Agri News - November 2022

November 2022 | Issue 133

GREAT IN A TIGHT SPOT Manitou’s newest towable Ultra LightTelehandler

Introducing the new Ultra Light Manitou range. The ULM 412 H and 415 H both have a reach capacity of 4m, and a lift capacity of 1250kg or 1500kg. The ULM machines are very compact making them easy to tow on a trailer and perfect for working in tight spaces

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CONTENTS

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Kubota announces further expansion with George Browns Ltd

Robert Davidson & Son take delivery of 75,000th Amazone sprayer

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Forward thinking school invests in future

New BrushCat & Log Grapple from BobCat

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ProCam welcomes new agronomist to its team Page 40

Two more Corvus dealers appointed

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Avian Flu: order to be introduced across England Page 51

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NEW BYDV TREATMENT AVAILABLE AS RISK RISES An unseasonably early harvest and record-breaking temperatures have increased the yield loss from barley yellow dwarf virus

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n unseasonably early harvest and recordbreaking temperatures have increased the risk of yield loss from barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV). BYDV can cause yield losses of 30-40 percent in warm autumns and with the ban on neonicotinoids researchers have been trialling new ways to control the disease.

Orion Future Technology conducted a trial with NIAB, to investigate theeaectofarangeof treatments to protect winter cereals against BYDV. Trials using a silicon biostimulant foliar spray either with a pyrethroid or as a standalone alternative have shown encouraging results. NIAB agronomist, Dr Syed Shah explains, “We applied three sprays on KWS Extase winter wheat that emerged September 19th, 2021, on a high-risk site in south Devon. One of the most successful treatments was a combination of Sirius, a silicon biostimulant mixed with a well-established pyrethroid product. However, for those looking to protect both crop andbeneficials,theresults from the silicon only treatment were very encouraging. More small plots and on-farm trials will be conducted to validate the results.”

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Combining the biostimulant with the pyrethroid saw a yield increase of 17.2%, over the untreated area. Using Sirius alone improved yield over the untreated by 5.5%, compared to a 9.7% yield increase achieved with a pyrethroid.

Each application was made 170 day degrees (DD) from emergence, with applications on October 13th, October 21st, and November 9th. The trial found the use of Sirius helped to strengthen the plant’s natural defences against biting pests such as aphids. It strengthened cell walls and increased cuticle thickness, which reduced aphid feeding.

This also reduced the risk of virus transmission.

James Kennedy, Managing Director, Orion FT explains: “Silicon must be in a

plant available form and that is where Sirius has a unique advantage. Orion’s iNHiB™Technology makes silicon plant available in a monosilisilic acid form. It is very compatible and can be added to a tank with other products or used as a standalone alternative.”

Drilling later has been used as a means of minimising risk, but with such an early harvest caused by the dry summer, many growers have drilled earlier than has been possible in previous years. Warm autumn conditions across the UK are allowing aphid populations to increase rapidly.Thefirstninemonths of 2022 have broken the record to become the warmest on record, according to the MetObce,andSeptember was 0.5°C higher than the long-term average for the month, with an average temperature of 13.4°C. “Responding to these changes in climate is essential to stabilise yields. In a warm autumn it is advised to protect crops early and having a new biostimulant as an alternative or addition to a pyrethroid will be welcomed by growers should autumn temperatures continue in this way,” concludes Mr Kennedy.

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WRAPS COME OFF HYDROGEN REFUELLER AS JCB UNVEILS INDUSTRY FIRST Fingers crossed for dry weather this weekend for the British Ploughing Championships and Country Festival

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CB, developer of the world’sfirstworking construction machines powered by hydrogen, today unveiledanotherworldfirst for the industry - a mobile hydrogen refueller.

JCB is investing £100 million in a project to produce superebcienthydrogenengines and has already showcased working prototypes of a backhoe loader and Loadall telescopic handler powered by hydrogen.

Today the company announced another industry first–amobilehydrogen refueller, providing a quick and easy way for customers to refuel their machines on site. Around 97 per cent of construction machines have fuel delivered to them while working on site. This means customers are already used to 6 | AgriNews | November 2022

a transportable fuel, allowing refuelling to take place in a matter of minutes.

JCB Chairman Lord Bamford, who is leading JCB’s hydrogen project, said: “Since we becamethefirstconstruction equipment company to unveil machines powered by hydrogen, many have asked how they can be refuelled.

come. Our British engineers are doing a fantastic job in developing this technology and there are many more exciting developments to come.”

A team of 100 engineers is working on the project.

Thefirsthydrogenpowered machine to be unveiled was a JCB backhoe loader followed, a year ago, by a “Well today we have an Loadall telescopic handler. answer with our new mobile The technology went on hydrogen refuelling system, to be shown in the Green which allows hydrogen to be Zone at COP26 in Glasgow taken from on-site tube trailers as world leaders debated and distributed to machines by measures to drastically reduce our refueller as they work on greenhouse emissions. JCB thejobsite.Thisisnodiaerenthas manufactured engines to today when diesel is taken since 2004, producing them in bowsers to refuel machines. at plants in Derbyshire and in Delhi, India. Last year JCB “Fossil fuels are not the future celebrated a major milestone and hydrogen is the practical with the production of its solution to powering our 750,000th engine. machines in the decades to

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KUBOTA ANNOUNCES FURTHER EXPANSION WITH GEORGE BROWNS Kubota (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that George Browns Ltd has opened a new depot

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ubota (UK) Ltd is pleased to announce that George Browns Ltd has opened a new depot.

Located in Witney, West Oxfordshire, this new site creates a wider spread of dealership locations across its sales area, that better meets the needs of its customers.

