Agri News - February 2022 by Victoria Smith

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INFLATION ANALYSIS: NO ESCAPING THE PRESSURE FOR PRODUCERS

Costs for egg producers have been rising for over a year now. Losses are mounting and there is no clear end in sight

ack in November, Robert Gooch, chief executive of the British Free Range Producers Association (BFREPA) called for a price rise for egg producers. He told Poultry Business prices were up across the board on everything from labour to raw materials by around 20% over the past year, amounting to an additional 6p per dozen eggs in increased costs. In addition to this feed costs are at record levels. But rather than any kind of improvement in the intervening months, the situation has now deteriorated to the extent producers are now on average making a loss per hen of £1.11 per year. “Our average producer now has 26,000 hens so that means they are losing £28,000 to £29,000 per year, Gooch told Poultry Business. “The inflationary pressures keep on mounting and their costs keep on increasing without any return from the marketplace to reflect those increasing costs.”

and new entrants from other sectors such as beef, sheep and arable to enter the market. Now shopping patterns have returned largely to prepandemic levels, there is too much egg available, which is suppressing prices, just as costs are piling up. “Unfortunately, now, there is sufficient egg in the market that there is no reason packers would want to increase the price,” says Gooch. “Feed trackers are not normal, a variable price contract is normal, so, there is no contractual reason inflationary prices would be reflected in increased prices for producers.”

that if they sign an egg supply contract with a packer they are effectively tying themselves into a loss-making situation because they have to keep supplying despite the fact the packer may have reduced the price. “If you are an arable farmer supplying wheat or a beef producer, you accept the ups and downs of the market. But what a lot of those producers hadn’t taken account of, you are locked in to supplying eggs even if the price goes down.” Scale of losses

So how did we get to this position?

So, what kind of losses are producers making? The Covid hangover Between January 2021 and January 2022, the price paid While numbers of new entrants to producers for eggs has are now plateauing, in the increased on average by 59p previous two months, the per hen, according to Gooch, number of free range hens on citing ADAS data. But that the ground actually increased increase has been more than by 500,000, according to offset by inflationary costs. industry data supplied to In the past year, pullet costs Gooch. are up 25p per hen, feed is up £1.07 per hen, electricity is up So why would more people 27p per hen, and house clean be coming into the market if down costs are up 12p per it is currently loss making? hen.

One of the main issues is the oversupply of egg in the market. During the pandemic, egg sales rose dramatically as more consumers cooked from scratch at home. This spike persuaded existing producers

“With Brexit there are a lot of farmers in mainstream sectors who have been encouraged to diversify because of the reduction in subsidies in those other sectors,” Gooch says. “Many producers aren’t aware

This amounts to a total increase in costs of £1.70 per hen, meaning taking into account the increase in income of 59p, most producers made a loss of £1.11 per hen in the past year. February 2022 | AgriNews | 3

UPDATED NET TYING SYSTEM FOR FENDT ROTANA VARIABLE CHAMBER MODELS Fendt’s Rotana variable chamber round baler range will feature a new net tying system

endt’s Rotana variable chamber round baler range will feature a new net tying system and improved guarding for the 2022 season. The four models – 160 V, 160 V Xtra, 180 V and 180 V Xtra – will use a net chute tying set up, which replaces the previous steel and rubber roller combination. Sam Treadgold, Fendt’s baler sales engineer, explains it will provide a more positive delivery of net into the chamber each time to bind bales. “The net chute tying system features an arm that folds up and feeds the net onto the bale in a similar way to that of

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a conveyor belt,” says Sam. “This means that due to the positive feeding method, the net isn’t susceptible to wind either produced from the chamber or externally.” The Rotana variable chamber models also have new plastic guarding that keeps the chain track free from dirt and debris. “The guards are easier to take on and off as there is less weight to handle. Furthermore, if a guard gets damaged, the operator can still refit it to the machine, whereas with the metal versions, any slight knock meant the securing holes didn’t line up,” comments Sam.

The four models also benefit from new storage locations for the castor wheels, which now clip onto the guard above the pickup reel, so attaching them is quicker than before. The variable chamber Rotana models have the option of a 2m or 2.5m wide pickup. “Our popular higher spec Rotana 160 V Xtra and 180 V Xtra balers get the luxury of a HydraFlex hydraulic drop floor, which lowers by 500mm to clear any blockages, and is all done from the cab without the need to get out. A bank of XtraCut knives, in either 13,17 or 25 knife rotors is also included,” concludes Sam.

