlyfacingfarmingbusinessesandthisputs herinastrongpositiontosupportfarmersapplying forborrowing.”

KittyCampbellcontinued:“Thisisaperiodof intensechangeforfarmers,withthenewpolicy

frameworksetouttoreplaceBPSandtheevolving criteriaforsustainablelanduse.Thereare howeversignificantopportunitiesforthosewhoare preparedtograspthenettle.Ourclientshave shownthemselvestoberesilientandadaptableand haveachievedeconomiesofscaleordiversified intoarangeofadditionalprojectsalongsidetheir corefarmingoperations.Wherewecanmakeit easierforfarmerstomaketheirbusinessplansa realitywewilldoeverythinginourpowertohelp.” Galbraithisoneoftheleadinglandagentsinthe northofEnglandandScotland,providingagency andadvicecoveringlandvaluations,forestry, naturalcapital,farmandestatemanagement, renewableenergy,commercialandresidential property,utilitiesandplanning.

ittyCampbell,aruralsurveyorwith Galbraith,hasbecomeanAMCagent coveringPenrithandCumbria. TheAgriculturalMortgageCorporation (AMC)offersfinancingspecificallyfor farmersandruralbusinesses,withrepayment periodsofupto30years.Loanstructuresare tailoredtosuittheindividual businesswithoptionstoborrow onfixedandvariablerates,as wellasonaninterest-onlybasis. Thereistheopportunitytofix therepaymentrate,offering farmersthecertaintyofknowing exactlywhattheirrepayments willbeoverthelong-term*.

Andthenthere’sbirds,Weknowthat allwildbirds,theirnestsandeggsare protectedbytheWildlifeand CountrysideAct1981–andrightlyso, becausewelovetoseeBritishbirds. However,insomecircumstances, certainspeciesofbirdmayneedtobe managedforapublichealthorsafety reason.

WhatisanIntegratedPest Managementplan? AnIntegratedPestManagement(IPM) planisaco-ordinatedandplanned strategyfordealingwiththe prevention,detectionand managementofpests. It’sgoingtobethemosteffective approachtopestcontrolonyourfarm, aswellasbeingthemostsustainable andenvironmentallysound.

•Maintaintheirknowledgethrough continualprofessional

StoredProductInsectssuchasthe Indianmealmothareclassedas‘the world’smostexpensivepest’andcan contaminatecropssuchasgrainsand cereals,aswellasleavingwebbing whichcandamagemachineryand equipment.

Legislationandlicensingconditionsfor birdcontrolhavebeenchanging regularlyoverthelastfewyears.The safestwaytostaytherightsideofthe lawistocontactabirdmanagement specialistviaBPCA. Whatarethesolutions? Inpestmanagementwefollow somethingcalledthe‘hierarchyof control.’Thismeansthatpestcontrol measuresalwaysstartwithnon-toxic effortssuchasproofing,exclusionand harbourageremoval.

•Pestproofing:willcausenoharm whencorrectlyinstalledbya trainedprofessional

Anyonecarryingoutpestcontrolreally mustensurethattheyaretakingthe healthandsafetyoftheirteamon farm,thewelfareoftheirlivestockand othernon-targetspecies,andtheir ownlevelofcompetenceintoaccount beforeattemptingtodealwithapest problem–particularlyifitisan infestationthathasbecomewellestablished.

•Rodenticidesandpesticides: shouldbealastresortwhenall otheroptionshavebeen examined.

YoucanbuildyourownIPM plan,butifyouneedhelp, aBPCAmembercompanywill havethetechnicalknowledge andexperiencetoformulatean withpestseffectivelywhileminimising risktotheenvironmentandnon-target species. monitor,assessandmanagea numberofdifferenttypesofpests,so potentiallytacklingmultipleissues underonecontract. yield,pestprofessionalsareon-hand livestock,cropsandworkerson-farm. technicians development StandardinpestmanagementEN Practice.

•Physicalmeasures:apest managementprofessionalwill discussseveraloptions,which mayincludetraps

There’snosensethrowingbait everywhereandhopingforthe best–withIPMyoucan formulateaplanofattackthat includesproofing,maintenance, housekeeping,non-toxicphysical controlsliketrappingandthen pesticideswherenecessary. It’sa360-degreestrategy,nota ‘sprayandpray’lottery.

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eknow,traditionally, farmerslookafter muchoftheirownpest control.Butisyour pestcontrollegally compliant,safeforthe environmentand effectivelyprotectingyourlivelihood?

ThisshortarticlefromNatalieBungay, TechnicalManageratBritishPest ControlAssociation,willcoversomeof thebasicstokeepinmindwhen tacklingpestissues. However,justlikeyoumight haveanagronomistonthebooks togetthemostoutofyourfarm, considerwhatapest professionalcoulddoforyour business.

Attractedbyamultitudeof harbouragesinshedsand outbuildings,manyofwhichoffer readyaccesstowaterandfood, rodentsareknowncarriersofdisease. Theycancontaminatecrops,cause structuraldamagetobuildingsthrough theirgnawingactivitiesandare believedtoactasvectorsofAvianflu. Foreverykiloofstockconsumedby rodents,afurther10kgofproduce destinedforanimalconsumptionis contaminatedbytheirurineand droppings,renderingituseless. Butit’snotjustrodents;RedPoultry Mitesandothertypesofmitesand tickscanhaveadetrimentaleffecton chickensandotherlivestock,with infestationsoftenbeingdifficulttotreat effectivelywithoutprofessionalhelp.

Inthesamewayagronomistswork withfarmersandgrowerstomaximise

IPMstrategywithyou,whichdeals

Commonpestsonfarm Ratsandmicearetheimmediate culpritsthatspringtomindwhen itcomestopestsonfarm.

Chemicalssuchasrodenticidesand insecticidescanbeusedwhere deemedsafeandappropriate. Thehierarchygoes:

toaddvaluebyreducingriskto

•Generalhousekeeping:simple steps–likemakingsurebinlids aresecurelyfastened–candeter pests

BPCAmembers: •Carrythecorrectinsurances •Aretrainedandqualified

Theywillalsohavetheabilityto

•AreassessedtotheBritish

16636 •FollowBPCA’sCodesofBest

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resultedinbeingleftout/laughedat,Iwasalso painfullyshyasachild;Ihadtroubleevenjust makingeyecontactwithothersandnever spokeupaboutanything. Ithinkasaresultofhavingahardtime"fitting in",itmademefeellikeIhadtochange;in orderforthistostop,whichiswhatIdid,I stoppedbeingmyself!AsIgotolderintomy laterteens,Ibecamefriendlywithagroupof girlswhowerefromafarmandgotinvolvedon theirfarms.IthinkthiswasthefirsttimeI realisedthatitwasactuallyoktobeagirlwho enjoyedbeingoutdoorswiththelivestock.From this,mypassionforagricultureseemedto escalatequickly,asIgotmoreinvolvedonthe farmandmetmorelikemindedpeople.I startedbeingmyselfagain. Ithenfoundaninterestintakingpicturesofthe sucklersonthefarmathome,aswellas differentruralscenery,again,Iwasstillvery veryshyandselfconsciousatthispoint,butI

yearsagobymygrandad, whodiedwhenmyfather wasabout4yearsold.Backinthedayitwasa typicaltraditionalfarmwithasmallherdofdairy cows,howeverasthedairyindustrybecame moremodernisedthefarmmovedintosuckler farming. Iremembermychildhoodwasfullofmany differentinterestsandhobbies,butIalways foundmyselfwithahugeinterestinanimals andbeingoutdoors.Duringmyearlyyearsof school,Irememberbeingquitedifferenttothe othergirlsinmyyear,intermsofwhatIwore andhowIlooked,whichfromtimetotime

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continuedtopostpicturesonmyInstagram page,whichkeptgrowinginpopularityand peoplebegantakingalargeinterestinmyrural life. Asmyschoolyearsmovedon,itcametoa pointwhereIhadtodecidewhatIwantedtodo afterschoolasacareer.Honestly,Ididn'treally havemuchideaofwhatmyfuturewasgoingto looklike,butIknewIhadastronginterestin animals.HarperAdamswasauniversitythatI alwaysdreamedofgoingto,butthefinancial

pluckedupthecouragetopostapictureonmy instagrampage,Ibelieveitgot13likes!aha,at thispoint,thefarmhadabout6sucklercows.I decidedoneday,Iwasgoingtousemysavings tobuysomedairybeefcalvestorear,IthinkI boughtthreequiteoverpricedherefordcross calves,Ifedthemeverydaybeforeandafter school,myfatherdecidedhewouldbuyafew morecalves,eventuallywefounditwasamuch betteroptionforourfarmtorearthesecalves ratherthansucklerfarming,sowemovedfrom thesucklersintodrystock.Whilstdoingthis,I

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myselfbefore.Iwasstilldocumentingmylifeon instagramwithregardstomyfarming/ universitylifewhichcontinuedtogrowandalso gavemesomemediaopportunitiesand interviewsforsomefarmingarticles.

IsoonsettledintoHarperandmadesome wonderfulmemoriesandlearnedalotabout agricultureandaboutmyselfandgrewasa personatthesametime.Throughoutmytime atuniversity,Ineededajobtokeep everythingafloat.Myvetputmeintouch withalocaldairyfarm,thisiswhereI learnedhowtomilkproperly,thewomanon thisfarmtaughtmealotaboutdairy farming,IworkedherewheneverIcame homefromUniversity,Ialsodidsome milkingandotherworkintheUKandon theHarperfarm,Iwantedtogainasmuch experienceaspossible,soItriedtotakeup anyopportunityIcould.Unfortunately halfwaythroughmydegree,thepandemic hit,asweallknowitwasachallengeto workthrough.Iwasdelightedtocomplete myBScHonsAgriculturewithAnimal Sciencedegree,ourclassof2021 graduatedaboutamonthago,backinJuly. Ireceivedapresident'sprizefromHarper formycontributiontowardtheuniversity. WhenIfinisheduniversity,itwasquiteaculture shock.Itookupanofficebasedjobstraight afterfinishingmydegree,butImovedshortly asIhadanofferfromalocalcompanycloserto home,whichproducespharmaceuticaland anthelminticproductsfortheagricultural industry,whichissoldworldwide.Ihavesettled inverywellandIamenjoyingmyroleasaQC analyst,whichiswhereItesttheproductsinthe lab,beforetheyaredispatched.Ifinditreally interestingandsuitsreallywellatthemoment.

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Asforthefarm,aftersomeresearch, despitethedrystockimprovingthe profitabilityandefficiencyoflabouronthe farm,Idecidedtolookintocontractrearing heifers,aftersomethoughtandresearch, andfindingalocaldairyfarmerwedecided tostartcontractrearing.Ithassinceproven thebestoptionforthefarmsofarinterms oflabourandprofitability,itsallgoingwell sofar,mywholefamilyhavefulltimejobs duringthedaysothissystemsuitsthesize ofthefarmandouravailabilityverywell.

Iamstillcontinuingtodocumentmyfarming journeyoninstagram,Iwouldlovetohave moretimetoputintoit,butit'shardto balanceeverythingIguess.Havingmylittle instabloghasgivenmesomewonderful opportunitiesandmomentstotalkaboutmy experienceinfarming-ifItoldmyyoungerself whatIamdoingtodayshewouldbeveryproud. It'salsoalovelythingtolookbackonandsee howfarthefarmhascomeandhowmuchI havegrownasanindividual.Iguessthisis quitetheearlystagesofmycareer,I'mnot exactlysureofmyplansbutIlookforwardto whatthefuturebringsasIwouldloveto broadenmyhorizonsandexperiencemore. Foranyyoungpersonwhoisreadingthis,my advicetothemwouldbe:Haveconfidencein yourself.Don’tlookforanyoneelse’svalidation foryourownhappinessorsuccess.Learnto loveandrespectyourselfwithoutworryingif you’re‘goodenough’or‘coolenough.’Realize thatyouareapersonfullofamazingpotential anddeservingofgreatthings.Youhavealways beenandwillalwaysbe…enough.

68| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Energy noperatorofabiogasplantwas lookingforareliablepumpto transferahighlyabrasivebiogas substratefromafermentertoa secondaryfermenter.The existingpumpsufferedfromextremewear ontherotor.Itwasessentialforthe operatorofthebiogasplanttohaveapump on-sitewithalongservicelife,lowwearand easymaintenanceforservicing.Duetothe designofthepipelinesystem,thepump hadtobeabletocopewithpressureof-0.4 bar.SinceswitchingtoaRotaryLobePump madebyBorger,therehavebeenno issues.DesignedwithBorger’s Maintenance-in-Place,lookingafterthe pumpisnowsomucheasier;requiringonly basictools–andthespeedoftheBorger pumpiscontrolledbyafrequency converter,dependingonthenegative pressure. Anotherfarm-basedAD/Biogasplantwasin themarketforaneffectiveseparator,as DavidBrown,Borger’sManagingDirector, explained: Staffordshire-basedBorgerhasbeen busydeliveringawiderangeofpump andprocessingsolutionsforfamers diversifyingintorenewableenergy A

|Energy “Theplantoperatorhadnoticedthatthe solidscontentinthefermenterandthe secondaryfermenterwastoohigh,so heneededastrongandefficient separatortoremovesolidsfromthe substrate”. ThecustomeroptedforaBörger BioselectRC40, “Forthisfarm”addedDavidBrown,“the easyhandlingandlooseconsistencyof thesolidswerekeyfactorsinthe decision.TheSeparatorisveryenergy efficient,andleakproof.TheDS(dry solids)contentcanbeeasilyadjusted; manuallyorautomatically.Wealso suppliedaBorgerPL200RotaryLobe Pumptoconveythesubstratefromthe fermentertotheBioselect.Wearevery proudofthisSeparatorrange.Ithas provedverypopularindeed-andwith goodreason”. BörgerUKLtd.|EastWing–OldSchool|WatlingSt.Gailey|Staffordshire|+441902798977|uk@boerger.com www.boerger.com •Rotarylobepumps •Separationtechnology •Stainlesssteeltanks •Agitatortechnology •Maceratingtechnology •Liquidfeedingtechnology WEDELIVERSOLUTIONS. OTHERSTALK. WEDOIT. EXCELLENCE–MADETOLAST WEDELIVER SOLUTIONS.

DEFRA’sFarmPracticesSurvey 2021revealedthat67percentof farmersfeltitwasimportantto considerGHGswhentaking decisionsaboutcrops,landand livestock. However,workinginoneofthe morechallengingsectorsmeans therealsoneedstobeafinancial motivator.

ADhasaroletoplayintheUK’s environmentalcommitments.As wellashelpingtoreduce emissionsofgreenhousegases (GHGs),itcanhelppowerthe renewableenergydrive. Farmersarekeentoplaytheir partinthegreenrevolution.

usedasfertiliser forarable crops–allof whichcan savecostsor generate revenue. But,aswith allshiftsinto diversification,AD comeswithitsownunique setofrisksandafullawareness oftheinsuranceconsiderationsis vitalforpositiveoutcomes. Knowtherisks Acommonissuewehave observedisoperatorsbeing unawareofwhatinsurerswilland won’tacceptintermsof technologyandconstruction whenbuildingnewADplants. Asqualitycanvarygreatly,the standardofequipmentand installationsisanimportant consideration.Premiumscan proveextremelycostlyfor equipmentdeemedlessreliable. Insomecases,itissimply uninsurable. Itwouldbewrongtoassumethat onlynewplantsareaffected. Plantsthatareseveralyearsold mayneedtobeupgradedto complywithnewruleslaiddown byinsurers. Areliableandexperienced brokerwillbeabletooffer specialistadviceonwhatcoveris necessary,includingcontract works,delayinstart-up, environmentalliability,and machinerybreakdownwith resultantlossofrevenue. Inadditiontothetraditionalfire andperilscover,operators shouldconsiderseekingafull engineeringsolution,including mechanicalandelectrical breakdown. Perilsofpollution Gapsinpublicliabilitypolicies (coveringthirdpartydamage) canoccurinrelationtoescapeof pollutantsandodourissues.

Beforeadvancingplansor signingcontracts,theyshould firstseekspecialistadviceand arrangeindependentrisk managementassessments, whichareessentialtohelpavoid potential–andconsiderable–financiallosses.

TheCovid-19lockdownsresulted ina26percentfallinoutputfrom diversifiedactivities,accordingto DEFRAstatistics.Now restrictionshavebeenlifted, farmersarekeentorecommence –orembarkupon–generating revenuestreamsfromnontraditionalactivities.

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looksattheanaerobic digestion(AD)routeto renewableenergyand advisesonwaysof avoidingassociatedrisks.

TheinterestinADshouldbe celebrated,butitisnotanarea thatfarmersshouldrushinto.

Thesamesurveyshowedthat56 percentoffarmersweretaking actiontoreduceemissions. Amongthemostpopularactions wererecyclingwastematerials andimprovingenergyefficiency –bothofwhichcanbeachieved throughAD. ADcapturesmethane,creates biogasandADdigestatecanbe

Likesolarandwindpower schemes,glamping,experience daysandparkfarms,ADprojects havebecomeafamiliarfeatureof farmsinrecentyears.

Aninvestigationdiscovereda faultypipehadstartedto dischargeanaerobicdigestate intothewatercourse. Don’trunbeforeyoucanwalk

risJohnson renewable energy insurance expertat Lycetts,

WhytheinterestinAD?

Suchgapscanbebridgedby specialistenvironmentalliability policies. Landownerswhochoosetorent outlandforotherstoinstalland operateADplantsshouldnot assumethisfreesthemof responsibility.Itisimportantthat theyareawareofpossible contingentrisks–liabilitiesthey maysuddenlyface,suchas environmentalpollutionincidents –ifoperatorsgobustand schemesaremothballed. Whychecksarevital Maintenancechecksshouldbe maderegularly,asfaultscan resultinheavyfinancial penalties. InMay,afarmingcompanywas fined£120,000afterpleading guiltytotheillegaldischargeof ADdigestateandsugarbeet washingsintothelocal watercourse.Thefirmalsofailed tocomplywithnitrateregulations, havingallowed2.5timesthelimit tobespreadontotheland.

Thenewrangeofpanelsare designedtoseamlesslyintegrate withtheexistingarchitectureand aestheticsofabuildingandare availableinthreevariations designedfor specific applications.

withintheroofingstructure.

oodWeislaunching anewrangeof buildingintegrated photovoltaic(BIPV) solarpanelsinto theUKmarket.

TheSunshine seriesisaneasyto-install92Wpaneloffering 170Wpersq.metremakingit idealforresidentialhomes, hotels,community,andpublic buildings.Aesthetically,the Sunshineseriesiscompatible withtraditionalroofingtiles replicatingtheirvisualappeal, colourandshapetoenablethe panelseamlesslytointegrate

GoodWelaunches newrangeofroof integratedsolarPV panels

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TheSunshine serieshasa tougheneddoubleglazedstructure thatisselfcleaningwitha ClassAfireratingandableto withstandhurricaneforcewinds. Itisalsoequippedwithheat ventilationandheatdissipation structure,alongwithdense drainagetechnology. ThePolarisseriesis alightweight3000W panelwithamodular designmadefor quickandeasyinstallationthat canbeusedinvarious applications,includingcarports andflat-to-slopingroof conversions.Thereinforced doubleglasshasexcellent impactresistanceandcan generate184Wpersq.metre. LiketheSunshineseriesitis capableof withstandinghurricane forcewinds. TheStarluxzero carbonsunroom panelscanbeusedon conservatoryand sunroomstructuresto achieveabalance betweenhealth, comfortandenergy savingwiththepanels providingbothshade forthesunroomandenergy generatingcapability.TheStarlux isamodularultraslimdesignusing a50mmframe thatcanbe removedand redeployedon alternativestructures. ThenewBIPVrangeformspart ofGoodWe’sEcoSmartHome solutionthatusesthreekey components–BIPVpanels, batterytechnologywithEV chargerandSmartEnergy ManagementSystem–tobuild anintelligentpowerecosystem designedtodeliverallthe electricityrequirementsfora household. EugeneLucarelli,strategic marketingmanageratGoodWe UK,saidofthenewrange:“The BIPVrangeofpanelsenables GoodWetoofferacomplete solarPVsolution–panels, inverter,batteryandsmart management–fromone supplier.Forthehomeowner, buildingownerandinstallerthere isthepeaceofmindthatallthe componentsaredesignedto workseamlesslytogether creatingatotalEcoSmartHome solution.” TolearnmoreaboutGoodWe’s newBIPVrange,visithttps:// en.goodwe.com/pv-buildingsolutions.

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ThecampaigngroupwelcomedthepledgesbyTory leadershipcontendersLizTrussandRishiSunakto overturnBorisJohnson’sfrackingbanifthey succeedhim,butwarnedthatdespitesimilar

etZeroWatchhaswarnedthatthe nextPrimeMinisterwillhaveto radicallybreakwith12yearsoffailure byConservative-ledgovernmentsto developtheUK’smassiveshalegas reserves.

pledgesbypreviousministers,conservative-led governmentshadcompletelyfailedtogetanyshale gasoutofthegroundforthelast12years.

NetZeroWatchhasrepeatedlycalledfortheUKto acceleratethedevelopmentofBritain’smassive andpotentiallygame-changingshalegas resources.Itwarnsthatunlesstheentireregulatory processisreformedswiftlyandeffectively,the extractionofshalegaswillmostlikelybeimpossible foryearstocome.

NextPrimeMinisterwarnednottowreckUKshalegasopportunityyetagain

BennyPeiser,theNetZeroWatchdirector,said: WhilebothToryleadershiphopefulshavepromised tobepro-fracking,theirpledgesarejustthefirst mini-hurdleinthecampaigntoreviveUKshalegas development.ThenextPrimeMinisterwillhaveto followuponthesepromiseswithradicalreforms andpolicychangesifthegovernmentwantsto overcomeinherentblockagesposedbycivil servants,greenMPs,activistsandPutin’suseful idiots.

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UnlessthenewPrimeMinisterswiftlyreformsthe approvalprocess,relaxesseismicrestrictionsand declaresUKshalegasamatterofnationalsecurity itwillbenearimpossibletodevelopUKshalegas foryearstocome. TheUK’sworstenergyandsecuritycrisissince WorldWarIIdemandsdecisiveandradicalaction bythenextPrimeMinister.Oneofthemosturgent responsesisfortheUKtokick-startashalegas revolutionwithoutanyfurtherdelays.”

labelisvalidforthreeyears. ATEEdevelopedthe Qualimetha®labelto strengthenthedesignand constructionpracticesin France,thus,makingbiogas facilitiesmorereliable.Since thebeginningof2020,the Qualimetha®labelisin commercialdeployment. Besidespromotingthebiogas sector,italsorespondstothe ideaofsustainableagriculture, providingprojectleaderswith reliablesolutionsandgiving visibilitytomarketplayers committedtoaquality approach.