Essentially a depot relocation, the opening of the Witney branch has seen George Browns’ groundcare-only Haddenham depot close its doors to enable the development of this latest full-line tractor dealership in West Oxfordshire.

for our long-term business partnership with Kubota, to grow the groundcare and agricultural machinery aspects of the business.”

As a result of good infrastructure in west Oxfordshire, the new site oaerseasyaccessfor customers and more usable space for the workshops both internally and externally.

Longer term, the plan is to employatotalof12staaat the depot, and the business is keen to encourage an uptake of apprentices across the business, for parts and service roles.

“It’s great to be part of the “Geographically, our new local economy, by bringing depot in West Oxfordshire puts business and job creation George Browns and Kubota into the area,” says George within easier reach for many Browns’ group sales manager more customers,” explains for agriculture, James Gibbins.

Steve Brown, managing “And as a full-line depot, director of George Browns.

Witney will be providing “This is another strategic move sales, service, parts and

support for the Kubota tractor and implement ranges, in addition to Kubota groundcare equipment.”

Henry Bredin, general manager of Kubota (UK)’s Tractor Business Unit, fully supports the relocation.

“We’re delighted that George Browns continues to develop its partnership with Kubota,” he says. “This new depot is a tactical move that actively supports a wider customer base in both agricultural and groundcare sectors, across the Browns’ area,” George Browns’ Witney location complements existing depots in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Essex, with the Chesham and Buckingham branches now supporting those existing groundcare customers who used the former Haddenham site.

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HARDI PULSESYSTEM - THE NEWEST INNOVATION FOR DRIFT REDUCTION Introducing the Hardi PulseSystem The newest innovation for drift reduction

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ith the minimum amount of drift combined with the prevention of under and overdosing, the HARDI PulseSystem is set to revolutionize the application technologies.

Combined with the TWIN system, HARDI has developed an application system that has the potential to deliver the least amount of drift on the market.

Drop size control for less drift With the ability to open and close the nozzles, the HARDI PulseSystem can keep the nozzles open from 30100% at the same pressure while ensuring the droplet size and spray quality are unaaected.Therefore,the same nozzle can be used 8 | AgriNews | November 2022

atseveraldiaerentdriving speeds. At the same time, drift is minimised while the flowrateisoptimised,as the selected droplet size can be maintained, unlike a conventional system where more drift will occur the more liquid you try to squeeze through the nozzles.

Together with the TWIN system, which already has best-in-class drift reduction and penetration characteristics, the HARDI PulseSystem is an essential additional step forward in controlling where pesticides are deposited directly from the driver's seat.

Reduce chemical consumption and environmental impact with CurveControl Thanks to the CurveControl

function, chemicals are saved, and the environmental impact isreducedinfieldswithmany curves or when spraying around windmill towers or remises. Here, a minimum of spray liquid is applied at the insideandfullflow,wherethe boom runs fast at the outer wings. This automatically prevents over and underdosing.

Automaticswitchingonandoa individual nozzles In addition, the system works withasinglenozzleon/oa–at a 36 m boom, control of all 72 nozzles at a single nozzle level.

This can be done, for example, viaadigitalfieldmap.Thus, thetotalfieldmapdetermines howmuchpesticidetoapply– and savings of up to 90% are possible by treating only the areas with mapped pests in

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SPRAY ASSIST ASSURES BEST PRACTICE APPLICATION JCB today announced the appointment of a new global lead logistics provider with the five-year contract

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pray Assist, Syngenta Selecting farm sprayer settings with the Syngenta Spray Assist App will ensure operators are always following best practice and could deliver up to 40% better results for autumn grass weed control, compared to some on-farm techniques Results of Spray Assist trials conducted last autumn showed an average 25% improvement in blackgrass control from the same herbicide treatment and application timing, by following the App’s recommendations for nozzle selection, speed and operating pressure in the prevailing weather conditions.

Syngenta application specialist, Harry Fordham, explained: “Spray Assist looks at the crop, the growth stage, treatment and weather forecast, to recommend the optimum nozzle selection that the sprayer operator has available, along with the advised water volume, pressure and speed, to achieve the best results possible.

“The algorithms used are based on a huge resource of Syngenta trials data and nozzle manufacturers information. The App can make recommendations for 17diaerentcropswithover

10diaerenttreatmentsand timings. It will only make a recommendation from the nozzles and equipment that have been pre-programmed by the operator, so every calculation is specific

to that farm cropping.”

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Harry pointed out that Spray Assist can draw on weather information from multiple sources across the UK, Europe and the world to provide accurate predictions of wind and rainfall conditions uptofivedaysinadvanceof an application. If the weather forecast changes, the App will adapt the advice provided.

In the black-grass trials, for example, Spray Assist advocated the use of a lowdrift Lechler ID3 05 nozzle to

apply 200 l/ha operated at 2.2 bar when spraying at 10 kph to achieve the best result (81% control), compared to poor farm practice using a flatfan05at3.2bartoapply the same water volume at 16 kph–whichachievedjust 58% weed control. In other plots sprayed at 100 l/ ha, the Spray assist recommendation of an ID3 03 at 1.5 bar and 10 kph outperformed a 03 flatfanat2.1bar at 16 kph by over 11% in blackgrass control.

“Spray Assist can makethediaerence in better targeting ofspraysinthefield and achieving the crucial extra few percent of control with every application. The way it can be tailored to each individual farm means that it is always giving the most up to date bespoke and advice.”

“It doesn’t replace the skills and experience of the farm sprayer operator, but it does provide an extremely quick, simple and free resource to support their decisions and help deliver consistently better results.”

Spray Assist is available to download now from the App Store and Google Play.