CONTINENTAL TYRE GROUP APPOINT NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

David Smith to retire as Managing Director of Continental Tyre Group after 15 years at the helm. and external network within the industry and his recent management positions based in Malaysia and Thailand have deepened his focus on the customer and the commercial dynamics of a market. For the last four years he has been based in Japan as Head of OE Tyres Japan and Global Key Account Manager for Honda and Subaru, directing commercial activities among the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. David Smith has been at arik Görgün to lead UK Continental for almost two and Irish markets from 1 decades, having joined March 2022. Continental Tyre Group in Today, Continental Tyre Group 2003 as Finance Director before becoming Managing Managing Director, David Director in 2007. During his Smith has announced he will tenure as Managing Director retire at the end of March for Continental Tyres Group, 2022. Tarik Görgün, who is the company has achieved currently Head of OE Tyres Japan and Global Key Account significant growth. David’s leadership has been integral in Manager for Honda and the successful integration of Subaru, will take over the role both Bandvulc and R&J Strang of Managing Director for the into the business which has UK and Ireland, effective from helped to further strengthen 1 March 2022. Tarik, 42, joins Continental Tyre Continental’s commercial fleet offering throughout the Group with over 16 years of international experience in the UK and Ireland. He has also supported the reintroduction Tyres division. He started his of Continental’s agricultural career at Continental within tyres into the market over Research & Development in Hanover, Germany. Since then, the last few years which is he has held various managerial enabling the company to meet their growth ambitions for the positions in the consumer sector. and commercial vehicle tyre Speaking of his time at areas before progressing Continental, David Smith said: into commercial roles in “Continental is a fantastic Original Equipment. Tarik company, and it has been a has a tremendous internal

privilege to lead the UK and Irish business over the last 15 years. I have been humbled by the talent and commitment of our people, and their passion for creating a truly customerdriven company. I am immensely proud to be part of the 150 years of success Continental has achieved and of the enormous progress we have made over the years. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tarik on his new appointment and look forward to working with him on his transition to the role. Tarik inherits an exceptional team and I have every confidence, that with his leadership, Continental Tyre Group is well positioned to continue to prosper long into the future.” Commenting on his new role Tarik stated: “It is a huge honour to be appointed Managing Director for Continental Tyre Group. I’m eager to build on David’s success and lead the team into an exciting new chapter of the business. Meeting with our valued customers and working closely with our expert teams in the UK and Ireland are what I look forward to the most as I start my new position. “I’d like to extend my gratitude to David for his remarkable leadership and wish him a long and happy retirement.” February 2022 | AgriNews | 5

JOHN DEERE: WIN CES 2022 AWARDS

Selected as CES 2022 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree in Robotica Category/Honoree in Vehicle Intelligence Transportation

ohn Deere selected as CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation Honoree in Robotics Category and Honoree in Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation Category John Deere has been named a CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Best of Innovation honoree in the Robotics category and an honoree in the Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation category. This is the third consecutive year John Deere has received an Innovation Award from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), which recognizes outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. John Deere is an Innovation Award honoree in two categories for its See & Spray™ technology. See & Spray™ is a technologically advanced robot for the agriculture industry that leverages computer vision and machine learning to detect the difference between plants and weeds and target application of herbicide on the weeds. This plant-level management technology gives a machine the gift of vision, benefiting the farmer, the surrounding community, and the 6 | AgriNews | February 2022

environment. “The opportunity for technology in agriculture continues to inspire us to develop cutting-edge smart machines, systems, and solutions to treat each plant individually and support our customers,” said Jahmy Hindman, chief technology officer for John Deere. “John Deere is at the forefront of innovation, and with technology like See & Spray™, we’re helping our customers maximize sustainability, profitability, productivity, and visibility so they can focus on the important work of feeding a growing world population.” See & Spray™ uses deep learning, cameras, and robotics to distinguish plants from weeds. The future of this technology is key to treating each plant individually, providing only and exactly what every single plant needs at the moment, making chemical usage more efficient, protecting the surrounding soil and plants, and producing healthier, more productive crops. The Robotics category of the Innovation Awards highlights

programmable or otherwise intelligent machines capable of performing specific tasks or replicating human movement or interactions. The Vehicle Intelligence & Transportation category highlights automotive and other transportation products and services that integrate technology into the driving or riding experience. Products are reviewed and scored by a panel of judges comprised of designers, engineers, and technology media. Products are also evaluated on their engineering and functionality, aesthetics, and design; and what makes the product unique and innovative. Those with the highest rating receive the “Best of Innovation” distinction. The CES Innovation Awards are based upon descriptive materials submitted to the judges. CTA did not verify the accuracy of any submission or of any claims made and did not test the item to which the award was given.

44-FUNCTION JOYSTICK EXTENDS TOPCON’S PRECISION AGRICULTURE RANGE

Topcon Agriculture has added a 44-function, fully ISOBUS enabled joystick controller to its expanding line-up of precision farming kit

vailable in the UK via LH Agro, the JS-20 joystick enables users to intuitively programme and control a wide variety of ISOBUS implement functions including the full array of Horizon UI functions (Topcon’s in-house User Interface software). “The new JS-20 has been designed to improve operator comfort and efficiency, and is compatible with Topcon’s own X-series of consoles as well as all third party control panels and implements with

ISOBUS auxiliary (AUX-N) functionality,” explains Richard Reed, Managing Director of LH Agro, Topcon’s preferred distributor in the UK.

four working modes is a simple one-button operation which gives operators quick access to a total of up to 44 programmable implement functions,” Richard adds. “The additional trigger style The joystick is equipped with button also enables users 11 IP64 rated task assignment to quickly eliminate misbuttons (protected from total commands thereby ensuring dust and water spray ingress) the implement in question which can be controlled in remains on task at all times.” up to four working modes each of which is identified by More information about the a coloured LED on the upper Topcon JS-20 joystick is edge of the button panel. available from lh-agro.co.uk “Switching between the