•BIOGESTFrancecertifiedasholderofbiogasprocessbatch •Qualimétha®recognizesgoodpracticesinthebiogassector

Franceisoneofthemost attractiveEuropeanmarkets forbiogasandbiomethane andhasregulatedprocesses forgreengasprojects.To date,BIOGESTFrancehas completed9biomethaneand 1biogasplantproject.The latteristhebiggestagricultural biogasplantinFrance,where theBIOGESTPowerRing technologybecamethe solutionforsolidmanure, includingstover.Theenergy generatedsuppliesthepublic gridaswellasabout8,500 households. •BIOGESTlists1biogasand9biomethaneplantsinFrance

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helabeling committeeof theClubBiogazof ATEEhas certified BIOGESTFranceasaholder oftheQualimétha®biogas processbatch.The certificationrecognizes BIOGEST'sgoodpractices andservicesinthebiogas sectorinFrance.The certificationprocesswas successfullycompletedatthe beginningofJuneallowing BIOGESTFrancetousethe Qualimétha®labelinits communicationand showcasingitsefforts.The

BIOGESTFrancesuccessfully certifiedwiththeQualiméthalabel ® T

usingthepigmanureproduced asthemainsubstrateforthe operationofthebiogasplant. Thestainlesssteelfermenters takeintoaccountthespecial requirementsoftheislandstate: duetoitstec-tonicposition, Taiwanexperiencesstrong earthquakeswithfar-reaching consequenceswithaboveaveragefrequency.Thespecial stainlesssteelconstructionand highstabilityofthebiogasplant isadaptedtothehighearthquake probabilityandthelocalwind loadspecifications.Another advantageisthatonlyasmall amountofworkisrequiredfor

ogetherwithits Asianpartner MelchersTaiwan, themanufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWERis

buildingabiogasplantinthe southwestoftheislandstate.For the360-kilowattplant,the Germanbiogasspecialistis supplyingaproventurnkey solutionbasedonhigh-quality stainlesssteeltechnologies. Fortheproject,WELTECis responsibleforthe engineering,theexecution andthecompleteservice includingbiologicalanalyses.

theon-siteconstruction,asthe projectisintensively accompaniedbytheWELTEC teamfromtheheadquartersin Vechta. „Weareextremlyhappywithour partnershipwithWELTEC BIOPOWER,oneoftheworld‘s leadingcompaniesinthefield ofbiogasplantconstruction. Theplantquality,thehigh technicalstandard,the expertiseinproject implementation,especiallyin Asiaandtheafter-sales supportinplantefficiency immediatelyconvincedus andourcustomersofthe cooperation,“explainsthe ManagingDirectorof MelchersTaiwan,Tudor Pascu.„Andthefactthat WELTECBIOPOWERhas alreadyrealisedseveral projectsinJapan,South KoreaandChinamayprove tobeastrategicadvantage forfurtherbiogasprojectsin Taiwaninthefuture,“ VladimirBogatovlooks ahead. Suchframeworkconditions shouldalsocontribute significantlytoTaiwan becomingaclimate-neutral economyby2050as planned.AttheendofMarch 2022,thisgoalwas publishedbythegovernment inTaipeiaspartofanew roadmap.Theroadmap envisagesbillionsofdollars instateinvestmentforthis project.Itisexpectedthat especiallyalreadyexperienced marketplayerssuchasMelchers TaiwanandWELTEC BIOPOWERwillplayan importantroleinthisprocessand areeagertocooperatewiththe authoritiestosupportthe implementationpath.

WELTECBIOPOWERbuildsitsfirst biogasplantinTaiwan Taiwan‘sgovernmentaimsforaclimate-neutraleconomyby2050 T

Fromlefttoright:Mr.DominikSeubert, Pro-ductManager(MelchersGermany), VladimirBogatov(SalesAsia-PacificWELTEC), Mr.TudorPascu,ManagingDirector(MelchersTaiwan), HajoSchierhold(HeadofSalesWELTEC).

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Inadditiontotheelectricity fedintothegrid,partofitwill beusedfortheplant‘sown use.Theheatfromthe biogasplantisalsousedtoheat theoperator‘sproduction facilitiesdirectlyattheplantand viaalocalheatingnetwork: amongotherthings,itisusedto supplyapigstythatisequipped byWELTEC‘sparentcompany WEDADammann& Westerkamp.Thecircular economyconceptenvisages

Taiwanisalreadythe26th countryinwhichWELTEC BIOPOWERisbuildinga biogasplant. Constructionattheoperator‘s headquartersinTainanCity, onthesouthwestcoastof Taiwan,isscheduledtobegin in2023;commissioningis plannedfor2024.„Because thisisourfirstbiogasplantin thecountry,weare particularlypleasedtobe abletocontributeourproven technologytothisproject,“ saysVladimirBogatov,the AreaSalesManager responsiblefortheAsiaPacificregionatWELTEC BIOPOWER.

WELTECspecialisesintheplanningand constructionofindividualplantsofuptoten megawatts.Astrategicelementhereisthehigh proportionofmanufacturing.Notleast,theuseof

„Inthistimewehavebecomeanestablished supplierforagricultural,industrialandmunicipal biogasplantsintheregion,“emphasises VladimirBogatov,AreaSalesManagerfortheAsiaPacificregion.

stainlesssteeltechnologiesanddigestersplaysan importantroleintheoverallefficiency,becausethey enableflexiblesubstrateuse,fast,modular assemblyandahighstandardofqualityregardless oflocation.Followingcommissioning,WELTEC‘s serviceensurestrouble-freeoperation.

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orthefirsttimeWELTEC BIOPOWERwillexhibitatthe INT‘LBIOMASSEXPOatthe MakuhariMessenearTokyo.From the31stofAugusttothe2ndof September2022,themanufacturer willpresentitsprovenplanttechnologies, servicesandprocessesfortheenergetic utilisationofbiogasfromsewagesludge,waste andagriculturalresiduestothetradepublic there.TogetherwithitsJapanesepartner Katonoki,theGermanbiogasspecialistwillbe representedonstand17-53.

WELTECBIOPOWER presentsitsbiogas technologiesatINT‘L BIOMASSEXPOinJapan Individualsolutionsforwastewater, wasteandagriculture

WELTECBIOPOWERhasalreadybeen cooperatingsuccessfullywithKatonokionthe Japanesemarketsince2019.Oneofthejoint projectswasestablishedinUrahoro,on Hokkaido,thenorthernmostofthemain Japaneseislands(seepressreleaseWELTEC 04/2021).Inthemeantime,theactivitiesalso extendtotherestofthecountry. Thespecialfeatureofconstructionin earthquakeregionssuchasthisliesinthe specificstaticsofthetanks,whichareadapted tothetectonicposition.Evenunderlessthan idealgeologicalconditions,WELTECdeliversa high-qualityandoperationallysafeplantthat meetsthehighrequirements.Comprehensive maintenanceaswellasbiologicalserviceforthe biogasplantsispartoftheserviceandensures sustainableoperationinthelongterm.

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www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 77 |Energy Withsuchprovenandinnovativetechnologies, Japan‘sgoalofreducinggreenhousegasemissions to46%by2030canbesupported.WELTEC BIOPOWER‘smorethan20yearsofexperiencein over350biogasprojectsin26countrieson5 continents,fromsmallplantstohigh-techplantsin allfieldsofapplication,willalsobeofgreatbenefit. VisitorstotheINT‘LBIOMASSEXPOinMakuhari fromthe31stofAugusttothe2ndofSeptember 2022canobtainfurtherinformationonallenergy plantsatstand17-53. Ashortvideoabouttheprojectcanbefoundhere: https://youtu.be/022Oesaoo8E

78| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Buildings nthepreviousissueoftheRIDBAJournal Iwroteaboutwindloadingonbuildings andhowtodesignwithitinmind. Thearticleconsideredthemanyfactors thataffectthespeedofthewindasit approachesabuilding,orotherobstruction,andtheneed toperformbespokewindloadingcalculationsforeach building.ThearticlealsoreferredtotheEurocode standardforwindloading-BSEN1991-1-4-andthe availabilityofwindloadingsoftware.Inthissecond article,thefocusswitchesfromthewindtothebuildings andconsidershowthestructuralframe,claddingand attachmentscanbedesignedtowithstandthewinter storms. Thestructuralframe Allstructures,includingbuildings,mustbedesignedwith sufficientstabilitytowithstandhorizontalforces,suchas windloading,withoutcollapseorexcessivedeflection. Themeansofprovidingthisstabilitywilldependonthe typeofbuildingandanyconstraintsplacedonthe structurebythebuildinguse.Forexample,theneedfora clearopeningwithoutbracing.Resistancetohorizontal forcesisgenerallyachievedthroughoneofthefollowing methods: •Bracingsystem •Concretecoreorshearwall •Moment-resistingconnections Oftheseoptions,theuseofabracingsystemisprobably themostcommoninmulti-storeybuildingsorinsingle storeybuildingswherelargeclearopeningsarenot required.Coresandshearwallstendtobeusedintall buildingswherebracingwouldbeobtrusiveandwherea servicecorealreadyexistsfortheliftsandastairwell. Moment-resistingconnectionsareusedwhereclear openingsareneededinbuildingsandwhereacoreor shearwallwouldbeimpractical,suchaswarehousesand agriculturalbuildings.Portalframedbuildingstypically combinetwomeansofstability.Intheplaneoftheportal frames,windloadingisresistedbythehunched connectionsbetweenthecolumnsandtherafters,while bracinginthewallsprovidestheresistanceoutofplane.

Designingbuildingstowithstandwinterstorms:PartII

Itisworthemphasisingthatthebracingsystem,whereit isused,isasimportantasanyoftheotherstructural membersintheframe.Bracingmembersarenotoptional extrasthatfarmerscanremovetomakeasideentrance totheircowshed.Ifabracingmemberneedstobe moved,aqualifiedstructuralengineershouldbe consultedtoensurethatanalternativemeansofstability isprovided. Thebracingandhaunchespreventthebuildingfrom collapsingsideways,butwhataboutthewholebuilding overturningorliftingofftheground?Thisisthejobofthe columnbasesandtheirholdingdownbolts,although fromthewaytheyareoftentreatedonsite,onecouldbe mistakenintothinkingtheyarelittlemorethan ornamentalfeatures. Atypicalcolumnbaseconsistsofasteelplate,knownas thebaseplate,weldedtothebaseofthecolumn,and connectedtotheconcretefoundationbyfourholding downbolts.Althoughtwoholdingdownboltsarelikelyto beadequatetoresistthedesignloads,fourshould alwaysbeusedforthesakeofsafetyduringerection. Whenthewindblowsonthesideofthebuilding,it simultaneouslyattemptstomovethebuildingsideways andoverturnit.Thisoverturningmomentisresistedbya downwardreactionononesetofcolumnsandanupward reactionontheothersideoftheframes.Consequently, columnbasesneedtobedesignedtocarryupwardand downwardverticalloadsinadditionaltohorizontalbase shear. Downwardverticalloadsaretakendirectlyintothe groundincompression,withthebaseplatespreadingthe loadtolimitthepressureontheconcretefoundation. Verticalupliftloadingistakenintensionthroughthe columnsintotheholdingdownboltsandisultimately resistedbyfrictionbetweenthefoundationandthe surroundingsoil.Horizontalloadsaretakenintothe foundationsbytheboltsactinginshear.Theholding downboltsshouldbespecifiedtoresisttheupliftonthe columnbaseintensionandtotransferthehorizontal forcesinshear.Thesizeofboltwilldependonthe magnitudeoftheseforces,butM20istypicalforsmall andmediumsizesheds.Rememberthatanycolumn baseisonlyasgoodasthefoundationtowhichitis attached,sotakegreatcaretoensurethefoundations

Thefinalstructuralissuetoconsideristheimpactofwind upliftonportalframerafters,whichinsomecasescanbe thedominantdesigncondition.Moreover,duetotheir slenderness,theraftersareusuallysusceptibletolateraltorsionalbucklingandhavetoberestrainedatregular intervalsalongtheirlength.Underdownwardloading (e.g.,self-weightandsnow),thecriticalcompression flangeismostlyatthetopoftherafter(itisatthebottom closetothehaunch),soisdirectlyrestrainedbythe purlins.Underwinduplift,however,theoppositeistrue and,unlesscorrectlydetailed,thecompressionflange willbeunrestrainedandatriskofbuckling.

Largesigns,lightfittingsandanyotherwall-mounted attachmentsrequirespecialconsideration,sincethewind forcewillneedtobetakenintothecladdingandthen backintothestructure.Thisposestwopotential problems.Firstly,thebracketorrailsystemsupporting theattachmentmustbestrongenoughtosafelytransmit thewindload,whichinsomecasescouldbesignificant. Secondly,wherethesebracketsattachtothecladding system,therewillbeaconcentratedlocalforceonthe cladding.Iftheconnectionisnotdetailedcorrectly,this couldresultinlocalfailureofthecladding.Itisalways advisabletocontactthecladdingmanufacturerfor specialisttechnicalguidanceinthesecircumstances.

Conclusion Stormscanreleasegreatdestructivepower,whichalltoo frequentlycausesdamagetobuildings.Thisis,however, largelyavoidableifbuildingdesignerstakethetimeto calculatethewindloadingonthebuildingandcorrectly detailthestructureandenvelopetoensurethatthe structureisadequatelybracedandhelddownandthat thecladdingissecurelyfastenedtothestructure.

significanceoflocalwindforces.Althoughitis reasonabletoassumethatthewindblowingtowardsa buildingisuniform,onceitreachesthebuildingand beginstoflowoverandaroundit,thewindpressurescan varyenormouslyfromonelocationtoanother.This variationinwindpressuresisdealtwithinthedesign codesusing‘windzones’.

Buildingdesignerswilloftenassumethatthewind loadingissharedacrossthewholebuildingwhen designingthestructure,butthisapproachisnotvalid whenitcomestothebuildingenvelopeduetothe

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areadequatetoholdthebuildingdownintheeventofa storm.

Whiletheseitemsarenotnormallyclassedasstructural, i.e.theirfailurewillnotresultinthecollapseofthe building,theyareoftenessentialtotheserviceabilityof thebuildingandtheirdetachmentfromthebuildingcan beextremelydangerous(thinkofthinmetalsheetsflying throughtheair).Designingtheroof,wallcladdingand anyattachmentsfortheappropriatewindloadingis thereforeasimportantasdesigningthestructuralframe.

Ruralareasfacehugedevelopment,saysCAAV

DrMartinHeywood RIDBATechnicalConsultant

Thebuildingenvelope Sofar,thisarticlehasonlyconsideredtheimpactofthe windonthebuildingstructure,butquiteoftenitisthe buildingenvelopeanddecorativeelementssuchasfins, awningsandsignsthatbearthebruntofanystorm.

herearemassive changesaheadfor ruralinfrastructure, whichcouldopenup newchallenges–and opportunities–for farmersandlandowners. AccordingtotheCentralAssociation ofAgriculturalValuers(CAAV),the Governmentseesnewinfrastructure asakeytorebuildingtheeconomy post-Covidandlevellingupthe differentregions,with£640bnof publicandprivateinvestment earmarkedfrom2020-2025. Electricitygenerationanddistribution willbeparticularlyimportant,tomeet risingdemand,thedriveforgreater self-sufficiencyandnetzerotargets. “Therewillbeover30millionelectric vehiclesby2040andelectricity demandby2050couldbedouble thatoftoday,”explainsRebecca Collins,technicalandpolicyadviser attheCAAV. Thiswillseemoresolarandwind farms,nuclearpoweranda significantlyupgradednationalgrid system.“Wemightseemore permitteddevelopmentrightsfor smallscalesolarandeasierplanning permissionforlarge-scaleprojects.” Therearealreadypermittedrightsfor installingelectricvehiclecharging points,whichcouldbeusefulfor thosewithrentalproperties,offices orindustrialunits. Housingisanotherkeyfocus,now particularlylikelyintheMidlandsand theNorth,withatargetof300,000 newhomestobebuiltacrossthe countryeachyear,saysMsCollins. Thiscouldprovideopportunitiesfor landownersintargetdevelopment areas–whiletherearepermitted rightsinEnglandandScotlandfor convertingagriculturalbuildingsfor residentialorbusinessuse. LesspopularwillbeHS2androad developments,alongsidewater, telecomsandclimatechange mitigationmeasures,someofwhich mayrequirecompulsorypurchase. Butalldevelopmentmustcomply withtighterenvironmentalregulation, whichinturnofferssomepotential opportunitiesforfarmerstogenerate paymentsfromenvironmentalland management.Forexample,housing developmentwillneedtoproducea 10%gaininbiodiversityand,ina growingnumberofrivercatchments, mustbenutrientneutral. Thismeansthatfarmers–particularlythoseclosetosuch development-couldsell managementmeasureslikereed bedstoreducephosphatepollution orflowerstripstoboostpollinators. “Earlyindicationsarethatdealsare beingmadeat£5,000-£7,500per house,”saysMsCollins.“Thereare certainlylotsofopportunitiesahead soit’simportanttokeepabreastof thechangestomaximisethe chancesofasuccessful arrangement.” Formoreinformationvisit www.caav.org.uk.

ABI’ssupportforthe farmingcommunity hasreceivednational recognitioninthe prestigiousCharityTimesand ThirdSectorAwardsfor2022. Includedinthefourawards categoriesforwhichthecharity isshortlisted,isthehighly sought-after‘Charityofthe Year2022’award.

TheCharityTimesAwardsand ThirdSectorAwardscelebrate excellenceandbest-practicein thenot-for-profitsector. Entriesarejudgedbyapanelof expertswhoassessagainst specificcriteriaincluding impact,innovation,community focusandacharity’sabilityto successfullyovercome challenges. AswellastheCharityTimes CharityoftheYearaward, RABIhasbeenshortlistedfor theCharityTimesChange ProjectoftheYearaward, CharityTimesSupporting LeaderoftheYearawardand ThirdSectorBreakthroughof theYearaward.

AboutRABI: Establishedin1860,RABIwasfoundedonthebeliefthatevery memberofthefarmingcommunitymattersandshouldnever havetofacedifficultiesalone.

andfrequentlypartnerwithotherkeyserviceprovidersto facilitatepositiveoutcomeswheneverpossible.Weprovide confidentialadvice,practicalsupportandcare,aswellastraining andfinancialassistance,includingone-offandregulargrants. Ourworkisfundedbyvoluntaryincome,includingdonations fromindividuals,businesses,charitabletrustsandfundraising activitybysupportersandanetworkof50countycommittees,as wellasinvestmentincomeandlegacies. Tofindoutmorevisitwww.rabi.org.uk

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initiativestoprovideeven bettersupportforfarming people,thesenominationsarea recognitionofthetalent, dedicationandcommitmentof everyoneatthecharity.Tobe shortlistedandstandshoulderto-shoulderwithcharitiessuch astheAlzheimer’sSociety, ShelterandTommy’s, demonstratethatRABI’s ground-breakingsupport servicesdeservetobe celebrated,notjustwithinthe farmingsectorbutonanational scale.”

“Iamincrediblyproudthat RABIhasbeenshortlistedfor thesefourawards,”saysMrs Chivers.“Aswecontinueto developreallyambitious

Wecontinuetodevelopourservicestoaddresstheoften unexpectedandunfortunatechallengesthatfarmerssometimes face.Eitherwhilstworkingorwhentheyarenolongeractivein thesector–throughillhealth,bereavement,orretirement. Whatevertheissue,weaimtoofferpractical,effectivesolutions

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RABIchiefexecutive,Alicia Chivers,isdelightedthatthe workofthecharityhasbeen acknowledgedalongsideother suchwell-regardedcharityand voluntarysectororganisations.

“I’mparticularlyproudthat RABIhasbeenshortlistedfor theCharityTimesCharityof theYearaward.Any organisationisonlyasgoodas it’speopleandthisnomination representsarecognitionthatwe haveoneofthebestcharity teams,providingthemost effectivesupporttofarming people,”MrsChivers concludes. Bothawardsceremoniestake placeinLondonduring September.

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avinggatesattheentrance pointstoourpropertyhas becomethemosteffectiveform ofsecurity.Preventingintruders accesskeepsvaluablesoutof theirsightandmaintainssecurity,safetyand privacy.Thechallengeoftenlieswith installingtherightsystemforyour circumstances.Havingtherighttypeofgate andaccesscontrolisthedifferencebetween asuccessfulortroublesomeinstallation. Bothmainsandsolarpoweredoptionsare availablealongwithradiofob,roadsensors, timers,keypads,GSM(mobilenetwork) accesscontrolandintercoms,ensuringthe gateissecureyetconvenienttouse. Traditionallyhinginggateswerethenorm, howevercantileverslidinggateshave becomethemostpopularoptionastheyoffer greaterdurabilityandstrength.Thesegates boltdowntoaconcretefoundationandslide abovethegrounddoingawaywithanyneed foratrackintheroad.Avarietyofdesigns includingatraditionalfivebarstyleare available.

TheImportanceof effectiveentrancesecurity H

machinery,fromATVstoUTVs, toTractors,LandRovers,4x4s andeventrailerstoo.Andthanks toanonlineportalanddedicated iPhoneandAndroidapps, ownerscancheck24/7for locationandevenseemultiple assetsononescreen. Aswellasprovensecurity features,ATVTracalsooffers usefuladditionalfunctionstoo, suchasthelogofusage(hours andmileage),theabilitytoset alertsforservicingor maintenanceandevenan emergencyalertshouldthe vehiclebeinvolvedinaroll-over incident;agreatfunctionforlone workers. ATVTraccanbeinstalledon manytypesoffarming machinery,withfullsupport providedviathe24/7Secure OperatingCentreaswellas additionalsupportfromSecuritas too,inrecoverysituationswhere Policeresourcesarestretched. Formoreinformationon ATVTracandpricing,please visitwww.atvtrac.co.uk Trackingtechnologyleadsthefightinruralcrime A ATVRevolutionising&AssetSecurity A discreet ATV tracker that monitors the movements of your asset in real-time, allowing you to view status and usage history 24/7 with notification of unauthorised movements. www.atvtrac.co.uk  MONITORINGREAL-TIME  INSTALLATIONSTEALTH  MAINTAININGSELF  24-7CENTEROPERATION  ATVALERTSOVERKey Features: Protecting your ATV, UTV, 4x4, Farming Equipment and Machinery Get in touch: If you would like to know more information about ATVTrac or anything else please don’t hesitate to get in touch.  hello@atvtrac.co.uk |  +44 (0) 1327 317 980 (Lines open 9am - 5:30pm) Endorsed By Up to 25% discount on your insurance premium with the NFU Mutual

includingloneworkersecurity, batteryvoltagealertsandservice reminderstoo,offeringamore thanjustasecurityfocussed product. Aswellasdealerandcustomer interest,ATVTracisnow endorsedbymorethanten manufacturerswithdiscounts availableonInsurancefromthe NFUtoo.Morerecently,brands suchasPolarisandCFMOTO haveadoptedthesystemas standardfitmentonsomeoftheir modelstoo,withseveralthefts thwartedduetoATVTracsince. ATVTrac’skeyattributeisthe unit’sphysicalsizeandinternal battery,allowingforfitmentto virtuallyeverypieceoffarm

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scrimeinrural areasand particularlyon farmsand smallholdings continuestorise, agriculture-trackingexperts, ATVTrac,havereporteda significantincreaseinthe adoptionoftheirtracking technologyanddealeruptake acrosstheUK. InitiallylaunchedintotheUK marketin2012,followingthe parentcompany’sexperience andproventrackrecordin motorcyclesecurity,ATVTrac offeredadedicatedsecurity product,enablingownersoffarm machinerytohavealivelinkto theirmachines24/7regardlessof location. Bringingupdatedsecurity functionsincludingGPS,GPRS andRadioFrequency,ATVTrac addednewfunctionsin2017,

BBKwarnsthatthiscould leavetoavoidableinjuriesand sofarmownersneedtobe acutelyawareoftheirliabilities andresponsibilitiesinthe eventthatsomethinggoes wrongontheirfarm.