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KVERNELAND PREVIEWS ECOMAT ONLAND SHALLOW PLOUGH Kverneland previewed its Ecomat on-land shallow plough on plot 10 at Tillage-Live 2022

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verneland previewed its Ecomat on-land shallow plough on plot 10 at Tillage-Live 2022, Eweford Farm, East Lothian, ahead of its launch in 2023

means it’s much easier to pull, and it does a far better job of inversion than a cultivator.”

This latest version of the Ecomat enables highebciencyshallowploughing, Developed as an option for at working depths ranging minimum disturbance seedbed from 6cm to 18cm. As preparation, the Ecomat a result, output is much provides mechanical control of higher than conventional soil pests and weeds through soil inversion methods, while fuel inversion, reducing the reliance consumption per acre, is also on chemical methods. reduced.

“Ecomat is a half-way house between a plough and a cultivator,” explains Kverneland product specialist Adam Burt. “As a shallow plough, the Ecomat still turns soil over but without needing to work as deep as a traditional plough. This

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As an on-land plough comprising 10-furrows, the Ecomat is equipped with short, high-speed bodies of either steel or plastic construction.

By working on-land, compaction can be limited by the use of tractors with much wider tyres operating at lower

pressures than those typically used in-furrow.

Furrow widths are mechanically adjusted from 30-50cm creating a range of working widths from three to fivemetres,whileits65cm point-to-point clearance contributes to a compact overall size for a 10-furrow fully-mounted implement.

Plough length though, is safely managed during transport thanks to Kverneland’s innovativeTTS–Trailer Transport System. This clever headstock design, found on many other Kverneland plough models, enables the Ecomat to be towed like a trailer.

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PRECISION BREEDING BILL WILL SUPERCHARGE INVESTMENT NIAB - Precision Breeding Bill will supercharge investment in UK crop innovation

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ew legislation to be debated by MPs in Parliament on Monday (31 October) could help unlock the UK’s global leadership in plant genetic research, and encourage innovation in agriculture to address the most pressing challengesoftoday– developing crops that are higher yielding, more nutritious, more resilient to climate change and less reliant on pesticides or fertilisers.

Crop science organisation NIAB has welcomed the return of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill to complete its Commons stages, and is urging MPs to support the Bill’s ambition to drive innovation and investment in our agri-food sector, and to open new opportunities for research organisations and businesses.

NIAB CEO Professor Mario Caccamo said the introduction of the Bill had already led to positive conversations between NIAB and prospective research partners and commercial investors.

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as a result of the Precision Breeding Bill and the signals it sends that Britain’s regulatory framework is set on a more pro-innovation trajectory. Importantly, that interest is coming not only from investors at home, but also from overseas.”

“This could mark a turning point for UK-led innovation in plant genetics. For the past 20 years or so, the direction of travel for investment in crop science has been one-way–outoftheUK to regions of the world such as North and South America which have adopted more favourable regulatory regimes.”

Bill’s provisions, including coeliac-safe wheat, enhanced nitrogen and water-useebciencyinwheat, andfloweringtimevariation in strawberry to extend the domestic growing season.

He added that greater access to technologies such as gene editing would boost NIAB’s ongoingeaortstounlockthe genetic potential of neglected pulse crops, such as peas, faba beans and soya, to provide a home-grown proteinsourcewithbenefits for sustainable farming, healthy eating and climate change.

“The focus for gene editing research at NIAB is to help “Over that time, remarkably, develop crops and farming the UK has retained its systems which are less leadership in fundamental dependent on chemical plant genetic science and pesticides and fertilisers, gene discovery research. and which reduce the This new legislation could climate change impact of help supercharge the agriculture. These are all private sector investment important objectives shared needed to unlock potentially widely across the political significantadvancesformore spectrum for which new sustainable farming systems, breeding technologies can improved nutrition, and oaertangiblesolutions,” climate resilience,” he said. said Professor Caccamo. “I would strongly urge MPs to Professor Caccamo support the Bill. Given the highlighted to a number pace of climate change and of ongoing NIAB research insecurity of global supply projects involving gene chains, there is no time to editing whose prospects waste.” of commercial application would be boosted by the

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PROXIMA - UNIVERSAL TRACTOR NOT ONLY FOR MUNICIPAL SERVICES “In the past, local farmers used to help us with some work, but they weren’t always available and the cost of specialised compaies was high”

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he small village of Sv,tnovislocated just a few kilometers fromŽárnadSázavou, surrounded by beautiful nature, typical for the Vyso(inaregion.Even though it has only around 500 inhabitants, there is more than enough work here.

That is why the municipality acquired a new reinforcement at the end of 2020. It was ZETOR PROXIMA CL 100.

"In the past, local farmers used to help us with some work, but they were not always available and the cost of specialized companies was high. So, we decided to buy our own tractor for the municipality," explains Mr. Pavel Štefan, Mayor of Sv,tnov.

Work of all kinds So far, the tractor works mainly in winter. "The terrain inSv,tnovisveryhilly.We have about 6 kilometers of roads in the village and they have to be gritted, otherwise, the garbage men won't even take the bins out. Sometimes we shovel snow from 5 am and the afternoon shift ends at 10.30 pm. So, with PROXIMA, it's up to whoever is on hand," says Mr. Štefan about the main job of the tractor. "We also sometimes use the tractor to pull out

cars stuck in the snow, because the winter here in Vyso(inaishardandthere is a lot of snowing," he adds with a smile.

all, the company Agrozet Havlí(kVvBrod,wherethey bought the PROXIMA, is only 30 km away and it is easy to get there "on the wheels".