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CULTURAL TACTICS & ACCURATE SPRAYING ESSENTIAL FOR WILD OAT Growers throughout the UK must adopt a range of chemical and non-chemical strategies to protect cereals from threat of wild oats

rowers throughout the UK must adopt a range of chemical and nonchemical strategies to protect cereals from the increasingly problematic threat of wild oats this spring. That is the advice from ADAMA’s herbicide technical specialist, Dr Bill Lankford, who also urges spray operators to be extra diligent when treating advanced crops where a dense canopy could prevent herbicides from reaching underlying wild oat plants. Wild oats, of which there are two species, are one of the most competitive grass weeds, with just one plant per square metre able to reduce winter cereal yields by 1%. As with any weed, cultural and chemical tactics are needed to achieve adequate levels of control, with the prevention of seed production a priority, especially as the typical array of cultural controls commonly used to tackle weeds such as black-grass (later autumn drilling, spring cropping, ploughing) often prove less effective against wild oats due to the protracted emergence of both species and their ability to germinate from depths of up to 15cm. “Rogueing is therefore essential in crops which are heavily infested by wild oats,” advises ADAMA’s Dr Lankford who also advocates the use of weed mapping in June and/or July when the two species of wild oats are more easily identifiable: “One of the key difficulties in controlling wild oats is that the

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two species, Avena sterilis ssp. Ludoviciana (winter wild oats) and Aventa fatua (common, or spring wild oats), are almost indistinguishable prior to the emergence of panicles. Taking the time to identify which species are present and accurately mapping their location will therefore make it easier to establish effective control measures.” Dr Lankford also stresses the importance of maintaining good machinery hygiene to limit the spread of wild oat seeds and has seen good levels of control where crops have been established by direct drilling or with minimal soil disturbance as this can help to reduce the germination of dormant wild oat seeds. Dr Lankford also recommends using an appropriate herbicide to spray off the worst affected areas prior to the shedding of seeds which typically commences from late June onwards: “While growers shouldn’t rely solely on herbicides such as Topik (240 g/L clodinafop-propargyl and 60 g/L cloquintocet-mexyl) to control wild oats in cereals, Axial Pro (55g/l pinoxaden) to control wild oats in barley, or Falcon (100g/L propaquizafop) in broadleaved crops, chemical options such as these obviously play an important role. They should however be used with caution to maintain the required level of spray coverage and application accuracy.” To maximise the efficacy of these and other wild oat herbicides, Dr Lankford offers the following

advice: “Spray slowly at a sensible boom height and with an appropriate water volume to optimise coverage of the target weeds.” He elaborates by explaining that “the efficacy of wild oat herbicides is complicated by the vigorous spring growth rates of commercial crops which can produce a canopy which shields the emerging wild oats from spray treatments. Competing spray requirements during the spring also put additional pressure on sprayer workloads, with growers often opting to apply a lower water volume at a high forward speed to cover more ground within a specific window of opportunity. “This can be counter-intuitive when tackling wild oats where getting the optimal biological efficacy from the herbicides being applied is essential. Products such as Topik should therefore be applied in a way that ensures maximum spray coverage: it might be feasible to reduce water volumes for early spring applications when wild oat plants aren’t protected by the crop’s canopy, but, for applications beyond GS31, growers must use at least 200 litres of water per hectare. They should also consider if their nozzle choice will adequately enable the spray to be deposited on wild oat leaves in the crop canopy and should set the boom height to 50cm above the canopy and restrict the sprayer’s forward operating speed to no more than 12kph to ensure full coverage.”

PROTECT HERDS FROM SPRING BUTTERFAT DEPRESSION Rumen function and energy supply are paramount to protecting butterfats and fertility during spring grazing

s dairy herds are turned out for spring grazing, producers must balance rumen function and energy demands to avoid butterfat depression and fertility issues, says Dr Richard Kirkland, ruminant nutritionist for Volac Wilmar Feed Ingredients. “Rumen function is put under a lot of pressure at turnout as cows go from having a controlled ration that is balanced in fibre and starch to a more variable forage base of grazed grass,” explains Dr Kirkland. “While the diet transition alone is enough to cause challenges to the rumen that can have an immediate impact on milk production, early grass growth may be akin to rocket fuel and is expected to be rapidly fermentable.” High in energy, more rapidlyfermentable forage can cause disruptions in rumen pH and pass more quickly through the digestive system. These conditions lead to an increased risk of acidosis and along with the high oil loads pose a significant threat for milk fat depression, making supplement choice of paramount importance. Fat supplementation in buffer rations help meet energy needs Variable spring grazing conditions make it harder for energy supply to be maximised with a drop in fertility as a consequence. In perfect grazing conditions, it is possible to support 25+ litres of milk per day, but dry matter and energy intakes can be significantly reduced in wet, overcast conditions.