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firmBoltBurdonKemp(BBK) iswarningfarmownerstotake extracarewhenseeking alternativestaffingsolutions, particularlywhenthinking aboutdraftinginfavours(e.g. fromfriendsandfamily).

Thefirmwarnsthat,atatime whenmanyfarmownersare underpressurefromthe labourshortages,theywillbe temptedtobringincasual labourfromfriendsand/or familywhodon'thavethe necessarytrainingor experience–forexampleof operatingfarmmachinery safely.

Commenting,Joshua Hughes,PartnerandHead oftheComplexInjuryTeam atBoltBurdonKempsaid: “Farmownersneedtobe reallycarefulhere.Itmaynot seemlikeabigdealtocallina friendorfamilymemberjustto helpoutabitonthefarm.But whatmanypeoplefailto realiseisthattheyarenotjust responsible,butpotentially legallyliable,whensomething goeswrong–justasthey wouldbeifthepersonhelping wasanemployee.Theycan getintoserioustrouble.We

“Inreality,mostinjuriescanbe avoidedifanemployercarries outregularriskassessments toidentifyanyrisksarising fromworkrelatedtasksand introducesmethodstoremove orwherethat’snotpossible, minimisethatrisk.Thisshould beapriority.Employers shouldalsodiscourage shortcuts.Thisalsoincludes makingsurethatthedriversof farmvehiclessuchastractors arenotonlytrainedbutalso qualifiedindrivingthevehicle. Employees shouldalsobe providedwith appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). “Farmanimals andlivestock shouldbe properlycared forandprovided withasuitable environment,so thattheyare calmerandsafer tohandle.Itis alsooftenthe casethatfarm equipmentand machineryhas beenusedfor manyyears withoutbeing properly maintained. Safetyfeatures mayhavebeen

nlightoflabour shortagesleaving tonnesoffood unpickedon Britishfarms, leadingpersonalinjurylaw

removedandcornerscanbe cut,particularlyunderthe additionaltimepressuresthat currentlyexist.Employers mustensurethatallfarm machinery,equipmentand vehiclesaremaintained properlytoreducetheriskof accidents.Finally,harmful chemicalsshouldbestored correctlyandsafelyincluding appropriatelabelling;the workplaceshouldbekept clean,tidyandwell-organised toavoidslipsandtrips;and emergencydrillsshouldbe conductedtohelppreparefor potentialaccidentslike workplacefiresorchemical spills.Thisappliesto temporaryhelpjustasmuch asfully-employedstaff.”

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haveexperienceofthese accidentsleadingtolegal disputes.Thegoodnews, however,isthattherearea numberofstepsfarmowners cantaketomitigaterisk.

Thelatestcrimewavehaspromptedtheinsurertoissue urgentadviceandaseriesofvideostohelpfarmerstake actiontoprotecttheirproperty.

peopletoreviewtheirsecurity,tohelppreventcrimeand disruption.

LandRoverDefenderownersbattledabarrageofcrimeas therocketingvalueofsecond-handcarsandreplacement partssawthievesstealingtheiconicBritish4x4vehicles andstrippingthemdown,withthecostofclaimsshootingup by87%to£2.6m.

RebeccaDavidson,RuralAffairsSpecialistatNFUMutual, said:“Ourlatestclaimsfigureswarnthatruraltheftisquickly gatheringmomentumascriminalsmakeupfortimelost overthepasttwopandemicyears.We’readvisingrural

AndalthoughNFUMutualsawthecostofstolenquad-bikes andall-terrainvehicles(ATVs)fall11%to£2.2min2021, almosthalfofthosetheftstookplacefromSeptemberto December.AsshippingdelaysandtheeffectsofCovidand Brexitcontributedtolowsupplyandariseindemand, thievesturnedtheirsightsbacktotheseeasilyportable,hotticketitemstocapitaliseongrowingwaitinglistsandsoaring marketvalues. Rustlinghasalsobecomemorelucrativeforcriminalgangs, andlatestanalysisshowsfarmanimalsworthanestimated £2.4mwerestolenin2021.Soaringfoodpricescouldmean thatlivestocktheftnowincreases,raisingconcernsabout foodsecurity,animalwelfareandpeople'shealthdueto stolenanimalsbeingslaughteredinunhygienicconditions. ThenumberoffueltheftclaimsreceivedbyNFUMutualfell from2020to2021,butwithrecordhighpricesfordieseland heatingoil,NFUMutualclaimsdatafromthefirsthalfofthis yearindicatesthefrequencyandcostoffueltheftclaims havemorethandoubledcomparedtothesameperiodin 2021.InanewpolloftheruralcommunitybyNFUMutual, almosthalfofrespondents(49%)saidthatfueltheftwas nowtheirgreatestcrimeconcern.*

LastyearNFUMutualinvested£430,000inruralcrime initiatives.Thisincludessupportforanagriculturalvehicle theftunitattheNationalVehicleCrimeIntelligenceService (NaVCIS)whichrecoveredstolenvehiclesandfarm machineryworth£2.6mlastyear.Theunitdelivers intelligence,training,andworksdirectlywithpoliceforces acrossthecountrytocombatruralcrime,inadditiontojoint internationaloperationstoseizestolenmachineryfrom overseas. FollowingincreasedinvestmentwithNaVCISandone-off grantstohelppolicetackleGPStheft,NFUMutualsawthe costofthiscrimefallbyalmosthalfto£1.5min2021. WithoutGPS–anessentialpartofmodernfarming–harvestscanbedelayed,andsomefarmersleftunableto work. Newadviceonprotectingruralpropertytoavoidbecominga victimofruralcrimeisbeingmadeavailabletocountry peopleinNFUMutual’s2022RuralCrimereportandthe insurer’slatestadvicevideos.

“Withpricesofessentialfarmequipmentsuchastractors andquadsrisingfastandthecostofdieselsoaringoverthe pastyear,there’slittledoubtthatcriminalswillbetryingto stealfromfarms.Wealsoknowthatessentialsofruralliving likeheatingoiltankswillonlybecomemoreattractiveto thievesascostsrise.ArecentpollbyNFUMutualreveals that89%ofrespondentsbelieveinflationwillleadtoan increaseinruralcrime.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 NationWideService Tel:01455891929 MIDBusinessCentre/SapcoteRd,Burbage,Hinckley,LE102AU http://www.multiindustrialdoors.co.uk sales@multiindustrialdoors.co.uk •GalvanisedRollerShutters •PlastisolColourCoatedRollerShutters •InsulatedRollerShutters •SectionalOverheadDoors •Steel10PointLockingSecurity/PersonnelDoor •SteelFireExitDoors •FastActingHighSpeedDoors •DockLeveler/LoadingBayInstallations •PVCStripCurtains •andmanymoreproducts |FarmSafety&Security NFUMutualreportssharpriseinruralcrimeascostof livingcrisishitscountryside ollowingtwoyearsofdecreasingruraltheft duringthepandemic,thestartof2022has seenasharpriseinruralcrimeasthecost oflivingcrisishitsthecountryside Asitpublishesits2022RuralCrimeReport today(August2),initialindicationsfrom leadingruralinsurerNFUMutualrevealthe firstquarterof2022hasseenthievesmakingupforlost timewithcostsover40%higherthanthesameperiodlast year.Thecostofruraltheftwasanestimated£40.5m acrosstheUKlastyear. Despitelastyear’soveralldecrease,signsthatrural criminalsareonthereturnhadalreadystartedtoshow towardstheendof2021.Well-organisedcriminals continuedtoplaguefarmyardsstealinghigh-valuefarm machineryasthecostofagriculturalvehicletheftreported toNFUMutualremainedatover£9mlastyear.

“Crimeinthecountrysidecauseshighlevelsofanxietyand disruption,withmanyfarmersandruralhomeowners feelingvulnerableduetotheirisolatedlocation.The knowledgethatdeterminedthievesarescouringthe countrysidelookingfortargets,andreturningtocarryout night-timeraidscanleadtosleeplessnightsforpeoplein remoteareas. “NFUMutualisrespondingbyhelpingthoselivingand workinginruralareastoputinplaceeffectivesecurity measuresandbycontinuingtoprovidemajorsupportto enablededicatedpoliceresourcestotacklecrime.”

NFUMutualhasadedicatedin-houseteamthatworks closelywithspecialistnationalpoliceunits,policeforces,the securityindustryandagriculturalmachinerymanufacturers toshareinformationtoassistincrimeprevention,recover stolenpropertyandprovidesecurityadvice.

Rebeccaadded:“Aseachfarmorhomeisdifferent,every propertyneedsadifferentapproachtokeepingthievesoutandthere’sanarmouryofmeasurestohelpdoso,from traditionalfortification,totechnologyusingmovement sensors,tocommunityinformationnetworks.”

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86| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |FarmSafety&Security urope'sleadinghome securitycamera brandArlotodayannounces thelaunchitsGo2Security CameratotheUKmarket. Thenewmobileoutdoorcameraallows userstoconnectanywhereviaWi-Fioran integrated3G/4GSIMcard,givingusers thepowertoprotect99%oflocations[1]. ConnectAnywhere TheGo2isArlo'smostversatilesecurity camera.Userscanchoosetoconnect directlytoWIFIforreliableprotectionat home,orformoreremotelocationsthey caninserta3G/4GSIMcardtoconnect thecameratotheinternet.For homeownerswhowanttruenon-stopprotection,the cameracanautomaticallyswitchtoacellular connectioniftheWIFIdrops.A100%wireless installationmeansuserscanset-upandstart protectingtheirhomesandpropertyinlessthan5 minutes.Withitslong-lastingbatteryandSIM poweredcapability,theArloGo2isperfectly positionedtowatchovercaravansormotorhomes, cars,bikes,boats,farmsandmuchmore. Advancedsecuritymonitoring TheArloGo2letsyoustreamlive1080pcolourHD videostraighttoyoursmartphoneapp,nightorday -allowingyoutoseeactivityasit'shappening.For moreadvancedmonitoring,amonthlyArloSecure Subscriptiongivesyouaccesstoitsindustry leadingsecurityfeaturesincludingcustomised smartdetection,whichgivesyourcamerathe powertodistinguishbetweenpeople,animalsand vehiclessoyou'reonlynotifiedtothethingsyou careabout.ArloSecurealsogivesyouupto 60[2]dayscloudstoragesoevenifyoumissan

•maintainanimalhealth, welfareandperformance

•improvesoilqualityforthe followingcroppingseason

•decreasepestanddisease pressurerequiringfewer inputs

Thetrial,involvingtwo conventionalandtwoorganic farms,willmonitorandmeasure thediversecropspotentialto:

ivestockfarmersare leadingnew researchinto diversewinter grazingcropstocut feedandinputcosts whileboostingsoilhealthand biodiversityinanewInnovative Farmersfieldlab.

benefitsdiversefoddercan provide." Potentialforcattlewelfareand biodiversity Manybeeffarmersplantasingle brassicaforagecrop,suchas kaleorfodderbeet,fortheircattle tograzeoverthewintertoreduce feedcostsandtheindoortimefor theherd. Inspiredbysuccessofthe practiceinNewZealand,thisfield labwilltestwhetherthehigher biomassofadiversecropcan boostfarmresilienceby protectingthesoilstructure.Itis hopedbenefitswillinclude reducederosionandrunoff,and higherwormcounts,infiltration rates,andwaterholdingcapacity.

Thefarmerswillcomparetheir usualwinterforageofasingle speciesbrassicamono-culture withadiverse,16speciesfodder cropmix-includingclovers,hairy vetch,ryegrass,springoats,kale andlinseed.

•reducesoilerosion, compactionandrun-offof sedimentandnutrientsinto waterways

Sheaddedthatgettingthemixof croprightiskeyanditwon'tbea "one-size-fits-allsolution"asthe successeswillneedtobe weighedagainstsoiltypesand differentclimates."

•reduceindoorhousedwinter feed,incurredcosts,anduse offossilfuels.

Croptrialstodiversifywinterfodderforcattleandwildlife

Thefieldlab'sfindingscouldbe particularlysignificantasthe governmentmovestoitsnew farmpaymentsystem,askeeping soilscoveredoverwinterissetto berewardedinthenew SustainableFarmingIncentives (SFI's).

Theiraimistoreducesoilerosion andcreatehabitatsfornature duringwintergrazing,whilealso providinganutritionalcropthat maintainsanimalhealthand performance.

•extendwintergrazingand producea'secondbite'of grazinginearlyspring, dependingonregrowth

Anotheroftheparticipantsis ChrisBerry,whofarmscloseto

SarahWhaley,fromFarmingand WildlifeAdvisoryGroup(FWAG) Southwest,whoarearesearch partneronthetrial,said:"Plants workbetterinacommunity,and diversitysupportsthebeneficial symbioticrelationshipsboth aboveandbelowground.While conventionalfarmingpractices havereliedonmono-croppingas arule,thereismuchresearch aroundimprovedresponsesin soilhealth,animalperformance andwiderenvironmentalbenefits frombringingindiversity.Whilst winterbrassicasarevaluableto farmers,thisfieldlabaimsto investigateifthereisan alternativewaythatoffersa multitudeofbenefitsoverforage valuealone."

Balancingaproductivefarm withahealthyenvironment

•boostbiodiversitybycreating ahabitatformultiplespecies likepollinatorsand invertebrates,including insectsandseedthatarea foodsourceforbatsandbirds

TriallistGeorgeGreedfarmsa 230HaorganicfarminDevon with280cowsonmixofaluvial soilwithsomedeeploamyareas. Hesaid:"IpassionatelybelieveI havearesponsibility,asafarmer andcustodianofthisland,todo whatIcantosupportbiodiversity. Fromprovidingshelterandfood forwildlifeandpollenforbeesto providingamorediversesource ofwinterbirdfood,Iam interestedtofindoutwhat

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Therearealready216techniciansaccreditedat Category2and71accreditedatCategory3.“We believethisdemonstratestheindustry’s commitmenttotrainingandcontinuingprofessional development.Thecoursesandassessmentarea waytobenchmarkthequalityofservicebeing offered.Wealsohopethatthisisbeingdrivenby farmerawarenessandtheneedtobereassured thattechniciansworkingoncomplexequipment havereceivedasuitableleveloftraining,”headds.

“Farmersshouldreceivethehighestlevelof technicalsupportfortheirmilkingequipment,and webelievethattechnicianswhocancompletethese courseswillbeabletoofferthis.Thesecourses willhelpdairytechniciansstandapartintheindustry withaccreditationsthatdemonstratetheirlearning, skills,andcommitment,”saysMEAChair,John Baines. TheMSTAcourses,previouslyunderthename ParlourSafe,havebeenupdatedandrebrandedin 2022toreflectdevelopmentsindairying,especially theincreaseinroboticandautomaticmilking systems.

2022hasbeenthelaunchyearforCategory4, MasterDairyEngineeringTechniciancourses.This accreditationtakesadifferentapproach,withonly Category3techniciansabletoapplyfor professionalreviewandinterviewbyan independentpanelofassessors. “Category4isalignedwiththeprofessional standardsrequiredforapplicationtothe EngineeringCouncilforEngineeringTechnician (EngTech)registration.Itisanewbenchmarkfor themilkingindustryandagoalforthosewhoare truespecialists,”saysMrBaines. Thecollegefeestocompletethecoursesare£2500 forCategory2and£2400forCategory3,withthe optiontospreadthecostovertwoyears. MoreinformationaboutMSTAcoursesisavailable atwww.milkingsystems.co.uk/msta

Exeter.Hefarmsa180Ha conventionalfarmwithsandy loam,freedrainingsoil.Thefarm supports900breedingewesand ewelambsalongsidea65head sucklerbeefenterprise. Hesaid:"Thereisquiteabitof unknownwithinthistrial,butI thinkweallagreethereis massivepotential.Asacurious farmerwhoout-wintersmostof ourlivestock,Iamalwayslooking toimproveorseekoutbetter alternativestoachievethebest allroundsustainableoutcomefor thesoilandlivestockhealth." Withthenetworkinits10thyear, thetriallistswilljointhe12,000 UKfarmersthatInnovative Farmershasconnectedwith since2012,spanningacross morethan120fieldlabsthat haveplacedfarmersinthedriving seatofagriculturalresearch. RebeccaSwinn,Innovative Farmersmanagersaid:"Weare excitedtoseethistriallaunchas, ifprovensuccessful,diverse foddercropscouldhavea significantimpactonfarm resilienceandenvironmental impactsacrosstheUK.Success couldhelpfarmersincrease biodiversity,capturecarbon,and protecttheirmostvaluable resource-soil.Fieldlabsmean thattheresultscanbeputdirectly tousesopracticescanchangein realtime.Givingfarmersthe confidencetotesttheseideasis whatInnovativeFarmersisall about." Formoreinformationonthistrial asitprogresses,andtohear aboutotherfarmer-ledresearch, visitwww.innovativefarmers.org, wherefieldresultsanddetailsare sharedopensource.

MilkingSystemTechnicianAccreditationcoursesannounced

heMilkingEquipmentAssociation (MEA)haslauncheditsnewMilking SystemTechnicianAccreditation (MSTA)courses,announcingthestart datesandsupportingcollegesthatwill deliverthecoursecontent. Category2coursesfornewtechnicianslookingto improvetheirskillsandknowledgewillbedelivered byHartpuryCollegestartingOctober12th. Category3coursesforexperiencedtechnicians seekingtoestablishthemselvesassupervisorsand leaderswillbeofferedbyReaseheathCollege beginningNovember22nd.Bothcourseswilloffera mixtureofonlineandin-collegedelivery.

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setAugustprice.Itwas announcedinlateJulythatMüller farmerspartoftheSainsbury’s DairyDevelopmentGroupwould bereceivinganadditional1pplin Augustforapriceof47ppl.Tesco quicklyfollowedsuit,increasing itsAugustpricerisefrom46pplto 47pplforthe1stofSeptember. OtherbuyerssuchasSaputo DairyUKhaveimplementedeven greaterpriceincreasesupwards of1.5ppl,witha49.50ppl standardmanufacturingprice goingintoeffectinSeptember.

pdatedmilkcontract pricesforAugust andSeptember showUKdairy farmersarestill achievingnotable returnsoninvestmentupwardsof 88percentwhenfeedingrumenprotectedfatsupplements,shows datafromVolacWilmarFeed Ingredient’sperformance-tofinancialcorrelationmodel.

Acrosstheboard,dairyfarmers areseeinganincreaseinboth manufacturingandliquidmilk contractpricestohelpoffsetthe increasingcostofproduction, saysPaulFransen,themodel developerandBusiness DevelopmentManagerforVolac WilmarFeedIngredients.

90| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Livestock Feedingrumen-protectedfatsupplements remainprofitablegoingintolatesummer

ArlaFoodsincreaseditsstandard manufacturingcontractto 50.35pplfromAugust1st onwards.FromSeptember1st, farmersonMüllercontractswho meettheherdhealthand environmentalconditionsforthe MüllerAdvantageprogrammewill receive47ppl,up1pplfromthe

“Forthoseonmanufacturing contractsat47ppl,feedinga rumen-protectedfatsupplement incalciumsaltformresultedina returnoninvestmentof71 percent,increasingto78percent forcontractssetat50ppl,” explainsMrFransen.“Producers onliquidcontractsat47pplalso sawfinancialbenefitinfeeding calciumsaltfatsupplementswith areturnof88percent.” Calciumsaltsoffattyacidsare commonlyusedinthedairy industry.Theseproductscombine fattyacidswithcalciumions producingarumen-insoluble supplement,withVolacWilmar’s calciumsaltsupplement, Megalac,containingafattyacid compositionof~48%C16:0 (palmitic)and~36%cis-9C18:1 (oleic). HighC16:0fatsupplementsalso continuetoholdaplacefor producerswithVolacWilmar’s Mega-Fat88supplementgiving manufacturingcontractsat47ppl and50ppla57percent and65percentreturn oninvestment, respectively.Thoseon aliquidcontractat 47pplsawareturnof 33percent. CalculatingROI Thecalculatorworksby collatingcurrentfeed pricesanddatafrom twoindividualmetaanalysesfromDrAdam Lock’sgroupat MichiganState University.Thishas allowedforinformed predictionsonthe expectedreturnon investmentwhen consideringfeed efficiency,milk composition,milkyield andfertilitybenefitsoffeeding rumen-protectedfatsupplements. “Thefattyacidcompositionofa fatsupplementwillimpact differentareasofcow performance,”saysMrFransen. “Therefore,itisessentialtolook atthefullextentofwhichfat supplementswillimpactyour herd’sperformanceandmilk contractbeforeputtingtheminor takingthemout.” Tocalculateyourreturnon investmentforfeedingfat supplementsinrations,contact VolacWilmarFeedIngredientsat megalac.com.

HealthisWealth:PreventingCalf PneumoniaatCatsHillFarm

withthefactthattheanimalsare procuredfromvariousother farmswithdifferinghealth statuses,meansdiseasecanbe allowedtospreadthroughoutthe herd.

JoannePile,FarmOwnerand ContractCalfRearer,said: "Despitethenorthernunitbeing purposebuilt,itbecomeapparent thatnaturalventilationhere wasn'tcirculatingenoughfresh airfortheyoungcalves.Thelack ofairflowmeantmylivestock weresufferingfromanincreased numberofpneumoniacasesthan wouldnormallybeexpected.