Sv,tnovZetorProximaCL 100 lukaskralphoto (3) Most often PROXIMA works with an arrow plow (which is highly praised by the locals because it plows snow on both sides) and a spreader in the back.

However, PROXIMA is not only used in winter.

In addition to the plow, the municipality has also purchased a container carrier, so that they can now take the containers away themselves, and a sweeper for cleaning the roads and pavements. "This is a really big help for us. The ZETOR also proved its worth last year when we asphalted the roadtoStržanovandthe PROXIMA helped to remove the cut trees," adds the mayor.

Sv,tnovZetorProximaCL 100 lukaskralphoto (6) Plans for the future

Theyareverysatisfiedwith thetractorinSv,tnov.It handles all the work without any problems, is still under warranty, and has had no serious breakdowns. The village wanted the ZETOR from the very beginning.

Mainly because of the favorable price and easily accessible service. After

InSv,tnovtheyarealready thinking about how to use the potential of the new PROXIMA.Thefirststepwill be to add another pair of hydraulic sections forward and backward. In the future, they are considering buying a mowing arm to use in the maintenance of local roads andaroundSv,tnov."We pay for the service now, so wewouldbeself-subcient in that as well. In addition, we can transport the mown greens to a nearby biogas plant and reduce our costs," says Mr. Štefan. Another possibility would be to use PROXIMA to take out the sludge from the local wastewater treatment plant.

So far, they are outsourcing this service, but soon, it could be another way to save some money from the municipal budget.

And we wish the whole Sv,tnovmanysatisfied motor hours and as much work well done with the ZETOR as possible.

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NEW CENTAYA 3000 PNEUMATIC HARROWMOUNTED SEED DRILL For the SIMA 2022 exhibition. Amazone is extending its range of penumatic harrow-mounted seed drills with the Centaya 3000 special

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or the SIMA 2022 exhibition, AMAZONE is extending its range of pneumatic harrow-mounted seed drills with the Centaya 3000 Special.

The new model in the Centaya range replaces the AD-P Special harrow-mounted seed drill.

residual amounts are left in the hopper.

seed drill combination can be performed either by the AmaTron 4 or the AmaPad 2 ISOBUS terminals from AMAZONE, or by any other ISOBUS terminal from a third party manufacturer.

The Centaya Special harrowmounted seed drill is controlled via ISOBUS. The in-house developed AMAZONE software allows intuitive operation by the Single disc or double disc driver. In combination with the coulters TheCentayaSpecialisoaeredin TwinTerminal, the machine can be The Centaya Special can be hopper sizes of 1,000 l and 1,500 quickly and simply got ready for equipped either with the RoTeC l and with a working width of 3 m. drilling. single disc coulter or with the The pneumatic harrow-mounted TwinTeC Special double disc seed drill can be equipped with Smart calibration coulter. the RoTeC single disc coulter or Calibration of the seed hopper with the TwinTeC Special double can be carried out conveniently RoTeC coulters are maintenancedisc coulter. from the loading board. The free and work very reliably, even easily-accessible metering unit where large amounts of straw and Compact, user-friendly and on the bottom of the hopper plant residues are present. The precise ensures even seed metering. The sowing disc and a furrow former The segmented distributor seed is gathered in the collection createtheseedfurrowprofileand head on the Centaya Special is bag supplied and is weighed provide optimum seed placement mounted behind the seed hopper using the scales that are included into the soil. The Control 10 directly above the coulters. as standard. depth guidance disc or the This arrangement ensures a Control 25 depth guidance roller short conveying time for the Forotherseeds,ordiaerentseed prevent the soil from sticking to seed. The hopper is positioned rates,AMAZONEoaersavariety the sowing disc, thereby ensuring wellforwardandthusoaersan ofdiaerentmeteringcassettesthat the pre-selected sowing optimum centre of gravity close for the Centaya Special. Only two depth is precisely maintained. to the tractor. The distributor bolts need to be released directly Row spacings of 12.5 cm and 15 head can be reached easily via on the metering unit using the cm can be chosen. the loading board and can then tool supplied, in order to change be regularly checked. Setting the the metering cassettes.

Equipped with the hightramline system is also easy to performance TwinTeC Special carry out as a result of the good In order to make pre-metering, double disc coulter, the seed accessibility. calibration and residue emptying drilloaersapreciseandsturdy eveneasier,AMAZONEoaers, double disc coulter. With a disc Thelowprofileofthehopperalso for the Centaya Special, in diameter of 340 mm and a coulter gives the driver a better overview conjunction with the AmaTron pressure of 40 kg, the coulter of the machine. The very large 4, the Comfort Pack with its provides very precise and neat 2.30x0.84mhopperfillopening TwinTerminal 3.0. This terminal seed placement, even at higher enables a quick and convenient isfixedinplacewithamagnet speeds and on inconsistent fill,notjustfrombigbags,front close to the metering unit. soils. Thanks to the trailing depth end loaders, but also from small guide roller, there is always sacks. The deep hopper tip Calibration is therefore carried good contact with the soil, so and steep hopper walls reliably out directly down on the machine that optimum seed placement is guide the seed corn down to the and there is no need to keep ensured. metering unit. Furthermore, this getting up and down from the design means that only small tractor. ISOBUS control of the

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ROBERT DAVIDSON & SON TAKE DELIVERY OF 75,000TH AMAZONE SPRAYER It was way back in 1969 when the first Amazone sprayer made its debut onto the market

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t was way back in 1969 when actuation of 50 cm boom milestone in Amazone history. thefirstAmazonesprayermade sections in short work, but its debut onto the market. also automatically enables the ‘We are delighted to take delivery operator to have the correct of such an iconic machine’, adds Designated the S range, those nozzle size always in use as Robert, the third generation original 400 and 600 litre well as being able to select the and on the farm since the early mounted sprayers started a appropriate nozzle type from the 1970’s. ‘The out-going model journey towards the unbelievably cab. has done sterling service and, comprehensive Amazone sprayer although we looked at what programme that we see today.