“Especially for spring calvers, maximising energy intake is essential during the early part of the grazing season as cows’ have a greater nutrient demand to support milk production and body condition ahead of breeding within a short window of time,” says Dr Kirkland. During early lactation, cows cannot eat enough to meet the high energy demands of milk production and enter a state of ‘negative energy balance’, using energy from body fat stores to support the genetic drive for milk production, and lose condition. Research indicates a fall-off in conception rate of around 10% for each 0.5-unit loss in condition through this period. To minimise this effect, composition of buffer feed needs to be carefully considered says Dr Kirkland. High-fibre supplements such as citrus pulp and soya hulls will provide a better balance in the rumen and in conjunction with a rumen-protected fat supplement can provide the greatest response in milk fat as observed in research studies at the University of Nottingham. While it may work out on paper, supplementation with rapidlyfermentable carbohydrates such as wheat or barley as energy sources offer greater challenges and increase risk of acidosis and making the fall in milk fat worse. “Rumen-protected fat supplements have around 2.5-times the energy content of cereals, making them ideal to help maintain energy supply

through variable springtime grazing conditions without the undesirable rumen effects we see from starchy cereals through the transition from the winter diet to the spring grazing scenario,” he says. Using strategic fat supplementation to optimise milk contracts According to Dr Kirkland, individual fatty acids impact cow performance and influence partitioning of nutrients between milk and body fat stores (cow condition). Therefore, fat supplements should be selected based on the blend of fatty acids they contain depending on the stage of lactation, individual farm challenges and requirements to maximise returns from specific milk contracts. To support both fertility and milk production during this time, Dr Kirkland advises feeding a rumen-protected fat supplement with a research-proven ratio of C16:0 (palmitic acid) and C18:1 (oleic acid) to strategically influence the partitioning of nutrients between milk and body condition. “Fatty acids, the building blocks of fat supplements, influence the partitioning of nutrients to specific areas of cow performance, enabling producers to choose supplements according to milk contract requirements at particular stages in the lactation cycle,” explains Dr Kirkland.

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KUHN: OPENS NEW SQUARE BALER FINANCE SCHEME

Kuhn Farm Machinery is offering a new 0% finance deal on its range of squared balers with a scheme that will run until April 2022

UHN opens new square baler finance scheme

KUHN Farm Machinery is offering a new 0% finance deal on its range of square balers with a scheme that will run until the end of April 2022. The 3-year 0% offer can be used against 50% of the list price of all KUHN square balers, SB models. This includes the KUHN SB 1290 iD baler which features the patented TWINPACT double plunger system. TWINPACT 10 | AgriNews | February 2022

increases the force applied to the surface of the bale to produce denser bales using a machine load comparable to a conventional baler with the traditional single plunger design.

KUHN Finance is a partnership between KUHN Farm Machinery and De Lage Landen Leasing Limited. Further details are available from KUHN dealers or by calling 0845 366 KUHN or 0845 3665846. Details can also be found on the KUHN Finance page at www. kuhn.co.uk.

The finance scheme requires 1+3 annual payments and is open to all business users. KUHN Finance can also offer tailored finance plans, making KUHN Southam Agricultural equipment Fields Farm, Station Rd, affordable for Southam CV47 2DH t: 01926 813426 any farming www.southamagri.co.uk cashflow.

PIG & POULTRY FAIR ON TRACK FOR MAY 2022 The British Pig & Poultry Fair returns in 2022 on 10th & 11th May and is hotly anticipated as a chance for the industry to get together

he British Pig & Poultry Fair returns in 2022 on 10 and 11 May and is hotly anticipated as a chance for the industry to get together, see what is new and share ideas. As the leading event for the sectors the Fair is a must attend event for anyone in the industry wanting to keep up to date. Partnered by ABN the Fair takes place every two years at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, hosting over 300 exhibitors and attracting around 10,000 visitors. “Stand space is already over 95% sold, with strong support from the industry,” says Alice Bell, event organiser, “after what has been a torrid time for events, we are delighted there is a clear appetite from the sectors to get back to doing

business face-to-face at the Fair.” For producers the Fair is renowned as the place to find the latest ideas and solutions to take home and implement on their own farms – 80% of visitors to the last Fair planned to make changes to their business as a result of attending and 97% rated their visit as good or excellent. There really is nowhere else to hear from so many experts, meet leading producers, see suppliers and find out what is new, all in one day, under one roof. For 2022 there will be two species dedicated forum theatres partnered with ABN. The pig theatre will host the ever-popular Pig Outlook as well as a wide range of experts with advice and

ideas for farmers. Topics will range from ABN focusing on optimal nutrition for efficiency and health of the growing pig while AHDB will be looking at loose lactation, environmental challenges and lean management on farm. The poultry theatre will host the ever-popular Poultry Meat and Egg Outlook forums, hearing from experts across the supply chain on the challenges and opportunities ahead. There will also be technical forums from ABN and BFREPA, among others, sharing the latest advice and ideas for farmers. Entry to the Fair is free, however visitors need to book a ticket to gain entry. You can register for your ticket via the Fair website in February www. pigandpoultry.org.uk

