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CONTENTS

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100th Jaguar Terra Trac Forage Harvester from Claas.

Kubota launches utilitarian version of M6 range.

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Anniversary year for slurry specialist.

Stiga: Battery powered ride on motor

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Steve Birchall: Keeping it in the business.

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Suzuki & local dealer join forces to fight rural crime

Yamaha adds 10-year belt warranty to ATV/SBS models Page 52

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEALER ANNOUNCEMENTS Westward Ho! for Corvus UTVs

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OSS ORV has announced a big push for Corvus 4x4 utility vehicles into the South West of England with the appointment of three new dealers. South West Handling, David Webb Engineering and John Day Engineering form the new hub of the Corvus dealer network stretching from Devon, through Somerset and into Berkshire.

“We are delighted to announce these recent additions to the Corvus dealer network,” says BOSS Managing Director, Phil Everett.

“Southwest Handling Ltd. with its strong and geographically diverse sales team, is able to provide coverage in a previously barren area for us. Welcome to Tom and all the team.” Southwest Handling, based in Okehampton, has long served the agricultural and construction community across Devon and West Somerset, supplying agricultural and construction equipment, parts, and service since 1984.

service support is second to none. It’s great to have Dave, Sam and all the team at David Webb Engineering onboard the Corvus journey.”

Moving into the next adjacent counties, John Day Engineering of Lambourne, the third new appointment, has since 1985 steadily built a customer base through Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. Phil says: “We welcome John Day Engineering, who over the years have built a loyal customer base through exceptional customer service. We know they will make an ideal partner for Corvus, with their first-ratereputationforaftersalesserviceand support for all types of farm machinery and plant.

Chris Day has over 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry and we know the future of the Corvus Terrain range in his area is in expert hands.”

For more information about the Corvus Terrain range,youcancall01597810,E-mail:sales@ CrossingtheborderintoSomerset,youwillfind bossorv.co.uk or visit www.bossorv.co.uk DavidWebbEngineeringjustoatheA303in Wincanton, where they have been providing a high level of service to the agricultural and related industries since 2004.

“I’m very excited to announce another new dealer joining the Corvus dealer network: David Webb Engineering in Somerset,” says Phil.

“Having known Dave Webb for many years and worked closely with him in a previous (work) life, I know the exact qualities that he and his team will bring to the Corvus network. They are totally focused on customer service and their

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DEALER ANNOUNCEMENTS Robert Davies Machinery Ltd expands Manitou area to include North Wales

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e are delighted to announce that as of 1st January 2022 Robert Davies Machinery Ltd have been awarded the North Wales area for Manitou Agricultural telehandlers and Earthmovingequipment (Skid steers and Articulated loaders).

"It's a great opportunity for Mary and the team at RDM to grow the business and most importantly service and support the customer base in North Wales. RDM have a wealth of experience with the Manitou brand in both sales and after sales this will be welcoming news to the Agricultural industry in North Wales" stated Richard Felton Manitou Area Sales Manager for Wales and the South West of England.

Based just outside of Shrewsbury, Robert Davies Machinery Ltd was established in 1989 by Robert and Mary Davies, specialising in the sale of new and used agricultural machinery.

the North Wales region, but to strengthen theirposition and better serve the new and existing client base a depot will be opened in the near future to service the territory.

Mary Davies commented "We are delighted to be expanding our Manitou dealership to include the North Wales territory. Having had a close relationship with Manitou for over 30 years; I feel that our experienced team will be well placed to support the agricultural industry in North Wales" For more information in the meantime please contact Robert Davies Machinery: T: 01743 850000 E:sales@robertdaviesmachinery.co.uk W: www.robertdaviesmachinery.co.uk

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DEALER ANNOUNCEMENTS A&M Group becomes new Bobcat Full Line dealer in Wales

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obcat has appointed A&M Group, with headquarters in Bridgend, as the company’s new Authorised Dealer for South, West and Mid Wales.

A&M Group is now responsible for sales and service in this region for the entire Bobcat rangeofloaders,mini-excavators, telehandlers, light compaction and attachments.

Newport-basedBorderBobcat,the previous dealer for the area, is now specialising in the Bobcatskid-steer,compact track, compact wheel and small articulated loader ranges for the counties of Powys and Gwent.

West and Mid Wales. We intend to build on the substantial success we have had with the Bobcat agricultural telehandler range in our area. In 2021 alone, we sold over 60 new Bobcat telehandlers to farmers across the region, converting many of them to the Bobcat brand for thefirsttime.

“Our extensive experience in the construction market will be key in meeting our goals. To support the new dealership, we are making substantial investments in our premises in Bridgend, including the construction of our new headquarters building. To meet demand from the growing construction market and other industries in this part of Wales, we have initially ordered over 210 new Bobcat machines.”

Andrew Wolton, the new District Manager for Bobcat for the UK South area, commented: “We are delighted to confirmA&MGroupas the new full line Bobcat Authorised Dealer for South, West and Mid Building on Over 35 Years Wales. I look forward to of Experience working closely with A&M Group and we are A&M Group is a family business confidentthattheywillbeassuccessfulas founded in 1986 by Mark Atherton, and his afull-linerfortheentireBobcatrangeastheyhave business partner, been selling the Bobcat agricultural telehandler Ralph Morris, trading originally as A&M Engineering. range in Wales over the last few years.”

OperatingfirstoutofpremisesinLower Lamphey in Pembrokeshire, the growth of the A&M Group Makes New Investments to Support business led to the company building new Dealership facilities in St Clears in 2006. The company changed its name to A&M Group in 2019 when As part of developments in taking on the Bobcat the new partnership was formed between Mark dealership, A&M Group has purchased two Atherton and his two sons, James and Josh. plots on the Brackla Industrial Estate in Bridgend, ​ one of which will form the location for the The business development side is run by James, company’s new headquarters. The new facilities in while Josh runs the sales side. Mark has a Bridgend complement the existing third son, Jack, who is currently doing an operations in St Clears in Carmarthenshire, from engineering course at Harper Adams University and where A&M Group serves the west of Wales. is looking forward to joining the business in 2024.

James Atherton, Business Manager at A&M Group, said: “We are very pleased to be appointed as the full dealer for Bobcat in South,

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Expansion Ensures Continuous Growth Although agriculture has always been the primary

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DEALER ANNOUNCEMENTS A&M Group continued..

business, A&M Group has powered growth over the years by adding additional products and services to the business for other sectors such as Construction, Groundcare, Online Retailing and Finance.

James Atherton added: “The number of employees at A&M Group has grown year on year and we continue to look to build our team and improve our services. We have demonstrated time and again that we can convert our large customer base to the brands we represent. We are aiming to achieve the same for the Bobcat brand to match our success with the agricultural telehandlers.”

Bobcat ‘Next is Now’ Boosts Range Driven by the company’s innovative ‘Next is Now’ programme, the Bobcat product range continues to expand.

North and South for Corvus 4X4

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he dealer network for Corvus Terrain 4x4 utility vehicles has expanded further with the appointment of B&B Tractors and Kirkland UK. BOSSoa-roadvehicles,thesoleUKdistributorfor Corvus, made the announcement saying the two dealershipsareanaturalfitintheirdrivetoestablisha seamless network of specialist dealers throughout the UK. B& B Tractors is a family owned and managed business with four depots covering Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Staaordshire,Nottinghamshire,Leicestershireand Warwickshire. The business has rapidly expanded since being established in 1991 when Massey Ferguson approached Bowring Transport owners Chris and David Boring about taking on the franchise, originally to cover the Nottingham area and parts of North Derbyshire.

Since then, they have grown to represent a wide range of industry leading names, with rapid expansion into theterritoriestheycovertoday.TheHeadObceatthe Warsop site alone has grown to 30 acres with 150 employees.

“We wanted to work with B&B Tractors because of their Bobcatnowoaers1skid-steerloadermodelsand delivery of the highest levels of customer care to their agricultural, municipal and industrial customers,” says seven compact track loaders. Most Phil Everett, BOSS ORV’s Managing Director. “Not only recently, the Bobcat loader selection has been can they represent the Corvus Terrain range to those increased with the addition of new compact sectors, they can also provide the highest levels of wheel loaders and small articulated loaders. service and support that go hand in hand with being Corvus dealers, as they have shown with the other TheBobcatrangealsocomprises17minibrandsoaeredbythebusiness.”

excavatormodelsandachoiceoffifteennew The story for Kirkland UK began in the late 1800s when R-Seriesrigidframetelehandlermodelsandten partner Scott Worsley’s great, great, great grandfather new rotary telehandlers, covering maximum set up Worsley Carriage Builders in Kent, building lifting capacities between 2.6 and 7.0 tonne and carriages for farming, fruit growing and vineyards. The maximum lifting heights from 5.9 to 38.9 m.

Another recent addition to the range is a new line of light compaction products, comprising seven diaerentproductfamiliesand37models.