Vulnerableconditions Thefarmconsistsofthreesheds, oneofwhichcontainscalves rangingbetweenjustone-montholdthroughtosix-months-old.At suchayoungagethecalvesare particularlysusceptibleto pneumoniaduetovulnerable immunesystems.This,coupled

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ocatedinBradfordon-Avon,CatsHill Farm accommodates around300calves atanyonetime whichgoontobecomebeef cattlerearedformeatproduction. Withpneumoniaandheatstress presentingmajorriskstoanimal welfareandyield,Hydor's bespokeventilationsolutionwas implementedtohelpreduce theseissues.

Heatstressisanotherissuethat Joanneneedstocontendwith. Normally,oldercowsproduce enoughbodyheataroundeach othertocreatea'stackeffect' wheretheairrisesandcold,fresh airisdrawninthroughthevents alongsidethesideoftheroofin theunit.However,ascalvesdo notproducebodyheattothe sameextent,theycan'tbenefit fromthiseffect. Seekingsupport Inneedofasolution,Joanne consultedhervet,BenBarber fromSynergyFarmHealth,for professionaladvice.Ben recommendedtheuseofa PositivePressureTube Ventilation(PPTV)systemwhich heandhiscolleaguesdesignby applyingtheknowledgegained throughtheUniversityof L

"ThisthenmeantIhadhigher medicinecostsimpactingonmy runningcosts.Ontopofthis,if calvesgetpneumonia,itimpacts theirgrowth,yieldandmost importantly,theirwelfare."

Wisconsin-Madison'sextensive researcharoundfarmventilation VentilationspecialistsHydorwere abletoprovidesuchasolutionas partoftheirproductrange.Robin Hibberd,TechnicalSales EngineeratHydor,andcertified undertheDairylandInitiativefrom theUniversityofWisconsinMadison,explains:"OurPPTV

Designandinstallation

systemdistributesaconstant supplyoffreshairwithinthe buildingtoremovestagnantair andlingeringpathogens,while maintainingconsistent temperaturesinthebuilding.This way,dampandhumidair conditionsareavoidedtoprevent thelikelihoodofpneumoniaand heatstress."

Tohelpcreatethedesignofthe PPTVsystem,Benenlistedthe expertiseofPaul Bartholomew,whoworksfor BartAgri–aHydorproduct distributor. TwoofHydor'stubesystems weresubsequentlyspecified toprovideairflowdownthe entirelengthoftheunitwhere thecalvesarehoused.The solutionisdesignedinsucha waythattheairismoved abovethecalves'height duringcirculationtoavoidthe herdbeingsubjecttochill.

Furthermore,eachtubehas holescutdownitslength whicharespecificallyspaced outtodeliverenoughairflow intothebuilding.

"Whenitcametoinstalling thesystems,itwasapretty straightforwardprocessthatI wasabletocarryoutmyselfwith abitofhelpfromtwoother farmersinmyneighbourhood," saidJoanne."Wecutaholein thesideofthebuildingtomount thefanunitandfromhere

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"Operationisjustaseasy too-allIneedtodois switchthefanonandoff whenrequired.Anadded benefitisthatthesystem isfairlyquietwhenits running,soIdon'thave toworryaboutdisturbing thepeacearoundthe neighbourhood.Aswell asthis,thesystemis maintenance-free.I'd highlyrecommendthe systemtocalfrearers andlivestockfarmers lookingtoraiseairquality andanimalwellbeingin theirbuildings."

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attachedthetubetotheunit, whichishungbywiresfromthe roofofthebuilding.Itwasa simplecaseofusingmy telehandlerwitha platformattachedto reachthetubeand ensureitwasatthe correctheightto distributeairflow."

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thewelfareofhercattleandis nowlookingtoprocurethree moresystemsdirectlythrough Hydorforherotherbuildings. Robincommented:"I'mreally pleasedtoseethatoursolutions arebeingputtofulleffectand ensuringlivestockarekept healthy.ThefactthatJoannehas cometousdirectlytolookat furtherPPTVinstallationsgoesto showthelevelofreliabilityand performanceoursystemsprovide acrossoperations." TofindoutmoreaboutHydor's PPTVsystems,visit:https:// hydor.co.uk/tube-ventilationsystem/

Doublingup

SinceinstallingthetwoPPTV unitsthreeyearsago,Joanne hasseenavastimprovementin

TheDribbleBarframeisfullygalvanisedandis

However,ifthemaximumbenefitistobe

fittedwithanLEDlightingbarforsafetravelon theroadbetweenfarmandfield.Eachofthe armsincorporateasprungbreakback mechanismtopreventanydamagetothearm intheeventofacollision.Weighingjust 520kgs,theDribbleBarischassismounted, whichhasthebenefitofspreadingtheweight closertothetankeraxleandavoidsanystress onthetankerbarrelorthereardoor. Thedesignincludesasplashplatewitha6 inchfeedandtwoblankedoff6inchfilling pointsforoptimumfunctionality.TheDribble Baronlyrequiresasingledouble-actingspool valveandisoperatedusingadivertercontrolto switchbetweenlifting/loweringthearmsand operatingthedistributorandgatevalve. Forfurtherinformationpleasecontact either: GordonBrodie(NorthofEngland& ScotlandAreaManager) 07799905130orgordon@hispec.net EdwardLewis(SouthofEnglandArea Manager) 078764562698orelewis@hispec.net NewHi-SpecDribbleBarensuresaccurateslurryplacement H

gainedfromtheuseofslurry,careneedstobe takenastohowitisapplied.Byplacingthe slurryontheground,dribblebarsandother formsoflowemissionslurryspreading,firstly reducetheriskofrun-offbutalsominimisethe amountofnitrogenlostintotheairintheform ofammonia. ThenewHi-SpecDribbleBarhasaworking widthof7.5metres,andfoldsdowntojust 2.55mfortransport.Itfeatures30flathose outlets,25cmapart.Feedtoeachoftheoutlets isviaaHi-Specdistributorwithanintegrated stonetrap.

94| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk | Muck&Slurry i-SpecEngineeringhasextended itsrangeofslurryapplication equipmentwiththeintroductionof anewchassismountedDribble Bar.Thiscomesatatimewhenthe valueofslurryasasourceof nitrogenandothernutrientshasbeenbrought sharplyintofocusfollowingtherecenthikein priceforcompoundfertilisers.

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96| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk | Muck&Slurry lurryspecialist TerryBaker,of TramspreadLtd, suggeststhereis anopportunityfor farmerstotake advantageofgrantstomanage slurrymoreefficientlyandreap thebenefitsbysavingonboughtinfertiliser.However,he explainsthattodothis,amuch greaterlevelofdetailisneeded, thanmostgive,towhatis generallyconsideredanuisance ratherthananasset. “Formostfarmers,the slurrypithaslongbeena wastestorageproblem, ratherthanafertiliser store.Forthosewillingto manageandapplyslurry safelyandaccurately, therearesignificantcost andoperationalsavings tobemade,”hesays. Thegovernment’sClean AirActsuggeststhatall slurrywillneedtobe coveredby2027.Grants havebeenmade BAG NURSETANKSBAGS RECK SLATTED FLOOR MIXER RECK PTO MIXERS STALLKAMP SEPARATORS For over 30 years Tramspread have supplied and manufactured slurry equipment. Our products have been rigorously tested by our contracting division and we trust them to do the job every time. For sales and help or advice adapting your farm to meet DEFRA’s Clean Air Strategy contact: East of England & Republic of Ireland: John Tydeman - 07730 438469 West of England & Wales: James Peachey – 07884 869034 Scotland & Northern Ireland: Mike Kitching - 07717 576625 Call: +44 (0)1449 766133 Email: info@tramspread.co.uk Visit: STORAGEwww.tramspread.co.ukSEPARATION&MIXING Tramspread-Storage-Mix-190x133-09-21.qxp_Tramspread-Storage-Mix-190x133-advert 01/09/2021 09:51 Page 1 1.https://www.hispec.net S

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2.Semi-submergedbagtanks havebeenmanufacturedby AlbersAlligatorforover25 years.Thistypeofstoreis fullyenclosedandmadefrom apolyesterfibrewithahighgradeplasticcoating.The bagsareeithersquareor rectangularandareinstalled partlybelowgroundlevelina pre-preparedsitewithsloped sidesforeasyemptying.Bag tanksrangeinsizefrom 800m2to7000m2and featureintegralhydraulicor electricmixerstokeepslurry homogeneous. Thetanksareself-ventingso relativelylittlemanagement orfarmerinvolvementis neededandemissionsare kepttoaminimum.Many farmershaveinstalledbag tankswithoutrequiring planningpermission. However,thoselookingto installabagtankareadvised toseekguidancefromtheir localauthorityasthelocation ofaninstallationmayrequire approval.

availablewithaminimumof £25,000andamaximumof £250,000,coveringupto50%of aslurryinfrastructureproject. Theguidancepublishedonthe gov.ukwebsiteinJuneexplains thatbothlandownersandtenants areeligibleandthattheRural PaymentsAgency(RPA)will prioritisebasedonprojectsthat presentthe‘biggest environmentalimpact’.

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Storagevolumeisakey considerationtoallslurry storesandshouldbe calculatedbasedon benchmarkedvaluesper animal,theherdsize,andthe landavailabletoapplythe slurry.MrBakersuggeststhat mostfarmswillhaveoneor moreofthreetypesofslurry stores:

1.Abovegroundconcrete, stainlesssteel,orglassfused tosteel,storescanbe specifiedwithPVCcoversto enabletheuseofelectric slurrymixers.Alternatively, floatingcoversareavailable forthistypeofstore,buta pumpwillbeneededtopump outexcessrainwater.Above groundstoresmayrequire planningpermissionandare ahighercostsolution. Coveringexistingsteeltanks canalsobecostly.

Coveringlagoonsisalso tricky,especiallyifregular mixingisrequired,andwith thegovernment’sCleanAir Actsuggestingthatallslurry willneedtobecoveredby 2027,alagoonisbecominga lessappealingoption. Anynewlagoonshouldbe plannedwithmixingaccessand acover.Thiswillbothmeet forthcominglegislationandalso maintainthequalityofslurry moreeffectively.“Existing lagoonscanbecoveredusing Hexa-covertiles.Thesearea cost-effectiveoptionmadefrom recycledpolypropylene.The hexagonaltilesfloatontopof anyliquidandfittogethertofill anyspace.Thetilesblocklight out,andgasin,whilstalso helpingtopreventacrust forming.Cruciallyforbusy farmers,thismethodrequiresno maintenanceandcanbe installedintwotothreehours. Fabriccoverscancostupto £30,000fora20-metrediameter tank,whereasafloatingsolution forthesameareawouldcost approximately£8,000,”hesays. Innitratevulnerablezones (NVZs)itisimportanttoaccount foradditionalrulesthatmay preventspreadingatcertain times.“Allowingforgrowthisone consideration,butifafloatingtile coverisbeingused,thevolume ofthetankwillincreasewith rainwatertoo.Fabricorrigid coversthatblockrainwaterwill preventtheslurryfrombeing dilutedandalsoreservethefull volumeofthestoreforslurry.

3.Belowgroundearthbanking lagoonshavealwaysbeen considereda low-cost methodof storingslurry. However, lagoonsof30 to35metres wideare challengingto mixandareas thatare difficultto reachwill quickly solidify, leadingtoloss ofcapacity.

maceratorswillstrugglewithan inconsistentslurry.However,with wellmanagedslurry,operators canfullyutilisetheaccuracyof applicationmethodssuchas trailingshoesanddribblebar systems.” TheFarmingTransformation Fundgrantschemeforimproving farmproductivityofferedthe opportunitytoapplyforgrantsof upto£500,000forequipment andtechnology.Thewindowfor applicationsopenedfor8weeks atthestartof2022anddecisions onthosesuccessfulwere expected60daysfollowing application. “Forthosewhoweresuccessful, theopportunitytoinvestinbetter applicationtechnologyand equipmentwillprovidesignificant costsavingsonbought-in fertiliser.Withpricesbeingatan all-timehigh,thatgrantcouldbe savingthosewhoinvested, thousands.Therewillnodoubt bemoregrantsinthefuture,and Iwouldadvisefarmerstoinvest andtakeadvantageofthemto reduceinputcostsandmake betteruseofthenaturalfertiliser alreadyonfarm,”heconcludes.

Thenewgrants beingofferedare alsoaimedat increasingthe volumeofstorage onfarms. Currentlyfarms areexpectedto havefourmonths storage,butthe grantswillonlybe issuedtothose demonstrating thatthe investmentwillbemadein storagethatwilllastforsix months.“Thisiswhere separationandmanagementof slurrystoragecanreducethe costofbuildingstorage.If15% lessconcreteisneededbecause slurryisbeingseparated,there willbeasignificantsavingin materials.”

Slurrymanagementiskeytothe storageprocessandMrBaker believesthatthequalityofslurry canbeimprovedfromthepointit iscollectedintheshed.“Usinga slurryseparatorsystemwill reducethevolumestoredby 10-15%andwillresultinamore evenproductwhichismuch easiertomanage.Theother benefitofseparationisremoving thedrymatterfromslurry decreasesthenecessitytomix theslurrystored.

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Mixing,oragitating,slurryis oftencarriedoutreluctantlyby someandrarelybyothers. Keepingslurrymixedhelpsto improvethehomogenous condition,makingtheslurry easiertoapply.“Awell-kept slurryisthebeginningof improvingtheaccuracyof spreading.Eventhebest

However,anabovegroundstore musthavethestructuralintegrity tobeartheweightofthecover anditisimportanttomixthe slurrytopreventabuild-upof solids,”explainsMrBaker.

Thelaissez-faireapproachto leadershipwithinthenetworkisa breathoffreshaircomparedto themoreautocraticonefoundin theArmy.Thiswasawelcome changeforWilliam,whofirst enlistedaged17. “OneofthethingsI enjoythemostabout mynewroleisthatIcantalkto mylinemanagersandbosses likeItalktomy formercolleagues,”heexplains. “Wehavemutualrespect,butthe pompandceremonyareno longerthere. "Ialsolovethattheiconicsense ofhumoursoprevalentwithinthe servicesisasaliveandkickingin theworkshopasitwasonthe tankpark.”

“Notgettingthatjobmademe realisejusthowmuchIwantedto workwithJohnDeere,”William says. “Idecidedtoownthatdream,put aprofessionalspinonitandsee ifIcouldturnitintomynextfull career.”

WilliamFosterpursuedacareerwithintheagricultural engineeringsectorafter23years’serviceintheArmy.

JohnDeereisholdinganonline careerseventforanyonewho wantstofindoutmoreaboutthe roleofaQualifiedTechnician, workingineithertheturfor agriculturalsector,on1 Septemberat7pm. Theeventisopentoallwho registerforfreeonthislink: https:// JohnDeereCareers.eventbrite.co. uk. “It’sanincrediblyexcitingtimeto workintheagriculturalindustry,” saysJohnDeereBranchTraining ManagerAllanCochran. “Themachinerywe’reworking withismind-blowinglycleverand JohnDeereagriculturalandturf technicianslearnaboutthemost advanced,cutting-edge equipmentavailableonthe market. “It’sagreat,rewardingcareer thatcantakeyouanywherein theworld,workingwithan internationallyrecognisedand respectedbrand.”

Althoughhedidn’tgetthefirstjob

Togainexperience, Williamvolunteeredhistimeat oneofJohn Deere’sdealershipsandsecured ajobatanother,beforefinally landinghisultimatejobasan AgriculturalEngineeratBen BurgessinOakham,Rutland.

Themachinerymanufacturerhas announcedthatitwillholdafree onlinecareerseventon1 September2022,where attendeeswillhearfrom individualswhohavetransitioned frommilitaryserviceintothe JohnDeeredealershipnetwork. OnespeakerwillbeexservicemanWilliam FosterwholefttheArmyafter23 years' serviceandcompletedmultiple operationaltoursincluding Kosovo,Iraq,andAfghanistan. Uponleaving,hewasfacedwith theprospectofsecuringnew employment–ataskfurther complicatedbythefirstCovid lockdownbeginningjustfour daysafterhelefttheservices.

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heoriginallyappliedforat JohnDeere,itdid,however, makehimmoredetermined topursueacareerwithinthe agriculturalengineering sectorandfocushis attentiononhowtobest achievehisgoals.

“Thesimilarities betweenthisrole andmycareerin theArmyare uncanny,”William says. “Ilookatthe depotasmy Forward OperatingBase, thesurrounding areasasmyArea ofResponsibility andtheEnemyas beingbreakdownstodealwith. “Ifyoucanfixatank,youcanfix atractor.”

JohnDeereannouncesonlinecareerseventtargeted atmilitaryserviceleavers J

ohnDeereiscalling onformerand soon-to-beexservicemenand womentoconsider joiningits dealershipnetworkasQualified Technicians. Withmanytransferrableskills, thosewithexperienceofmilitary machineswillbeperfectlyplaced foranewcareerworkingwith someoftheworld’smost advancedagriculturaland turfcareequipment.

ohnDeereis revisingits8000 and9000series forageharvester portfolioforthe modelyear23.The focusisprimarilyonthesmaller modelsofthe8000Series,but the9000Seriesalsoreceives importantupdatestofurther increaseperformance.Anew top-of-the-rangemachineisalso beingaddedtothepick-upmodel range–the30R–which increasesoutput,especiallyin theupperhorsepowersegment.

Inadditiontoafacelift,the8100, 8200and8300modelsreceive additionalhorsepower.The8100 harvesterwiththe9-litreengine nowdeliversamaximumpower of431hpandreplacesthe current8200.For2023the8200 forageharvesterreceivesthe larger13.5-litreengineand thereforeincreasesitsoutputby 34hpto465hp.Thepower increaseofthesmaller8000 modelsisroundedoffbythenew 8300,whichnowhasamaximum outputof505hpinsteadofthe previous490hp. Tofurtherenhancethe performanceandreduce operatingcosts,theDuraLineTM KernelProcessorhasanew coating,theBusa®CLAD.This coatinghasbeenspecially developedforhighlystressed machinecomponentsandis availableforall8000and9000 Seriesmodels.Inadditiontoa longerservicelife,itallowslower wearcostspertonnetobe achieved. The9000Series-What'snew? Likethe9500and9600forage harvestersbefore,the9700 modelnowalsogetstheJD18X engine,whichdoesnotrequire DEF(DIESELEXHAUST

FLUID).This18-litreJohnDeere engineincreasesthe performanceoftheforage harvester.Italsointroduces HarvestMotionPlus,which providesanexceptionaltorque increaseandevenmorepowerat lowenginespeeds.Asaresult, the9700forageharvesternow deliversupto825hp. Furthermore,allself-propelled forageharvestersinthe9000 seriesarenowequippedwiththe newlydesigneddischargechute, whichis20cmlongerthanthe previousversion.Thankstoits optimisedcontoursanddesign,it enablesahigherthroughputand providesabetteroverviewduring chopping.Additionalopenings facilitatemaintenancehere.

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Thenew30R–High ThroughputPick-Up ToutilisethefullJohnDeere power,Kemperhasdeveloped thenew30RGrassPick-upwith aworkingwidthof2.7metres. Equippedwithalarge80cm diameterauger,deep20cm augerflightsand6tinebarswith 6.5mmtinespickup,thenewRseriespick-upsaredesignedfor highthroughput.Toensurethe fullJohnDeerepowerisused duringtheupcomingchopping season,the30Rfeaturesa chainlessdriveandheavy-duty wearpartsthatreduce maintenancecosts. AutoSetup–FastandEasy WorkPlanning JohnDeereoffersarangeof solutionstoincreaseoperator comfortinthetightly-timed choppingseason.Oneofthemis AutoSetup.Ifthemachineis equippedwithaJDLinkTM modem,datacanbeexchanged wirelesslyandfreeofchargewith theJohnDeereOperations CenterTM.Thisallows workflowstobesetup,planned andmonitoredinasingleonline portal.UsingJohnDeere AutoSetup,itisthenpossibleto sendthisinformationtoforage harvestersdirectlyinthefield. Thepre-plannedworkschedules thenautomaticallyappearonthe Gen4displaywhenthemachine crossestheboundaryofthe designatedfield.Thisgivesthe driverdirectaccesstothecorrect lanes,worksettingsandfield boundaries.

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astAnglian-based auctioneer, Cheffins,willbring over900lotsof classicandvintage tractors,agricultural machinery,vehiclesand collector’sitemstoYorkshireat theannualHarrogateVintage Sale.HostedattheGreat YorkshireShowgroundon 20thAugust,thesalewillbethe largestauctionofitstypeinthe NorthernCountiesandissetto drawcrowdsfromacrosstheUK andEurope. Therewillbe130classicand vintagetractorsonoffer,with highlightsincludinga1919 InternationalTitan10-20tractor, whichisanolderrestorationwith strongprovenance,havingbeen partofseveralwell-renowned collections,includingat ToddingtonManorandhaving oncebeenintheownershipof majorcollector,PaulRackham. Thisover100-year-oldtractor hasanestimateof£12,000£15,000. Alsoonofferisa1948Field MarshallSeriesII,whichisin immaculateconditionand previouslywonBestinShowat theCarringtonRallyandBest SeriesIIattheMarshallGolden Jubilee,ithasanestimateof £10,000-£12,000.Thereisalso severalrestoredMassey Ferguson135’s,anda1956 PorscheA133,whichhasalso beenrenovated,andissettosell for£9,500-£10,500. OliverGodfrey,Headofthe MachineryDepartmentat Cheffinscomments:“The HarrogateSalehasalwaysbeen akeydateinthevintageand classiccalendarandattracts enthusiastsfromwellover Europe.Whilstofferingcollectors amid-showseasonopportunity topickupnewkit,thesalealso providesafantasticdayout.We expectbuyerstobeparticularly interestedintheTitantractor,as itisarareandfabulously maintainedexample,whichhas beeninthehandsofsomeofthe mostwell-knowncollectorson thecircuit.Welookforwardto seeingbuyersoldandnewatthe sale,andalsoareofferingonline biddingthroughoutthetractor andvehiclesection.Therewill alsobeanumberofvehicles, bygones,collectors’items, stationaryenginesand implementsavailable.”