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LANDINI: PRECISION FARMING WITH THE REX 4

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

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

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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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TOPCON’S ENTRY-LEVEL XD+ TOUCHSCREEN CONSOLES ACCREDITED Topcon’s entry-level XD and XD+ touchscreen consoles are now fully ISOBUS accredited having been awarded official AEF certification

opcon’s entry-level XD and XD+ touchscreen consoles are now fully ISOBUS accredited having been awarded official AEF (Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation) certification. The Topcon XD (7”) and XD+ (12.1”) consoles were added to Topcon’s X-series range of precision farming implement control consoles in November last year and have recently been awarded full ISOBUS accreditation by the AEF. As such, in addition to being compatible with the full range of Topcon precision farming systems (auto-steer and implement guidance, automatic headland turns, crop sensing, yield monitoring, variable rate and auto section control and Norac boom height control), the consoles have also passed the AEF’s tests for the following ISOBUS functionalities:

TC Bas 1.0: the implement provides basic totals values that are relevant for the work performed. This information is then used as the basis of the exchange of data between the farm management system and Task Controller in ISOXML data. Jobs can easily be imported to the task controller and/or the finished documentation can be exported later; TC Geo 1.0: allows the user to carry out map-based tasks including variable rate applications. It also records ‘as applied’ and position information for enhanced traceability. This data can then be exported in the universally recognized ISO-XML data format;

UT 2.0: enables different implements to be operated from the same terminal (the UT 2.0 AEF test covers the Virtual Terminal (VT) 3.0 standard);

TC SC 1.0 (task controller section control): automatic switching of sections based on GPS position and desired degree of overlap. This allows the user to optimise product use and ensure application only occurs where required.

AUX-N 1.0: enables users to control certain implement functions which support the AUX-N standard by means of an additional control element such as an externally mounted joystick. The use of AUX-N compatible equipment allows the operator to simplify tasks such as switching the machine on or off or unfolding the implement;

“The XD and XD+ offer an excellent entry-level option for any farmer or contractor who wants to start using precision farming technologies to improve the accuracy and efficiency of their tillage, drilling, spreading, spraying and harvesting operations,” explains Richard Reed, Managing Director of UKbased Topcon distributor, LH Agro.

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“The addition of full AEF accreditation means these consoles can reliably be coupled with a huge selection of compatible implements including spreaders, drills and sprayers from a multitude of manufacturers.” The consoles are also compatible with Topcon’s XTEND app which enables users to use a tablet or smartphone as a wireless extension of the screen and to perform calibration, diagnostics, tank fill and many other functions either inside or outside the cab of the vehicle or machine. “The XD and XD+ can also be used in conjunction with Topcon’s Horizon 5 software and Topcon Agriculture Platform (TAP) which enables implement settings to be adjusted remotely and for manufactuers to unlock or upgrade specific features via an internet or data connection. Users can also use the consoles to remotely share task data, AB lines and field-specific positioning information from one console to another.” Prices for the Topcon XD and XD+ start from £1,120 and £2,140 respectively. For more information visit www.lh-agro. co.uk or call LH Agro on 01480 496367. To view the AEF’s full list of ISOBUS accredited equipment visit www.aefisobus-database.org

STIHL ANNOUNCES LARGE END USER CORDLESS ROADSHOW

Stihl will be hitting the road throughout March with a new Professional Cordless Roadshow UK tour.

TIHL will be hitting the road throughout March with a new Professional Cordless Roadshow UK tour. The STIHL Fully Charged Cordless Roadshow will allow larger professional users, such as councils and major landscaping contractors, exclusive access to its extensive range of cordless machines, as well as providing local dealers with more support than ever before. Professional users will be able to get hands on with STIHL’s latest range of cordless products, as well as gain insight from STIHL’s team of trained experts who will be on hand to offer advice and recommendations. Refreshments will be available on the day, as well as offers and discounts all redeemable through STIHL’s specialist Approved Dealers. Historically, petrol powered equipment has been the technology of choice for the professional, however, cordless technology is evolving at a rapid pace. Offering exceptional performance, ease of maintenance and use, quiet operation, reduced vibration and carbon footprint reduction, cordless technology offers the landscaping, arboriculture and forestry industry more options than ever before.

STIHL will be visiting 11 locations during March, including: 8th March – Stirling Stirling County Rugby Football Club, FK9 5AP 9th March – Durham East Durham College, DH1 3SG 10th March – Harrogate Pavillions of Harrogate, HG2 8NZ 16th March – Newport Harper Adams, TF10 8NB 17th March – Cheshire Reaseheath College, CW5 6DF 22nd March – Melton Mowbray Brooksby Melton College, LE13 0HJ 23rd March – Avonbank Pershore College, WR10 3JP 24th March – Swansea St Hilary’s Church, SA2 7DZ 29th March – Devon Bicton College, EX9 7BY 30th March – Guildford Merrist Wood College, GU3 3PE 31st March – Essex Writtle College, CM1 3RR

demanding applications. Indeed in every category in which we operate, STIHL now has a battery-powered tool with equivalent performance as its petrol counterpart. “With this in mind, the roadshow will provide us and our network of dealers with a great platform to not only showcase the latest innovative products, but also to meet customers and gain valuable insight into their needs as professional users.” For more information on the upcoming STIHL Professional Cordless Roadshow 2022, dealers are encouraged to contact their STIHL Area Sales Manager. For more information on STIHL’s range of professional cordless tools, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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eeping your sprayer in top condition