As well as the entire Bobcat range of machines and attachments,A&MGroupalsooaersafull selection of genuine Bobcat accessories and parts to support both new and existing Bobcat customers in its area. This is backed up by a stock of both brand new and second hand Bobcat machinesforsale.Customersalsobenefitfrom thecompany’son-siteservicenetwork,covering everything from emergency repairs to routine maintenance.

Kirkland brand began in 2005 as a range of specialist machinery, becoming a company in its own right and growing to become one of the country’s leading suppliers of specialist equipment for vineyard and fruit orchard management. With the appointment as Corvus dealers,ScottisexcitedtobringthebrandtotheSouthEast.

“We found CORVUS UTV’s to be the perfect addition to our range of machinery solutions for our customers.

These popular UTV’s are ideal 4x4 vehicles thanks to their powerful, robust design with generous storage and load capacity making them high performers in any weathercondition,whichisexactlywhattheSouth-East needs!” Phil Everett says, “we had been looking for a partner for Corvus in the South East of England and aftertalkingtoScottforfiveminutes,itwasobviousthat KirklandUKwouldbeanaturalfitwithus.Wesharethe same passion for success and rapid growth and an impatience to achieve.

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100TH JAGUAR TERRA TRAC FORAGE HARVESTER FROM CLAAS

Although only three years have passed since Claas began manufacturing the Jaguar Terra Trac, the company is already celebrating the 100th model 100th JAGUAR TERRA TRAC forage harvester from CLAAS Although only a little more than three years have passed since CLAAS began manufacturing the JAGUAR TERRA TRAC, the company is already celebrating the production of the 100th model. The landmark machine rolledoatheline in Harsewinkel on 4th February and will be delivered to the main market US in a few weeks.

was behind the initiative to develop the TERRA TRAC crawler track units for a wide range of forage harvester

thepositiveside-eaects, such as smooth running characteristics and resistance to drifting on side slopes, are regarded by many farmers and contractors as equally decisive factors."

Wide range of customerbenefits

CLAASoaers the TERRA TRAC crawler track units for two models – the JAGUAR 960 and the JAGUAR 990 with respective The end of maximum 2018 saw outputs of 653 CLAAS implement and 925 hp. the successful The "headland TERRA TRAC crawler protection" function, track technology whereby the two central in the JAGUAR forage support rollers are extended harvester. Optimised for downwards hydraulically, the requirements of this reduces the length of the machine segment with applications", recalls Dominik contactareasignificantly special features such as the Grothe, Senior Vice President so that the tracks have headland protection system, Forage Harvester. "The aim considerably reduced contact the JAGUAR TERRA TRAC wastooaerourcustomers with the ground when turning. made it possible for the a machine that was not only During the actual harvesting range of applications of a able to deliver high traction process, the large contact forage harvester equipped and reduced soil compaction area reduces soil compaction with crawler tracks – which for maize harvesting in and keeps rut formation to reduce both soil compaction dibcultfieldconditions, a minimum. When maize is and rut formation – to be but could also be used for being harvested in extreme extended to grassland grassland harvesting as conditions, such as may harvestingforthefirsttime, eaectivelyasatraditional be encountered in northern thereby enabling optimal wheeled machine.

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100TH JAGUAR TERRA TRAC FORAGE HARVESTER FROM CLAAS

Although only three years have passed since Claas began manufacturing the Jaguar Terra Trac, the company is already celebrating the 100th model maximum traction. Equipped with 635 mm wide tracks, the JAGUAR has an external width of less than 2.99 m and can therefore run on public roads – ideal when frequent transfers

between fieldsare required.

A compact road travel width is of lesser importance in the US, the largest market for the JAGUAR TERRA TRAC. "For dairies in the eastern part of the US where approximatelytwo-thirds of our imported JAGUAR TT are sold, TERRA TRAC technology is a kind of are insurance policy against mud in corn silage season.

But also customers in the south and west harvesting in center pivot irrigated fieldsappreciatetheTERRA TRAC technology", says Dominik Grothe. "As a result of the length of the crawler tracks and the wheelbase which is longer than that of the wheeled machine, the JAGUAR TERRA TRAC can't be matched for the

smoothness of its ride when currently has a range of 13 crossing center pivot ruts or JAGUAR basic models with floodirrigateridges."North maximum outputs ranging America is also the from 408 to 925 hp. As well destination of the asoaeringawealthofunique 100th JAGUAR features, such as the wide TERRA range of cracker variants – TRAC. This from the INTENSIV CRACKER machine, and MCC CLASSIC to the with MCC MAX and the MCC serial SHREDLAGE® – along with number various front attachment drives and TERRA TRAC technology, they are notable for their high resale value and low maintenance costs.

49900100, "Forage harvesters are will be used among the most expensive initially for agricultural machines you technical training can buy and need to be used during the JAGUAR to their full capacity. They EXPERT CAMP scheduled for also require excellent service April."Ourflagshipmodel,the support with access to a JAGUAR 990 TT, accounts fast, reliable parts supply", for over 90 percent of the explains Dominik Grothe. "For TERRA TRAC machines", many customers, the TCO explains Matt Jaynes, (total cost of ownership) is a Product Manager JAGUAR key factor when it comes to at CLAAS of America. "When making a purchase decision. you're harvesting small grain Here, too, the JAGUAR forage and silage maize in is well placed with its low irrigatedfieldsinthewestern wear levels and excellent states, you're dealing with resale value – so much so, in very high yields which fact, that each machine will require correspondingly typically have three or four high engine output if you're owners over the course of its goingtoharvestebciently. life."

This is why we need the 925 hp maximum output of the JAGUAR 990 here."

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CLAAS & CARRARO GROUP INTENSIFY COOPERATION ON TRACTORS, AXLES..

Claas and Carraro Group intensify cooperation on tractors, axles and employee skills CLAAS and Carraro Group The two family companies intensify cooperation on have now laid the foundation tractors, axles and employee for further growth on both skills sides as part of a strategic CLAAS and Carraro Group agreement. This makes are further expanding their Carraro Group the third decades-longcooperation, following the signing of a new strategic agreement yesterday at Carraro Group Headquarters in Campodarsego (Padua, Italy).

and Thomas Böck, several members of the CLAAS board and tractor business met with Carraro Group Chairman and Vice Chairman Enrico and Tomaso Carraro, as well as with Carraro Group CEO Andrea Conchetto and further management members in the Carraro headquarters in Campodarsego.

It was only in In addition to the November 2021 that development and CLAAS presented the production of special modernized NEXOS and compact tractors and series manufactured the supply of axles and

by Carraro Group components for tractors, the with Stage V emissions cooperation will also include standard and numerous new the mutual knowledge technology and equipment transfer and exchange of company features. Based on the even skillsinthefieldsofhuman with which CLAAS has closer cooperation, further resources and best practices entered into a strategic new tractor models are to in sustainability. partnership–andthefirst followin20-including outside of Germany. "A clear launches at SIMA, which Course set for growth short-tomedium-termgoal will take place in Paris from CLAAS and Carraro Group of our commitment is to November 6th to 10th. can look back on decades increase sales and market of collaboration. In addition share in the segments Meeting at the Carraro to the delivery of axles and of special and compact Group headquarters in components, for example tractors," explains CLAAS Campodarsego to sign the the front axle for the ARION CEO Thomas Böck. "To contracts on February 2nd: 400 tractors produced in Le achieve our goals, we are CathrinaClaas-Mühlhäuser, Mans, since CLAAS took investing together in new Chairwoman of the over Renault Agriculture developments, but also in Shareholders Committee, in 2003 the partnership competences and skills Thomas Böck, CEO CLAAS has also included the of our employees and Group, Dr. Martin von development and production know-how-transfers."In Hoyningen-Huene,member of vineyard and orchard as additiontoCathrinaClaas-of the CLAAS Executive well as compact tractors.

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CLAAS & CARRARO GROUP INTENSIFY COOPERATION ON TRACTRS, AXLES..

Claas and Carraro Group intensify cooperation on tractors, axles and employee skills CFO CLAAS Group, Alexander Reinhardt, Senior Vice President Product Unit Small Tractor, Enrico Carraro (Chairman Carraro Group), Tomaso Carraro (Vice Chairman Carraro Group), Andrea Conchetto, CEO Carraro Group, Marco Stella, Carraro Agritalia General Manager (Tractors Business Area) and other representatives of the CLAAS and Carraro management.

Rüdiger Mohr, Senior Vice President Corporate Purchasing CLAAS, signed via virtual conference call. Note: Allparticipantson-site were vaccinated and were currentlytested.Meeting at the Carraro Group headquarters in Campodarsego to sign the contracts on February 2nd: CathrinaClaas-Mühlhäuser, Chairwoman of the Shareholders Committee, Thomas Böck, CEO CLAAS Group, Dr. Martin von Hoyningen-Huene,member of the CLAAS Executive Board and President CLAAS Tractor, Henner Böttcher, CFO CLAAS Group, Alexander Reinhardt, Senior

Vice President Product Unit Small Tractor, Enrico Carraro (Chairman Carraro Group), Tomaso Carraro (Vice Chairman Carraro

Strong focus on CSR In the future, strategic cooperation will not only be limited to purely technical areas such as the development and specificationoftractors and the supply of axles

by Carraro Group, but also to the area of ​​ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). "Our decision to intensify the cooperation with Carraro Group is based on a strong mutual trust and a fundamental deepening of our competencies that have grown over many years," Böck continues.