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www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 103 |Machinery Thesalewilltakeplaceon20thAugustfrom 10.30amatTheGreatYorkshireShowground, Harrogate,NorthYorkshire,HG28NZ. Toviewthecatalogue,visit:https:// machinerysales.cheffins.co.uk/ ?page=1&status=4&auctioneer=7 Formoreinformation,please visitwww.cheffins.co.uk,orcallCheffins auctioneerson01353777767 tocksAghaspromotedDave Hamptontotherecentlycreated positionofManufacturingand OperationsDirector.Davejoined Stocksin January 2022andhas responsibilityfor manufacturing, productionandstores, aswellastheWisbech siteandfactory. “Davebringswithhim somekeyexperience andknowledgethatwe needatStocks’,said JamesWoolway,Stocks ManagingDirector,‘I amconfidenthewillleadthemanufacturingteamto increasecapacityandtakeadvantageofthe opportunitiestotakethebusinessforward.” Commenting,DaveHamptonsaid“Iamlooking forwardtoleadingtheteamtoimproveefficiencies atStocks.IntheshorttimeI’vebeenherewehave committedtoaninvestmentinroboticweldingand ourplansforthenext fiveyearsareallabout optimisation.” Davehasworkedin manufacturingfromthe groundupforhiswhole careerandhas experienceinmany differenttypesof business.Hehasa wealthofexperiencein procurement, manufacturing processesand productionefficienciesaswellaspossessingsolid businessandleadershipcredentials. NewManufacturingandOperationsDirectoratStocksAg S

manufacturerofATVs,andbackin1983 theQuadRunner125wastheATVthat startedanindustry!Itwasthefirstever production4-wheelATVandbecameatopseller.ThisATVboastedafriendlydesign thatwaseasytouseandanoutstanding cost-performanceratio.Itwastobethe catalystthatstartedafutureof4-wheelATV technology.

NowSuzuki’srangecurrentlycomprisesof threeversatilemodels;theKingQuad500 and500XPaswellastheKingQuad750XP (XPdenotespowersteering).Theserobust utilityATVsaretheculminationofyearsof refinementandtheirhighlevelsoftechnical specificationandeaseofhandlinggive ridersconfidenceonanyterrain,making themsuitableforanumberofapplications includinghillandlowlandfarming,estate managementanduseonequestrian properties.

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uzuki’spositionastheleading supplierofATVstotheUK agriculturalandlandmanagementmarketshasjust gotevenstrongerwiththe announcementthattheyarebeatingthe currentsupply-chainissuesbeing experiencedinothersectors,withahealthy stockholdingthatisreadyandwaitingfor itsnetworkofDealerstoaccessfor confirmedcustomerorders.

SuzukiGB’sATVDivisionhaslongsince beenliaisingwiththefactoryinAmericato secureseveraldedicatedbuildslotsinorder tomaintainthesupplyofitsKingQuad ATVstotheUKmarket,whichisthethird biggestmarketintheworldforthese productsonlybehindAmericaand Australia. Suzukiisahighlyrespectedandpopular

Inaddition,Suzukiisalsocontinuingwith its‘TradeUp’promotion,whichisanoffer of10%offtheRRPofitsentrylevel KingQuad500Xwhencustomerstradein any325–425ccquad.Allofthese incentiveswillnodoubtseemanyATV riderslooktoSuzukifortheirnext machine.

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MarkBeeley,HeadofSuzukiGB’sMarine &ATVDivisionsaid,“Wecontinuetowork tirelesslytosupportournetworkofDealers bymaintainingsupplylevelsofour KingQuadATVsandsparepartssothat theyinturncankeeptheircustomers’ businessesmoving.Iampleasedwiththe levelofstockcommitmentthatwehave beenabletoachieveandlookforwardto seeingmanymorecustomerschoosing Suzuki.”

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“Ouranimalsremainoutsideas muchaspossibleeatingfresh grass.Supplementaryfeedsare providedwhenneeded,butwe believethathavinglivestock whichareconditionedtoeating grassastheirmainfeed throughouttheyearmakesour enterprisemoresustainable.We havemodernbuildingsandbring thecattleinwhentheheavyclay soilsbecomesowetthatthe groundisvulnerabletodamage frompoaching.Theewesare broughtinsideforlambing.”

350ewes,andpedigreebreeding flocksofTexel,Charollais,and Suffolks.Arablecropping includescerealsgrownbetween grassleys,usedtosupplement cattlefeedingduringthewinter. Sustainablefarming “Werunthefarminasnaturala wayaspossibleandpreferour animalstomatureslowlyrather thantryingtorushtheirgrowth,” stressedRichardLowewhoruns theenterprisewithhiswife HayleyanddaughterElizabeth.

T AHondaPioneerside-by-sideUTV andaHondaFourtrax420ATVare provingtheidealcombinationfora busyWarwickshirefarmingfamily

he150hamixed farmingenterprise atNewbold-onAvon,nearRugby isownedand managedbythe Lowefamily,tradingasJ&R Lowe.Mostofthefarmedareais downtograss,usedforgrazinga 180-headherdofpedigree Limousincattlefromwhich approximately20bullsand20 breedingheifersaresoldeach year,aswellasaflockof500 ewes.Thesheepenterprise includesacommercialflockof

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Closedherdsofcattleandsheep reduceriskofdiseasethrough buyingin,exceptforramswhich arepurchasedoccasionally. Richardisresponsibleforthe cattleenterpriseandElizabeth managesthesheep,although manyofthedailytasksare shared. ReliantontwoHondas Lookingaftersomanylivestock outsidemeansthatthefarm’s HondaFourtrax420FM1ATV andHondaPioneer700-2sideby-sideUTVareinconstantuse. Theheavyclaysoilsare vulnerabletocompactionand damage-especiallyduringthe wetwintermonths,sotractoruse iskepttoaminimum.Thetwo Hondas,onflotationtyres,travel lightlywithoutdamagingthe grassorcreatingruts,and performgeneralmobilityand transporttasksincluding livestockchecks,andmoving suppliesofhayandfeed supplementsfromtheyardtothe fieldsforthesheepinthewinter.

TheHondaFourtrax420is operatedmainlybyRichard,who alsousesitforspotspraying usinganelectric-powered sprayermountedontherear rack,andwithatrailedLogic MultiFeederwhichdrops measuredamountsoffeedat regularintervals–making outdoorfeedingquickand convenient.Italsoappliesslug pelletsonthearableland. SuccessfulchangetoHonda RichardusedseveralATV brandsovera periodof approximately 35years beforebuying hisfirst Honda.“We gotonwell withthe previous ATVs,but back-upfrom thelocal dealerbecame lessreliable, sowelooked atotheroptions,”heexplained. “WeknewthatHondaATVshad agoodreputation,andthatthe serviceprovidedbyourlocal Hondadealer,Sharnford Tractors,washighlyratedby farmersinourarea.We contactedtheteamwhowere extremelyhelpful,andwe orderedtheHondaFourtrax420 FM1whicharrivedinSeptember 2020.” Richardcommentedthathewas surprisedbythedifference betweenthebest-sellingHonda

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Side-by-sideUTV AtthetimethattheHonda Fourtrax420waspurchased,a competitorbrandside-by-side UTVwasalsoinuseonthefarm. “Weneedtwovehiclesand decidedseveralyearsagothat havingaside-by-sideUTVwith anintegralrearloadbedaswell astheconventionalATVwould offeradvantages,”Richard continued.“However,thefirst machinewechosehadabeltdrivetransmissionandwas bettersuitedtolightworkthan farmuse.Thereliabilitywas poor,sowechangeditfor

ATVsandhispreviousbrand.“I thoughtthattheywouldbequite similar,buttheHondaisina differentleaguealtogether.Iwas alwaysawareofHonda’sgreat reputationbuthadn’texpected theATVstobesomuchbetterin somanyways.”

anotherbrandwithadieselengineandhydrostatic transmission.Wethoughtit wouldstandouryear-arounduse better,butitwasincredibly heavy,lackedpoweranditwas noisyanduncomfortabletoo.” Winter2020wasparticularlywet andcreatedchallenging conditionsfortravellingaround thefarm.“Rutscreatedbythe heavydieselUTVaswellasits lackofpowertravellingacross thesoftgroundwereaconstant problem,sowehadtoreplaceit. HavingownedtwodifferentUTVs andfoundthemboth unsuccessful,itseemedthatour bestoptionwastoinvestina secondHondaFourtrax420ATV andatrailer. “WecontactedtheSharnford Tractorsteamagainforadvice, andtheATVspecialistsuggested thatweshouldtryaHonda Pioneer700UTV.Weborrowed ademonstrationmachineand weresoimpressedbyits performancethatitwasn’t returnedtothedealer.” Practicalandcomfortable ElizabethisthePioneer’smain user.“It’ssomuchquickerand morecomfortablethanthediesel machine,”shestressed.“Better performancemeanstasksare completedinlesstime,butit’s alsoahelpwhenroundingupthe cattleasthePioneerkeepsup withthemeasilywhereasthe previousmachinestruggled.I prefertheUTVtoanATVasI likehavingthecabforweather protection,andIpreferthe steeringwheeltohandlebars.It’s alsoanadvantagebeingableto transportapassengerfortasks whichrequiretwopeoplesuchas fencingandwhenweare catchingsheep.Thereisplenty

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ofspaceinthecab,andweoften stowthelivestockmedicinebox safelybetweenthedriverand passengerontheseat.” Therearloadbedcarriesbulky itemsandsavestowingatrailer. “Ifinditreassuringknowingthat everythingissafeintheback,” continuedElizabeth.“Our equipmentstayscleanerthan whenit’scarriedinatrailerasit isn’tsplashedwithmudand muckthrownupbythewheels. Also,ourdogscomeeverywhere withuswhenweareworkingin thefields,andtheyoftenridein therearloadbed.Withsidesto securethemit’ssaferthanthe ATV’srearrack,andthereisno dangerofthemfallingbetween themachineandatrailer.It’s ideal.”

Wouldbuythesameagain TheservicefromSharnford Tractorshasbeenexcellent.“We didn’tdoalotofbusinesswith thedealerpreviously,butwe havebeenveryimpressed,” commentedRichard.“Both Hondasareextremelyreliable, buttheback-upwhenanything hasbeenneededhasbeenso goodthatwerecentlyordereda tractorfromthedealertoo.” “WeusedtoupdateourATVs everytwoyearsbutexpectto keeptheHondaFourtrax TRX420andthePioneer700for longerastheyaremuchbetter builtandlikelytoremainreliable withoutneedingexpensive repairs,”hecontinued.“Whenit’s timetoupdate,wewilldefinitely considerHondaagain. “NowthatwehavehadHondas, wewouldn’thaveanythingelse.”

ThePioneer’susehasaveraged threehoursperdaysinceit arrived.“It’samazingwhatwedo withit,”Elizabethcontinued.“We rentlandonfarmslocallyand useittoerectandremove electricfencingtoo.Itsabilityto traveleverywherewithout damagingthegrassmeansitcan beusedinanyconditions,andit savesalotoftime.” Fuelefficient AskedaboutthePioneer’spetrol consumptioncomparedtothe previousdieselUTV,Richard saidthatthereislittledifference. Cansoffuelarefilledatalocal petrolstation.“Dieselpriceshave risenconsiderablyinrecent years,andalthoughreddiesel remainscheaperthanpetrol,the Pioneercompletestheworkso muchquickerthat,overall,it worksoutverysimilar.Bothof ourpetrolHondasperform extremelywell,andthefueluse isreasonable.”

110| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |ATV olarisOffRoad Vehicles announcesits2023 line-uptodaywith animpressive rangeofnew upgradesandcoloursintroduced acrossitsRANGER,RZR, GeneralandSportsmanmodels. Keentosetthestandardfor tailoredoptionstofitits customers’style,tastesand preferences,Polariscontinuesto addnewchoicestoitslatestoffroadvehicleoffering,aswellas continuedupgradestoitsrange foroptimalperformance. POLARISRANGER Designedforcomfort,engineered forworkandbuilttolast,thetopof-the-rangeRangerXP1000is availableinthenewAzure Crystalcolouroptionfor2023 alongsideanewergonomic handbrakehandleandPro Armor®X-Terrain27-inchtyres onthePremiummodel,Crew model,HunterEditionandNordic ProEdition. •2023RangerXP1000EPS innewAzureCrystal[EU/ QuadL7e/TractorT1b/ TractorT1a/ZUG/LOF homologation] •2023RangerXP1000EPS withABSinnewAzure Crystal[TractorT1b homologation] •2023RangerCrewXP 1000-6EPSinnewAzure Crystal[MD/TractorT1b homologation] •2023RangerXP1000EPS HunterEditioninPursuit Camo[ZUG/TractorT1a/ TractorT1bhomologation] •2023RangerXP1000EPS NordicProEditioninBlack Pearl[TractorT1a/Tractor T1bhomologation] TheRanger1000–Polaris’ answertotop-levelfull-size performanceatagreatprice point–isavailableinWhite Lightningfor2023,inboth3-seat andCrewmodels.Anew handbrakehandlecanbeseen across3-seatandNordicPro editionmodels. •2023Ranger1000EPSin WhiteLightning[EU/Tractor T1b/TractorT1a/ZUG/LOF homologation] •2023RangerCrew1000-6 EPSinWhiteLightning[MD/ TractorT1bhomologation] •2023Ranger1000EPS NordicProEditioninBlack Pearl[TractorT1a/Tractor T1bhomologation] Durable,dependable,and capable,theRangerDieseland RangerDieselDeluxemodels haveanewisolatedfrontdrive. Therubbermountingisolatesthe frontdrivevibrationfromthe chassisandpassengersby providingforflexandmovement basedondrivelinetorque, improvingpassengercomfort. Theupsizedmountinghardware provides45%morestrength,five keychangestoprovide maximumdrivelineconfidence, anda15%strongerchassis specificallyredesignedaround thenewfront-driveisolation mounts.BothDieselmodelsalso featureanewhandbrakehandle andProArmor®X-Terrain27inchtyres.TheRangerDiesel Deluxeisnowavailableinthe newSuperGraphitecolour option. Newupgradesandcoloursset tolandacrossPolarisOffRoad dealershipsfor2023 P

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 111 |ATV •2023RangerDieselinSage Green[TractorT1b/MD homologation] •2023RangerDieselDeluxe innewSuperGraphite [TractorT1bhomologation] Theentirefull-sizeRangerlineup,includingpetrolanddiesel models,receivesnewsideview mirrorsequippedfromthefactory for2023,allowingforacrispline ofsightoftherearbedandtyres withcurvedautomotive-grade glass,fullyadjustablewitheasy break-awayfunctionandfully compatiblewithRangercab systemsbetweenthedoorand cagemountoptions. Themid-sizeRangerSP570in SageGreenandHunterEdition bothreceivenewmudguards, under-seatstoragecapabilities, andathree-positionPolarispulse busbar.RangerSP570Nordic ProEditionseesall-newUSB chargingavailablein-cab. •2023RangerSP570inSage Green[MD/QuadL7e/ TractorT1b/TractorT1a/ ZUGhomologation] •2023RangerSP570Hunter EditioninPursuitCamo [TractorT1b/TractorT1a/ ZUGhomologation] •2023RangerSP570Nordic ProEditioninBlackPearl [TractorT1b/TractorT1a] POLARISSPORTSMAN Trustedbyover1.6millionriders andcounting,PolarisSportsman takesitsbestsellingATVline-up toanewlevelfor2023withnew graphicsandcolours.Thenew generationofSportsman570 introducedtothemarketlastyear receivesnew6-plyWandatyres on12-inchwheels.The570 platformalsoseestherich OrangeRustcolourwayaddedto theEPSmodel,whilsttheAgri Prospecialeditioncontinuesto beavailableinclassicSage Greeninapaintfinish,rather thanin-mold,theÖhlinsEdition innewSpiritBluecolour,the BlackEditioninstrikingOnyx BlackSmokeandtheSportsman 570SPmodelinboldSunset Red. •2023Sportsman570inSage Green[EU/T3b/T3a/ZUG] andWhiteLightning[T3b/ T3ahomologation] •2023Sportsman570EPSin newOrangeRust[T3b/T3a/ ZUG/LOFhomologation]+ SageGreenandWhite Lightning •2023Sportsman570SPin newSunsetRed[EU/T3a/ T3b/ZUGhomologation] •2023Sportsman570SP ÖhlinsEditioninnewSpirit Blue[T3a/T3b homologation] •2023Sportsman570EPS AgriProinSageGreenpaint [T3b/T3a/ZUG/LOF homologation] •2023Sportsman570EPS HunterEditioninPursuit Camo[T3a/T3b/ZUG homologation] •2023Sportsman570EPS BlackEditioninOnyxBlack Smoke[T3a/T3b/QuadL7e homologation] Boastingextremecapabilities, powerandstrength,the SportsmanXP1000EPSisnow availableinChalkGloss,whilst theTouringmodelseesanew, deepCrimsonMetallicfinish. •2023SportsmanXP1000 EPSinChalkGloss[Quad L7ehomologation]

112| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |ATV •2023SportsmanTouringXP 1000EPSinCrimson Metallic[QuadL7e homologation] •2023SportsmanXP1000S inSuperGraphite[EU/T3a/ T3b/ZUG/QuadL7e homologation] POLARISRZR PolarisRZRpioneeredthe performanceside-by-side category.Knownforits unmatchedperformance,and rider-centricvehicledesign,RZR hasestablisheditselfasthetop choiceforrecreational enthusiastsformorethana decade.Today,the2023RZR XP1000EPS,bothtwo-and four-seatversions,hasanew andstrikingcolouraddedtothe lineup:IndyRed.TheRZRTrail SinGhostGrayfeaturesnew FOX2.0PodiumXShocksfor 2023. •2023RZRXP1000EPSin newIndyRed[EU/Tractor T1b/ZUG/LOF homologation] •2023RZRXP41000EPSin newIndyRed[MD/Tractor T1b homologation] •2023RZR TrailS1000 Premiumin GhostGray [TractorT1a/ TractorT1b/ EU/ZUG/ QuadL7e homologation] The groundbreakingintroductionof theRZRProXPplatformin2020 pushedtheindustrytoawhole newlevelwithitsprofessionalgradeperformancethat’sbeen provenacrosstheglobe.For 2023,theRZRProXPSportis nowavailableinGhostGraywith newFOX2.0PodiumXshocks, whilsttheUltimatetrimisnow availableinSunsetRed–both withnewtriple-ratedrearsprings. •2023RZRProXPSportin GhostGray •2023RZRProXPUltimatein SunsetRed ThelatestmodelintheRZR range,theTurboR,isagamechangerwhenitcomestopower, strength,andcontrol,delivering unprecedentedperformance straightofftheshowroomfloor. For2023,theSporttrimis availableinOnyxBlack,whilst theUltimatetrimisavailablein OrangeBurst. •2023RZRTurboRSportin OnyxBlack

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 113 |ATV •2023RZRTurboRUltimate inOrangeBurst POLARISGENERAL Sinceitsintroductiontothe marketin2016,PolarisGeneral hasestablisheditselfasthe leaderinversatility.Withits unstoppableperformance, unmatchedcomfortandendless utilityapplications,Generalisthe perfectno-compromisesolution forwork,playandeverythingin between.For2023,theGeneral 1000EPSABSisnowavailable inapremiumStealthGrey colourway. •2023 GENERAL 1000EPS DeluxeABSin StealthGrey [ZUG/LOF/ TractorT1b homologation] POLARIS YOUTH TheRanger 150EFIisthe industry’sfirst youthvehiclewithsmartsafety features,makingittheideal vehicleforchildrentoenjoythe outdoors safely.For 2023,the Ranger150 EFIis availablein Avalanche Grey, replacingthe previous White/Blue colours. •2023 Ranger 150EFIinAvalancheGrey. 2023alsointroducesahostof newpartsandaccessories availableacrosstheentire Polarisline-uptoenhanceevery journeyandprovideseveral customisationoptionsforany typeofrider. Formoreinformationonvehicle availabilityinspecificregions, pleasecontactyourlocaldealer and/oryourlocalPolaris representative.

