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THE WORLD IS A STAGE AND FOR KIOTI IT IS STAGE V

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The new stage V environmental requirements for tractors has resulted in the introduction of a whole host of new models and features for the Kioti range of Compact tractors, starting from 21hp models all the way up to 110hp.

Luxury standard factory cabs with air conditioning now start at 25hp.

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CONTENTS

AGRI NEWS MEDIALIMITED

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New Kuhn autonomous diet feeder launched

Kubota loader range for M-series tractors

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Small square bales get density boost

John Deere self-propelled combines celebration

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Kverneland maps out the way for spot spraying Page 36

Comment: positive development in labour & recruitment

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Analysis: How the UK can beat avian flu Page 46

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NEWS

NEW KUHN AUTONOMOUS DIET FEEDER LAUNCHED

Kuhn has launched a new self-propelled, autonomous diet feeder capable of feeding 280 cows

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UHN has launched a new self-propelled, autonomous diet feeder capable of feeding 280 cows. The new AURA works autonomously using GPS and RTK to move around a farm collecting and feeding out a TMR. Inbuilt loading and weighing modules calculate the exact mix of forage material including grass and maize, along with any supplements and concentrates required.

The AURA’s 3m3 mixing tank features two vertical augers that require a lower power requirement and feature KUHN’s K-NOX technology to guarantee a service life of six times longer than steel alternatives. The mixing and chopping speed can be adjusted to create a homogenous TMR with a palatable consistency.

A 56hp (42kW) diesel engine can power the AURA for up to a week of continual loading and feeding, making it a truly autonomous machine.

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metres high, 1.9 metres wide and just under 7 metres in length. This helps it to move around most areas of the farm including feed passages and clamps.

It feeds out at a speed of 2km/h on both the left and right using a conveyor, and can travel at up to 7km/h.

A dual guidance system uses GPS and RTK outside and LIDAR inside in conjunction with an onboard odometer. Farms choosing an AURA will be mapped and WIFI devices installed to enable connectivity throughout.

The AURA also has inbuilt sensors to stop or avoid objects and it can travel on gradients up to 20%.

TMR to the nearest kilo.

Farms using the AURA will also be fitted with augers connected to silos containing concentrates and minerals that have a receiver to communicate with the AURA’s onboard transmitter.

The time and frequency of feeding can be set to precise points 24 hours a day to enable consistent feeding without intervention. The AURA also features rotating bushes that push up forage and double up to clean the clamp of any fallen material. The brushes operate on both sides of the machine to offer the The TMR can be calculated flexibility to feed in any as often as is needed housing. and uploaded to the AURA remotely. Its builtThe AURA will be in loading and weighing distributed initially in modules enable it to travel France with other countries to sources of forage, in Europe following. The concentrates and minerals first units are expected in to load. A multi-purpose the UK from 2024/25. milling head ensures that all forage is loaded efficiently Southam Agricultural whilst onboard Fields Farm, Station Rd, weighing Southam CV47 2DH sensors can t: 01926 813426 calculate the www.southamagri.co.uk

NEWS

ALIGN OILSEED RAPE DRILLING TO SOIL MOISTURE, GROWERS URGED

Winter oilseed (WOSR) rape growers facing continued dry soils should not rush into drilling the crop too early

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inter oilseed (WOSR) rape growers facing continued dry soils should not rush into drilling the crop too early, says ProCam technical development manager, Rob Adamson.

According to Mr Adamson, there has been a shift to drilling WOSR earlier in recent years, primarily with the aim of getting crops established ahead of cabbage stem flea beetle attacks. Moreover, this tactic could be tempting this year, he says, because fields have been cleared by the early cereal harvest.

But where soil moisture deficit is significant following the parched July, this could be disastrous for WOSR establishment, he warns.

“Moisture is fundamental to crop germination,” says Mr Adamson, “and particularly so with oilseed rape seeds which need to take up 40% of their own weight in moisture before germination can even begin.

There is then a second moisture requirement to allow the seed to produce an embryonic root.

“From a practical perspective, this means crops need to go into moist seedbeds and have more moisture on the way. Drilling before this is unlikely to be successful.”

Dry conditions during the first half of August do not mean the crop should automatically be abandoned, says Mr Adamson. However where drilling is delayed into the second half of August to achieve sufficient soil moisture, he says this will increase the need for good seedling vigour, and in these situations hybrid varieties can prove their worth.

“Hybrid vigour can help to mitigate the delayed start.

The improved growth rate of hybrids means they can still reach a size where they stand a chance against cabbage stem flea beetles when the migration begins.

“As well as hybrid vigour, using biostimulants to encourage rapid growth of a crop drilled later into sufficient moisture can also aid successful establishment. With both seed and foliar-applied biostimulants available, these treatments are a

worthwhile investment: while insecticides face resistance, it is possible to reduce the effect of adult cabbage stem flea beetle by ensuring the crop’s growth rate exceeds the feeding rate of the adult pest.

“Maximising this growth rate is critical whether growing conventional or hybrid varieties. But the vigour of hybrid varieties can potentially be used as an extra method to maximise growth when time is of the essence.”

With good OSR commodity prices and a successful harvest this summer, Mr Adamson says the appetite to grow WOSR among farmers is the highest it’s been for several years.

As well as income from the WOSR crop itself, he says the crop’s benefits for maximising first wheats in the rotation can also not be ignored, but rushing to drill WOSR before there is adequate moisture could easily result in disappointment.

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NEWS

MANAGING END OF SEASON GRAZING TO SUPPORT NEXT SPRING’S PRODUCTION Virtual fencing technology helps with autumn grazing management in preperation for the 2023 season

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ith grass growth slowing down and the end of the grazing season approaching, virtual fencing technology offers livestock producers a unique tool to start management for 2023 forage production, says farm consultant James Daniel, Managing Director for Precision Grazing Ltd. Perennial plants like grasses, clovers and herbs need a chance to recover after grazing to regrow their leaves and replenish energy reserves before the next grazing event, this ensures high productivity and plant resilience. As day length shortens and soil temperature reduces during autumn and winter, this rest period increases to be 120 days. This means a field grazed on 1st November should not be grazed again until 1st March.

overcome these challenges.

Using a combination of GPS, mobile data network, audio signals and solar power to work with animal behaviour and create a ‘virtual pasture,’ livestock wearing Nofence collars can be allocated to an area to graze with no physical fencing, explains Synne Foss Budal, General Manager for Nofence UK. “Within the Nofence app, farmers can quickly map out, create and move virtual fencing,” says Miss Budal.