Safeguarding the environment is so important and there are a range of ways available that sprayer operators can and do use to help avoid unnecessary incidents. With best practice guidelines from NRoSO, along with their annual training events, is a great place to start but lets focus on the annual NSTS test. A recent presentation by NSTS highlighted to operators and managers the most common faults on sprayers and how quick and easy they are to repair. Many of these common faults relate to leaks and drips, which in time are going to get gradually worse and potentially

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pose a risk to the environment. The Operator check sheet, available on the NSTS website, is there to use all year round but also a good guide when preparing the sprayer for test. One important test the operator can do is run the machine above normal working pressure, say 5 bar, and walk around the sprayer to check for leaks. It is worth doing this both spraying and not spraying (but leaving the pump running) which may show a fault that can be repaired now, rather than it occurring later when you are busy spraying. Another aspect of the check sheet is somewhere to record a calibration. It is part of crop assurance to carry this out

at least once a year and is of course best practice to check on a regular basis anyway. The NSTS test itself checks forward speed, nozzle spacing and flow rate to give you all the information to work with when carrying out a calibration. Check sheets are also available for micro-granular applicators and knapsack sprayers, both of which are required to be inspected regularly, but regular inspections of all pesticide application equipment not only aids protecting the environment but should also help towards ensuring availability of plant protection products for the future.

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FIRST MILK UPS APRIL MILK PRICE AMID ‘INFLATIONARY COST PRESSURES’ First Milk has annonced its farmer members’ milk price will increase from 1st April 2022

irst Milk has announced its farmer members' milk price will increase from 1 April 2022 First Milk has announced that its milk price for April will increase by one pence per litre amid 'considerable inflationary cost pressures'. The UK co-operative announced on Friday (4 February) that its milk price will rise from 1 April 2022. This means its standard litre will go up to 35.75 pence per litre, the farmer-owned co-op confirmed. This will be applied through a 0.5ppl increase in constituent payments, with a further 0.5ppl coming from the introduction of the previously announced regenerative farming bonus.

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This bonus is payable to all members that have completed their regenerative farming plans. Farmer suppliers were asked to complete an individual regenerative farming plan, to be sent in by the end of March 2022. The plans should detail farmers' current practices and planned changes to reduce carbon emissions and increase carbon sequestration and biodiversity. Commenting on the price increase, Robert Craig, First Milk vice chairman said: "We know that our members face considerable inflationary cost pressure and we’ve been focused on delivering milk price increases to help address this.

"Since December this has amounted to an additional 3.75ppl, taking our current milk price to 34.75ppl for March on a manufacturing standard litre." He added: “We are pleased to announce a further 1.0ppl increase for April, including the important recognition of our commitment to regenerative farming principles with the introduction of our regenerative farming bonus. "We will continue to work to return additional money to our members through the milk price in the months ahead to help mitigate the impact of increased costs.”

NEW MATHS PROJECT ENGAGES STUDENTS WITH DAIRY FARMING

SRUC has developed a new data resource based on data from its globaly renowned Langhill dairy herd

RUC has developed a new data resource based on data from its globally renowned Langhill dairy herd. An education project aims to engage students on a new mathematics course with agriculture – and specifically the manufacture of milk and ice-cream. Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has developed a new data resource through the Cow-to-Cone project, funded by Education Scotland, based on data from its renowned Langhill dairy herd. This resource, which includes animal production, environmental and economic data, will be used by students on the Higher Applications of

Mathematics course. This was launched by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) last year to enable learners to develop mathematical, statistical and financial skills for everyday life. The Langhill herd, based at SRUC’s Dairy Research and Innovation Centre, is the longest running dairy genetics experiment in the world. The herd of 200 cows is split into four sub-herds dependent on the animal’s genetics (either high or average genetic merit) and their feeding regime (Diet 1 or Diet 2). The diets can range from comparisons of high energy versus standard energy to by-product versus homegrown diets, allowing an understanding of the

role diet and genetics plays on production levels of the animals. Holly Ferguson, precision dairying scientist at SRUC, who is running the project, said the resource would equip the next generation of STEM learners and expand their knowledge of dairy farming. "The resource aims to engage learners with agriculture and milk and ice-cream manufacture by demonstrating variation in production chains stemming from different dairy management systems and the environmental effects of these." SRUC will deliver training sessions, facilitated by the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), on this new resource for secondary school February 2022 | AgriNews | 25