“Therefore, selected employees from Carraro Group), Andrea Conchetto, Group will work at CLAAS CEO Carraro Group, Marco locations for short periods Stella, Carraro Agritalia and vice versa. In addition General Manager (Tractors to production, this will Business Area) and other also include administrative representatives of the CLAAS functions in the small tractor and Carraro management. business unit. Both family Rüdiger Mohr, Senior companieswillbenefitfrom Vice President Corporate this knowledge transfer in Purchasing CLAAS, signed the medium to long term and via virtual conference call. strengthen their cooperation as well as their link in terms Note:Allparticipantson-site of brand values.” were vaccinated and were currently tested.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW JOHN DEERE 6R MODELS MAKE THEIR UK DEBUT

Simon Henley visits John Deere UK in Nottinghamshire to see three of the new tractors being prepared for a current UK dealer tour

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nthisfirstlookatthenew John Deere 6R models, Simon Henley visits John Deere UK in Nottinghamshire to see three of the new tractors being prepared for a current UK dealer tour.

Theall-newJohnDeere 6R185 brings big power to the mid-frame6Rrange,witha power output of 234hp (max with IPM). Seamless power delivery provides aggressive acceleration from rest Theall-newJohnDeere 6R185 brings big power to the mid-frame6Rrange,witha power output of 234hp (max with IPM). Seamless power delivery provides aggressive acceleration from rest TheobcialEuropeanlaunchof thenewJohnDeere6R-Series in Germany last December, was cancelled due to the ongoingCovid-19pandemic.

Fortunately, despite this, John Deere has since made provisions to bring three of the new 6R models in the UK, which are currently being exhibited at John Deere dealer events around the nation.

Thefirstoftheseevents was hosted by Ripon Farm Services, which celebrated its40-yearanniversaryatthe Great Yorkshire Showground on January 19 and 20. The trio of new 6R tractors making their debut,includealarge-frame 6R215model,asmall-frame four-cylinder6R140equipped with a John Deere 643R loader andtheanticipatedall-new mid-frame6R185six-cylinder

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tractor.

With all three tractors parked in the compound in Nottinghamshire awaiting transport to the Yorkshire event, there was a brief opportunity totakeanup-closelookat thenewmachinesand,find out what sets them apart from the previous generation of 6R tractors.

improved with the introduction of a panoramic windscreen wiper which integrates the washer jets for quicker and moreeaectivedirtdispersal, plus there’s the option of a panoramic roof and an electrically heated rear window.

Mechanical upgrades include beefed-updrivelinesandPTO systems, with the introduction of optional Intelligent Power Mechanically, the new 6R Management (IPM) hydraulics. models retain the engine This automatically provides andspecificationsoftheir up to 40hp of engine boost, predecessors.Six-potmodels duringperiodsofhigh-demand usethewell-proven6.8L hydraulic operation.

PowrTech PVS engine, while the four-cylindermodelsretainthe Intermsoftech,allsix-cylinder 4.5L PowrTech PSS unit.

6R models come AutoTrac ready from the factory and are Thenewsmall-frame6Rmodels available with John Deere’s share the upgraded drivetrain AutoSetUp system which allows featured throughout the new planningtasksinthePC-based range. Additional power (IPM) JD operations centre. is now available for hydraulic applications, in addition to PTO Improved ComfortView cab & transport retains the same cab frame but withalowerroofline.Interiorhas In terms of appearance, the been refreshed, replacing the newmodelsfollowtheBMWprevious steering console with crafted styling cues of the anA-pillarCornerPostdisplay previously launched 7R and Improved ComfortView cab 8Rmodels.Thisflag-design retains the same cab frame but stylingintroducesanewlowwithalowerroofline.Interiorhas profilecabroof,inadditiontobeen refreshed, replacing the theoptionoftwowide-opening previous steering console with full-framedoors,orthestandard anA-pillarCornerPostdisplay B-pillarnearsidedoor.

Swinging open the ComfortView New 6R 185 cab door reveals an updated cab interior, which replaces The tractor which will arguably theconventionaldash-consolegarnish the most attention, is withanewA-pillarCorner the6R185.Thisisanall-new Post display. Forward visibility modelinthemid-frameline-up, in poor weather has been which replaces the previous

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FIRST LOOK: NEW JOHN DEERE 6R MODELS MAKE THEIR UK DEBUT

Although only three years have passed since Claas began manufacturing the Jaguar Terra Trac, the company is already celebrating the 100th model 6155R as the most powerful tractor available with the 2.7m wheelbase.

proven TLS ironing out the bumps, at speed the tractor felt very controllable and was impressively quiet. Forward Weighing in at 7.9T with a visibility is improved thanks power rating of 185hp (234hp to the removal of the steering max with IPM), the 6R185 console and, while the bonnet boastsapower-to-weightratio is marginally longer and wider of 33.7Kg/ HP. To put this into thanthepreviousmid-frame perspective, the John Deere 6155R, it does nothing to 6250R (300hp max) at the time impede view of the front wheels. of its launch in 2016 boasted aclass-leadingoutputratioofCommandPro joystick control 31Kg/HP. system is standard with the AutoPwr IVT transmission.

In terms of transmission New electronic joystick (inset) options, the 6R185 is features sensing technology, only available in AutoPwr unlocking automatically when specification.Theinfiniterangegripped of speeds is provided by the well-provenZFEccomIVTunit, New 6R 140 which can be specced with top-speedsofeither40kphor While John Deere UK has yet 50kph. toacquireoneoftheall-new 6R150 models, there was an Coupled to John Deere’s opportunity to have a quick excellent CommandPro joystick look at the new 6R140 tractor, control system, a quick test which shares identical spec, but drive of the new 6R185 revealed produces 166hp (max with IPM) the tractor has an abundance as opposed to 177hp (max with of power. Once the tractor IPM) is moving, the ponies are delivered seamlessly throughout Designed for versatility, the entire speed range. manoeuvrability and to be capable of operating with a John Deere claim the 6R185 front-endloader,the6R140 has unmatched acceleration; demonstration unit featured and this is no exaggeration.

John Deere’s CommandQuad From a standing start, the Plus transmission. It can also 6185R stormed to a maximum be supplied with John Deere’s speed of 56kph (35mph) in just venerable AutoQuad gearbox 12-seconds,withtheengine or AutoPwr IVT. settling to around 1,840rpm The 6R150 is once terminal velocity had been available with achieved.

AutoPwr only.

The 6140R WithJohnDeere’swellpictured here, is

equipped with the John Deere 643R loader, which features Dynamic Weighing technology, which can set to measure and record the exact weight of material being handled. The loader boom also featured Return-to-positionandLevelto-Horizon.

A new electronic joystick control,featurescapacitivesensing safety technology which only operates when it recognises the presence of a human hand. The joystick, whichisset-upusingthe Command Center screen, also integratesaforward-reverse shuttle switch.

This brief introduction to the new John Deere 6R models, did not enable any form of test or comparison to be made.

The brief test drive we had was limited to the 6R185 only, which immediately made a strong impression, with its power deliveryandlevelofrefinement.

The6R-Seriesisanimportant tractor range in Europe and unfortunately, these tractors are scheduled to head back to Germany in the Spring.

However; John Deere says it expectstoseethefirstUK-spec 6R models arriving here from July onwards.

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MACHINERY

MORE ACCURACY & EFFICIENCY FROM KVERNELAND GEOSPREAD Advances in Kverneland disc spreader technology have seen the introduction in several new developments Thefirstisanintegrated hydraulic driveline called intelligent Disc Control (iDC). Currently available only for the Exacta TL GEOSPREAD model, the iDC version uses two individually controlled hydraulic motors – one to power each disc. This sophisticated driveline enables independent disc speed regulation on left and right-hand discs, opening up a range of possibilities for even greater application accuracy.

is able to deliver a more consistent disc speed, which is maintained through disc speed monitoring.

Without the constraints of a fixedPTOspeedto operate a

combination.

Thanks to advanced software,theweigh-cell spreader’s location as a front-mounted implement is now easily set and conveniently managed through any universal terminal.

Thisflexibilitycancreate payloads of up to 7,000 litresfromcombiningfrontandrear-hoppercapacities, andalsooaerstheability to make two separate applicationswithdiaerent fertiliser products, in one pass.