“Not only does this allow for long-term strategic grazing planning that can be modified easily if weather conditions change, but it cuts down on labour associated with moving fences during an already busy time of year.”

Putting together an autumn grazing plan

“Achieving this rest period requires a plan and the ability to accurately allocate the feed on farm pasture to livestock to ensure they are fed to demand in what they need and not appetite – what they want,” explains Mr Daniel.

To ensure pastures and silage fields used for grazing hit that 120-day rest period sweet spot, Mr Daniel says to assess early spring forage needs for different stock groups and to then work backwards.

Following successful UK farm trials of Nofence virtual fencing technology, Mr Daniel sees it as a useful tool for livestock producers to

“For spring calvers and lambers, pasture in the spring is worth three to four times the value of pasture in the winter as it is high quality and

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able alone to support all of the animals' nutritional needs in late pregnancy and during lactation. Therefore farmers want to start spring with a cover of pasture across the farm which provides leaves to capture sunlight and grow more pasture, as well as a ‘buffer’ of feed to allow for any delay in spring growth,” he says. “Managing a true rest period will help achieve that.”

While the exact rest/grazing strategy will vary from farm to farm, there are a few hard and fast rules Mr Daniel says apply to everyone.

“On the final grazing of a field, aim to graze down to the height of a golf ball for sheep, and a tennis ball for cattle.

This will encourage high quality pasture next spring,” he says.

Mr Daniel recommends, especially for sheep farmers, to combine flocks where possible, this simplifies grazing planning with fewer groups to think about, and means that fields can be grazed in less time. If a field cannot be grazed within seven days it should be divided in half. This will reduce soil damage and prevent any regrowth from being re-grazed for more pasture in the spring.

NEWS

KUBOTA LOADER RANGE FOR M-SERIES TRACTORS A full range od MX-built Kubota loaders is now available for M-series tractors including the M4, M5, M6 and M7 models

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full range of MX-built Kubota loaders is now available for M-series tractors including the M4, M5, M6 and M7 models which span the 66-170hp sector.

lift capacities, which extend from 1,180kg to 2,410kg depending on model, while maximum lift height at the pivot pint is from 3.5m to 4.15m.

Designated the LK range, the orange-liveried loader models provide an integrated, highprecision materials handling solution for M-series tractors, enabling customers to choose a tractor and highperformance loader package that closely suits their needs.

There are three series of loader available, badged LK U (utility-mechanical), LK M (mechanical) and LK H (hydraulic). And all three series differ in specification, lift capacity and tractor suitability.

LK U and LK M versions offer a mechanical parallel lift and a headstock that uses automatic mechanical attachment locking, while LK H loaders benefit from a hydraulic parallel lift system. All models can be equipped with the optional Mach 2 coupling for loader and attachment hydraulic services, which delivers simultaneous coupling of hydraulic and electrical connections in a single action.

Loader numbers closely reflect

Buyers can choose from three control systems to suit their model of LK loader. These include the cable-operated ProPilot joystick; a low-pressure servobased FlexPilot joystick; or the electronic e-Pilot S control system. Push-button control options are available for auxiliary services, and depending on the model, these can also include a fourth hydraulic service and an automatic return to dig function.

Fitting and removing the loader from the tractor

is a straightforward process, thanks to Fitlock - the mechanical latching mechanism that secures the loader onto the tractor’s brackets. The operator only needs to leave the cab once to unlock the loader, as the drivein format relocks automatically when engaged. Fitlock uses a coloured mechanical indicator – visible from the inside and outside the cab – to provide an easy visual reference of the loader’s status; locked or unlocked.

In addition, LK H models can be equipped with the optional Fastlock attachment connection and Speedlink 3rd and 4th service connections, enabling attachment swaps without needing to leave the cab.

Integral parking stands and pivot pins with protected grease nipples add to the operator convenience, as does the Shock Eliminator hydraulic boom suspension system, while pipework protection comes from passing hydraulic hoses through the inside of the loader boom.

LK loaders are priced from £7,278 for the LK1500U model in loader-ready configuration including a third service, tractor brackets and Pro Pilot joystick controls.

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NEWS

SUMMER JOBS BOOST AS 200 AGENCY EMPLOYEES TO GET JCB CONTRACTS

Around 200 JCB agency employees are to be handed permanent contracts this summer as demand continues to rise

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round 200 JCB agency employees are to be handed permanent contracts this summer as demand continues to rise for construction and agricultural machinery, the company announced today.

JCB has already offered around 1,300 permanent contracts to agency employees during 2021 and 2022 and increased shop floor starting pay by 8.5 per cent to £11.35 an hour.

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200 permanent contracts.

He joined JCB more than 30 years ago as an agency employee and rose through the ranks after running JCB manufacturing businesses in the UK and overseas, including India.

He said: “Demand for JCB’s construction and agricultural products remains very strong and that means we have been able to offer 1,300 agency colleagues permanent JCB contracts since last year.

I am thrilled to be able to build on this position by offering permanent contracts to an additional 200 agency employees once we return from the summer break. We

have great confidence in the future and there are immense opportunities to progress at JCB by joining us as an agency employee.”

In 2022, JCB has increased its workforce by almost 300 people at its 11 UK plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Wrexham, which now employ around 8,000 people. Demand for JCB machines has reached historic highs this year with many products already sold out for the remainder of the year.

NEWS

NEW REGIONAL AGRONOMY MANAGER AT ADAMA UK ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd has appointed Kirsty McKenzie as the company’s regional agronomy manager in central England

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DAMA Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has appointed Kirsty McKenzie as the company’s regional agronomy manager in central England.

As part of ADAMA’s expanding regional agronomy team, Kirsty will provide technical support and advice to growers, agronomists and trade partners in central England to ensure they are able to realise the maximum value and efficacy from ADAMA’s portfolio of crop protection products which includes a wide range of fungicides, herbicides,

pesticides and plant growth regulators.

Kirsty’s agricultural journey started at college when, alongside her A-Levels, she studied for a Pre-Veterinary Science BTEC. Part of the BTEC course involved working on the college’s livestock farm which led to her deciding to do a degree in Applied Farm Management at the Royal Agricultural University.

Her initial aspiration whilst at university was to follow a career in farm consultancy, but in 2017 she accepted a

student placement with Bayer as a Field Trials Assistant and her love for agronomy was born.

After graduating in 2018, Kirsty joined BASF’s western trials team as a Development Agronomist where she was involved in ensuring the company’s combinable crop and herbicide trials in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds were performed correctly and to a good standard. During her 3.5 years with BASF, Kirsty also studied for and passed her BASIS training and as such is fully qualified to offer crop protection advice.