Robert Davidson & Son Ltd has else was on the market, its That range includes UF mounted been farming in Essex since the narrow road width, 50kph road sprayersfrom900–20litres 1920’s and settled in Peldon speed and improved suspension (plus front tanks for up to a 3,500 in 1946. The farm has grown makes it ideal for our further litre wraparound combination), exponentially since then with the away contract farms plus the UG and UX trailed sprayers from current acreage at around 1350 service support from Amazone 2,200 litres through to 11,200 ha with a mix of cropping and local dealer, R.W. Crawford litres, including the new UX 01-L that includes continuous winter contributed to our continuation in 8,000 and 9,000 litre tank wheat on the home farm plus, with the Amazone brand’. capacities, plus, of course, the elsewhere, some marrowfat peas flagshipself-propelled,thealland then increasingly crops for The decision to replace the old new Pantera 4504. energy, with rye on the lighter Pantera with a 36 metre option land and then maize grown for stems from the increasing Today, the Amazone family both foraging as well as for acreage of maize grown on 75cm business, and the two owners the combine. On top of this rows. James Faulkner, partner Christian and Dr. Justus Dreyer, area, another 800 -1200 ha of and next generation of the see it as their task to continually maize and rye are foraged for Davidson family, goes on to increase precision through neighbours as well. explain the rationale behind innovative crop protection the reduction in boom width, technology in order to further At Robert Davidson & Son Ltd, ‘AmaSelect has evolved protect the environment and to diaerentsprayratesareutilised since 2015 and now, with reduce costs. But as the machine fordiaerentoperationsaswell the AmaSelect Row option, was taking shape on the drawing as an increased use of liquid we wanted to supply liquid N board back then, the design team fertiliser so the ability to select targeted directly to the plant. could not have comprehended the right nozzle from the seat The sprayer has the 25cm nozzle the complexity and level of was going to be extremely spacing option and is able to technology that would be found useful. Having loaned a machine automatically choose the most on an Amazone sprayer those 50- while they waited a year for the appropriate nozzle above the odd years later - a case of from AmaSelect system to become a plant and thus make better use of little acorns then major oak trees reality, September 2015 saw the reduced rate of fertiliser able grow. the new 40m-boomed, Pantera to be applied.

4502 arrive at Brickhouse Farm, And it was that unique Peldon, Colchester. Now with The new ContourControl boom technologythatfirstdrewfarmers 5,000 hours on the clock and 7 height guidance system keeps and contractors, Robert Davidson years later, that original machine the boom on track above crop & Son Ltd, to the Amazone has now made way to its and automatically recognises sprayer range when they heard improved successor, a brand new the nozzle spacing and thus the about AmaSelect, the unique Pantera 4504 and, remarkably, nozzle spray pattern selected and electric individual nozzle control the 75,000th sprayer to have the height above crop that is system that not only reduces rolledoatheAmazonesprayer required. chemical usage by the GPS production line and thus a major

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MACHINERY

ROSS AGRI REFLECTS ON 50 YEArS OF BUSINESS This year marked a significant milestone for Fendt dealer Ross Agri Servcies Ltd

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anaging Director Martin Ross joined the family business to work with his parents in 20.Reflectingonhis2of the 50 years he explained: Farming has changed, machinery has changed, and technology has brought the biggest fundamental changes to agriculture in the 50 years we have been in business. I have had to adapttheserviceweoaer our customers to react to the way technology is influencingthewaythey farm.”

Martin Ross, Ross Agri Services Managing Director, celebrating 50 years of the business. Pictured with a 1994 Fendt 512 C Favorit Turbo.

Working with Fendt, he has had to adjust to the speed of change faster than most. The AGCO group premium brand has been at the forefront of pioneering agricultural technology and has expected its dealers to keep pace.

“When I started, there were three questions I would ask a customer to specify on a new tractor. Do you want front linkage, how many spool valves do you need, and what tyres would you

like? Now I may as well be speaking a foreign language to some customers, if I were tolistoaallthevarious options that are available to them,” he says.

There is no doubt in his mind that the development of new technology is helping agriculture to be more sustainable and productive.

However, he also recognises the impact this has had on the business and how it has challenged him, andhisstaa,todeliveran ever-diversifying range of services to their customers.

a shared commitment between manufacturer and dealer to deliver on their promises.

The service level expectation has seen Mr Ross choose to invest in staawhospecialiseinthe technology that has come to control the latest machines.

However, this is not to the detriment of skilled engineerswhooaerwelding and fabrication at Ross Agri Services’ St Cyrus base.

“Selling premium brands is one thing. We are never going to be the “Our customers are having cheapest and we are often to run tractors for longer unapologetic about being hours to see the return the most expensive. The on the ever-increasing value is in the aftersales investments they are service. We pride ourselves expected to make. It is onbeingabletooaerour our job to make sure customers a one stop these hours are as stress shop, everything from free as possible. We are manufacturer trained fortunate to have the Fendt diagnostics to CNC franchisethatoaers8,0 precision engineering. It is hour warranties, but, with a challenge to move at the the cost of tractors almost speed that technology is doubling in 20 years, many pushing agriculture, but we arelookingforfixedcostshave to made it our mission to help manage their farming work with the best brands enterprises.” and give our customers the support they need,” he Used Fendt tractors with concludes.zx as many as 10,000 hours are supplied with 12-month warranties which Mr Ross suggests represents November 2022 | AgriNews | 19

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FORWARD-THINKING SCHOOL INVESTS IN FUTURE WITH NEW MACHINERY FLEET A prestigious college with a history of producing elite sporting athletes has marked its 100th anniversary

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prestigious college Dambustersraid–HelloFresh with a history of founder Patrick Drake, and producing elite sporting Claudia Gwinnutt, who created athletes has marked its 100th the beauty brand Circla. anniversarywithasignificant investment in its groundscare. Out of the total 1,200 acres on the site, the team is responsible for 150 acres Lord Wandsworth College in Hampshire has completely which includes 14 winter renewed its machinery in order pitches ranging from full size rugby and football to touch to maintain a huge area of rugby and seven-aside football sports pitches, running tracks pitches. and amenity grounds.