Should the tractor mechanical lack a front PTO, the PTO driveline, tractor fuel CL GEOSPREAD, TL ebciencygainsarepossible GEOSPREAD and TLX With headlands accounting as a result of using much GEOSPREAD can also be forupto54%ofafield’s lower engine revs when equipped with an optional total area – the smaller the spreading. The iDC spreader central hydraulic driveline field,the is for rear to replace the PTO shaft. greater the headland linkage use only, and is In addition, the ExactLine percentage – there is a priced from £28,849. border spreading device can requirement for enhanced bespecifiedformounting spread pattern control Additional capability ontheleft-orright-hand during border spreading. has been introduced to side of the spreader, so both And it’s not just on the Kverneland’sweighcell- machines can manage their headlandside,butalsoin- equipped Exacta border spreading on the fieldwhenborderspreading models, enabling the same side. where the full spread pattern CL GEOSPREAD, TL has to be maintained.

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TOPCON SOFTWARE UPDATE INTRODUCES TRIALS PLOT PLANTING Topcon software update introduced trials plot planting and multiple implement control

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opcon Agriculture has released an update to its Horizon precision farming and crop production software which, as well as a new feature which enables automatic section and variable rate control on multiple implements simultaneously, also makes it quick and simple to lay out and drill trials plots.

mounted sprayer with a front-mountedslugpellet applicator or using front and rear mounted fertiliser spinners to simultaneously spread two separate straight or compound products at diaerentorvaryingrates.

comments Richard Reed, Managing Director of LH Agro, Topcon’s preferred distributor in the UK.

“As well as a series of relatively minor enhancements this latest software contains some PlotPlanteroaersaquick exciting new features, not and easy way of setting out least of which is the ability trials plots or seeding zones to control multiple ISOBUS from the tractor cab without implements simultaneously In addition to various the need for any external whichcouldbeagameenhancements to the software. This new feature changer for growers looking Topcon user interface such ensures plots are laid out and to reduce the number as improved implement planted accurately with clear, offieldpasseswithout diagnostics, video screen real-timevisualizationofthe compromising application captureandaplug-andseeding process helping to accuracies. Likewise, the play upgrade which enables eliminate errors and ensure new Plot Planter feature Topcon’sX-seriesof accurate data collection for represents a huge step consoles to communicate subsequent analysis. forward in the way trials plots seamlessly with Claas’s are set out.”

OEM yield monitoring The new software update system (thereby eliminating also enables Topcon users NewfirmwareforTopcon’s the need for an external to plot obstacles such as AGS-2receiverandsteering yield monitoring ECU), trees, telegraph poles, controller which will provide the software update – to hidden drain covers or improved terrain control, Horizon version 5.02 – also patches of weeds and to set proportionalanddiaerenti introduces two brand new a customizable proximity gain turning parameter features: ‘Multiple Implement alert to warn the operator enhancements and improved Support’ and ‘Plot Planter’. when the obstructions are cross-platformconnectivity approaching. and compatibility is currently Multiple Implement Support in development and will be enables users to manage “The new features contained added to the Horizon 5.02 auto section and variable within the latest Horizon software in due course. rate control on multiple update clearly demonstrate ISOBUS implements Topcon’s commitment to More information about simultaneously: for example, enabling farmers, contractors Horizon v5.02 is available whenusingarear-mounted and plant researchers to fromlh-agro.co.uk seed drill in combination maximise the productivity, External Images are not withafront-mountedliquid accuracy,ebciencyand displayed applicatororusingarear-safety of their operations,” Kubota launches utilitarian AgriNews | March 2022 | 17

MACHINERY

KUBOTA LAUNCHES UTILITARIAN VERSION OF M6 RANGE

Kubota has launched a cost conscious, five-model utility version of its M6 tractor range, which is to succeed the MGX series

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heKubotaM6-01Utility rangecomprisesfive models spanning 104 to 143hp and starts at £53,300.

The model lineup is much the same as the predecessor’s with two short wheel base and three long wheelbase models, the latter of which are heavily based on the recently launchedM6-02Series.

TheM6-01Utilityseries spans 104 to 143hp, and meets Stage 5 emissions thanks to an improved exhaust after-treatmentpackage that is said to lower cost of ownership.

Short wheelbase models includetheM6-10Uand M6-1U,bothofwhichuse thefour-cylinder3.8-litre engine, manufactured in house. Maximum power outputs are 104hp and 111hp, withmaximumtorquefigures of 346Nm and 379Nm, respectively. These two models weigh 4.3 tonnes, and use a 2.54m wheelbase.

Engine technology on all models has seen gains in exhaustafter-treatment,with DOC and DPF performance increased to deliver greater operationalflexibilityand reduce cost of ownership.

DPF regeneration can now be achieved at a much lower engine speed, typically 1,200rpm down from 2,000rpm and is achieved at a much lower working temperature of just 50 degC. The latter makes regeneration easier to achieve with light engine loads, lower noise levels and a reduced fuel burn.

The DPF cleaning interval forM6-01Utilityrangeis 8,000 hours for the 6.1 litre engine, and up to 6,000 hours for the 3.8 litre engine, again contributing to lower operating costs. Engine oil change intervals are every 500 hours on all models.

AllM6-01Utilitymodels geta40kphsemi-powershift transmission, which uses eight powershifts in three LongwheelbaseM6-12U, mechanical ranges to provide M6-13UandM6-14Uuse a 24 by 24 gearbox. The thefirm’s6.1-litre,fourcylinder option of a creeper range engine, with power outputs increases the choice of ratios of 123hp, 133hp and 143hp, to 32 by 32. Transmission withmaximumtorquefigures functionality includes of 503Nm, 544Nm and 586Nm automatic shifting within respectively. These three larger ranges, and a sensitivity dial, models weigh 4.8 tonnes, and which allows the operator to use a 2.68m wheelbase. adjust the responsiveness of gear changes to suit load on the tractor.

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Operator comfort is provided by an air suspension seat in the same cab frame shared withM6-02andM703 models, while front axle suspension is available as an option.Awidesunroofoaers visibility for those looking toequiptheM6-01Utility with a loader, of which there are two variants; 3.7 metre or 4m lift height to the pin, and maximum lift capacities of 1,950kg or 2,200kg respectively.

Afixeddisplacementopen centre hydraulic system provides 71 and 77 litres/ minuteofoilflowrespectively forshort-andlongwheelbase models, while two mechanically operated spool valvesarefittedasstandard.A pair of additional spools are an option.

Category 3 rear linkage includes electronic linkage control with a 5,000kg lift capacity on short wheelbase models and 6,100kg on long wheelbase tractors. Pto equipmentcomprisesatwospeed 540/1,000 as standard, with a 540 Eco available as an option. All models can be equipped with an optional front linkage with 2,600kg lift capacity, an optional 1,000rpm front pto, and the capability to runpto-poweredequipment while stationary.

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KUHN: NEW FASTER, STRONGER KUHN TEDDER

Kuhn has released a new 13 metre tedder which folds twice as fast as the outgoing model

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stronger spring makes the GF (GSC) system allows the rotor uhn has released a new 13 13003 T more resilient than the train to move independently of the metre tedder which folds carrying frame. twice as fast as the outgoing previous model which is expected modelandisfittedwithnewrotors to double the life of the tines,” he adds.

When in use, the weight of the and tines that are expected to last chassis is supported by the large twice as long. It also features a The folding mechanism on the transport wheels, while the small new reversible draw bar that will new machine is twice as fast as diameter rotors are suspended enable the tedder to be hitched to the outgoing model. A new single separately, enabling each rotor to a wider range of tractors. movement folding mechanism follow the contours of the ground worksdirectlyoaatractorspoolwithout scraping the soil. This not The GF 13003 T replaces the with no control box or electric only prevents the crop from being outgoingGF1302tooaer sensors needed. “By creating contaminated by dirt but also operators an improved tedder a single movement, we have reduces tine tip wear. with new rotors and tines. “With reduced the folding and unfolding this new tedder KUHN has timetojust20-5seconds,”says To improve transportation KUHN concentrated on saving time and Mr Ferrand. has reduced the length of the GF extending the life of the machine.