Commenting on Kirsty’s appointment, Will Nicholls, Regional Agronomy Manager Lead, said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Kirsty to ADAMA and look forward to working with her to improve our scope and reach throughout central England.

“Kirsty will provide important technical support to crop protection distributors throughout her region and will play an integral part in the development of regional and national strategies for ADAMA’s expanding range of crop protection products.”

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NEWS

FINISHING OVER 1000 CATTLE/YEAR WITHOUT BUYING MEAL OR FERTILISER

A winter-finishing cattle enterprise that doesn’t buy in meal or fertiliser could easily seem unrealistic to many farmers

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winter-finishing cattle enterprise that doesn’t buy in meal or fertiliser could easily seem unrealistic to many farmers in Ireland, however John Purcell is man who has bucked the trend and is doing exactly this.

12-18-month-old steers and heifers. These are sourced from both organic cattle marts and directly from farms.

“About 40% of the cattle we buy in come

The farm The home farm consists of about 500ac. In addition to this, there are five “satellite farms”, each approximately 100ac in size, bringing the total farmed area to approximately 1,000 ac.

The land is both owned and rented, “but mainly rented” John explained.

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“The continental cattle need the extra push so we feed them combi-crops”.

The combi crop is a mixture of peas, oats, clovers and grasses that again, are grown on-farm.

John is a beef farmer based in Thomastown, near Golden in Co. Tipperary. Recently, he hosted a farm walk on behalf of the Limerick and Tipperary Organic Farming Group, to show those interested how he runs this system.

Agriland was at the event, which was well attended by both conventional and organic dairy, beef and tillage farmers.

“We are growing all our own feed. We finish Herefords and Angus off-red clover silage,” said John.

Going organic John explained that in 1998, the farm made the switch to organic.

from marts and 60% come directly from farmers,” said John.

He admitted that his reason for switching to organic farming was businessbased, and that the environmental benefits were an afterthought. He said:

The farm finishes over 1,000 cattle every year with approximately 70% of these cattle finished from February to June.

“I could pretend I was a tree hugger from day one but I wasn’t, I switched to organic farming totally from a commercial point of view.”

Commenting on the winter finishing system, John said: “Winter finishing is paying well in organics, particularly if you run a closed-gate system.”

He explained that in the years after making the switch, he noticed the significant environmental benefit to the farm and has since added many wildlife corridors and features to the farm to further enhance its wildlife habitats.

All the feed that is used on the farm is grown on-farm.

NEWS

SMALL SQUARE BALES GET DENSITY BOOST FROM MASSEY FERGUSON

Small square bales are very much still with us and while round bales and large square bales account for lions share, there’s still demand for small

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mall square bales are very much still with us and while rounds bales and large square bales may account for the lion’s share of baling that is done today, there is still a demand for the smaller package, especially so from the equine sector.

Massey Ferguson is happy to keep servicing this sector; it has combined some components from its large square balers with small baler design to create a highcapacity machine which boosts bale density by up to 20%.

Hard working baler Its latest baler is the MF 1842S which is described as a premium, super heavy-duty machine.

It is built to work at a high rate and so make the most of windows in the weather that allow the safe baling of crops, be it hay or straw.

The baler, which makes standard, 14” x 18” bales, follows on from the MF 1840, which has earnt itself a reputation for performance, reliability and low costs of ownership, according to the company.

Mix and match The MF 1842S employs heavy duty, high-capacity components from the MF 185

large square baler and other models sold in North America.

This enables the machine to deliver considerably higher outputs for operators needing extra feeding capacity while retaining reliability in the field.

Highlights of the new design include a 22% larger flywheel and bigger bearings to match the extra weight and forces involved.

Square bales at high speed Working at 100rpm, the plunger stroke is over 24% longer, increasing compression due to the extra torque generated by the greater radius of the larger flywheel.

A new 33.8kg counterbalance, mounted on the drive arm, evens out peak loads on the tractor and maintains consistent plunger speed, as well as helping to improve efficiency.

To keep up with the high speed plunger the pick-up reel has been borrowed from a MF 185 big square baler which turns 37% faster than its predecessor.

A new pre-forming chamber, enlarged by more than 75% over existing designs, increases the baler’s capability to produce square bales of a consistent size and density.

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JOHN DEERE SELF-PROPELLED COMBINES CELEBRATE 75 YEARS John Deere has been making harvesting machinery since 1909, yet it has come a long way since first producing first self-propelled in 1947

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ohn Deere has been in the business of making harvesting machinery since 1909, yet it has come long way since, producing its first self-propelled machine in 1947.

It was in 1924, after strong internal dissent, that the company set out to enter the world of what was then referred to as ‘combination harvesting’, a whole new approach to gathering crops.

Horse-drawn harvesters The machinery technology of the time brought together stationary threshers from the barn and reapers from the field, to create a machine that would cut and thresh the crop as it worked its way across the land.

Horse drawn harvesters Up until the 1940s, most combine harvesters were drawn by horse or tractor with an auxiliary driving the mechanism By 1927 Deere’s first two machines appeared; these were solidly built and the design had been greatly influenced by the Massey Harris units that were already out working on the prairies.

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horse power tractors of the time, were ushered in a couple of years later.

The Caterpillar connection One of the company’s competitors during this period was Caterpillar which had inherited combine production from the Holt Manufacturing Company.

It had in fact offered its combine business to Deere in 1926 for $1.2 million, but this was considered too steep a sum to gain entry into the market at the time.

Caterpillar D4 tractors With the success of the D4, Caterpillar decided to concentrate on the construction industry. Volvo made an identical move in the early 1980s A fresh round of cooperation between the two companies during the 1930s resulted in Caterpillar virtually giving away its hillside model to John Deere, which didn’t have one in its line-up, in 1936.

Although this sounds a rather charitable move, the crawler company was then able to concentrate on the rapidly expanding construction industry while keeping its past farming customers

sweet.

John Deere was able to immediately gain a large slice of the market, especially in the west, plus all the engineering expertise which had gone into the Holt combines, considerably boosting its capabilities.

Self-propelled in South America It was at about this time that Massey Harris started experimenting with a selfpropelled combine in Argentina. Up until this moment, nearly all combine harvesters had been drawn by horse, mule or tractor, with an auxiliary engine powering the threshing mechanism.

The Massey Harris type 21A, introduced in 1938, changed all that and with the declining availability of manpower brought about by the war, and the post-conflict boom in manufacturing drawing even more labour from the fields, self-propelled machines were suddenly in demand.