GLOBAL DAIRY TRADE REACHES HIGHEST POINT SINCE 2014

The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index, which occurs fortnightly covers key global milk commodity markets

he Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index, which occurs fortnightly, covers key global milk commodity markets The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index reached its highest point since March 2014 at the most recent event. The fortnightly index reached US$4,630 per tonne on 1 February, and it also jumped 4.1% from the previous event on 18 January. The price indexes for all available products rose at the event, but the main driver was a 5.8% increase in the price of whole milk powder (WMP). Skim milk powder (SMP) and butter values also saw strong increases from the previous auction, reaching 5-year highs. Analysing the event, AHDB Dairy analyst Katherine Jack says the rising prices appear to be supported from both the supply and demand sides. On the supply side, lower milk output across key 26 | AgriNews | February 2022

exporting regions has meant lower production of dairy products. Although the auction platform is global, Oceania is the biggest supplier of product to the platform. The volumes of product available on the platform tend to peak around October/November, Ms Jack explains, in line with the southern hemisphere flush, Ms Jack explains. "This year, the southern flush was disappointing, and in turn we can see lower volumes have been offered in the last 6 months compared to the same periods in previous years, heightening competition for supplies. "On the demand side, firm global demand will have further depleted inventories. The biggest volumes sold on the GDT platform are of WMP and SMP, and China is a key buyer of those." China has imported record quantities of milk powder in the past two years, and the elevated demand has been supporting prices.

"This eased off somewhat towards the end of the year, but annual figures remained strong," Ms Jack says. "However, the high purchase volumes may also mean they have built up stocks to make sure they had sufficient inventories to meet growing demand, and potentially also due to concerns over shipping delays. "At some point, stores will be full, so demand can’t be relied upon to rise indefinitely." Ms Jack says the 2022 outlook for global supplies is looking tight, and global consumer demand is expected to improve as countries move out of the pandemic. "There still appears to be some support to the markets, which could partly counterbalance any downward pressure from a potential drop in imports from China."

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SHOPPING ROUTINES RETURN IN SUPERMARKETS BUT PRICES RISING

Take-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022

ake-home grocery figures from Kantar show that supermarket sales fell by 3.8% over the 12 weeks to 23 January 2022. These year-on-year figures reflect tough comparisons against the high demand of the lockdowns at the start of 2021, with spending remaining 8% higher than pre-pandemic times. Households in Britain are facing a cost-of-living squeeze and the latest four-week grocery price inflation stands at 3.8%, a 0.3 percentage point rise from December. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “Prices are rising on many fronts, and the weekly shop is no exception. Like-for-like grocery price inflation, which assumes that shoppers buy exactly the same products this year as they did last year, increased again this month. Taken over the course of a 12-month period, this 3.8% rise in prices could add an extra £180 to the average household’s annual grocery bill. We’re now likely to see shoppers striving to keep costs down by searching for cheaper products and promotions. Supermarkets that can offer the best value stand to win the biggest slice of spend.” These market growth figures do not include on-the-go food and drink purchases, 28 | AgriNews | February 2022

which are likely to be higher than last year. McKevitt said: “Increasing confidence about heading out and about, combined with the return to the office, means we’re starting to see pre-pandemic shopping patterns once again. Since the first lockdown in March 2020, shoppers have been buying in bulk and visiting the supermarket less often. But basket sizes are now 10% smaller than this time last year, hitting their lowest level since the beginning of the pandemic, while footfall increased by 5% as every major retailer was busier in their stores. Changing habits were most marked in London, where take-home sales of food and drink decreased by 11%. This suggests that people in the capital were the quickest to embrace eating out in cafés, pubs, and restaurants as many of us returned to city centres. Increased confidence in visiting stores was also reflected in online grocery sales. “Digital orders accounted for 12.5% of all grocery spend, almost double the pre-pandemic proportion,” said McKevitt. “Though online purchases are down year-on-year by 15%, it’s important to remember that this is in comparison with the strict lockdown we faced in January 2021 when the public

was staying indoors when possible.” Only three retailers recorded year-on-year growth this period, but every single grocer boosted its sales over the last two years. Ocado sales grew by 2.3% over the past 12 weeks, with its share of the grocery market increasing by 0.1 percentage points to 1.8%. That number almost doubles in London specifically, where the grocer accounts for 3.4% of all sales. Lidl and Aldi recorded simultaneous growth for the first time since June last year. Lidl was the fastest growing physical retailer and increased its sales by 1.2%, boosting its market share by 0.3 percentage points to 6.2%. Aldi gained an additional 1.1 million shoppers over the past 12 weeks, helping its share grow by 0.4 percentage points to 7.8%. The grocer’s sales also rose by 1.1%. Both Tesco and Waitrose performed ahead of the market over the past 12 weeks and increased share. Tesco’s share moved up from 27.3% last year to 27.9%, marking a full year of market share gains for the retailer. Waitrose saw the greatest footfall increase of any supermarket, helping its share increase by 0.1 percentage points to 5.1%.