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amahaMotorhas beenrevvinghearts forover65years. byapassionfor engineering excellence,provenquality, whichcometogethertodeliver excitementandhelpcustomers feelatonewiththeirmachine. Fromall-terrainvehiclesand motorbikestooutboardengines, fromgolfcarstosnowmobiles, everyproductiscraftedwiththe customerinmind.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 115 |ATV refreshedlooktotheseutilityclassics.TheVikingis afunctionality-rich,durableSide-by-Side,witha spacious3-seatlayout,makingittheidealchoice forversatilityandfortransportingsmallteamsin utilityorcommercialsettings.Thelegendary Kodiakisastraight-upworkhorseforthosewho needatoughandversatilevehiclethatpairs performanceandreliability. VikingEPS Createdtobetheultimateutility3-seater,theViking handleschallengingterrainwithease.Withits powerfulhightorque686ccengine,switchable 2WD/4WD,plusatippingcargobedthatcarries loadsupto272kg,theVikingisyourruggedand extremelyadaptableSxSpartner. •Comfortableandspacious3-seatlayout,witha walk-throughfloorthatallowseasyaccessto thecabin •Steel,palletsizetiltingcargobedthatcancarry loadsofupto272kg •FullyloadedwithYamahaOff-RoadTechnology includingEPS,Ultramatic®transmission, switchable2WDand4WD •AvailableinOliveGreenandYamahaBlue Kodiak700Family ThenimbleyetpowerfulKodiak700offers universallyrecognisedoff-roadproficiency,exact handlingandcomeswiththebigbore686cc engine,idealfortowingevenoverthemostdifficult terrain.Withitshandycarryingracks,automatic transmission,2WD/4WDdrivesystemanda

116| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |ATV powerfulwinch,thisruggedallterrainvehicleisalwaysreadyto workandplay. Kodiak700 •Powerful686ccSOHC4strokehigh-torqueengine •YamahaUltramatic®CVT automatictransmission •Mechanical2WD/4WD system •Frontandrearracksfor carryinglargeloads •Frontmounted WARNVRX 25winchas standard •Available inOliveGreen Kodiak700 EPS With additional: •Equipped withElectronicPower Steering(EPS) •On-Command®2WD/4WD drivesystemwithDiff-lock •AvailableinOliveGreen Kodiak700 EPSSE (Special Edition) With additional: SE(Special Edition)–Exclusivetwotonepainted body& aluminium wheels •AvailableinYamahaBlue Kodiak450Family TheKodiak450hasplentyof powertoconquerthetoughest terrain,thankstoapunchy421cc engineproducingplentyof smoothtorqueatlowrevs.With Yamaha’s exceptional endurance and dependability, the450’s compact chassis design, combinedwith gas-charged frontandrear shocks deliversalldayriding comfort. Kodiak450 Hightorque421cc4-stroke engine •On-Command®2WD/4WD drivesystem •Compactbodydesignwith roomyridingspace •Frontandrearracksfor carryinglargeloads •Front-mountedWARNVRX 25winchasstandard •AvailableinOliveGreen Kodiak450EPS Withadditional: •ElectricPowerSteering (EPS)forall-daycomfortand confidence •On-Command®2WD/4WD drivesystemwithDiff-lock •AvailableinOliveGreen Kodiak450EPSSE(Special Edition) Withadditional: •SE(SpecialEdition)–Exclusivetwo-tonepainted body&aluminiumwheels •AvailableinYamahaBlue DiscoverthefullUtilityRange LeisureVehicles: #DRIVENBYFREEDOM Yamaha’srangeofLeisureATVs andSide-by-Sidesopenupa wholenewworldoffun-filled, thrill-seekingadventure.From excitingweekendridesin forgottenorfamiliarplacesto happyholidays,packedwithoffroadingamusement,this segmentisallaboutenjoyment, freedomandcreatingincredible memories. Wolverine®RMAX™1000 Family

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 117 |ATV TheWolverine®RMAX™1000 familyofhighlycapableoffroadersfuseelectrifying performancefromourclassleading999ccenginewith uncompromisingstylingand uniquelooks.TheWolverine RMAX1000rangeoffers superiorcabininteriorsandare availableasafour-seat powerhousesoyoucandiscover adrenaline-chargednew adventureswithyourfamilyand friends,orasatwo-seater deliveringthrill-fuelling performance,readytomasterthe roughestterrain. Newfor2023 UpgradeYourRideWith Wolverine®RMAX™21000LE Ifyouliked2022’sWolverine® RMAX™21000SEwithitsslick paintjob,Maxxis®Carnivore™ tyres,upgradedbumper, enhancedfunctionalityandbuiltinwinch,you’regoingtolovethe Wolverine®RMAX™21000LE. Witheverythingyouloveabout theSEmodel,theLEgoesa stepfurtherwithFox®’s IntelligentQuickSwitch(iQS) shocks.Electronicallycontrolled suspensionadjustmentletsyou takeyourridefromultra-firm sportsridingstyle,firm-comfortto softer,relaxedridingatthe switchofbutton.Andall controlleddirectlyfromthe comfortofyourcabin. Wolverine®RMAX™21000 •Class-leading999ccparalleltwinliquid-cooledDOHC engine •Industry-leading2-seat leisureSide-by-Side •FullyloadedwithYamaha Off-Roadtechnology •Imposingandaggressive styling •Advancedandcomfortfocusedadjustable suspension •Hydraulicallyassistedtilting cargobed •Available innew Cyan/ Yamaha Black Wolverine® RMAX™2 1000SE (Special Edition) With additional: •30”Maxxis Carnivoretyresoncolourmatchedwheelsandbedlock rims •Premiumfrontbumperwith heavy-dutyWARN®VRX45 (~2,000kg)winch •Eyecatching Special Edition paint scheme with bodywork andinterior paintedto matchthe cut-andsewseats •Available innew DesertTan Wolverine®RMAX™21000LE (LimitedEdition) Withadditional: •FoxIntelligentQuickSwitch (iQS) •Available inTitan/ Midnight Blue Wolverine® RMAX™4 1000 •Classleading 999cc paralleltwinliquidcooledDOHCengine •Industry-leading4-seat leisureSide-by-Side •FullyloadedwithYamaha Off-Roadtechnology •Top-levelcapabilitywithan imposingstance •Outstandingautomotive-style interiorcomfortand operationalcontrol •Supremelysecureand comfortablehighback

118| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |ATV seating •AvailableinCyan/ YamahaBlack Wolverine®850Family TheWolverine®850 rangeprovidesexciting torque,combinedwith exceptionallevelsof agilityand manoeuvrabilityinall typesofterrain. Availableasafourseaterwithhigh-back seatsthatcaneasily accommodatefouradultsand canbefoldedtoincreasecargo space,orasashortwheelbase2 seater,theWolverine850is readytomakeeveryjourneyan adventureyoucansharewith friendsandfamily. Wolverine®X2850 •850ccparallel-twin cylinderengine–anywhere,anytime power! •On-Command® 2WD/4WDdrive systemwithDiff-lock •Key-controlled Speedmanagement system •Piggybackshocks and27”DirtCommander tyresonaluminiumwheels •AvailableinnewCyan/ YamahaBlack Wolverine®X4850 Withadditional: Self-levellingcushion shocks–adjustsforfour pluscargo Comfortably accommodatesfourfullsizeadults NewSunRoofand adjustableKYBPiggyBackshock-absorbers frontandrear AvailableinnewCyan/Yamaha Black GrizzlyFamily Averitableforceofnature,the legendaryGrizzlyisasturdy, compactoff-roaderwithagreat arrayoffeaturestogiveyouthe freedomtoexploreinthemost challengingenvironments. Whetheronthetrail,inthe woodsortraversinghills,the versatileGrizzlywithitsgutsy MKII686ccengineandrugged chassiswillbeyourtrustworthy travellingcompanion. Grizzly700EPS •Powerful686cc SOHC4-strokeengine •On-Command® 2WD/4WDdrivesystem withDiff-lock Yamaha Ultramatic®CVT automatictransmission Independentlongtraveladjustablesuspension 12”aluminiumwheels with26”Maxxistyres AvailableinnewCyan/ YamahaBlackandCamouflage Grizzly700EPSSE (SpecialEdition) Withadditional: SE(SpecialEdition) package–stylishnew bodycolourwith exclusivegraphicsand 27"ZillaMaxxistyreson 14"castaluminium wheels •Availableinnew Titan/MidnightBlueand DesertTanXT-R DiscoverthefullLeisure Range SportsVehicles: #DRIVENBYVICTORY Fromtheveryfirstadventuresin thesportasayoungster,to takingtopplacesin Dakar,ourSport segmentATVsandSideby-Sidesaredesigned forthosewhoare #DRIVENBYVICTORY. Guaranteeinghigh performanceandan authenticadrenaline rush,YamahaMotorhas createdanexcitingoffroadvehicleforeach stageofthejourneyto achievingyourracing dream.

Fortheraceratheart,ourmidrangeYFZ450R,YFZ450RSE modelsdeliverunadulterated excitementandcompetitive performancefromthesecond youcrossthestartline.TheracebredYFM700RSEis atrueracingATV, designedtodeliver adrenalin-fuelled action,whateverthe terrain. TheseATV’shave razor-sharphandling, ultra-responsive performanceengines andaggressive styling,builtfor seriousriderslooking totakethenext adrenalinepumping stepontheroadto competitiveracing.

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Comingto2023ininspiringnew coloursandgraphictreatments, theSportsegmentofmighty ATVsandSide-by-Sidesfuses greatpoweranddynamic performancetorevolutioniseyour ridingexperienceforever.With YamaharacingDNAbuilt-in, eachwillbetheperfectpartnerto takethosewitharealhungerfor podiumplacestothenextlevelin

TheYFZ50and YFM90Rmini-ATV’sare theperfectchoice introductiontotheSport rangeforyoungerriders #DRIVENBYFUNwitha desiretocompeteand win.TheseminiATV powerhousesarea guaranteedthrillride, providingendless excitementwhilstalso beingeasytomaintain andsimpletouse, preparingthenext generationfor competitiveoff-roadracing.

Thebreath-takingYXZ1000R Side-by-Sidemodelsarethe highestpowerandspecinour Sportsegment:Awesome machinesengineeredto dominatetoughterrainandwin seriouscompetitions, asprovenrecentlyin the2021DakarRally byCameliaLiparoti andherco-driver AnnettFischerintheir YXZ1000R,claiminga sensationalsecond placeintheT3.1 class,inspiringanew generationofdrivers tofollowtheirracing dreamsandtakeon theirnextracing challenge.

theircompetitivejourney. YXZ1000RFamily Builttodominatethemost extremeterrainandto competetowin,the YXZ1000RSide-bySidestakeoff-road racingandperformance tothenextlevel.With theindustry’sonlytrue racingSide-by-Sidewith ashiftedgearbox,these aremachinesforracers whowanttodiscover theirtruewinning potential.Featuring uniquerally-style sequentialshifting,with Sport-Shiftpaddlelevers onSSmodels,theYXZ1000R familyisbuiltforvictory. YXZ1000R: •Race-ready3-cylinder4stroke,liquid-cooledDOHC 998ccengine–redlineat 10,500RPM! •Long-strokesuspension absorbsalltypesofterrain •Sturdychassisand suspensionforhard,fast riding •Fox®shocksatfrontand rearforsupremecomfort androadholding •AvailableinRacingBlue andTeal/YamahaBlack YXZ1000RSS: •Sequentialfive-speed gearboxwithreverse •Sport-Shiftpaddleleversgive totalcontrol •Powersteering–great precisionwithlessfatigue •Fighter-pilotstylecockpit withautomotivedash •SleekbodyandROPS design–superb360º visibility •AvailableinRacingBlue andTeal/YamahaBlack SportATVModels Nothingcomesclosetoour

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120| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |ATV mid-rangeYFM700RSE, YFZ450RSEandYFZ450R SportATVmodelsforpure adrenalin-fuelledexcitement.If youarelookingtotakethenext stepontheroadtocompetitive racing,thesedistinctive machinesarebuilttoleavethe competitionstanding. YFZ450R: •Race-bred,high-performance 4-stroke450ccengine •Highcompressionenginefor instantperformance •Lightweightpiggyback3-way adjustableshocksforprecise handling •Dualfrontdiscswithwavetypereardisc •32-bitfuel injectionfor instant response •Light actionthrottle lever •FirstATV initsclass withaslipper clutch •Available inRacingBlue YFZ450RSE(SpecialEdition): Withadditional: •SE(SpecialEdition)–availableinanexclusive colourthatgivesaneven moredistinctivelookonthe track •Quickreleasebodypanel andcolourmatchedwheel trim •AvailableinTeal/Yamaha Black YFM700RSE(SpecialEdition): •High-techrace-bred686cc fuel-injectedengine •KYBPiggyBackFront& RearshockwithDual Compression&Single Reboundadjustment •Large22-inchfronttyres •SE(SpecialEdition)-special camandrace-bredfuel mapping •Colourmatchedwheeltrim •AvailableinRacingBlueand Teal/YamahaBlack

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 121 |ATV YouthSportATVModels OurYouthSportATV’Saresmall insize,butbigonfunandwitha rangeoffeaturesyouwould expecttofindonlargerYamaha models.TheYFM90Randthe YFZ50areeasytorideandwith racer-inspiredstyling,theseare ATV’sthatadultslovetoo. YFZ50: •Compact,agileATVfor childrenaged6-9years •Simpletouse,funtorideand easytomaintain •TheidealintroductiontoATV riding •Yamahaquality,reliability, andbackup •Throttlescrewforparental speedadjustment •AvailableinRacingBlueand White YFM90R: FullyautomaticCVT transmission •Electricstart •ChainDrive •ParkingBrake •Throttlelimiter •AvailableinRacingBlueand White

122| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk • SouthamAgri.Services Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DH 01926813426 http://southamagri co uk Formore information he2022utilityrangewill featurethepopular KawasakiMULEProDX, MuleProDXT,MuleSX 4×4,andPro-MXvehicles. Alsoincludedintherange istheBRUTEFORCE4x4iEPSATV, whichwillbeavailableintwocolours. TheMULEProDXandMULEProDXT remaintheflagshipvehiclesinthe range,withbothmachinesretaining theircurrentspecificationfor2022.At thecoreofeachmachinelaysa3cylinder,OHVwater-cooled,993cm3 Boschfuelinjecteddieselengine;a featureofparticularinteresttomultivehicleuserspursuinga“singlefuel” policy.Drivingthroughadualrange CVT,bothvehiclesofferselectable2WD and4WDdelivering17.8kW@ 3600rpmand52.1Nmofmaximum torqueat2,400rpm. FortheMULEProDX,aspacious tippingloadbedandimpressivetowing abilitymeanthatalmostnotaskistoo bigtoaskofit.TheMULEProDXT helpstopushtherangeintonew customerbases,thankstotheadditional abilitytomoveworkcrewsintodifficult orenvironmentallysensitivelocations withminimalimpact. Featuringsuchuser-friendlyfeaturesas tiltadjustablesteeringwheelsand speedsensitiveelectronicpower steeringplusfrontandrearindependent suspension,boththesesturdyvehicles certainlymakelightofheavyworkand leavetheiroperatorsfreshattheendof eachdemandingday. Theentry-levelMULErangewillagain becomprisedoftheMULESX4×4and Pro-MX.Bothmodelsofferoutstanding valueformoneyandboastselectable 2WDand4WDwithHi-Lodual-range transfercaseandareardifferentiallock. TheMULESX4×4reliesonasturdy andultra-reliableOHV410cm3petrol enginedelivering9.9kW(13.5PS)of motivepower.Its500kgtowingcapacity and181kgloadbedmaximumaremore thanenoughformanyuserswhilesuch “creaturecomforts”asatiltingsteering wheelandIndependentMacPherson strutfrontsuspension,theSXfaithfully deliversallday,everyday. Kawasakiannouncecomplete2022MULEandATVlineup T |ATV

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 123 Itsrangepartner,theMULEProMX cutsarealdash,notsimplyduetoits sprightlyturnofspeedbut,equally,an automotivestylingapproachredolentof asturdypickuptruck.ThesinglecylinderCVTtransmissionequipped 695cm3enginedelivers32.8kW(45PS) foryear-roundworkingineventhe harshestconditionswiththeadded benefitofelectronicpowersteeringas standardfitment. Withdiscbrakesbothfrontandrear plustheluxuryofdoublewishbone suspensionatbothends,theMULEPro MXisbothworkandpricefriendly. OfferedintraditionalKawasaki TimberlineGreen,theMULESX4×4 andMULEProMXare,formany,the defaultoptionwhenvalue,reliabilityand ruggedbuildqualityarerequired. Completingthe2022rangeisthe 749cm3BruteForceATVmodels. Featuringthepowerful37.3kW{51PS} @6,750rpmwater-cooledfuel-injected V-Twinengines,a4×4drivetrainand ElectronicPowerSteering(EPS),the ATVswillbeavailableinSuperBlackor CamouflageRealTreeXtraGreen. ThevariablespeedEPS,carefully consideredergonomicsandvastspread ofsmoothall-conqueringpowermakethe BruteForcealogicalnumberonechoice whenruggedpowercombinedwitha smallvehiclefootprintarerequired. The2022rangewillbeavailablefrom Augustandwillcost: •MULEPro-DX–£11,999 •MULEPro-DXT–£13,199 •MULESX4×4–£7,299 •MULEPro-MX–£9,199 •BruteForce7504x4iEPS–£7,799 •BruteForce7504x4iEPSCamo–£8,099 Kawasakiannouncecomplete2022MULEandATVlineup |ATV

124| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Motors efender,RangeRoverand JaguarstuntcarsfromNo TimeToDieareamong lotsbeingauctionedto mark60yearsofJames Bondfilms. TwoDefendersandaRangeRover SportSVRwillbeoffered,ledbya Defender110(estimate:£300,000£500,000)famedforitsall-terrainstunt scenesinNoTimeToDie.Itssalewill benefittheBritishRedCross.The auctionlothastheuniqueVIN(vehicle identificationnumber)007.Oneof10 Defendersusedduringfilming,itwas alsousedinpromotionalactivityahead ofthefilm’srelease. ADefender110V8BondEdition, createdbySVBespokeandinspiredby thespecificationoftheDefendersinNo TimeToDie,alsogoesunderthe hammer(estimate:£200,000-£300,000). Just300BondEditionswereavailable worldwideandthisversionhasaunique ‘60YearsofBond’logoetchedonthe instrumentpanelendcap.Thisvehicleis UKspecification,isfullyroadlegaland willbesoldtobenefitconservation charityTusk. TheRangeRoverSportSVRstuntcar (estimate:£80,000-£120,000)also starredinahigh-speedall-terrainNo TimeToDiechaseandwasoneofsix suppliedforfilming. ChosenbytheNoTimeToDiestunt teamasaperfectchasecar,aJaguar XF(estimate:£50,000-£70,000)isone D BIDFORBOND:NOTIMETODIEDEFENDERS,RANGEROVERANDJAGUARIN007CHARITYAUCTIONATCHRISTIE’S

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 125 |Motors oftwothatappearedinthefilm’sprecreditsequence.TheypursuedJames Bond(DanielCraig)andMadeleine Swann(LéaSeydoux)throughthe narrow,twistingstreetsofMaterain southernItaly. NickCollins,ExecutiveDirectorVehicle Programmes,JaguarLandRover,said: “Defender,RangeRoverandJaguar wereinthethickoftheactioninNoTime ToDie.Eachcarrepresentsaunique pieceofJamesBondhistorywhichwe're surecollectorswillbekeentoownand wearedelightedtobeabletosupport ourcharitypartnersthroughtheirsale. WithsuchhighdemandfortheDefender V8BondEdition,wearealsohopingthis specialone-offversionwiththe60years ofBondlogowillattractakeenbuyer.” Theofficialtwo-partcharitysale,Sixty YearsofJamesBond,features60lotsin total.Theonlinesalewillbeopenfor biddingfrom15SeptemberuntilJames BondDayon5Octoberpresenting35 lotsspanningthetwenty-fivefilmswith posters,props,costumes,memorabilia andexperiences.TheDefender,Range RoverandJaguarstuntcarsareamong the25lotsattheliveauctiontobeheld byChristie’sandEONProductionsin Londonon28Septemberbyinvitation only.Fansandcollectorsworldwidewill beabletobidonlineusingChristie’s LiveTM. BIDFORBOND:NOTIMETODIEDEFENDERS,RANGEROVERANDJAGUARIN007CHARITYAUCTIONATCHRISTIE’S

InBULLETTRAIN,BradPittstarsas Ladybug,anunluckyassassin determinedtodohisjobpeacefully afteronetoomanygigsgoneoffthe rails.Fate,however,mayhaveother plans,asLadybug'slatestmission putshimonacollisioncoursewith lethaladversariesfromaroundthe globe—allwithconnected,yet conflicting,objectives—onthe world'sfastesttrain.Theendofthe lineisjustthebeginninginthisnonstopthrillridethroughmodern-day JapanfromDavidLeitch,thedirector

JustliketheAward-WinningIsuzuDMax,thefilmcarriesthethrillof adventuretoanewfast-pacedlevel, withIsuzuUKhopingthis collaborationwillfurthertheirappeal tothelifestylepick-upmarket.The onlinecampaignshowcasesan IsuzuD-MaxwithBULLETTRAIN imageryandthetaglines“Endless actionwitheveryjourney”and “Whenthestakesarehigh,being toughcounts”.Thelargelysocial

suzuUKisproudto announceacollaboration withBULLETTRAIN, SonyPictures’upcoming originalaction-thriller, exclusivelyatcinemasin theUKonAugust3.

ofDEADPOOL2.Thescreenplay wasbyZakOlkewiczandbasedon thebookbyKotaroIsaka. GeorgeWallis,HeadofMarketing, IsuzuUKsaid“Itisgreattobe workingwithSonyPicturesthis Summerandtobeassociatedwith suchabigandfunfilm,especially withthemoviesetonJapan’siconic BulletTrain!.Thisisawonderful opportunityforIsuzuUKtobeapart ofandwethankSonyPicturesfor theircollaboration.”

•BULLETTRAINisthenewfast-pacedaction-thrillerfilmfromSonyPicturesEntertainment •Onlinesocialandin-dealershipcampaignpromotingtheIsuzuD-MaxandBULLETTRAIN •BULLETTRAINisexclusivelyatcinemasacrosstheUKfromAugust3 I ISUZUUKCELEBRATESTHERELEASEOFBULLETTRAIN SONYPICTURES’NEWORIGINALACTION-THRILLERMOVIE

media-basedcampaignincludes promotionalgiveawaysincluding BULLETTRAINmerchandise,with oneluckywinneralsowinninga thrillingtriptoSweden.

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iskerInc.(NYSE: FSR)("Fisker")–passionatecreatorof theworld'smost sustainableelectric vehiclesandadvanced

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"WeareexcitedtobeatPebble BeachConcourstoshowcaseoneof theworld’smostsustainableand innovativeelectricvehicles,”said CEOHenrikFisker.“It’sthefirsttime we’reinnorthernCalifornia,andthis settingoffersourlocalstakeholders anopportunitytosee,touch,and

feeltheFiskerOcean.” PebbleBeachConcoursisthe world’spremiercelebrationofthe automobile.TheFiskerOceanwill beatConcoursVillage,theideal locationtoexhibitthelatest technologyandfeaturesofthefivepassenger,emissions-freeSUV, startingat$37,499fortheSporttrim. Themediaandpublicarewelcome tovisittheFiskershowstandat ForestLakeRoadandStevenson Drivetoseetheproduction-intent versionoftheFiskerOcean, previouslyexhibitedatvarious locationsintheUSandEurope. TheFiskerOceanisontracktostart productioninNovember2022ata carbon-neutralfactoryinAustria. Thefirst5,000vehicleswillbea Theuncompromisedluxuryofthe FiskerOceanOnebuildsonthe

limitedlauncheditionFiskerOcean One.

premiumtrimExtreme,adding signaturefeaturessuchas22”F3 SlipStreamaluminumwheelswith recycledcarbonfiberinserts,a commemorativedigitalsignature inside,andmodel-specificexterior badging.Closertoproduction,each reservationholderwillfinalizethe detailsoftheirspecificFiskerOcean One.Reservationholdersmay financetheirFiskerOceanviaFisker Finance℠,announcedearlierthis month. •FiskerInc.ismakingitsPebbleBeachConcoursdebutfeaturingtheFiskerOcean •ThepublicandmediaareinvitedtovisittheshowstandatConcoursVillage •FiskerisontracktostartproductionoftheFiskerOceaninNovember2022 F FISKERWILLSHOWCASETHEALL-ELECTRICFISKEROCEAN ATTHE2022PEBBLEBEACHCONCOURSD’ELEGANCE

mobilitysolutions–willbringtheallelectricFiskerOceantoPebble BeachAutomotiveWeekatPebble BeachConcoursd’Elegancefrom August18-21,2022.

ThenewAmarokshowswhatgreat qualitiesithas,notjustexternally,but alsodowntothesmallestdetailsof design:immediatelyafterregisteringat www.vwn-presse.de,thecompletefilm

Linktothestream:https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=5vddLdLdwFU

MorepicturesandfilmsrelatedtothenewVolkswagenAmarok

olkswagenCommercial Vehicles’premiumpick-up recentlycelebratedits digitalworldpremiere. Sinceearliertoday,the marketingfilmanda compilationofthedesign highlights,includingfurthersequences, havebeenavailableonthelandingpage atvwn-presse.de.