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LANDINI: PRECISION FARMING WITH THE REX 4

Precision technologies offer huge potential to establish and manage vine and fruit crops

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recision technologies offer huge potential to help establish and manage vine and fruit crops. In a series of demonstrations, tractor specialist Landini has been working with technology firms to bring growers up to date on what’s possible.

Requiring arrow-straight rows for equal spacing, light interception, growth and ease of treatment and harvesting, fruit and vine crop establishment of is a task ideally suiting satellite-guided tractor steering. Pass-to-pass parallel repeatability is ideal not only

for establishment, but then for subsequent operations such as mowing and spraying, using the same recorded A-B lines.

But on many orchard and vineyard enterprises, precision technologies have much wider potential to ease workloads and improve crop yields and quality, believes Luke Barnard, precision farming specialist at AgriArgo UK, the distributor of Landini and McCormick tractors.

Demonstrations “Recent demonstrations in conjunction with Horsepower

UK, our Kent dealer, allowed us to illustrate on a Landini REX4-100F tractor how auto-steering using a TopCon AES-35 retro-fit electric steering system, can aid planting and subsequent operations,” he explains.

“This led to discussions regarding other technologies with potential benefits, including auto spray control, altering the application rate and nozzle sections on-the-move to apply only as much of a product as necessary, and only where required.

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LATEST KUHN MOWERS SPOTTED AT FTMTA SHOW

Last year Kuhn launched its latest set of triple mowers and, nestled in amongst a good range of the rest of its products on display

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ast year Kuhn launched its latest set of triple mowers and, nestled in amongst a good range of the rest its products, the company had them on display at this month’s Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Farm Machinery Show at Punchestown.

The mowers are designed, above all else, to be robust and lightweight with features of the design that achieve both these requirements.

Lightweight grouper frame Belt groupers need to substantial, yet they also hang at the very rear of the unit, where the leverage on the tractor linkage will be greatest.

Grouper frame lightweight The grouper frame is light in weight yet still retains is strength To help reduce this effect the frames are made of aluminium which, in this case, are far from flimsy.

There is a firmness about the bars of aluminium used which suggests solidity rather than a tendency to fold in the wind.

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variable width and are capable of delivering the machine’s 9.3m cut into one swath in a single pass.

Variable width swath The swath width may be adjusted to between 1.8m and 3.6m, or the groupers can be lifted out of work to leave the cut and conditioned grass spread.

When working at the headlands, one of the two conveyors making up the grouper can be operated independently with the other out of work.

Kuhn mowers swath Swath width can be easily adjusted from cab by ISOBUS control screen or joystick To keep the swaths looking tidy, the belts can be set to slow down when the mower is raised out of work at the end of a bout.

The company claims that ground following accuracy and precision of cutting is aided by its Lift Control hydro-pneumatic suspension system, along with the Optidisc cutter bars.

Kuhn leaves no grass uncut The two rear units each

have a 3.5m operating width and the front-mounted unit covers 3.1m. The resulting 42cm overlap on each side will ensure a good coverage when working on bends and slopes.

The hoods on the front of the units also retract when in transport mode, allowing the mower to sit closer to the rear of the tractor, helping to reduce the strain on the back end.

Retractable hoods on Kuhn mowers The hoods at the front of the mower retract when in transport mode Full ISOBUS control is available or the mowers can be operated by Kuhn’s own CCI A3 joystick handle, this has an integrated screen for displaying key functions.

Also integrated into the control system is an inclinometer which can automatically control the conveyor belt speed, adjusting it according to the steepness of slopes.

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ECOTECH DEVELOPS UNIT TO HELP HYDRAULICS IN COMPACT TRACTORS

Compact tractors are useful tools but their performance may, under certain conditions, be constrained by limited hydraulics

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ompact tractors are useful tools but their performance may, under certain conditions, be constrained by limited hydraulics, be it flow rate or the issue of overheating.

larger tractors to operate.

Gear pump hydraulic The 25L/min gear pumps sits on top of the reservoir and is driven by the PTO It can deliver up to 25L/ min of cooled oil to frontEcotech, an engineering mounted road-sweeping or company from Austria weed brush attachments, specialising in attachments allowing a continuous flow for ground-care and even when working in hot municipal maintenance, conditions. has come up with an answer.

25L/min may not sound a great rate but most PTO-driven hydraulics compact tractors deliver a The company has good deal less than 20L/ launched an auxiliary min, so this represents a pump and oil reservoir unit significant improvement. which is mounted on the rear linkage and is driven Keeping it cool by the tractor’s power Over-heated oil can play take-off (PTO). havoc with non metallic components within a This allows smaller tractor’s transmission compacts, or those system and a continuous without a front PTO, to flow under load will soon work attachments that warm it up to dangerous would otherwise require temperatures.

Ecotech fan on oil pump The cooling fan is thermostatically controlled By using a separate reservoir for the oil and diverting it through a radiator, cooled by a thermostatically-operated fan, this problem is avoided.

There is also an adjustable pressure relief valve which provides the required working pressure for different attachments, the maximum being 140bar.

Ecotech water tank A feature of the Ecotech rear hydraulic unit is that it can be operated in combination with the the company’s 200L Eco Water Tank which piggybacks on top of the unit, essential for dust suppression.

The Ecotech rear hydraulic unit is suitable for tractors up to 50hp and allows them to remain manoeuvrable thanks to its compact attachment.

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KVERNELAND MAPS OUT THE WAY FOR SPOT SPRAYING

The latest update to Kverneland’s iXTrak T series sprayers includes several new options

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he latest update to Kverneland’s iXTrack T series sprayers includes several new options from nozzle spacing and spot spraying to boom height control.

A major advance is that a new 36/25m steel boom can be specified which allows contractors to switch between the two working widths without having to unfold the whole boom.

Lower boom height Other new features highlighted by the company include the choice of an extra spray line with 25cm nozzle spacing.

With the nozzles being closer, the distance between the crop canopy and boom height is decreased, while ensuring an even coverage, thus reducing spray drift.

Boom height Kverneland With nozzles at 25cm and 50cm, the boom becomes a crowded place Also available is the Boom Guide ProActive automatic boom height control system which corrects the boom height via ultrasonic sensors which control the sprayer hydraulics.

Patchy emergence A hybrid mode can be selected which not only measures the distance to the plant, it also measures the distance to the soil, thus setting the boom at an optimal average height where crop emergence may be uneven or poorly established.

Although the nozzle spacing is halved, the boom height is only reduced to 30cm from 50cm as allowance needs to be made for the gap left at the top of the fan pattern.

The cleaning and rinsing system has also been updated with some new items that increase safety and hygiene.