13003 T by almost half a metre to It still has 12 rotors, but these have Anti-lossfunctiononthetineis just 6 metres. This will make the been upgraded to reduce wear,” nowastandardfeatureandoaers tedder easier to manoeuvre and says product specialist Thomas the ability to set the tine height also reduce the storage space Ferrand. hydraulically. The new model also needed. has improved ground adaption The new tines are expected to thanks to the choice of new last twice as long as those on wheels which will the outgoing model due to an Southam Agricultural help operators increase in the tine diameter and Fields Farm, Station Rd, calibrate the stronger springs. The new tines are tedder to the 10mm wide and have upgraded Southam CV47 2DH ground conditions. t: 01926 813426 springs that have increased from KUHN’s Ground 70 millimetres to 80 millimetres. www.southamagri.co.uk Save Control “The wider tine with a larger and

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SUBSIDISED BLOOD TESTING SCHEME NOW AVAILABLE

Subsidised blood testing scheme now available to help identify possible reasons for early lamb losses

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SD Animal Health has launched its 2022 FlockCheck diagnostic scheme, which allows sheep farmers in England, Scotland and Wales to ask their vet to blood testtheirflockforexposureto toxoplasmosis and enzootic abortion (EAE).

aboutappropriateflockhealth normal biosecurity measures measures.” are not enough to control the disease. Infected cats shed Annual FlockCheck blood test toxoplasma eggs in their faeces results consistently show that and sheep become infected the majority of aborted ewes when they ingest these eggs from tested have been exposed to contaminated pasture, feed and either toxoplasmosis or EAE water. The eggs are tough and – and sometimes both. This is can survive in the environment for consistent with a recent AHPA over a year, which means farmers Ewe reproductive failure, neonatal analysis showing that over recent need to take steps to protect their lamb disease and mortality are years (2002 to 2019), EAE and sheep. the three biggest factors limiting toxoplasmosis have been the betterflockproductivity1–with most common diagnoses of “Fortunately, the disease can toxoplasmosis and enzootic sheep abortion2. becontrolledeaectivelybya abortion continuing to be simple vaccination regime. What’s significantcausesofthese AccordingtoDrKatBaxtermore, the costs of a vaccination unwantedflockheathissues.

Smith, both these infectious programme can be easily covered Sheep farmers that experience disease causes of abortion can byareduction3infutureflock more than two percent of their be responsible for reducing the barren and abortion rates. Every flockbarrenorabortingthis number of lambs per ewes mated, ewe should have been vaccinated lambing season are being which can increase workload and before she breeds because of the encouraged to contact their vet to stressduringlambing.Profitmay widespread disease threat and take advantage of the subsidised alsobereducedsignificantly2, thesignificantfinanciallosses,” diagnostic scheme. FlockCheck she stresses, but using she says. has been running for more than FlockCheck can help in improving 15 years and is available from aflock’spotentialandoverall The subsidised FlockCheck vets nationally. economic performance. diagnostic service allows vets to identify whether toxoplasmosis “Farmers can take advantage “For example, toxoplasmosis, or EAE (or both) are likely to have of this subsidised scheme by caused by infection with the been involved in any aborted asking their vet to take blood Toxoplasma gondii parasite, lamb losses, barren ewes or samples from six to eight aborted, does not just cause abortion. It is numbers of weak, sickly lambs. unvaccinated ewes, or from also the main infectious cause of This aids the decision for (and barren ewes or ones that have early embryo loss in sheep and identifiesthepotentialvalue produced weakly lambs,” explains a very common cause of barren of)pre-tuppingvaccination MSD Animal Health veterinary ewes or weak, sickly live lambs. programmes. adviserDrKatBaxter-Smith.

Itislikelythatalmostallflocksin Great Britain have been in contact Farmers interested in taking She adds that the blood test has with this endemic parasite, which advantage of the subsidised proved to be an extremely useful means all breeding sheep should FlockCheck diagnostic service flockdiagnostictoolintermsof be considered at risk.” and reducing the risk of lower helping to identify the potential productivity should contact presence of any key underlying Dr Baxter Smith also explains their local practice as soon as productivity limiting disease. that one of the main reasons for possible. This year’s FlockCheck such high levels of toxoplasmosis scheme commenced on 1st “Experience has shown that is that sheep can become February 2022 and runs until 30th the results certainly help vets infected very easily. “Sheep June 2022. and their farmer clients make pick up the toxoplasma parasite more informed decisions from the environment and so

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MACHINERY

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 offor establishment, but then for fer huge potential to help subsequent operations such establish and manage as mowing and spraying, using vine and fruit crops. In a sethesamerecordedA-Blines. ries of demonstrations, tractor specialist Landini has been But on many orchard and workingwithtechnologyfirms vineyard enterprises, precision to bring growers up to date on technologies have much wider what’s possible. potential to ease workloads and improve crop yields and Requiringarrow-straightrows quality, believes Luke Barnard, for equal spacing, light interprecision farming specialist at ception, growth and ease of AgriArgo UK, the distributor of treatment and harvesting, fruit Landini and McCormick tracand vine crop establishment tors. of is a task ideally suiting satellite-guidedtractorsteer Demonstrations ing.Pass-to-passparallel “Recent demonstrations in repeatability is ideal not only conjunction with Horsepower

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UK, our Kent dealer, allowed us to illustrate on a Landini REX4-10Ftractorhowau to-steeringusingaTopCon AES-35retro-fitelectricsteer ing system, can aid planting and subsequent operations,” he explains.

“This led to discussions regarding other technologies withpotentialbenefits,includ ing auto spray control, altering the application rate and nozzle sectionson-the-movetoapply only as much of a product as necessary, and only where required.

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Precision technologies offer huge potential to establish and manage vine and fruit crops per hectare and total cubic metres applied. With the use of an AGROS N testing kit we can also advise our customers of the applied available nitrogen per hectare too,” explains Mr Baker.

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lurry equipment manufacturer and contractor Tramspread is still seeing increasing demand after 25 years for its contractor engine driven pump unit (EDPU). The Suaolkbasedcompanyisalso celebrating 15 years production of its popular random wrap hose reel. Managing director Terry Baker commented:

front of the tractor.”

The contractor trailer evolved to a twin axle model which was introduced in 2012. It has an extended chassis enabling it to carry two, 1000 metre, detachable hose reel spools and, if needed, a further 1000 metresonthefront3-point linkage to provide a total of 3000 metres.

“Tramspread started umbilical contracting 25 years ago Using the contractor trailer, with a single axle EDPU that Tramspread Contracting Ltd enabled one tractor to carry applies over 450,000 cubic everything needed. Following metres of slurry and digestate, the introduction of the random with up to 70% being applied wrap hose reel, our contractin the spring as a top dressingtrailersweremodifiedto ing. “All slurry applications carry 1000 metres of detachare monitored and recorded able hose reel spool and were using John Deere’s Green Star, equippedwithafront3-point aKroneflowmeterandRav linkage allowing us to carry the enbox software linked to the random wrap reel coupled with tractor’s ISOBUS. This allows a further 1000m of hose on the us to record the applied rate

In 2007 Tramspread manufacturedthefirstrandomwrap hose reel after Mr Baker had seen similar units being used in Holland. The reel is made with a twin hydraulic motor drive and drop out spools.

“Thisallowsone3-pointlink age frame to handle many spools, making it very cost eaective.Thespoolhasacapacity of 1000 metres of both 4 and 5 inch drag hose,” he says.

At the same time, Tramspread introduced Storz hose end couplings, which revolutionised the laying out and picking up of the drag hose. “The combination of Storz couplings and the power of the twin hydraulic motors enabled 600 metres to 800 metres of drag hose to be reeled in one length. This removed the need to couple and uncoupleevery20-metrelengthof hose which is necessary with a segmented conventional hose reeler,” he concludes.

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MACHINERY

PHILIP WATKINS: ALL ABOUT US..

Philip Watkins LTT are manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery as well as being modification and refurbishment specialists

Here at Philip Watkins Ltd we are manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery,aswellasbeingmodificationandrefurbishment specialists.

We manufacture and supply a wide range of machinery to theagriculturalindustry,specialisinginmin-tillandcustom built equipment. We always build to order so we can suit your application.

All machinery made by Philip Watkins is designed and manufactured here in Stainton, Nr. Rotherham. Philip Watkins Ltdfirststartedbusinessin1996,andthebusinesshasbeen growing continuously since that time.

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NEWS

CONTINENTAL VF TRACTORMASTER HYBRID TYRE WINS DLG APPROVAL

The Continental VF Hybrid tyre has won the DLG test series, “Agricultural tyres for tractors - Efficiency assessment of premium tyres”.

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ontinental VF TractorMaster Hybrid tyre wins DLG approval

delivered the maximum tractive Potentialfuelsavingsinthefield performance, and the fuel thanks to VF technology consumption was the lowest of all the tyres tested. “We are · The Continental very high In the test DLG assessed the pleasedthatthetestconfirmed flexion(VF)Hybridpatterntyre ebciencyofpremiumbranded the premium quality of our is superior to a standard pattern tyres and demonstrated that the tyres. As part of our ‘Vision improvedflexion(IF)tyrewitha Continental tyre, “transmitted 2030’ strategy, we aim to further fishbonetreadpattern significantlyhighertractiontoexpand the our agricultural tyre ground, than a premium brand business. Our VF TractorMaster · The Continental Hybrid tyre IF tyre with a traditional tread Hybrid is a good example of how oaerslabourandfuelsavings pattern.” engineering can help agriculture to reduce fuel consumption and · The Hybrid tyre becomes Astandoutbenefitwas the impact of heavy machines on the second to receive a DLG the improvement in fuel the land,” concludes Benjamin approval after the TractorMaster consumption. The VF technology Hübner. was tested in 2019 of the hybrid tyre demonstrated the capacity to carry 40% more Continental develops pioneering The Continental VF Hybrid load at the same pressure as a technologies and services for tyre has won the Deutsche standard radial tyre, but with the sustainable and connected Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft addedbenefitofimprovedfuel mobility of people and their (DLG) test series, “Agricultural ebciency.A1.8%fuelsaving goods. Founded in 1871, the tyresfortractors–Ebciency against the IF tyre, and a 0.4% technologycompanyoaers assessment of premium tyres”. saving over a competitor hybrid safe,ebcient,intelligent The Continental TractorMaster tyre, demonstrated that the andaaordablesolutionsfor Hybrid was compared with Continental VF TractorMaster vehicles,machines,trabc another hybrid tyre from a Hybridwasthemostfueland transportation. In 2020, reputable manufacturer and an IF ebcientfortheworkcarriedoutContinental generated sales model (Improved Flexion) with a inthetestonthefield. of €37.7 billion and currently fishbonetreadpattern.TheDLG employs more than 192,000 stated that hybrid tyres have people in 58 countries and “great potential in terms of fuel markets. On October 8, 2021, and time savings by doing the Block tread pattern better suited the company celebrated its same work faster.” to road work 150th anniversary.