NEW RESEARCH AIMS TO IMPROVE POULTRY WELFACE AND REDUCE WASTE

A biotechnology firm has been awarded more than £500k research grant as part of an industrial consorium to develop a solution to a disease in poultry

biotechnology firm has been awarded more than £500k research grant as part of an industrial consortium to develop a natural solution to a disease that results in paralysis and painful bone deformities in poultry. The wider aim of the project is to improve welfare, and reduce feed usage and food waste, resulting in less carbon emissions. The £514,000 Innovate UK grant will fund a two-year research project which aims to improve the productivity and sustainability of the UK and global poultry sector without relying on antibiotics. Arden Biotechnology, based at Lincoln Science & Innovation

Park, and Avara Foods, one of the UK’s largest poultry producers, are working together to develop the solution. Dr Joseph Brown, Research Director at Arden Biotechnology, said: “The bacteria we are looking to control is naturally present in healthy chickens, but in some cases, the bacteria get to where they normally aren’t and form cyst-like growths within the spine resulting in paralysis. This paralysis means the birds can’t feed or drink and unfortunately die from dehydration or starvation unless there is an intervention. Previously antibiotics, now largely banned from the food chain, kept this avian

pathogen – Enterococcus cecorum– under control.” According to the World Health Organisation, feed accounts for 78% of greenhouse gases in poultry production. In reducing the amount of pathogenic bacteria that are associated with poor feed conversion ratio, birds are able to gain weight in a more efficient manner. This means that less feed is consumed to achieve target weights. Dr Brown added: “So the natural solution we are researching would support the agricultural transition to a net zero carbon emission industry through reduced feed usage, reduced food waste and improved welfare.”

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COMMENT: I WANT TO FARM MORE GREENLY

Comment: I want to farm more greenly, but government policy isn’t clear enough

am always wanting to improve on our farm’s carbon footprint and reduce the environmental impact of how we farm. Doing this alongside aiming to reduce our costs of production always proves challenging. As future schemes are in development to enhance the environment, they must also lend themselves for efficient food production. We have a growing nation to feed and in order for farms to feed the nation in a sustainable way, the price of food will likely need to rise. As the government phases out area payments and moves to ELM, it must be designed in

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a way to help farmers reduce pigs and poultry, we have little the cost of production, through land and will not miss BPS increasing productivity. as much as many I know. However, we consume a lot of Constant investment is one feed, therefore we still need of the ways we improve both arable farms to be planting environmental and financial fields of cereals, alongside performance across the whole environmental margin schemes business, most of these have to maintain cereal production been self-funded, due to the levels. fact the poultry industry has We have seen declining selfhad limited access to any sufficiency of wheat levels in direct grant funding, other recent years, if this continues than in renewable schemes. we risk exporting our carbon Therefore, the hope is the ELM footprint of food production scheme will open up doors to abroad. We can produce aid businesses who don’t have food and farm sustainably, vast amounts of land to utilise. however the focus must be on getting more from existing It is frustrating that we know land and only using the so little about the details of lesser productive land for the ELM so far. Farming mostly environment.

ENZYME TECH COULD HELP EASE PRESSURES OF AMINO ACID SHORTAGE

Lysine, an important amino acid in pig & poultry diets, is in short supply and there are concerns that substituing could compromise performance

ysine, an important amino acid in pig and poultry diets, is in short supply and there are mounting concerns that substituting this valuable protein, in favour of less expensive more abundant feed ingredients, could compromise productivity and performance going forward. Prices for dry dietary lysine (L-Lysine) are escalating, with little indication this situation will change until at least Spring 2022. Cereal and raw material prices have also risen during the past few months and as a result nutritionists are under immense pressure to reformulate rations to try and keep feed costs as low as possible without jeopardising diet quality. “Feed manufacturers are looking to replace lysine in certain diets with less expensive protein sources,” said Agustina Rodriguez, technical nutritionist at Elanco Animal Health. “Soya and rapeseed meal offer some economic advantages, but it can also present challenges in terms of digestibility and anti-nutritive responses – factors that can lead to health problems,

reduced performance and higher nitrogen excretion in faeces.”

to its ill-effects, which can negatively impact lifetime productivity.”

Most plant-based raw materials contain β-mannans, undigestible fibres that monogastric livestock cannot break down. The molecular structure of these β-mannans is also similar to that of certain pathogens, which the immune system often mistakenly recognises as a potential infectious challenge. This innate immune reaction is known as Feed-Induced Immune Response (FIIR).

However, including enzymes, such as Hemicell HT in pig and poultry diets can prevent a typical FIIR and these adverse outcomes.

“The protein sources typically used in pig and poultry diets – soyabean, rapeseed and sunflower meals – often contain high levels of β-mannans. Increasing the amounts of these ingredients to balance diets and meet crude protein requirements frequently heightens the risk of digestive upsets, intestinal inflammation, and susceptibility to enteric infections,” said Rodriguez. “Very little β-mannan concentration is needed (0.20%) to trigger FIIR and young pigs and chickens are particularly vulnerable

“This nutrient-sparing enzyme hydrolyses the β-mannans, by breaking them down into small oligosaccharide fragments that are not recognised as a threat by the animal’s immune system,” she said. “The enzyme works immediately on ingestion and its activity averts potential FIIR and so subsequently reduces the energy and nutrient waste and performance losses associated with feeding high levels of intact, plant-derived proteins. With lysine still in short supply and no sign that raw material prices will ease any time soon, nutritionists and farmers should consider how enzyme technology might help them deliver quality nutrition from less expensive feed ingredients.

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