SpotSpray addition Kverneland also suggest that its new SpotSpray application that comes as part of the iX’s electronics can also have a large impact on total chemical use.

Spot spraying sprayer

Electronic control of each individual nozzle valve facilitates variable rate application and spot spraying To many, spot spraying involves the identification of individual weeds and their The company notes that it is elimination one at a time able to provide boom guidance using some form of sensor or in any field conditions, even at camera to recognise them. higher speeds.

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However, the company points out that this means the farmer has to estimate just how much chemical will be required for a particular area, running the risk of there being too little, necessitating a return to base for a refill, or there being too much, and so chemical is not used and the surplus has to be disposed of somehow.

Mapping the problem With the use of prescription maps, Kverneland claims that the guesswork is taken out of deciding upon spray volumes before the tank is mixed.

The company believes that prescription maps have huge potential in the management of farms and it is looking to integrate sprayer operations into the overall picture.

This ambition certainly forms a logical extension to precision farming, and the adoption of such an holistic approach, via digital technology, may well come to be seen as a huge advance in agriculture.

Useful addition to the toolbox However, at present, the areas selected for treatment rely on visual assessment rather than a determinative and quantifiable method; this does introduce a degree of ambiguity into a system that strives for precision through measurement.

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NEWS

CHERRY PRODUCTS LTD ACQUIRE MANUFACTURING RIGHTS

Cherry products announce that they have acquired the manufacturing rights for the Foster range of Toppers, Scrubcutters & Bale Handlers

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e are pleased to announce that Cherry Products Ltd have acquired the manufacturing rights for the Foster range of Toppers, Scrubcutters and Bale Handlers. These machines will be identical to the ones previously manufactured in Beverley and this process will be aided by the long term co-operation of both companies.

Ian Fenton from Cherry’s will co-ordinate the manufacturing with Foster’s production manager Rob Stather who will be joining the Cherry team at their factory in a full time role. Production will begin immediately with Pasture Toppers ready for sale now and delivery available from May onwards; with Bale Handlers and Scrubcutters following afterwards as the season progresses.

Adam Drewery will work alongside Graham Cherry initially to co-ordinate the sales of the new CherryFoster machines and eventually progress into promoting and selling 24 | AgriNews | August 2022

the entire Cherry range in Northern England and Scotland.

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Foster’s will continue to operate as previously advised as a parts business looking after the parts for all historical Foster machines and any future Cherry manufactured Foster machines. Our relocation to operate from West Yorkshire is in progress and final details will be sent out to all dealers in due course.

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The existing factory in Beverley will close by the end of May 2022. Mike Drewery will assist in the formation of the new parts setup and is looking forward to being fully retired by the end of the summer 2022.

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AGRINEWS AGRI NEWS Enhanced 5 year Warranty Cover

The new tractor cover will appeal to both Commercial and professional users as the first 2 years covers the whole tractor for an unlimited amount of hours. To give assurance to the smaller professional or private users the tractors have an engine and transmission parts and labour warranty extending to include years 3 to 5.

This cover is upto a maximum of 3000 hours, whichever comes first.The warranty cover for New Kioti Mechroh K9 units sold after the 1st April 2020 is also enhanced as the cover is now a full 2 years with unlimited hours.

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The Kioti Uk General Manager Patrick Desmond says; The Kioti products are a high quality prestigious range of Tractors and side by side Utility vehicles. We now have the market leading warranty package to support them. The purpose of these new terms is to give our dealers additional support, and the end user customers extra confidence during the buying process. We emphasise that this is a Manufacturer’s warranty with no additional fees unlike some insurance offerings. This is the confidence that Kioti have in the Kioti Products.

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NEWS

RETAIN NITROGEN AND REDUCE EMISSIONS WITH NEW SLURRY IMPROVER MicroZyme slurry improvers have been launched in the UK by slurry specialist Tramspread

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icroZyme slurry improvers have been launched in the UK by slurry specialist Tramspread. The biological slurry additive reduces solids and ammonia emissions whilst improving nitrogen retention. Managing director, Terry Baker says: “MicroZyme products will reduce emissions and improve the value of slurry to the crop and soil.

The unique bacteria in MicroZyme R (ruminant) and MicroZyme S (swine) break down fibre, starch, pectins, fats and protein residues to decrease solids and lower harmful emissions.”

The government’s Clean Air Strategy has demanded that emissions from slurry be cut by maintaining slurry stores and applying slurry more accurately. It is expected that splash plates will be banned in 2025 and that all slurry should be covered by 2027.

“These products will help farmers to meet these targets and will also make applying slurry more efficient. Slurry treated with MicroZyme requires less agitation and will require less fuel to pump out. It 32 | AgriNews | August 2022

will also make the slurry more homogenous which will improve application accuracy, especially with trailing shoe or dribble bar applicators,” adds Mr Baker.

Degradative enzymes in MicroZyme begin to act on the slurry immediately to decrease solids and reduce crust formation.

This will also reduce the build-up of sediment that can lead to some storage, such as lagoons, reducing in capacity and becoming unsustainable.

The N, P and K value of the slurry and the uptake potential for the crop will also be improved following treatment. “This will make the slurry more suited to multi-cut silage systems and will reduce the need for bought-in fertiliser because the slurry will have more

value to the crop and can be absorbed by the crop and the soil more effectively,” he says.

Trials have shown that slurry treated with MicroZyme has lower levels of coliforms and E. coli. The Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) are also lower. This improves nitrogen retention and reduces sulphide and ammonia levels.

“These products are an important development to helping manage slurry both in storage and during application. For farmers looking to improve the value of their slurry and reduce emissions it represents a cost-effective solution that is easy to manage and will bring immediate benefits,” he concludes.

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STEVE BIRCHALL: KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

Testimonial: This testimonial is supplied by P.R Starkie, Farm Manager at P.M. Ashburner Ltd

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

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

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

P.R Starkie Farm Manager P.M Ashburner Ltd

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

All the best - All at W Bateman & Co

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POULTRY

ANALYSIS: HOW THE UK CAN BEAT AVIAN FLU A new collaboration hopes to find solutions to the ongoing bird flu crisis.

Michael Barker hears from some of the participants

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new collaboration hopes to find solutions to the ongoing bird flu crisis. Michael Barker hears from some of the participants on what the group hopes to achieve

to design more effective disease-control interventions.