Commenting on the test result The block tread pattern also The Tyres group sector has 24 Benjamin Hübner, Product Line performed better at uphill work. production and development Manager Agricultural Tyres The test report stated: “The locations worldwide. Continental at Continental Commercial lugs that help transmit the drive is one of the leading tyre Specialty Tyres said: “This powertothegroundarestiaer manufacturers with more than result highlights how the new on the hybrid tyre. This means 56,000 employees and posted generation of Continental tyres, this tyre develops less mould sales of €10.2 billion in 2020 in manufacturedatapurpose-built slip. This in turn improves grip by this group sector. Continental facility in Lousado, Portugal one third.” ranks among the technology since2017,aremoreebcient leaders in tyre production and for a wide range of agricultural High tractive performance – low oaersabroadproductrangefor work and represent a valuable fuel consumption passenger cars, commercial and investment for operators looking special-purposevehiclesaswell for agricultural advantage.”

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POULTRY

STEVE BIRCHALL: KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

After over 40 years in business Steve Birchall of Steve Birchall Poultry Services has decided to take a step back and semi retire.

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fter over 40 years in business Steve Birchall of Steve Birchall Poultry Services has made the decision to take a step back and semi retire but to still have a roll within the business which he launched and built up to supply his expert services to supply to poultry farmers.

The new points of contacts for long standing and potential new customers are both family members, Stu (Steve's brother) and Tony (Steve's nephew) therefore "keeping it in the family".

Both Tony and Stu have worked with Steve Birchall Poultry Services for over 15 years and are NO novices in the poultry house cleaning industry which is what makes them stand out from the rest, with a wealth of knowledge and experience combined they really have have every aspect of this sector covered.

Steve Birchall Poultry Services cover the whole of the UK, with long standing satisfiedcustomersnojob is too big or too small with a team of 7 experienced staayoureallygetwhat you you pay for, honest, professional, sincere advice that gets the job done, no 34 | March 2022 | AgriNews

haggling or bartering, just a hard working team providing thebestservicestheyoaer and what you see is what you get with these guys.

This will have the top ten tips I read to Tony today.

This space will be for Paul Starkey's testimonial.

For all of us that have the pleasure of knowing Mr Birchall, the fun loving bike scrambling rib breaking caring professional person, I am sure we would all like to thank him for all of his years of service, hard work and loyalty to all he knows, and wish him many chilled and relaxing well deserved years with his wonderful family and friends.

Agri News is proud to have had the pleasure of working and meeting with Steve for over 30 years and trust me when I say we have had many laughs and giggles most of them I couldn't print or publish but am still laughing!!!

Thank you Steve for being you. Best wishes Vicky and D, Agri News

For enquires and more information please contact: Tony 07850 838172

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POULTRY

STEVE BIRCHALL: KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

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

Nothing is too much trouble and they can accomodate our needs at the drop of a hat.

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POULTRY

GOVERNMENTS ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFARE PATHWAY HERALDS CHANGES

The Government has published a policy paper on the new Animal Health & Welfare Pathway.

The majority of consumers investments to support the value high animal welfare, delivery of the published butthisisnotfullyreflected health and welfare priorities. in what they purchase, the This will include: smaller Government said. “We are grants, where farmers looking at potential market can select from a list of interventions such as, equipment and technology labelling and mandatory items, and larger grants, public disclosure that could for bespoke infrastructure improve the accessibility, projects such as new availabilityandaaordability housing, building upgrades of higher welfare products and pasture improvements he Government has for consumers, while driving published a policy positive procurement “The competitive grants will paper on the new choices by retailers.” initially be open to livestock Animal Health & Welfare farmers with cattle, pigs, Pathway, which outlines The document states sheep, meat chickens and plans to “implement producers will be expected laying hens. In future years the Better Chicken to“adoptwelfareof the programme, we hope Commitment” and for laying improving technology to to expand to other livestock hens to “transition out of support environmental and farmers such as those with cages”. behavioural monitoring and goats, ducks, or turkeys,” better stockmanship” and in the document states.

Defra’s document, published egg production producers on 22 February, heralds will need to “improve feather Producers will need to big changes for the poultry cover management” paving agree with their vet the most sector, which could require the way to reduce “the need appropriate investments for broiler and egg producers forinfra-redbeaktrimming”. their farm and animals. They to make big changes to how can seek advice as part of they currently produce food. Keel bone health will be the review, a routine vet visit another area of focus or a phone call with their The document states the to “reduce laying hens’ local vet.

Government wanted to susceptibly to painful intervene in the market fractures which can occur in Defra is also planning to to “make it easier for all production systems,” the introducea‘payment-byconsumers to purchase food document states. results’ scheme, which that aligns with their values, poultry producers will be by improving transparency Funding should become eligibleforforthefirsttime. and providing the industry available in late 2022 to help This scheme will be trialled withalevelplayingfieldto support producers, Defra in 2023. promote such products.” said. Farmers can apply for grantstoco-fundcapital

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POULTRY

CALLS FOR GOVERNMENT PLAN TO REALISE POTENTIAL OF BRITISH FARMING Without the urgent implementations of clear plan and vision for British farming & food production, we risk wasting potential of agri sector

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ithout the urgent implementation of a clear plan and vision for British farming and food production, the government risks wasting the huge potential of the country’s agriculture sector and potentially sleepwalking into more and more crises, the NFU is warning today.

In her keynote speech to its annual conference, NFU President Minette Batters will launch a new report ‘British farming: a blueprint for the future’tohighlightfivekey areas the government, supply chain and farmers needs to prioritise: Commitment and investment from both government and retail to sell more British food at home and abroad Using the powers in the Agriculture Act to enable farmers and growers to trade fairly A new economic model that drives investment back into the land, ensuring the tenanted sector is not disadvantaged Adial-up,dial-down immigration policy Future farm policy with a properly funded Sustainable Farming Incentive Batters will also call for certainty, commitment and consistency in government policy that can capitalise

on British farming’s high standards of food production and net zero ambition. She will say a plan with this approach will help avert unnecessary crises.

In her speech, NFU President Minette Batters will say: “I want to be clear from the outset. British farming has a lot to be positive about, to be proud of, and to believe in; our high standards of food production, our net zero ambitions, our education programme which reached a third of a million children last year.

“This country needs a strategy and a clear vision for what we expect from British farming. We have completely contradictory government policies. It is raising the bar for environmental standards at home but pursuing trade deals which support lower standards overseas.

“It is claiming to value

domestic food production butmakingitdibculttofind workers to harvest or process it. It is stating there are many export opportunities for British food but failing to prioritise the resources to open up those new markets.

“If government wants to achieve more for the environment, then there is only one solution. We need policies and investment into the new world optimisation of agriculture. Polarised debates are getting us nowhere and they’re not allowing us to focus on the very real challenges around food supply in the future.

“Above and beyond everything, we need to all be working to the same objectives and aiming for the same outcome. There needs to be a plan. A plan which enables Britain to keep on farming and to continue to be world leaders in high quality,

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POULTRY

EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REJECTS CALLS TO BE FOIE GRAS PRODUCTION Grey foie gras geese from a low point of view on a goose farm in the Périgord France

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rey foie gras geese with two meals per day, from a low point of respects the animal’s view on a goose biological parameters”. farmnearSarlat-la-Canéda Moreover, it recognises inthePérigord,Dordognethat foie gras production region, France. is extensive, open air and mostly takes place Members of the European on family farms. Fat Parliament have voted palmipeds spend 90% of down proposals to ban foie their lives in open air runs, gras. In a vote last week, where they can grow freely, a majority of MEPs voted surrounded by their peers. against two amendments This report will feed into calling for the ban of the Commission’s revision assisted feeding for foie process of the EU animal gras production. welfare legislation.

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Christophe Barrailh, President of Euro Foie Gras, said: “We very much welcome the

support expressed by the Parliament to our sector.

Ourconstanteaortsto maintainourspecificities and high animal welfare standards have been heard.”