A GPS precision sprayer hasbeenaddedtothefleet, and combustion engines have given way to electric wherever possible in line with the college’s sustainability ambitions.

emissions even before the current issues with power prices,” he says. “Opting for electric TE Gators was justoneelementofthat– they’re also about to install solar panels on all the roofs to tryandoasettheutilitybills.”

So far, the team have been pleased with the performance.

“They last a day and we’ve had no issues with battery “There is also a full-size and life,” he says. “Compared to half-size astroturf pitch and in the combustion Gators we the summer there are six grass had before, they are not as cricketsquares,twoartificial fast, but if you’d never had cricket grounds and a grass one of the older models, you’d 400m running track,” says wouldn’tknow–theydothe Alistair. job just as well.”

Asignificantinvestment in solar panels across the college’s buildings will see the Gators charged by on-site renewable energy in the near Withstaarecruitmentanissue, future, but the team continues a common problem at present to run a diesel TH 6x4 Gator. in the industry, ensuring “The outdoors is still at the that the kit is up to speed This new collection of kit heart of the school, although andebcientisparticularly marks the school’s third deal the emphasis on farming has important. with John Deere through their been replaced by sport, with local dealer, Hunt Forest, in notable former pupils including Blashford. rugby stars such as world cup The grounds team upgraded itsfleetofJohnDeerekitthis winner Jonny Wilkinson and year, to better service the “Each deal has grown year British & Irish Lion Ugo sportsfields,someofwhich on year to the point we’re at Monye,” Alistair Cotton, have increased in size, and to now,” Alistair says. “We’ve Grounds and Gardens contribute to the college’s been with John Deere for 15 Manager, says. overall aim to reduce carbon years–they’realwaysvery emissions. competitive on price and the Other notable alumni include reliability of the machines is as Squadron leader George good as any.”

Johnson–thelastremaining“The school was passionate about cutting carbon member of the 1943 Founded in 1912, Lord Wandsworth left a generous bequest in his will to educate the children of agricultural workers and children who had lost one or both parents.

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“It would be enough to keep 13peoplebusy–atthe moment, we only have a teamoffive.”

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JOHN DEERE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS TRAINING THE TALENT OF TOMORROW John Deere is marking the 30th anniversary of its renowned apprenticeship programme with an open day to recruit technicians Honor Miles, an Apprentice Technician, stands in front of the new John Deere Training Centre.

John Deere is marking the 30th anniversary of its renowned apprenticeship programme with an open day to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business.

Well in excess of 1,000 apprentices havequalifiedsince 1992, and the company is keen to showcase the exciting career path that lies ahead of those who complete the course.

On 6 October, John Deere and the scheme’s training provider, ProVQ, will open the doors of its new training centre in Upper Saxondale, Nottinghamshire, where candidateswillbeoaered guided tours, practical demonstrations and driving experiences.

Classrooms and workshops Cochran says. willbestaaedbyinstructors and apprentices, providing “The job is so much more a unique opportunity to view thanjustservicingandfixing the state-of-the-art learning things. The machines and facilitiesonoaerandtalkto parts our apprentices work those who know all about the on and with are some of the programme. most advanced in the world, many capable of levels of John Deere’s automation or operating at apprenticeship capacities we could only programme dream of a few years ago. sees technicians “With exam results now work known and young people within the planning their futures, we’re company’s encouraging them to join us dealership forouropendaytofindout network as a how John Deere can ignite paid employee their careers. while completing either a two or three“It’s not just for people who year course comprising onlovetractors–ifyouwantto the-job practical learning and earn while you learn and be classroom studies. part of a huge, global brand with a reputation for groundThree courses make up breaking innovations, then a the programme; Ag Tech John Deere apprenticeship –focusingonagricultural could be the perfect start to machinery,TurfTech– your career.” focusing on professional turf equipment,andPartsTech– The open day will be held on focusing on parts service and 6 October, with three sessions support. being run at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Refreshments will be “It’s a hugely exciting time to provided throughout the day, be part of the agricultural and and entry is free, although preturfcareindustries–theyarebooking is a requirement as evolving and becoming more places are limited. technologically advanced than Booking is live at https:// ever before,” JohnDeereApprentice.

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NEW BRUSHCATTM & LOG GRAPPLE ATTACHMENTS FROM BOBCAT Bobcat: New attachments are designed for Bobcat Small articulated loaders

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in areas of untamed growth and can pass through gates and other narrow entrances to work in areas that are inaccessible to Bobcat has expanded the larger machines. They are company’s attachment range designed to handle tough with the launch of two new brush clearing jobs in a BrushcatTM rotary cutter wide variety of applications, models and a new log grapple such as agriculture, forestry, attachment for the company’s landscaping, municipalities, range of small articulated parks and recreation areas. loaders (SALs).