“The 2020/21 and 2021/22 winter seasons have seen the most significant incursions of high pathogenicity avian influenza to date, with the incursion during winter 20/21 The news that a collaboration being the largest on record in of leading scientists is the UK until it was dwarfed coming together to combat by the emergence of H5N1 the avian influenza (AI) crisis during 21/22,” Dr Guillaume in the UK was a welcome Fournié, senior research announcement in late June. fellow at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) and a member Comprising eight leading of the consortium, tells institutions, the research Poultry Business. “These consortium has received incursions are linked to both £1.5 million from the host and viral factors, areas Biotechnology & Biosciences where critical knowledge Research Council (BBSRC) gaps exist. This consortium and Defra to develop aims to address these gaps strategies to avoid a by developing new to tools repeat of this year’s severe to understand the drivers of outbreak. So what are its avian influenza emergence in specific roles and objectives, the UK.” and why is now the right time for such a united approach?

The role of the RVC in the one-year project is to The urgency for the improve understanding collaboration to come of the virus transmission together is clear, and stems dynamics at the population from the fact that the scale, between wild bird epidemiology of AI viruses populations, at the wildin wild birds and at the wilddomestic interface, and domestic bird interface is among domestic birds. changing. Experts say that “Specifically, we will assess understanding the drivers the potential contribution of behind those changes is different wild bird species essential to enhance the to viral dissemination and sensitivity and timeliness maintenance in the UK,” of risk-based surveillance Fournié explains. “At farm programmes, and in order level, we will explore how 34 | AgriNews | August 2022

biosecurity measures are perceived and implemented, and the potential for viral spread between farms.”

There are eight players in the new consortium, bringing together microbiologists, epidemiologists, virologists, genomics specialists and mathematical modelers, with the aim of translating scientific evidence into formats that can be used by policymakers.

For the Pirbright Institute, which specialises in preventing and controlling viral diseases, it is about protecting the UK poultry industry and rural economy, which have suffered during the recent outbreaks and subsequent lockdowns of poultry flocks. “The expertise of Pirbright’s researchers will help to achieve the key aims of this consortium and as an institute we are extremely proud to be part of this,” says Professor Munir Iqbal, head of Pirbright’s Avian Influenza Virus group. “Avian influenza is an economically important virus that has devastating effects on the poultry industry, therefore improved understanding of the virus will give us more insight into how it spreads and inform our control strategies to prevent it from

POULTRY

ANALYSIS: HOW THE UK CAN BEAT AVIAN FLU New of a collaboration of leading scientists is coming together to combat the avian flu crisis in the UK spreading to people and other animals.”

Four universities have also joined the fight. Dr Alastair Ward, associate professor of biodiversity and ecosystem management in the School of Biology at the University of Leeds, will investigate the role of wild birds in perpetuating the disease among poultry.

Specifically, he will examine whether the virus can be consistently detected in birds routinely shot by hunters at key locations throughout England, before outbreaks start on poultry farms. If successful, this would mean that early detection of seasonal re-emergence of the disease in wild birds can be used to trigger advice to poultry farmers to enhance biosecurity practices so that they reduce the risk of an outbreak.

“Reliable detection of avian influenza in wild birds before outbreaks on poultry farms could offer opportunities to alert farmers to the need to enhance biosecurity practices, such as temporary housing of free-range birds, in order to reduce their chances of suffering an outbreak,” Ward explains.

“With the cost to the industry likely exceeding £100m last

season, such advice could result in massive financial savings for the industry and national economy and substantial reduction in the numbers of domestic birds slaughtered to waste in order to control the disease.

every year could yet prove to be unfounded.

The global fight against AI

The UK’s Royal Veterinary College is involved in multiple projects focusing on avian influenza and “Since hunters lawfully shoot poultry health around the several thousand ducks and world. The largest, the geese in the UK each year, UKRI GCRF One Health these could offer an excellent Poultry Hub, investigates the resource for testing for the impact of poultry production disease. This is what we are intensification on the risk of seeking to evaluate during zoonotic disease emergence. our study.”

It involves social and biological scientific research The collaboration might on avian influenza viruses, be an effort between anti-microbial resistance, researchers, but that doesn’t and food-borne pathogens in mean farmers themselves Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka don’t have a huge role to play and Vietnam. too. “The most important actions [farmers can take] Standing together would be to ensure the highest biosecurity standards Eight bodies are involved in on premises to reduce the the new consortium. They risk of viral incursion onto are: the farm,” says Fournié.

“Also, a close monitoring Animal & Plant Health of flock health so that if Agency poultry become infected, the The Pirbright Institute infection can be detected as Royal Veterinary College early as possible and the risk The Roslin Institute of it spreading to other farms University of Cambridge is minimised.”

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POULTRY

COMMENT: POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS ON LABOUR AND RECRUITMENT

Nine months ago when the first case of AI outbreak was confirmed, nobody could have predicted it would still be in place in July

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ine months ago when the first case of the current avian influenza (AI) outbreak was confirmed in the UK for the winter 2021/22 period, I don’t think anyone could have predicted that an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) would still be in place across Great Britain in July.

The impact of this prolonged outbreak has been felt right across the industry, something clearly reflected in the responses from poultry businesses into Defra and APHA’s ‘lessons learnt’ exercise. Some of the key themes so far include the need to review free-range marketing regulations, improve the poultry register, and address the impact that cases of AI in backyard flocks can have on commercial premises. We’ll continue to work with Defra and the APHA to help highlight 36 | AgriNews | August 2022

the priority areas for future outbreaks.

to access the workers they desperately need.

With harvest now in full swing, attention turns to cereal yields and the potential impact on the cost of feed. As inflation continues to bite, the cost of virtually all inputs to poultry production are likely to keep rising and the NFU continues to focus on fairness in the supply chain in our engagement with retailers as well as the government and other stakeholders.

On a positive note, confirmation from the government that the 2,000 visas for seasonal poultry workers are guaranteed each year until 2024 is very welcome news. The government is also tendering for two labour providers with poultry experience to administer the scheme, which we hope will make it easier for seasonal poultry producers

Continuing with the positive news, we’ve just finished recruitment for the 202223 NFU Poultry Industry Programme. We received more than 40 applications and the calibre of candidates was extremely high. It’s great to see so many young people who are passionate about the poultry sector and eager to help shape its future.

As I write this, the UK is experiencing record-breaking temperatures and widespread travel disruption due to the extreme heat. I hope everyone was able to manage their birds effectively and collectively considerations are reviewed on how we adapt to cope with extreme weather events in the future.

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olaris Off Road Vehicles announces its 2023 line-up today with an impressive range of new upgrades and colours introduced across its RANGER, RZR, General and Sportsman models.