European farming union Copa-Cogecasaiditwould continue to ensure that fat palmipeds are reared in optimal conditions by fully ensuringtheirwell-being while meeting requirements related to sanitary aspects andoaeringsatisfactory working conditions to breeders.

POULTRY

NOFENCE VIRTUAL FENCING TECHNOLOGY WINS AGRISCOT INNOVATION AWARD Fewer physical fences and better grazing management are on the horizon for livestock producers

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ewer physical fences and better grazing management are on the horizon for livestock producers as virtual fencing technology company Nofence is named the winner of the 2022 AgriScot Innovation Award.

only have one pulse per every 30 audio cues and escapes are rare,” says Ms Budal. “Nofence is also very diverse in the type of system it is suitable for, working in intensive rotational grazing, upland and conservation platforms.”

Established in Norway in 2011 for mountain grazers, Nofence has recently become commercially available to UK livestock producers after more than two years of grazing trials on British beef farms.

The technology was a standout to the AgriScot Innovation Award judging panel who awarded points based on if the innovation saved farmers money or had the capacity toincreaseprofits,saysKen Fletcher, award judge and editor of The Scottish Farmer.

Utilising GPS, farmers can create virtual pastures on the Nofence app. Once livestock are turned out on the set virtual pasture while wearing a Nofence collar, GPS and a mobile data network track the animal’s location and report back to the app, triggering the collar to cue an audio signal as the animal nears the virtual fence boundary.

If the animal continues to move forward they will receive an electric pulse. This sequence of audio warnings, followed by a possible pulse, can happen three times.

If the animal breaches the virtual boundary following the third audio cue,thefarmersreceiveapop-up notificationviatheNofenceapp with the location of the animal as classed as escaped. Animals can return to pasture without receiving any audio warnings or pulses.

“In the judges’ opinion, Nofence Grazing Technology actually did abitofbothasitcouldoaer reduced capital costs in fencing infrastructure and also allow the freeing up of new grazing opportunitieswhichwouldbenefit farmers’ bottom lines,” says Mr Fletcher. The judging panel also included John Elliot, a Border’s farmer and industry columnist, and John Elliot, CEO of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Changing the electric fence in strip grazingfieldscanbeamessyand tiring job and was one area where Nofence would work well.”

For Perthshire farmer Andrew Duncan,oneofthefirstUK adopters of the technology, Nofence has been pivotal to improving his grazing programme.

Consisting of 2,500 acres of moorland with an elevation range of 200m to over 1,000m, knowing where his herd of Luing cattle was, let alone managing grazing, was a challenge.

“Thereal-timetrackingcapabilityof Nofencehassignificantlycutdown on the time required to manage the herd,” explains Mr Duncan.

“But more excitingly, we are now able to graze areas of the farm that have not been touched by livestock in more than 100 years. Not only has this allowed us to make more of our land resource, but we can now actively manage our grazing to deliver wider biodiversity and conservation outcomes.”

“Given farmer users’ feedback, Continued development weweresatisfiedthatthesystem worked well and ‘did what it said According to Ms Budal, Nofence on the tin’. We found it particularly will continue to develop its interesting that some conservation technology and resources to further groups set such store by the help livestock producers get the benefitsoflargeanimalgrazing most out of their grazing platforms According to Synne Foss Budal, in certain habitats that they were and overcome obstacles where General Manager for Nofence UK, willing to pay for the initial outlay in physical fencing proved unfeasible. livestock that are trained on the the technology, which under normal technology utilise their sense of circumstances might be quite “The technology will continue to hearing, rather than sight, to remain onerous,” continues Mr Fletcher. evolve and improve as we collect within a virtually “fenced” area “In a practical sense, the Nofence more data and customer feedback. without physical fencing. technologycouldplayasignificantWe’re already so excited about role in regenerative farming what opportunities Nofence has “Data collected from more than practises, such as grazing of arable brought to so many grazers and 35,000 head of livestock with more crops – especially when physical what lies ahead in the future,” than 149 million grazing hours, our fences are few and far between – concludes Ms Budal. farm trials and customer feedback and for use in increasingly popular has proven the technology to be block and strip grazing which To learn more about Nofence, visit highlyeaective.Atypicalfarmwill targets making the most of grass. nofence.co.uk

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MACHINERY

NEW HOLLAND APPROVES CONTINENTAL TYRES Selected New Holland tractor series can be ordered with TractorMaster and V

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monitoring technology that agricultural original Continental has introduced equipment manufacturer. toimprovetyreebciency “The cooperation underlines Continental’s growth · Selected New Holland and minimise the risk of potential tyre failure. ambitions in the agricultural tractor series can be ContiPressureCheck™ is a sector. The approval of ordered with TractorMaster sensor that helps to monitor Continental tyres for New and VF TractorMaster tyres tyre pressure and heat build Holland T5, T6 and T7 up.Itcanbespecifiedon · Ex factory: New tractors completes the purchaseorretrofittedtoall Holland approves supply to all brands within Continental tyres for the T5, TractorMaster tyres.

CNH Industrial group”, says T6 and T7 tractor series Jens Mund, Key Account Continental customers Manager for agricultural can also calculate the best New Holland T5, T6 tyre original equipment at operating pressure for their and T7 tractors are now Continental Commercial tyres using a mobile app. available with Continental Specialty Tyres.

The TireTech app holds data TractorMaster and VF on all Continental tyres and TractorMaster tyres. The The following tyre only requires the weight of tyres will be available up combinations will be the tractor, including any to a width of 710mm and supplied to New Holland: implements, and the forward a rim diameter of 42’’ and benefitfromadditionaltyrespeed to be added in order VF710/6R42NRO-VF to calculate the optimum technology to help operate 600/60R30 NRO operating pressure. tractorsmoreebciently.

710/R38-60/5R28 650/7R38-60/5R28 The new relationship will see With New Holland, 650/R42-540/6R30 New Holland operators able Continental has gained 650/R38-540/6R28 the support of another tobenefitfrompressure 60/5R38-40/65R28 ew Holland approves Continental tyres

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NEWS

AGRITECH STARTUP DRONE AG COMPLETE £795,000 ROUND TO FUND GROWTH Agricultural drone technology specialist Drone Ag has secured £650,000 of equity funding from 934 investers

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Agricultural drone technology specialist Drone Ag has secured £650,000 of equity funding from 934 investors and a further £145,000 grant from Innovate UK to grow its business and develop new crop scouting technology.

Founder Jack Wrangham says: “This is the largest amount of funding we have secured as a company to date, with both grant providers and private investors choosing to support the development of our technology. This funding will enable our team to grow and develop new functionality and an Android compatible version of our crop scouting app Skippy Scout.”

Skippy Scout is a crop be installed on any farm and monitoring app that uses operated from anywhere in the drones to automatically world. It will revolutionise the capture images which are way drones can be operated analysedbyground-breaking to help scout crops,” he adds. artificialintelligence(AI)to oaerarablefarmersvitalbroad The Innovate UK grant acre crop insight. The images was obtained with support provide an accurate green area fromNorthInvest,anot-forindex (GAI), count emerging profitorganisationfuelling plants, and identify weeds. innovation across the Northern Powerhouse region. This “We are soon to launch our will enable Mr Wrangham to Scout Sphere functionality expand his development team whichwilloaerusersaunique and work on yet more features. fullfieldoverviewthatincludes “We plan to advance our drone the ability to focus on any area based spraying technology ofthefieldandchoosewhere and start looking at using toinspectatleaf-level,”he drones for spreading too. The says. investment achieved through CrowdCube and the grant The capital injection to the support will see Drone Ag business will also be used become a leader in precision to complete its base station agriculture and we are grateful concept which will see the to all those who have invested launch of new remote drone in us,” he concludes. scouting. “Skippy Nest can

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NEWS

AMAZONE GROUP ABLE TO REMAIN ON COURSE OF GROWTH & PASS NEXT SALES Amazone sees a jump in sales despite another financial year full of challenges due to the Coronavirus pandemic