The light weight, short deck and superior oscillation of The new Brushcat attachments these attachments enable the oaercuttingwidthsof18 brush cutter to follow ground and 1372 mm, respectively, contours in order to maintain a and are the smallest models clean cut, even on slopes. in the full line-up of Brushcat rotarycutters,whichoaers The new Brushcat larger models with cutting attachments feature a highwidths of 1676, 1829 or 2032 ebciency,direct-drivemotor mm. that maximizes hydraulic horsepower for optimal cutting Like the new smaller Brushcat and mulching of tall, thick attachments, the log grapple vegetation in one pass. The is compatible with both the high cutting speed and Bobcat L23 and L28 SAL heavy-duty blades maximize models. The log grapple meets momentum to cut and mulch the challenging demands of vegetation up to 5 cm in landscaping and site clearing diameter. jobs and is ideal for customers seeking maximum productivity New Log Grapple Attachment by increasing the versatility of their machines. The log The new log grapple is the grapple can also be used on perfect attachment for any the new MT100 mini track landscaping project, as it can loader. easily clean up after cutting or trimming trees and bushes.

New Bobcat Brushcat Overall, the log grapple brings Attachments the best out of Bobcat SALs, increasing their versatility and Like the larger models, the providing savings in both time two new smaller Brushcat and money. attachments deliver powerful cutting and mulching action From cleaning and recycling 22 | AgriNews | November 2022

to discarding or collecting branches and logs, with its heavy-duty teeth there is no job the new log grapple cannot tackle.

The log grapple attachment also has reinforced tines, which with the heavy-duty teeth provides outstanding grip when managing unwieldy logs and brush. Rope bollards provide an additional anchor point, assisting in stability while at work. For increased operator control, the log grapple comes with an integrated tree pusher, ensuring material falls in the intended direction, allowing the operator to accomplish multiple tasks with the same attachment.

Operators will also appreciate theebciencyoaeredbythe log grapple’s 143 cm wide opening and 360° rotation for increased productivity and ease of use. The open sides allow for easy clamping of logs and piles of brush, clearing areas-eveninconfined spaces - more quickly.

Bobcat Small Articulated Loaders The Bobcat L23 and L28 SALs oaerhighliftcapacitiesin confinedspaces,ease-of-use with simple intuitive controls and low ground disturbance for working on any terrain.

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NEW DIGESTATE ADDITIVE REVEALS NITROGEN INCREASES

An unseasonably early harvest and record-breaking temperatures have increased the risk of yield loss from barley yellow dwarf virus

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n innovative trial exploring if a new slurry additive can improve nutrient availability in digestate has shown a 20.3% increase in available nitrogen content and a 29% reduction in dry matter solidsafterthefirstyear.

for the plants to absorb following application to the soil. Plants aren’t using as much energy to search for nitrogen, and nitrogen losses through volatilisation are reduced.

Fromafinancialperspective, the Digest-It trial returned a2:1costbenefitandonly requires one application so reduces the labour requirement compared with additives that need ongoing applications.

Callum Norman, speciality sales manager at Origin The new Digest-It slurry Fertilisers, who was involved The results have been additive from Origin in the trial, says that while collected from samples Fertilisers is a live liquid the headline increases make taken every two weeks, biological bacteria that has excellent reading, the wider during the closed period been used in digestate for benefitsofapplyingDigest-of the digester after thefirsttimeandhasbeen It shouldn’t be overlooked. application, and then wellproventosignificantly compared with previous reduce ammonia emissions “The treated digestate had samples taken. The and increase ammonium less nitrogen content than feedstock for the plant is nitrogen levels in slurry. The the untreated product. The a consistent mix of forage trial took place at a 1.2MW upshot here is that the same maize and rye, which anaerobic digestion plant in amount of land can have translates into a 6kg/N/ Lincolnshire.

13% more digestate spread tonne value. on it before NVZ limits are The 20.3% increase in reached, which could be ammonium nitrogen was hugelybeneficialforgrowers shown after a 12-week on smaller acreages with period following the excess digestate to spread. application of Digest-It. A further 29% reduction “We are really pleased in oven dry solids has with the results of the translated to the digestate trial. The environmental being easier to pump, benefits,suchasreduced which in turn has reduced volatilisation due to the machinery wear and fuel conversion of ammonia into use, along with shortening ammonium, and supplying fillingtimes. good microbes to the soil, willbeahugebenefittoall As an outcome of reducing farms and help contribute solid content, the digestate towards agriculture reducing has a thinner consistency its emissions,” concludes and is therefore easier Mr Norman.

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POWER UP WINTER WHEAT PREEMERGENCE WEED CONTROL With the winter wheat drilling window looming large - ADAMA has released new data that shows what additions can deliver

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ith the winter wheat drilling window loominglarge–but potentially still at least a few weeks away for those growers with a severe black-grass burden–ADAMAhasreleased new data which shows the addition of pendimethalin and/ ordiflufenicancandeliver additionalebcacytosome of the UK’s more popular herbicide co-packs oaerings.

“As part of ADAMA’s remit to provide beneficial solutions to the problems faced by UK cereals growers, we recently commissioned a series of trials to assesstheebcacy of two popular pre-emergence herbicide co-packs to determinehoweaective they are at controlling dibcultgrassweedssuchas black-grass and ryegrass and todetermineiftheirebcacy can be improved with the inclusion of additional tank mix partners,” explains ADAMA herbicide technical specialist, Dr Bill Lankford.

The power of pendimethalin Thefirstsetoftrials–to assess the impact of adding pendimethalin to an

alconifenplusflufenacet anddiflufenicanco-pack– clearly demonstrated that the inclusion of Anthem (400g/l pendimethalin) improved black-grass control by reducing heading numbers by an average of 16%, with the benefit

Poweringupwithdiflufenican The trials also indicated thataddingdiflufenicanto a tank mix of cinmethylin plus pendimethalin reduced the variability of blackgrass control.