Keen to set the standard for tailored options to fit its customers’ style, tastes and preferences, Polaris continues to add new choices to its latest off-road vehicle offering, as well as continued upgrades to its range for optimal performance.

POLARIS RANGER Designed for comfort, engineered for work and built to last, the top-of-the-range Ranger XP 1000 is available in the new Azure Crystal colour option for 2023 alongside a new ergonomic handbrake handle and Pro Armor® X-Terrain 27-inch tyres on the Premium model, Crew model, Hunter Edition and Nordic Pro Edition.

Hunter Edition in Pursuit Camo [ZUG / Tractor T1a / Tractor T1b homologation] 2023 Ranger XP 1000 EPS Nordic Pro Edition in Black Pearl [Tractor T1a / Tractor T1b homologation] The Ranger 1000 – Polaris’ answer to top-level full-size performance at a great price point – is available in White Lightning for 2023, in both 3-seat and Crew models. A new handbrake handle can be seen across 3-seat and Nordic Pro edition models.

2023 Ranger 1000 EPS in White Lightning [EU / Tractor T1b / Tractor T1a / ZUG/LOF homologation] 2023 Ranger Crew 1000-6 EPS in White Lightning [MD / Tractor T1b homologation] 2023 Ranger 1000 EPS Nordic Pro Edition in Black Pearl [Tractor T1a / Tractor T1b homologation]

Durable, dependable, and capable, the Ranger Diesel and Ranger Diesel Deluxe models have a new isolated 2023 Ranger XP 1000 EPS in front drive. The rubber new Azure Crystal [EU / Quad mounting isolates the front L7e / Tractor T1b / Tractor drive vibration from the T1a / ZUG/LOF homologation] chassis and passengers 2023 Ranger XP 1000 EPS by providing for flex and with ABS in new Azure Crystal movement based on driveline [Tractor T1b homologation] torque, improving passenger 2023 Ranger Crew XP 1000-6 comfort. The upsized EPS in new Azure Crystal [MD mounting hardware provides / Tractor T1b homologation] 45% more strength, five key 2023 Ranger XP 1000 EPS changes to provide maximum 42 | AgriNews | August 2022

driveline confidence, and a 15% stronger chassis specifically redesigned around the new front-drive isolation mounts. Both Diesel models also feature a new handbrake handle and Pro Armor® X-Terrain 27-inch tyres. The Ranger Diesel Deluxe is now available in the new Super Graphite colour option.

2023 Ranger Diesel in Sage Green [Tractor T1b / MD homologation] 2023 Ranger Diesel Deluxe in new Super Graphite [Tractor T1b homologation] The entire full-size Ranger line-up, including petrol and diesel models, receives new side view mirrors equipped from the factory for 2023, allowing for a crisp line of sight of the rear bed and tyres with curved automotive-grade glass, fully adjustable with easy break-away function and fully compatible with Ranger cab systems between the door and cage mount options.

The mid-size Ranger SP 570 in Sage Green and Hunter Edition both receive new mudguards, under-seat storage capabilities, and a three-position Polaris pulse bus bar. Ranger SP 570 Nordic Pro Edition sees allnew USB charging available in-cab.

BUILT STRONG TO WORK HARD

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

Contact a member of the team for more information.

D. H. Wadsworth & Sons Flockton Tel: 01924 840319

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

D. H. Wadsworth & Sons Malton Tel: 01653 692244

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

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

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

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

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MOTORS

DACIA DUSTER COMMERCIAL IS MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN EVER TO BUSINESSES Conversion sees rear seats removed, replaced with flat load floor, mesh bulkhead. load cover, opaque window film and security alarm

D

acia Duster Commercial is the latest model to feature the brand’s new visual identity Based on the rugged Duster SUV, the specially converted Duster Commercial offers up to 1,623 litres of useful volume and up to 503kg of payload capacity Conversion sees rear seats removed, replaced with flat load floor, mesh bulkhead, load cover, opaque window film, and security alarm Availability of dual-clutch automatic EDC gearbox and fourwheel-drive All-wheel-drive version is the UK’s most affordable and best value 4x4 LCV Choice of Essential and Expression trim levels Three-year, 60,000-mile warranty with three-year roadside cover as standard Orders open now, with prices starting from £13,995 excluding VAT The Dacia Duster Commercial has been enhanced with the brand’s bold new visual identity, adding to the model’s proven appeal to hard-working businesses that require a quality, robust vehicle that offers outstanding value.

Beyond a simple shift in design, the new identity builds on the strongly held values that are behind the Dacia success story.

By applying this identity to the Dacia Duster Commercial, Dacia is extending its commitment to business customers, as well as retail car buyers, bringing even

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more versatility and capability to an already practical package.

The Dacia Link emblem, a strong feature of the brand’s new identity, now features front and centre in the middle of the grille, itself redesigned and now in white. Like the links of a chain, the interlocking ‘D’ and ‘C’ contribute to a brand-new emblem that reflects the robust simplicity of the new design.

The emblem also features on the centre of each wheel.

Another visible change is the addition of the logo on the rear panel and steering wheel. The minimal design sees the lettering pared back so only the essentials remain, enough being left to clearly distinguish each letter.

The new visual identity adds to the many attributes already offered by the Duster Commercial. Based on the Duster SUV, it is homologated as an N1 commercial version, building on the Duster’s rugged and resilient nature by adding a tough, hardwearing flat load area, offering 1,623 litres of space and up to 503kg payload capacity.

It is powered by a range of punchy yet efficient petrol and diesel engines, complete with the option of Dacia’s dual-clutch EDC automatic transmission. For the more adventurous tradesperson, farmer, or utility company that needs to access remote areas, a four-wheel-drive model offers genuine go-anywhere capability.

For simplicity, two trim levels – Essential and Expression – bring

the same generous equipment to the Duster Commercial as the Duster SUV, including an 8-inch touchscreen boasting Dacia’s Media Display infotainment system complete with both Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®.

PRACTICAL AND SPACIOUS CARGO AREA The conversion takes place right at the factory, with experienced Dacia technicians replacing the rear seats of the Duster with a completely flat wooden load floor covered with a hard-wearing surface. A sturdy mesh bulkhead safely separates the load area from the front passenger compartment, while a series of lashing eyes make it easy to secure loose cargo.

A full-length removable load cover keeps the cargo bay’s contents shielded from prying eyes, aided by the opaque film applied to the fixed rear windows.

Finally, rubber mats and a builtin alarm system round out the protection measures.