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canbeac-cessedonthe‘Thenew Amarok’landingpage. AlbertKirzinger,HeadDesignerat VolkswagenCommercialVehicles,is impressed:“TheAmarokisabeast,but withareallyelegantlook.Inthisnew premiumpick-upyoulookjustasgood onthecon-structionsiteduringtheday asyoudointheeveninginfrontofthe operahouse.Weshowthisviathe details,inwhichjustasmuchloveis invested.” KatrinAuer,VolkswagenCommercial VehiclesDesignandresponsibleforthe creativerealisationoftheAmarok themes:“Inadditiontotheathletic exteriordesignofthenewAmarok,we arefocussingonthedesignelements. Tothatend,wemadeuseofrelief structures,dynamicallychanging surfaces,threadscombiningintotwine andstitching,plusthediamond structuresintheAmarokseats.“

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PetrolPricesandStartRescuehave cometogetherinanefforttohelp beleagueredmotorists. AndrewWatson,ManagingDirectorof PetrolPrices,said:“Thenumberof peopletakingadvantageofthe PetrolPricesapphasrocketed.Weare nowseeinganaverageofatleast 100,000usersdailyand,onourbest day,morethan230,000peopleusedthe app.Motoristscaneasilydownloadthe PetrolPricesappwheretheycan comparepricesontheirroutebefore settingoff,ensuringtheypaythelowest pricefortheirfuel.” FUELSAVINGTOPTIPSFROM STARTRESCUE •CheckthePetrolPricesapp •Reduceyourcruisingspeed •Limituseofairconditioning •Checktyrepressuresweekly •Removeunnecessaryracks, carriersandweightonboard •Leaveplentyofdistancesoyoucan reduceuseofthebrakepedal •Changegearearlier,coastin-gear whenyoucan •Switchtheengineoffinstationary traffic •Chooserouteswithmajorroadsand motorwayswherepossible T STARTRESCUE SAVESMOTORISTS’ MONEYDURING FUELPRICECRISIS

gearfortheroadconditions,cruisingand coastingintopgearwherepossible. Switchoffairconditioninginmild weatherinsteadofleavingit permanentlyon.Begentleonthe throttle.Avoidrapidaccelerationand sharpbraking,insteadtrytomaintain momentum.

heUKisinthegripofafuel pricecrisiswithmillionsof motoristsstrugglingwith risingpetrolanddiesel costs.However,theexperts atStartRescuehave teamedupwithPetrolPricestooffer somesimplefuel-savingtips. Asdieselsoarsto£2perlitre,afill-up cancostupwardsof£130fora65-litre (14.3gallon)tank.Alittlepreparation canhaveabigimpactonfueleconomy, whileshoppingaroundusingthepopular PetrolPricesapp(orthe www.petrolprices.comwebsite)cansave asmuchas£6.50onatypicalfill-up. Firstly,thevehicleneedstobeinoptimal condition.Thismeansensuringthe servicescheduleisfollowed,butdrivers shouldalsobeproactiveinlookingafter theirvehicle.Tyrepressuresarestill oftenneglected,andthesecanhavea bigimpactonefficiency.Checkyour handbookandconsiderusingthequoted higherpressuresforlongmotorwaytrips orwhencarryingheavyloads. Don’tcarryunnecessaryweight.Acaris muchmoreenergyefficientwithless bulkonboard.Removeany

StartRescueManagingDirectorLee Puffettcomments:“Thecripplingfuel pricesarehittingmotoristshard,ata timewhenotherbillsarerisingtoo. Rememberthateverypressofthe acceleratorpedalimpactsyourwallet; treatthethrottleasamoneygaugeand thegentleryouare,themoreyouwill save.Finally,becareful–safetytakes priorityovereverythingelse.” Researchingyourfillingstationcanalso haveabigimpactonfuelspend.

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unnecessaryclutter,includingroofracks andbikeracksthatcanimpair aerodynamicefficiency. Mostofall,it’simportanttoanticipate anddrivedefensively.Leavingmore spacebetweenyouandthecarinfront meansyoucancoasttoslowdownif needed,rather thanusingthe brakeswhich iswasted energy.It’sa morerelaxing waytotravel, too;slowdown earlyfor roundabouts andjunctions, anddon’tleave brakinguntil thelast second. Usethecorrect

ationwideEVcharging networkMer,whichis ownedbyEurope’slargest renewableenergyproducer Statkraft,isthelatesttogo liveonZap-Pay,thesimple waytopayforEVchargingacross networksfromZap-Map.

MerandZap-Map,theUK’sleading chargepointmappingservice,had previouslysignedanagreementto includeMerintheZap-Paypartner network.

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Thenetwork–whichisthefifthtogolive onthecross-networkpaymentservice–joinsliveZap-PaypartnersOsprey,ESB Energy,char.gyandGeniePoint. Thecompletedintegrationwillmeanthat atotalofalmost3,000chargingdevices acrosstheUKareZap-Payenabled.

Asoflastweek,Zap-Maphasbegun rollingoutZap-PayacrossMer’snetwork ofrapidandfastchargersatlocations suchaspublicandretailcarparks,with over120chargepointsalreadyliveon Zap-Map’spaymentservice.The remainingMerchargerswillcontinueto becomeZap-Payenabledoverthe comingdaysandweeks.

Zap-Mapuserscannowpayquicklyand

easilyfortheirEVchargingonallfive networksupanddowntheUK,aswell asbeingabletosearchforcharge points,planlongerjourneys,andshare updateswithotherEVdrivers.More integrationsandannouncementsaround Zap-Payaretofollowoverthecoming weeksandmonths. MerisaEuropeanEVchargingprovider ownedbyStatkraft,Europe’slargest producerofrenewableenergy.In England,thecompanyoperatesa networkofaround600fastandrapid publicchargers,stretchingfromCumbria toDorset.Wheretheyprovidethe electricity,Merpublicchargepointsare poweredby100%traceablerenewable energy,andthecompany’saimisto makesustainableelectricmobilityeasy andaccessibletoeveryone. Thechargingproviderrecently strengtheneditsUKpresencewiththe acquisitionofElmtronics,nowrebranded asMer,whichsuppliesandinstallsEV chargepointsforworkplacesandfleets. Thisacquisitionallowsthecompanyto supportthecommercialsectorinits transitiontoelectrification. Asasingle-apppaymentsystemthat usesacreditordebitcardtopayfor charging,Zap-Paywaslaunchedwitha missiontoincludeallthekeycharge pointnetworksacrosstheUK.Zap-Pay avoidsthehassleofusingdifferent paymentmethodsacrossallthevarious networks,providingasimplewaytopay forEVchargingacrossnetworksfrom withintheZap-Mapapp. WithMer’schargingnetworknowliveon Zap-PayacrossEngland,today’s announcementrepresentsanimportant steptowardsquickandeasydestination chargingforEVdriversusingZap-Map. AlexEarl,CommercialDirectorat Zap-Map,said: “I’mverypleasedtoseeMergoinglive onZap-Pay.Asanationwidecharging

providerwithchargepointsat convenientlocationssuchascarparks, MerisavaluableadditiontotheZapPaypartnernetworkwhowillmake payingfordestinationchargingthatbit easierforZap-Mapusers. “What’smore,thankstoourusers,we knowthatEVdriverswantsimple solutionstowhatiscurrentlyacomplex puzzle.Sonowmorethanever,as electricvehiclesapproachthe mainstream,weneedtomakesure payingforchargingisassimpleas possible. “Withthisinmind,I’mdelightedtosay thatusageofZap-Payhascontinuedto increasesignificantly,andIlookforward toseeingthistrendacceleratewithMer nowliveonZap-Pay.” AlexHinchcliffe,ManagingDirectorat MerUK–publiccharging,said: “Interoperabilityisabsolutely fundamentaltofacilitatetheuptakeof electricvehicles.IntegrationwithZapPayfurthersimplifiesthepublicelectric vehiclechargingjourney,allowingusers toplan,navigate,chargeandpayinone place.ThisiscoretoMer’scustomer centricapproach.” AllMerchargepointsarenowZap-Pay enabledandareavailabletouseviathe Zap-Mapapp. N NationwideEV chargingnetwork Mergoesliveon Zap-Pay

theJeepbrand’scommitmentto “ZeroEmissionFreedom”.No compromiseonperformancewith 0-62mphaccelerationin6.3 seconds. •Morelegendarycapability–the most4x4-capableGrandCherokee ever,thenewTrailhawk4xehas conqueredtheRubiconTrailinfullelectricoperation;newclassexclusiveanti-rollbardisconnect allowsforimprovedarticulationand tractionoverrocksandroughterrain •Moretechnology–Uconnect™5 withasegment-firstinteractivefront passengerscreen,newhighdefinitionrear-seatentertainment systemandActiveDrivingAssist •Morespaceandversatility–theallnewJeep®GrandCherokee4xe offersenhancedlevelsofcomfort andspaciousness,including accommodatingasetofgolfclubs transverselyinthecargohold •Moreinnovativefeatures–withan all-newarchitecture,all-newexterior design,all-newinteriorwithfront passengerscreenandindependent frontandrearsuspensionsand Quadra-Liftairsuspensionwith electronicsemi-activedamping •Moreworld-classcraftsmanship–therangeincludestheSummit ReservetrimwithPalermoleather interior,realwoodinteriors,and 950-watt,19-speakerMcIntosh audiosystem •Moresafety–withmorethan110 advancedsafetyandsecurity features,includingActiveDriving U

FromthemomenttheJeepbrand introducedtheGrandCherokeein1992 bydrivingitupthestepsofCoboHallin Detroitandthroughaglasswindow, signifyingthebreakthroughpremium SUV,itsetanewindustrybenchmark andquicklybecamesynonymouswith upscaledesignanduncompromised capability.

•Moreeco-friendlypowertrainwith outstandingperformances–with 4xe(PHEV)technologydelivering upto31milescityelectricrange andacombineddrivingrangeupto 435miles,thisisthemost4x4capableandsustainableGrand Cherokeeyetandafurthersignof

ThearrivaloftheNewJeep®Grand Cherokee4xePlug-InHybridseesthe newJeepSUVjointheexisting Americanbrand’s“4xe"models.The “4xe”badge,consolidatedasauthentic Jeepbranding,representscapability, sustainability,efficiencyandevenmore safetyanddrivingpleasure.

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AsthemostcapableSUVbrandpushes towarditsfutureof“ZeroEmission Freedom,”,thisfifth-generationJeep GrandCherokeebuildsonitslegacyas themostawardedSUVever,bringingan all-newarchitecture,newplug-inhybrid powertrain,all-newexteriordesign,allnewinteriorwithworld-class craftsmanshipandfirst-to-market technologiestotheglobalfull-sizeSUV segment.

ThenewJeep®GrandCherokee4xe hasbeendesignedandengineeredto deliverevenmoreofwhathasmadeita trueglobaliconinthepremiumSUV segment.

“Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee 4xeisourglobalflagshipandwillbe leadingtheJeepbrandintoaneweraof premiumrefinement,innovative technology,advanced4x4capabilityand electrification”,saidChristianMeunier, JeepBrandChiefExecutiveOfficer. “Withaperfectbalanceofon-road dynamics,4x4capabilityand4xe performance,theall-newJeep®Grand Cherokee4xeisthemost technologicallyadvanced,luxuriousand 4x4-capableGrandCherokeeever.”

SettingtheStandard “TheNewJeep®GrandCherokee4xe’s arrivalinEuropeisthelateststepin Jeep’selectrificationjourney.”-said AntonellaBruno,HeadoftheJeep BrandinEurope.“Westartedthis journeyinQ42020withthelaunchof theRenegadeandCompass4xe,and thefollowingyeartheWrangler4xe arrived.Successsoonfollowed:somuch sothatinthefirstquarterof2022more than1in3JeepssoldinEuropewasa 4xe,andinItalywearetheleaderinthe LEVmarketwhichincludesplug-in hybridsandBEV.Nowit’stheNew Jeep®GrandCherokee4xe’sturnto carryonwiththesuccess.”

Kordersareopenforthe NewJeep®Grand Cherokee4xePlug-In Hybrid.Customerscan choosebetweenthe Limited4xe,Trailhawk4xe, Overland4xeandSummit Reserve4xemodels,alloffering premiumrefinement,technological innovation,advanced4x4capabilityand electrification.Customerscanconfigure theirvehicles(https://www.jeep.co.uk/ car-configurator)beforethevehicle arrivesinJeepshowroomsearlyinthe NewYear.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 135 |Motors Assistwithhands-onL2 autonomousdriving,plus360degreesurroundviewandNight Visioncameras Thestate-of-the-artJeep®Grand Cherokee4xeisdesignedinsideandout todeliverunmatchedcapabilityand composeddrivingdynamics.Its renowned4x4systems(Quadra-TracII andQuadra-DriveII),Quadra-Liftair suspensionandSelec-Terraintraction managementsysteminstillJeep®Grand Cherokee4xewiththeJeepbrand’s legendary4x4capability. Theall-newarchitectureandsculpted aerodynamicbodystylecombineto improvevehicleperformance,safetyand reliability,whilesignificantlyreducing vehicleweight,noiseandvibration. Designedtomaximiseoverallpassenger safety,comfortandconvenience,theallnewJeep®GrandCherokee4xepacks apowerfulpunchwithnextgeneration featuresandtechnologiesthatmakeita standoutinthefull-sizeSUVsegment. Trims TheNewJeep®GrandCherokee4xeis availableinLimited,Trailhawk,Overland andSummitReservetrims: •Limited-GrandCherokeeinits purestform.TheLimitedmodelsits on20”wheels,featuresfullLED exteriorlightingandanoptionaldual panelsunroof.Equippedwiththe latestinsafetyandcapability,it comesstandardwithfullspeed ForwardCollisionWarning,Traffic SignRecognition,DrowsyDriver andSelec-Terrainsystemforadded tractionwhengoingoffroad.The interiorhostspremiumvinyl perforatedseatswithfrontandrear ventilationanda10.25”digitalTFT cluster,plusthe10.1”Uconnect infotainmentscreen. •Overland-thebestofbothworlds, Overlandfeaturespremiumcomfort andauthenticJeep®capability.20” Polishedwheels,dualexhaustand bodycolourfrontandrearfascia combineforanelegantand powerfulexterior.Ontheinside, enjoythestandarddualpane panoramicsunroof,multi-colour ambientinteriorlightsandpremium Nappaleatherseats. •Trailhawk-Uncompromised capability,asonlyJeep®can. Trailhawkcomesstandardwith industryleadingoff-roadsystems andfeatures:18”wheelswithAll Terraintyresarethebasisforthe Quadra-driveIIsystem,Electronic limitedslipreardifferentialaxle; frontdisconnectanti-rollbar;three skidplatesandJeep®Offroad accessorykit.Craftedforthoseon themove,theinterioriscomfortable andfunctionalwithvinylandsuede seatswithbluestitching,ventilated inthefront. •SummitReserve-Theupper echelonofGrandCherokee,the SummitReservestandsproudon 21”Polishedwheelsandhostsan interiorthatoffersunmatched comfort.Palermoleatherseatsand doortrim,realwalnutwoodaccents, 19speakerMcIntoshSoundsystem and10”interactivepassenger displayscreen,alongwithcountless otherexceptionalstandardfeatures makesitwithoutequal. First-everGrandCherokee4xe Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe isthefirstGrandCherokeeplug-in hybrid(PHEV).Itsintroductionsignals thecontinuedgrowthoftheJeepbrand’s electrifiedmission,towardsfuture mobility.The4xeplug-inhybridelectric vehicletechnologyenhancesthefun, freedomandadventurethattheJeep brandisknownfor,whileproviding unprecedentedperformance,fuel economyandenvironmental friendliness: •upto30mileselectricrangein combinedcycleand32milescity electricrangeintheurbancycle •380hpcombinedand637Nm torque •QuadraTracIIorQuadraDriveII 4x4systemwithtwo-speedtransfer caseand2.72:1low-rangegear ratio •7.4:1crawlratio •2,300kgofmaxtowingcapability “ThenewJeep®GrandCherokee4xe drivercantailoritshybridpowertrainto suiteachtrip,fromdailycommutingin pure-electricmodetoextended motorwayroadtripswithnorange anxiety,allowingownerstoexplore natureoff-roadinnearsilence,”Meunier added.“Thisisanotherimportantstep towardachievingourglobalvisionof ZeroEmissionFreedom.” AvailableinLimited4xe,Trailhawk4xe, Overland4xeandSummitReserve4xe models,theall-newJeep®Grand Cherokee4xepropulsionsystem combinestwoelectricmotors,a400-volt batterypack,2.0-litreturbocharged,fourcylinderengineandTorqueFliteeightspeedautomatictransmissionfor maximumefficiencyandcapability. Overall,the4xesystemdelivers380 combinedhorsepowerand637Nm torque,upto30mileselectricrangein combinedcycleand32milescityelectric rangeintheurbancycle. Thefuel-efficient2.0-litreturbocharged I-4engineispartofStellantis’sGlobal MediumEnginefamily.Thehigh-tech, direct-injectionengineusesatwin-scroll, low-inertiaturbochargermounteddirectly tothecylinderhead.Efficiencyis enhancedviatheuseofelectricpower steeringandanelectricallydrivenair conditioningcompressor,removing thoseloadsfromtheengine. Theconventionalalternatorisreplaced withahigh-voltage,liquid-cooledmotor generatorunit.Connectedtotheengine crankshaftpulleyviaabelt,themotor generatorspinstheenginefornearly seamless,fuel-saving,start-stop operationandgenerateselectricityfor thebatterypack.Alargerhigh-voltage motorgeneratorismountedinthe transmission,replacingthetorque converter.Twoclutchesmanagepower andtorquefromthee-motorandengine. Aclutchismountedbetweentheengine andthemotor.Whenthesystem operatesinelectric-onlymodethisclutch isopensothereisnomechanical linkagebetweentheengineandtheemotor.Whentheclutchisclosed, combinedtorquefromthe2.0-liter engineandthee-motorflowthroughthe automatictransmission.Avariableclutch mountedbehindthee-motormanages engagementwiththetransmissionto improvedrivabilityandefficiency.

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•Electric:Operatesonzero-emission

Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe carriesa400-volt,17-kWhEVbattery. Thebatteryunitsandcontrolsmount underneaththevehicle,packagedunder thefloorandprotectedbyaseriesof skidplates.

•eSave:Prioritisestheengine,

Regardlessofthemodeselected,the

4xeESelecModes WithESelecmodes,thenewJeep® GrandCherokee4xedrivercantailorthe hybridpowertraintobestsuiteachtrip, whetheritbecommuting,off-roadingor long-distancetravel.Thedriverselects thedesiredpowertrainmodeviabuttons mountedontheinstrumentpanel,tothe leftofthesteeringwheel: •Hybrid:Blendstorquefromthe electricmotorandpetrolengine.

Thebatterypacksystemincludesa dedicatedheatingandcoolingcircuitto keepthebatteryatitsoptimum temperatureforbestperformance.The systemincludesadedicatedheaterunit andachillerthatusestheGrand Cherokee’sair-conditioningrefrigerantto reducecoolanttemperaturewhen needed.

TheJeep®GrandCherokee’s4xe systemalsoincludesanIntegratedDual ChargingModule(ICDM)thatcombines abatterychargerandaDC/DC converterinasingle,compactunitanda PowerInverterModule(PIM)thatis reducedinsize.Thesearemounted underthebodyandprotectedwithsteel shields. Allhigh-voltageelectronicsaresealed andwaterproof.TheTrailRatedJeep® GrandCherokee4xeiscapableofwater fordingupto61cm.

all-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe operatesasahybridoncethebattery nearsitsminimumstateofcharge. Thedriverinformationdisplayandmain touchscreenincludeEcoCoaching pages.TheEcoCoachingpageslet ownersmonitorpowerflowandseethe impactofregenerativebrakingaswellas viewtheirdrivinghistorywithadetailof electricandfuelusage. Regenerativebrakingispartofthe4xe system.Whenthedriverstepsonthe brakepedal,thepowertraincontrol engagesthemaximumavailable regenerativebraking,upto0.25g,from theelectricmotorstoslowthevehicle, augmentedwiththeJeep®Grand Cherokee’straditionalfrictionbrakes. With4x4engaged,allfourwheelsfeed torqueforregenerativebraking, maximisingtheenergyrecovery. Electricityfromregenerativebrakingis fedtothebatterypacktomaintainor increasethestateofcharge. Adriver-selectableMaxRegenfeature deploysamoreassertiveregenerative brakingcalibrationwhenthevehicle seeszerothrottleinputfromthedriver (coasting).MaxRegencanslowthe GrandCherokee4xefasterthan standardregenerativebrakingand generatemoreelectricityforthebattery pack. LegendaryJeep4x4Capability Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe deliversunrivaledcapabilityalongwith composedon-roaddrivingdynamics. Thatlegendaryoff-roadcapabilitybegins courtesyoftwo4x4systems–QuadraTracIIandQuadra-DriveIIwithrear

Thechargeportisbeneathapush-open/ push-closecoverontheleftfrontwing forconvenientnose-inparkingat charginglocations.Thechargeport includesLEDindicatorsofcharging status.AnLEDbatterylevelmonitorsits ontopoftheinstrumentpanel,makingit easytocheckbatterystateofchargeata-glanceduringcharging. Thepowertrainwilloptimisebattery andenginepowertodeliverthebest combinationoffuelefficiencyand performance electricpoweronlyuntilthebattery reachestheminimumchargeorthe driverrequestsmoretorque(such aswide-openthrottle),which engagestheengine savingthebatterychargeforlater use.Thedrivercanalsochoose betweenBatterySaveandBattery ChargeviatheHybridElectric PagesintheUconnect5monitor

TheSelec-Terrainsystemoffersfive availableterrainmodes(Auto,Sport, Rock,Snow,Mud/Sand)toprovide optimisedcalibrationsforanygiven drivingscenario. NewfortheJeep®GrandCherokee4xe isfrontaxledisconnect.Ifthevehicle sensesthatroadconditionsdonot requireall-wheeldrive,thefront-axle disconnectautomaticallyplacesthe GrandCherokeeintwo-wheeldrive, reducingdragonthedrivelineand improvingfueleconomy.Four-wheel driveautomaticallyre-engageswhenthe vehiclesensesitisneeded. Trailhawk4xe–TrailRated,nature approved Forthefirsttimeever,thefifthgenerationJeep®GrandCherokee offerstheelectrifiedTrailhawk4xe, whichcombinesupto28milesofallelectric“ZeroEmissionFreedom”and fuelconsumptioncombinedof2.9litres/ 62mileswithGrandCherokee Trailhawk’slegendary4x4capability.In

fact,theall-newGrandCherokee Trailhawk4xeconqueredtheformidable RubiconTrailanddidsounderallelectricpowerusingElectricmode. Highlightsfortheall-newJeep®Grand CherokeeTrailhawk4xeinclude: •Quadra-DriveII4x4systemwith two-speedtransfercaseand2.72:1 low-rangegearratio •Rearelectroniclimited-slip differential(eLSD) •Selec-Terraintractionmanagement system •Selec-SpeedControl •27.8cmofgroundclearance •61cmofwaterfordingcapability •47.4:1crawlratio •28milesall-electricrangeandfuel consumptioncombinedof2.9 litres/62miles •Bluetowhookontherear •18-inchwheelswithall-terraintyres •vinylandsuedeseatswithblue stitching •Glare-proofblack-and-bluematte “Trailhawk”hooddecal •Blackroof 4x4systemsinsummary Limited-Quadra-TracIIactive4WD includestwo-speedtransfercase/ Heavydutysuspension Trailhawk-Quadra-DriveII4WDsystem includeselectroniclimited-slipdifferential forrearaxle/Quadra-Liftairsuspension system/SwayBarDisconnect Overland-Quadra-TracIIactive4WD includestwo-speedtransfercase/ Quadra-Liftairsuspensionsystem SummitReserve-Quadra-DriveII4WD systemincludeselectroniclimited-slip differentialforrearaxle/Quadra-Liftair suspensionsystem All-newflexiblearchitecture Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe isbuiltonanall-newarchitecturethat wasmissionspecificforthefifthgenerationGrandCherokee.More specifically,thenew4xemodelis215 cmwidewithopenmirrors(196cmwide withoutmirrors),491cmlongandwitha 296.4cmwheelbase(morethan50mm morethanthepreviousgeneration). TheJeep®GrandCherokee4xe'snew unibodyconstructionandchassis facilitateelectrification,whiletwo availablebest-in-classJeep4x4systems (Quadra-TracIIandQuadra-DriveII), Quadra-LiftairsuspensionandSelecTerraintractionmanagementsystem instilltheentirenewJeep®Grand Cherokee4xeline-upwithlegendary Jeepcapability. Newexteriordesign Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee 4xe’sslim,sculptedexteriordelivers moremodernandupdatedpremium

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 137 |Motors electroniclimitedslip-differential(eLSD). Bothsystemsareequippedwithan activetransfercasetoimprovetraction bymovingtorquetoworkwiththewheel withthemostgrip. •QuadraTracII •Thesystemfeaturesa2-speedlow transfercasethatcansendupto 100%oftheavailableenginetorque tofrontorrearaxle.Pairedwiththe Selec-Terrainsystem,theQuadraTracII4x4systemcanbeoptimized toprovideoptimalgripinarangeof situationsorsettoAutotodeliver thebestperformanceinchanging situations. •ThissystemsisfeaturedonLimited andOverland •QuadraDriveII •hedefinitivecapabilitystatement–QuadradriveIIwithelectronically limitedslipdifferential.Fully automatichighrange •Activeelectronictransfercase •Electroniclimitedsliprear differential •Fourlowmodelocksfrontandrear differentialforlowspeedpower, rockcrawlingandtowing •AutomodeintheSelec-Terrain TractionManagementsystemfor everydaydrivingorquicklydialin snow,sport,sand/mudorrockfor specificdrivingconditions JeepQuadra-Lift™airsuspension,now withelectronicsemi-activedamping, deliversupto27.8cmofground clearanceand61cmofwaterfording. Thesystemautomaticallyadjuststhe shocktuningtochangingroadconditions forenhancedcomfort,stabilityand control,ormaybecontrolledmanually withconsolecontrols,andfeaturesfive heightsettingsforoptimumride performance. Theclass-leadingSelec-Terrain™ tractionmanagementsystemlets customerschoosetheon-oroffroad settingforoptimum4x4performance. Thisfeatureelectronicallycoordinates 4x4torquesplit,brakingandhandling, steeringandsuspensionsystems, throttlecontrol,transmissionshift, transfercase,tractioncontrol,stability control,anti-lockbrakingsystem(ABS) andsteeringfeel.

appearancetothemostluxuriousGrand Cherokeeever.