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espiteanotherfinancial than 80 percent of sales. Sharp inthefinancialyear201. year full of challenges due increases in sales were recorded The Amazone Group is currently to the Corona pandemic, especially in the key export expanding its production the markets of Germany, France, capacities in view of the Amazone Group was able to Poland and Russia. In addition, enhanced product range in remain on its course of growth agricultural machinery sales in machinery with larger working and pass the next sales mark of Austria, Ireland, Ukraine and widths and higher output 650 million euro. the Baltic States also increased capacity.Forexample,thefirst substantially. There were also extension of the Bramsche site The annual balance sheet of the positiveeaectsintheUSAand is already under construction manufacturer of agricultural and Canada, which resulted from justthreeyearsaftertheobcial groundcare machinery therefore the ongoing development of our opening. These additional showsasignificantincreasein in-housesalesorganisation.The facilities, with an area of 8,000 sales for the second time in a business also developed very m²,willenableamoreebcient row. After a 15% rise in 2020, well in terms of sales in typical production of all Amazone crop sales this time round increased overseas markets such as South protection sprayer ranges in by 22%. As a result, total sales of Africa, Japan and Australia. future. In addition to this, there thefamily-ownedcompany will be additional space for have reached a new high of 655 Amazonemeetsthediaerent machine testing and quality millioneurointhefinancialyeardemands in these countries by optimisation of these 2021 (previous year 2020: €537 developingapplication-oriented technologically-sophisticated million). "This is a huge success machine concepts through products. The associated for both the entire Amazone continuous dialogue with local relocation of some Group and our partners", say agricultural practitioners, advisers assembly lines will in turn create Christian Dreyer and Dr. Justus andthescientificcommunity. extra capacity for the expansion Dreyer, the two owners, who are of the Global Parts Centre at delighted with the results. “The Whereas in Britain, the demand theTecklenburg-Leedensiteto customer interest in modern for increased precision and further improve the high level of Amazone agricultural machinery the use of targeted application service worldwide. for more precise working and techniques meant that spreader cost-savingperformanceintheand sprayer sales continue to be In Britain, Amazone Ltd’s Orchard fieldisveryhigh,both atanall-timehighandthedrill Farm Training, Education, nationally and internationally.“ market continued to evolve with Research and Development the grant aid provided through Centre expanded its holding The Amazone Group was also the Farming Equipment surrounding the site enabling it to abletoprofit Development Fund boosting increase its trials programme and extensively in 2021 from its the demand for direct seeding improve its education programme innovative strength and wide systems. for dealers, farmers and students. overall product range across farms of all sizes Investments and expansion of Success through innovative and in both conventional and in manufacturing plants strength organic ​​​​“Issues surrounding maximum agriculture.

The number of employees yieldlevels,costebciencyand worldwide increased to about sustainable development play a International orientation 2,000 in the course of the year. decisive role in modern crop Expenditure on research and production,” say the owners. “An This is particularly important as a development amounted to more economically-viableincreasein result of the strong position in all than 5 % of sales. The company performance also includes a major export markets, which againinvestedadouble-digit moreebcientuseofallinputs.” account for a total of more million amount in tangible assets

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YAMAHA ADDS 10-YEAR BELT WARRANTY TO ATV AND SBS MODELS Yamaha is adding a generous 10-year belt warranty to models using the renowned Ultramatic® transmission

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SUZUKI AND LOCAL ATV DEALER JOIN FORCES TO FIGHT RURAL CRIME Cotswold Farm Machinery has supplied its fourth suzuki ATV to the Gloucestershire police Rural Crime Unit

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YOMPER BERGAN AIMS TO FILL A GAP IN THE MARKET The Yomper Bergan & JMV275c models from Samson Engineering.

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he Yomper Bergan and JMV275c models from Samson Engineering With a payload of 500kg, aYorkshire-designedand constructed mini 4x4 truck, based on the Suzuki Jimney, isaimingtofillagapinthe market.

The Yomper 4x4 business was founded by Samson Engineering, based near Halifax, which has a background in creating bespoke machines.

The vehicle is aimed at small businesses, as well as farm, livestock, equestrian, estate, gamekeepers and leisure users.

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an environment where we The Yomper 4x4 is based on apply advanced engineering a Suzuki Jimny and Mr Walker principlestomeetthespecificsays that because parts for the demands of a job." machines are easy to procure and relatively inexpensive, it The Yomper Bergan made a good option for his The Yomper Bergan design.

“When I was looking for a small compact 4x4 utility Following the decision to base vehicle, I was not convinced the utilised bespoke vehicle bywhatwasonoaer,so ontheJimny,adesign-byI decided it would be a blueprint process occurred in great opportunity to create whichMrWalkerre-engineered something which was more the existing framework of durable, capable and, above the SUV to provide a long all, well engineered than what I wheelbase option, as well as had found." an added bespoke alloy body for the Yomper Commercial TIMING andField-Starversions.

“You simply cannot buy an inexpensivego-anywhere working vehicle anymore, so I decided now was a good time to make one.”

He also converted the Jimny bodyshell into a chassis cab, with its own rear strengthened bulkhead.With the JMV275C upandrunningashisfirst project, Mr Walker’s second

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Available in a variety of body specifications project was the Bergan, which was inspired by the Subaru MV’Brat’pick-up,with combinedaflatbedalongside a coupe utility bodywork.

“Those are the key engineering diaerences.Thefactwecan oaerfivebodystylevariants showstheflexibilityand bespoke nature of our design.”

builds, and long wheelbase options for Commercial and Bergan versions are some examples of the variations the companyoaers.

Mr Walker says: “There are Under the bonnet, Yompers other companies which MODELS usetheSuzuki1.3-litre havedoneJimnypick-up 16v petrol engine, which is conversions. But none have The range encompasses checked over by the company gone as far as to create a multiple models of 4x4s, all before going out in the bespoke body and chassis like withadaptationsspecificallyvehicles. that of the Yomper, which is designedfordiaerentusers, essentiallyaground-upvehicle Mr Walker says.

The conversion cost is variable which uses the Suzuki running depending on personal build gear and front bodywork as The commercial 275, Bergan specification,butitispossible components to create a full 25and275,Field-Star25 to have a Yomper on the road vehicle than as a basis for and Rustler 225 models all from £12,500 plus VAT. conversion." have the option of bespoke

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Alan Able, Brand Director, IsuzuUKsaid“AsthePickUp Professionals, we are committed to providing the most transparent sales process possible and urge any customers who may wish topurchaseaD-Maxlaterin 2022 or perhaps into 2023 to start discussions with their local Isuzu dealer as soon as possible.”

He continued “Although not impacted as severely as many other manufacturers, we are still working tirelessly with the vehicle production facility in Thailand to minimise customer waiting times and we will Isuzu UK is working hard provide as much information to meet the high customer to dealers as we can to ensure demandfortheAward-Winningour customers are always on IsuzuD-Maxpick-upbutis the fastest route possible to a faced with unique production newIsuzuD-Max.” and shipping challenges which are resulting in longer than TheIsuzuD-Maxrangecaters normal customer waiting times for every need and is available

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Customers looking to purchaseanewIsuzuD-Max are encouraged to begin discussions with their local Isuzu dealer now to ensure they remain on the fastest routetoanewIsuzuD-Max. Local dealer information is available at https://www.isuzu. co.uk/find-a-dealer/.

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JCB Sittingbourne Van Centre claims top overall award Overall Top Performer Two ‘Gold Pin’ awards Awards for 2021: celebratelong-servingand exceptional individuals.

Gold Award: JCB Sittingbourne Van Milton Keynes, UK – Centre Volkswagen Commercial Silver Award: Vehicles has recognised the Volkswagen Van Centre, achievements of the top Liverpool performers across its UK Bronze Award: network at its annual awards. JCT600 Volkswagen Van Centre, York After another exceptional Category Awards: year,inwhichstaafrom across the network kept New sales: businessesmovingwithfirst- Eurovans, Crawley class service, the awards Used sales: celebrated the successes of JCT600 Volkswagen Van the brand’s 63 Van Centres Centre, York and 33 Authorised Repairers. Most improved: Heritage Volkswagen Van For the second year in a row Centre, Bristol the awards ceremony was Customer experience: held virtually, with former Volkswagen Van Centre, England and Yorkshire Liverpool cricketer and 2005 Strictly Service and parts: Come Dancing champion, Breeze Van Centre, Darren Gough MBE, Portsmouth announcing the winners via Authorised Repairer: live broadcast.

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The event also saw two aftersales managers awarded prestigious Gold Pins:

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Cian O’Brien, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “It’s been another extraordinary year, and the collective performance of everyone in the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles network has been amazing.

“Remaining dedicated to the cause in these circumstances is hard. It demands resilience and creativity. Fortunately, these are the cornerstones of the people and businesses in our network, and it’s for this reason we now celebrate all their commitment and achievements in 2021.”

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Thefirst20customersto Grand Cherokee – the SUV finalisetheirorderoftheGrand that has received more awards Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve than any other – features a new will be invited to an exclusive architecture,4xeplug-inhybrid experiential event featuring the powertrain, a new exterior design new Grand Cherokee 4xe, as well and a new interior created asthefirst4x4-theoriginofthe using quality craftsmanship and Jeep legend. cutting-edgetechnologies.Asthe 4x4 originators, Jeep continues TheAll-NewJeepGrand its journey towards a future of FirstGrandCherokeeplugCherokee is now available ‘ZeroEmissionFreedom’,the in hybrid delivers 380hp of for UK customers to register Grand Cherokee 4xe is the most combined power and 637Nm of their interest. Visitors to www. technologically advanced Jeep torque, up to 31 miles of electric jeep.co.uk, can be among the Grand Cherokee with the best range and three drive modes: firsttoregistertheirinterestin4x4 performance ever. hybrid,electricande-save pre-orderingtheJeepGrand The Jeep portfolio now includes Cherokee 4xe Summit Reserve.

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