With up to 1,623 litres of cargo space on offer, the Duster Commercial is a natural fit for hard-working trades. The absence of a load sill makes accessing the space easy and, with a bay length of 1,792mm, even the longest loads can be accommodated with ease. A generous load width of 1,247mm and a floor-to-ceiling height on the 4x2 models of 917mm means bulky items can be easily transported too. Meanwhile, a maximum payload of up to 503kg (depending on model) ensures

MOTORS

DACIA DUSTER COMMERCIAL IS MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN EVER TO BUSINESSES The Dacia Duster Commercial has been enhanced with the brand’s bold new visual identity the Duster Commercial is ready for a day’s work no matter how much is being asked of it.

BOLD EXTERIOR DESIGN The Duster Commercial shares the same tough and ready-foranything styling as the Duster SUV. Flared wheel-arches matched with durable skid plates, front and rear, emphasise the Duster Commercial’s outdoor spirit, while the availability of alloy wheels and a choice of seven appealing paintwork colours – including the new Dusty Grey – brings an added sense of adventure. As well as a distinctive grille design, the front-end styling also includes Y-shaped LED running lights.

Contrasting black roof bars add to the Duster Commercial’s practicality, backed up by its 210mm of ground clearance and 450mm wading depth.

EFFICIENT ENGINES The Duster Commercial features a range of proven and efficient petrol and diesel engines with outputs from 90hp to 150hp, covering a choice of two- or four-wheel-drive configurations.

A six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard, while Dacia’s six-speed dual-clutch EDC transmission is available exclusively with the TCe 150 engine.

The petrol range includes the turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre TCe 90, delivering 90hp and 160Nm of torque at 2,750rpm, with combined cycle

economy of up to 45.6mpg (WLTP). It also encompasses the TCe 150, coupled exclusively with Dacia’s six-speed dualclutch EDC transmission. Despite its 0-62mph acceleration time of 9.7 seconds, the TCe 150 still returns the same 45.6mpg (WLTP) economy as its petrolpowered siblings.

The 1.5-litre Blue dCi diesel engine develops 115hp and 260Nm of torque at 2,000rpm, and is available with the choice of either two- or four-wheeldrive. The Blue dCi 115 4x2 offers impressive fuel economy of 57.6mpg (WLTP) and low CO2 emissions of just 127g/ km, while the 4x4 version emits 139g/km and achieves a creditable 53.3mpg (WLTP) on the combined cycle.

All are compliant with the latest Euro 6D-Full emissions regulations and are equipped with Stop & Start – which automatically turns the engine off at a standstill to reduce emissions and boost fuel economy – as standard.

SIMPLIFIED TWO-MODEL RANGE The New Duster Commercial is available in two wellequipped, simple-to-understand specifications.

As standard, the Duster Commercial Essential features Dacia’s distinctive Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, body-coloured bumpers, black roof bars with ‘Duster’ inscription, 16-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, electric front

windows, cruise control with speed limiter, seven-function on-board computer, height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel with backlit controls, DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB connection.

Moving up to the Expression specification adds 16-inch alloy wheels, body-colour door handles, front fog lights, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, rear-view camera with parking sensors, hill descent control, and a centre differential lock on 4x4 models.

The interior, meanwhile, gains upgraded upholstery, black door sill protection strips, leather steering wheel, centre console with driver’s armrest, heightadjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, and Dacia’s Media Display infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone replication with both Android Auto® and Apple CarPlay®, and two USB ports.

Both Essential and Expression models are offered with a spare wheel as an available option (4x2 versions only), while metallic paint in one of four colours – Pearl Black, Arizona Orange, Slate Grey and Iron Blue – can be specified across the range. For those with an adventurous spirit, the new Dusty Grey colour is also available alongside the Urban Grey.

The latest version of the Dacia Duster Commercial is available to order now starting at £13,995 excluding VAT, with first deliveries due in the last quarter of 2022.

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THE AWARD-WINNING ISUZU D-MAX

FOR THOSE WHO WORK IN ACRES, NOT HOURS ISUZU D-MAX DL40 FROM ONLY

£30,849

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SMARTER. STRONGER. SAFER.

DRIVEN TO DO

Bob Gerard Ltd, Leicestershire, LE8 9GF t: 01162 592224 www.bobgerard.co.uk David Taylor (Garages) Ltd C&O Tractors, W. Sussex, PO18 9DA t: 01243 682025 01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk www.candotractors.com | isuzu@candotractors.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW David Taylor Garages, Crickhowell, NP8 1HW t: 01873 810304 www.davidtaylorgarages.co.uk

All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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THE AWARD-WINNING ISUZU D-MAX

FOR THOSE WHO WORK IN ACRES, NOT HOURS ISUZU D-MAX DL40 FROM ONLY

£30,849

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SMARTER. STRONGER. SAFER.

DRIVEN TO DO

S&S Services, Heathfield, Ayr, KA8 9SX t: 01292 880080 www.sandsservices.co.uk David Taylor (Garages) Ltd Slip End Garage, Luton, LU1 4BU t: 01582 456888 01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk www.slipendgarage.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW Westaway Motors, Northampton, NN16 8JE t: 01604 847245 www.westawaymotors.co.uk

All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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THE ALL-NEW SUBARU FORESTER SPORT. THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR COMPANION.

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SHIFT YOUR ADVENTURES UP A GEAR. With AWD off-road capability, the new Subaru Forester Sport inspires epic journeys, spontaneous road trips and everyday adventures.

FROM £38,660 Vehicle shown is an Forester 2.0i Sport, OTR price of £39,210.

Model shown price includes optional special paint finish at £550.

438 TESTER

ORDER YOURS NOW. Award-winning features. Fitted as standard.

• 2.0i e-BOXER Engine Lineartronic • Permanent Symmetrical AllWheel Drive • • • • •

EyeSight Safety Package Driver Monitoring System X-MODE with Hill Descent Control Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™ 1,870kg Towing Capacity (braked)

• 8" Multifunction Colour Touchscreen • Satellite Navigation • Heated Front Seats • Dual-Zone Automatic Air Con • 18" Dark Painted Alloy Wheels • Red/Orange Colour Pack interior and exterior • Reversing Camera

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Search Subaru SUBARU FORESTER fuel economy and CO 2 results (WLTP): Combined 34.7mpg, CO 2 emissions 185g/km.

MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes & may not reflect real driving results. Fuel consumption achieved in real life conditions & CO2 produced depends on a number of factors including accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles & vehicle load.

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Forester is covered by a 3 Year/60,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Manufacturer’s Warranty (bumper to bumper, excluding clutch driven plate). ^Additionally for added reassurance the traction battery (Lithium-ion) is covered by an 8 year / 100,000 mile Warranty (whichever is sooner).

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