Awidenedtrack(36mmincrease) providessuperiorhandlingandnimble maneuverabilityandtherearefourwheeloptionswithsignatureJeep geometryandupto21-inchdiameter wheelsofferedforthefirsttime.

AGlossBlackroofcomesstandardon TrailhawkandSummitReserve, combinedwith7newcolors:Diamond Black,BrightWhite,VelvetRed, MidnightSky,BalticGrey,SilverZynith, RockyMountain.

Theall-NewJeep®GrandCherokee 4xe’sluxurious,next-generationinterior hasevolvedtofeaturehandcrafted materialsandmodernamenities.

Theall-newJeep®seatingarchitecture featuresalengthadjustablecushionfor

Awiderandlargericonicseven-slot grilleandnewfrontfasciaconcealsa long-rangeradarandotheradvanced technologyfeatures.Anelongated,levelsethoodandboldheadfirststance delivervisualstrengthandthe aerodynamicbodystyleallowsfor designflexibility,improvedfitandfinish. Newactivegrilleshutters,frontwheel spats,aircurtains,hoodaeroflick, loweredroofline(10mmdecrease)and rearvertical-pillarspoilersimproveonroadperformanceandfuelefficiency.

thefront-rowpassengers.Thenew16wayadjustablefrontseatshavepower lumbarandmemoryandhigher specificationversionsoffernewfront driverandpassengerseatback massage.Heated/ventedseatsare availableinfirsttworows,withthreelevelconfigurablecontrols. Thecentreconsolelayoutnowhas updatedswitches,morestoragespace inthefrontbinthatcanholdtwowireless devicesandawirelesscharger. Anall-newpremium,full-suiteof customisableLEDlightingwithdaytime/ night-timesettingsisstandardonthe newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe,and trueambientlightingwithafive-colour selection,availableontheOverlandand SummitReserveversions. Advanced,high-techsafetyand securityfeatures Thestate-of-the-artJeep®Grand Cherokee4xeushersinanarrayof morethan110advancedsafetyand securityfeatures,includinginnovative applicationsoftechnologiesthatrefine theconnectionbetweendriver,vehicle andtheroad. Standardsafetyfeaturesacrossthelineupinclude: •Full-SpeedCollisionWarningwith ActiveBrakingandpedestrian/ cyclistdetection •RearCrossPathdetection •AdaptiveCruiseControlwithStop andGo •ActiveLaneManagement •LaneSenseLaneDeparture WarningwithLaneKeepAssist •AdvancedBrakeAssist •Blind-spotmonitoring •ParkViewrearback-upcamera •ParkSenserearparkassistsensors withstop •Switch-activatedelectricparkbrake •Tyre-pressuremonitoring Additionalavailablesafetyfeatures include: •NewNightVisioncamerawith pedestrianandanimaldetection •NewIntersectionCollisionAssist •NewDrowsyDriverDetection system •ParallelandPerpendicularPark AssistandnewTrafficSign Recognition •New360-degreesurroundview camerasystemwithfrontandrear washers •NewActiveDrivingAssist(L2) automateddrivingisalsoavailable. MosttechnologicallyadvancedGrand Cherokeeever Thenewfifth-generationJeepGrand Cherokee4xehasthemostavailable technologyfeaturesinitshistory.The suiteoffeaturesavailableincludes: •Uconnect™5–themostadvanced Uconnectsystemeveroffers10.1inch(25.7cm)digitaldisplayforan intuitiveexperience. •Asegment-exclusiveinteractive frontpassengerscreenofferscopilotassistancewithnavigation, cameraviewingandvisual entertainment •WirelessAppleCarPlayand AndroidAuto •Newdigitalrearviewmirror •Newfull-colour,10-inch(25.4cm) windshieldhead-updisplay(HUD) •Newwirelesschargingpadinfront centreconsole •Greaterconnectivitywithtwo Bluetooth-enabledphonespaired simultaneously •Newservicesthatenableinteraction withAmazonAlexaandGoogle Home™voiceassistants •All-newJeep®mobileappwith whichcustomerscanquicklyand easilymanagevehiclestatus, searchforchargingstations,receive supportintheeventofany difficultiesorattemptedtheft. Furthermore,customerscanalways

All-newinterior

Alowered,taperedroofimprovesthe vehicle’saerodynamicperformanceand efficiencywithoutsacrificingcargo spaciousnessandutility,whilethe loweredbeltlineandexpansiveglass allowmorelightintothecabinand increaseoutwardvisibility.

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ThefrontpanelfeaturesnewslimHVAC vents,are-alignedcentrestackfor greaterdriveraccessibilityand10.1-inch (25.7cm)digitalscreens(digitalcluster andtouchscreenradio),aswellas segment-firstavailable10.25-inch(26 cm)frontpassengerinteractivedisplay.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 139 |Motors beinformedaboutvehicle maintenancethroughmonthly reports(viaemail). •Tom-Tomnavigationwithpredictive search,naturalspeechandlive trafficupdates •“Over-the-air”updatesof Uconnect™systemmaps. •4GLTEWi-Fihotspottoconnectup toeightdevices •Frontseatcontrols:tomonitor contentorappsbeingusedinthe rearseats,selectfavouritesto quicklystartamovieontherear displays,oryoucanpauseorstop thecontentforfamilychats •ThenewUconnectTMServices suiteallowsnumerousvehicle functionstobecontrolledremotely andconveniently,includingMy Assistant,MyCar,MyRemote,My eCharge,MyNavigationandthe optionalMyWifiandMyAlert packages •ThankstoUconnect™Services,itis possible,forexample,toask AmazonAlexathevehicle's location,searchforapointof interestandsendtheaddress directlytothecar,allfromthe comfortofhome.Inaddition,while drivingyoucantalktoAlexaVoice Service,askabouttheweather, managehomeautomation,play music,andmore.(Compatiblesmart homedevicerequiredandsold separately) •Newremotecontrolmodes, includingJeep®OffRoadPageson mobileapp,EcoScoretomonitor drivingstyleandmore Anew,state-of-the-artMcIntoshaudio systemisavailableandfeatures19 custom-designedspeakers(includinga 10-inch/25.4cmsubwoofer),950-wattsof poweranda17-channelamplifier.The Jeepbrandiscurrentlytheonly automotivemanufacturerintheworldto carryaMcIntoshsoundsystem. Withanunsurpassedblendofrefined sophistication,dynamicperformance, cutting-edgetechnologiesand unsurpassedlevelsofelegance,thenew Jeep®GrandCherokee4xecarriesan attractivepresenceandcapabilitythatis uncommoninitsclass,unquestionably Jeepbrand,andunmistakablyworld class. Theall-newJeep®GrandCherokee4xe isbuiltatthenewDetroitAssembly Complex–MackPlant,thecity’sfirst newmanufacturingfacilityinnearlythree decades. AuthenticJeepAccessories InpartnershipwithJeep®,Moparteam hasdesignedanddevelopedover100 authenticaccessoriesforthenewJeep GrandCherokee4xeplug-inhybrid, reinforcingthestrongbondbetweenthe twoAmericanbrandsthathavealways exploredtheworldofcustomisation together,creatingbothexclusive accessoriesandservicesforthe differentJeepmodelsandunique modelsformajorevents.

ForthenewJeepGrandCherokee4xe, theMoparteamhascreatedacollection ofuniqueandexclusiveaccessories,for thewidest-rangingandmostcomplete customizationaccordingtocustomers’ differinglifestyles,withhighquality productswhichcomeaboutasaresult oftheMoparprofessionals’daily commitmentintermsofinnovation, attentiontodetailandrespectforthe

environment.Someexamples:21-inch wheels,sidesteps,blackorchromeplatedvalvecapswiththeJeeplogo, sportpedals,wirelesschargerfor smartphones,carcovers,andmore. Plus,foroff-roadthespecialrockrails andcarry-allroofbarsaccommodate boxes,kayaks,canoesandmuchmore, andthetowinghookcanmountthe specificbikecarrierdesignedforheavier electricmodels.TheMoparoffering,with theexpertiseofFree2MoveeSolutions, startswiththepowerfulConnected Wallboxforfasterandsmartercharging. Remotecontrolandauthenticationvia AppandRFIDCardmeaneverydetail hasbeencarefullydesignedtoimprove life,includingcharging. Allaccessoriesandservicesdedicated tothenewJeep®GrandCherokee4xe areavailableontheMoparStoreviathe officialMopareCommercewebsite.

140| |August2022Farming Monthly www.farmingmonthly.co.uk |Motors andRoverClassichas launched25exclusive expeditioninspiredClassic DefenderWorksV8Trophy IIvehiclesandexperience tohonouritsglobaloffroadingandexplorationheritage. ForsevendecadesLandRovershave beenexploringpathspreviously inaccessible.Eachvehiclehasaunique camouflagerepresenting23locations thelegendary4x4hastackledover70 yearsofadventuringhistory,including placesfromTheCamelTrophy,The FirstOverland,andtheG4Challenge. Thedesignalsofeaturesanumberof hiddenLandRoversandtheiriconic shapeinsilhouetteforownerstoidentify: Canyoufindthemall? Aswellastheopportunitytopurchasea uniquecollectiblevehicle,customersare invitedtotakepartinthesecond exclusivethree-dayLandRoverTrophy competition.LandRoverTrophyallows ourlike-minded customerstoforge lastingfriendships,make memories,andcreate theirownpatinaonan unforgettableevent. Customerswillreceive guidancefromexpertsto competeinaseriesof points-basedoff-road challenges,inspiredby ourfamousglobal adventures.Afterthree daysofcompetition,one teamwillwalkawaywith agrandprize.Customers willcreatelasting memoriesandgetacquaintedwiththeir vehiclesinthemostamazingway possible. TheuniquecamouflagedClassic DefenderWorksV8Trophymodels whichhonourLandRover’sall-terrain heritage,willbecreatedusingDefender modelsfrom2012-2016,strippedand rebuiltbyhandtoexactingstandards andimprovedhighspecifications, developedexclusivelybyourdedicated teamatLandRoverClassic. MichaelvanderSande,Managing Director,JaguarLandRoverSpecial VehicleOperations,said:“TheDefender hasconqueredterrainsacrosstheworld. OurlatestClassicWorksV8TrophyII honoursthisexpeditionheritageinits uniqueexteriordesign,payinghomage tosomeofthesestunninglocations. Eachofthe25vehiclesavailableisa labouroflove,sourced,assembledand remasteredbyourpassionatespecialist team.Aswellastakingdeliveryofa highlycollectiblevehicle,ourownerswill havetheuniqueopportunitytoputtheirs totheultimatetestinabespokeLand RoverTrophyevent.” L

TheClassicDefenderWorksV8 TrophyIIhasa500mmwading depth,arearrecovery pointandisfinishedwith

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PoweredbyLandRover’s5.0-litreV8 petrolpowertrain,producing405PSand 515Nmoftorque,thelimited-edition featuresaneight-speedZFautomatic transmission.Eachmodelundergoesa comprehensiverebuildwithuprated suspension,steeringenhancementsand upratedbrakes.Itwillbeofferedasa90 and110StationWagonbodiesaswell asa110DoubleCabPick-Upforthe firsttimeonaTrophymodel.Inthe productionrunof25,LandRoverClassic willcreateonly5DoubleCabPick-ups, withtheremaining20vehiclessplit between90and110StationWagon bodystylesequally. Theexteriorfeaturesadistinctiveblack andwhitetheme,withaunique camouflagedevelopedwiththeDesign teamatLandRoverSpecialVehicles. ThemainbodyisfinishedinFujiWhite withacontrastingNarvikBlackroofand

rockslidersandanexternalroll barforaddedbodyprotection.A rearladderprovidesaccessto theexpeditionroofrackwhile subtledetailingincludesLand RoverTrophybadgingandwhite logodetailonthemudflaps. Recarosportsseatsarefinished inhigh-qualityblackandwhite Windsorleatherwithcontrast stitching,combiningsupportand comfort.Leathertrimextendstothe dashboard,doorsandheadlining, ensuringahandcraftedfinish throughout. LandRoverClassic’smodern InfotainmentSystemwithintegrated navigationandmobiledevice connectivityensuresthelatest multimediaoptionsarehousedinthe authenticdashboard.LandRover’s ergonomicpistolshifterfortheZF automaticgearboxisalsofittedfor addedcontrol. TofinishofftheinteriorabespokeLand RoverTrophyclockfacebyElliotBrown isthecentrepieceofthedashboard, withauniquefacemirroringtheexterior camouflagedesign.ElliotBrownisonce againsupplyingTrophyownerswitha unique,tough,Competitor’sEdition timepiece.Meanwhile,forthosenot luckyenoughtosecureoneofthe limited-editionvehicles,ElliotBrownis releasing1,000watchesinspiredbythe LandRoverClassicDefenderWorksV8 TrophyII. Finally,forthoselookingtoenhance theirownDefenderwithsomeofthe WorksV8TrophyIIaesthetic,Land RoverClassicwillbeofferingTrophy influencedGenuineAccessoriestobe announcedlaterin2022. The90,110and110DoubleCab ClassicDefenderWorksV8TrophyII derivativesarenowavailableto purchasedirectfromLandRover Classic,withpricesstartingfrom £225,000fora90intheUK.

GlossBlackexteriorelements,downto minutedetailsincludingrivets,screws andvents.GlossBlack18-inch Sawtoothalloywheelscomplementthe theme. Thecamouflagefeatures23locations whereLandRoverhasconquered challengingterrainacrossmorethan70 yearsofoff-roadingexploration.These includehistoricoff-roading challenges,aswellasmore recentLandRoverexpeditionsin regionsfromSouthAfricaand LaostoPeru. Arangeofexterior enhancementsensures unstoppableall-terrain performance.Atthefront,a protectiveA-framehouses awinchaheadofa bespokefrontgrille.The blackbonnetfeaturesa satinfinishtoreduces glareinbrightconditions,whilea powerfulfull-width1.27mLED lightbarprovidesultimate visibilityinall-terrainconditionsat night.

chargingsolution.Itwillalsohelp todeliveronrenewableenergy targetsandreducethecarbon intensityofEVcharging,especially duringpeakhourswherethegrid reliesonacarbon-richsafetynet.” Thefirst3ticrowdfundingroundopened onJune23rdandexceededitsinitial £500,000targetwithinjustonehourof goinglivepublicly.Thefundwill acceleratetheroll-outofPapilio3,enable expansionofthe3titeamandunderpin continuedcleanenergytechnology development,andwithaweekleft beforeclosingon31stJuly,thecompany hastripleditsinvestmenttargetonthe Crowdcubeplatformto£1.5million. A •Injusteightweeks,3ti’sfirstpop-up,minisolarcarpark,“Papilio3”,locatedatSurrey ResearchParkinGuildford,hasalreadygenerated4.86MWhofsolarelectricity,providing enoughrenewableenergytodriveanaveragefamilyEV20,000miles •Heatwaveprovidesreminderofsolarpower’spotentialtocombateffectsofclimatechange •3ti’sfirstcrowdfundingroundtriplesinitialtargetwithoneweekremaining

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stheUKcoolsfromrecord temperaturesinexcessof 40degreeCelsius,3ti,the UK’sleadingdesigner, installer,funderand operatorofSolarCar Parks(SCPs),hasprovidedavery timelyandfittingreminderofthe significantpowerofthesunand howitcanbeputtomorepositive effectontheenvironment.

“Solarisanabundantsourceof renewableenergy–yieldfromourfirst Papilio3unitatSurreyResearchPark hasalreadytopped4.86MWh,andall12 chargingpointshavebeeninregular use,”saysTimEvans,3tifounderand CEO.“ThemostrecentInternational EnergyAgencystatisticsshowthat, thankstohighersolarandwindpower generation,renewableelectricity productionisupby9.8%year-on-year acrossallOrganisationforEconomic

CooperationandDevelopment(OECD) countries,butthereisstillplentyofroom forfurtherimprovement.” InJune,thefirstPapilio3unitgenerated 2.36MWhandisontracktoexceedthis figureinJuly.Currently,thisrepresents a53%PVGenerationtoEVCharging ratio,althoughthiswillreduce throughouttheyearandexpectedto averagearound20%afterthewinter. Papilio3isbuiltaroundarecycled shippingcontainer,canbedeployed within24hoursandintegratesthethree technologiesof3ti:solarelectricity generation,batteryenergystorage systems(capacityofupto250kWh)and EVchargepoints(of7,11and22kW). “SCPshavealreadydisplayedvast potentialasamethodofgenerating renewableenergy,”continues Evans.“InJune,forexample,just oneofourcustomersitesproduced 290MWhfroma2.2MWpsolar array.Atcurrentpricesthat’sover £65,000worthofelectricity. Papilio3willplayadirectand prominentroleindecarbonisingthe UKtransportsectorwithscalable technologythatiseasilydeployed asaworkplaceanddestination

Sinceinstallationattheendof May,theprototypeof3ti’sworld’s firstpop-upminisolarcarparkand electricvehicle(EV)charginghub, “Papilio3”,hasgeneratedsufficient solarpowertodriveanaverage familyEVinexcessof20,000 miles:wellovertwicetheaverage UKdriver’sannualmileage.

www.farmingmonthly.co.uk August2022 | Farming Monthly | 143 |Motors illtekSport,theleading premiumperformance exhaustmanufacturer, hasenhanceditsoffering forthelatestLandRover Defenderwithsports systemsnowavailableforallpetrol‘90’ and‘110’versionsoftheiconicoffroader. TheextensiverangeofMilltekSport performanceexhaustscoversP300, P400,P400eandV8variants.Allare designedtoofferimprovementsoverthe standardsystemintermsofacoustics, performance,aestheticsanddriving dynamics. Inaddition,MilltekSporthasalsobegun developingareplacement exhaustsystemforpetrol versionsofthenewly launched‘130’LandRover Defender. Theupgradedexhaustsare designedtobeadirect replacementfortheoriginal systemwhilstretainingthe factoryparticulatesystems. Theyareavailablein resonated,non-resonated andwithachoiceoftips, allowingtheownerto individualisethesystem’s soundandtheappearance ofitstailpipes. Eachexhaustis constructedfromT304L ‘aircraftgrade’stainless steel,whichensuresthat thesystemswillcomfortably withstandtheharshest conditionsthatanyLand RoverDefenderwill encounteronoroff-road. Aswellasprovidingamoreaggressive exhaustnote,otherbenefitsofthe MilltekSportsystemsincludeimproved drivingdynamics,weightsavingoverthe factoryexhaust,andalifetimeguarantee fortheoriginalpurchaser. AswithallMilltekSportexhausts,the LandRoverDefendersystemhasbeen developedandismanufacturedin-house intheUK.Thebusinesshasusedits near40-yearexperienceofdesigning andconstructingpremiumperformance exhaustsystemstocreateasystemthat furtherenhanceswhatmanydrivers considertobetheultimateoff-roader. Mostrecently,thesystemhasbeen chosenbyUrbanAutomotiveforits limitededitionUrbanXRSprogramme, thebespokeredefinitionoftheLand RoverDefendermakingitspublicdebut ontheMilltekSportstandattherecent GoodwoodFestivalofSpeed. TheMilltekSportLandRoverDefender systemcostsfrom£1,700(RRP)andis availabletoordernowthroughaUKwidedealershipnetwork. ThosewishingtopurchasetheMilltek SportLandRoverexhaustsystemare invitedtocontacttheirneareststockist today,whichcanbefoundat:https:// www.millteksport.com/dealers/ M

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