“The addition of diflufenicantothe mix also delivered a 10% reduction in heading numbers when used against flufenacet resistant ryegrass,” Dr Lankford explains.

ranging from +3% to +26%.

“Thesamefiveindependent trials also showed that adding pendimethalin as a tank mix partner helped to reduce the variability of black-grass control,” Dr Lankford adds, “withallfivetrialsshowing asignificantupliftand consistency in protection.”

“What we’ve shown is that the inclusion of an extra active ingredient provides a useful boost to a preemergence herbicide co-pack,” Dr Lankford summarises. “In a year when fuel and fertiliser costs remain high, and with crop values also remaining elevated, it makes sense for growers to provide crops with the very best levels of weed control, with relatively cheap actives such as pendimethalinanddiflufenican oaeringaviablereturnon investment.”

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PROCAM WELCOMES NEW AGRONOMIST TO ITS CULLOMPTON-BASED TEAM Leading agronomy firm ProCam has extended its team in the South West with the appointment of a new agronomist

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eadingagronomyfirm ProCam has extended its team in the South West with the appointment of Kevin Knight to its Cullompton-based team of agronomists.

Kevin, who holds a BSc degree in Biological Sciences (University of Plymouth) and MSc degree in Applied Plant Sciences (Wye College), has worked in the UK’s arable and vegetable sectors since 2012 when he joined Agrii as a trainee agronomist and farm saved seed assistant. He subsequently joined Zantra Ltd. where he spentfiveyears providing agronomy advice for the full range of combinable crops as wellaspotatoes,field vegetables, salads and protected crops, cover crops and regenerative agriculture.

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as an agronomist for Pearce growers of arable, forage Seeds where his focus and vegetable crops in was on providing seed and Cornwall, West Devon and profitableagronomicadvice the South Hams. to growers of forage, fodder, “In addition to helping arable and vegetable crops. farmers produce healthier, higher yielding crops, I’m “I’m excited to be joining also looking forward to ProCam’s professional, providing bespoke crop protection, nutrition and management advice which will enable growers to protect their gross margins by keeping cropping costs to a sensible and

sustainable level.”

friendly and knowledgeable team of crop protection specialists,” Kevin says, “and look forward to providing technical agronomic advice to

“We’re delighted to welcome Kevin to the ProCam team,” explains Diane Heath, ProCam’s UK Managing Director. “He joins us at an interesting time for UK food production and know that his specialist knowledge of crops as diverse as cereals, fieldbrassicas,saladsand herbs will be a huge asset

NEWS

NEW ACCOUNT MANAGER AT ADAMA AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD Adama Uk: Has appointed Henry Passmore as a new account manager ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd. has appointed Henry Passmore as a new account manager within its commercial team.

Asthefinalmemberto join ADAMA’s extended commercial team, Henry, who is based in Norfolk, joined ADAMA on 1st October and is responsible for developing and delivering ADAMA’s commercial strategy by working closely with key buyers and commercial managers in the UK, notably with ProCam and Hutchinsons.

Henry’s agricultural career began eight years ago when he joined British Sugar via the company’s graduate programme: during his tenure there he held various roles including contracts manager where he was responsible for working with growers to develop the sugar beet production area.

More recently he was the agricultural operations and logistics manager for the company’s Cantley factory in Norfolk.

Henry is BASIS and FACTS qualifiedandholdsa BSc Hons degree (2:1) in Agronomy from Newcastle

University.

Commenting on Henry’s appointment, Ben Miles, ADAMA’s Managing Director, said: “We are extremely pleased to welcome Henry to ADAMA and look forward to working with him to develop and grow our business with two of our key customers.

“Henry will provide important commercial and technical support to his contacts at ProCam and Hutchinsons and will play an integral part in the development of ADAMA’s strategy to expand the sales of its range of crop protection products.”

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eightened weed burden could mean growers need to replace inundated crops

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Mr Thornton therefore As a result of the summer’s recommends that each prolonged drought, some fieldshouldbeassessed early-drilled winter wheats on a case-by-case basis to “In both cases, growers are facing a heightened decide if the current crop, or should be aware of the weed burden after the dry part of it, should be sprayed restrictions imposed by conditions have prevented oaandre-drilled,eitherwith certain active ingredients pre-emergence herbicides a replacement winter crop, on replacement crops. The fromworkingeaectively. or with a subsequent spring best approach is to seek That’s according to Mike crop. definitiveadvicefromyour Thornton, head of crop agronomist and, where production for agronomy “Where the weed burden necessary, to implement a firmProCam,whourges is excessive or contains ‘plan B’ sooner rather than growerstoassessaaected dibcult-to-control later.” fieldstodetermineifthe competitors such as blackcurrent crop should be grass, ryegrass and brome, retainedorsprayedoaand it could be quite an easy re-drilled. decision to make. For example, if grass weeds “Despite being a distant have made it to the two-leaf memory, the summer’s dry stage or beyond, they will and hot conditions are still beverydibculttocontrol havinganeaectonthenew as most contact herbicides cycle of cereal crops,” Mr have been rendered Thornton explains. “Some ineaectivebymounting wheats which were drilled resistance. ahead of schedule or on lighterlandhavesuaered “In the most severe cases, from a lack of soil moisture, it will make sense to admit which has prevented soildefeat sooner rather than acting pre-emergence laterandtowrite-oathe herbicides from working current crop so that weeds to the best of their ability. canbeburnedoaaheadof As a result, some winter a replacement crop being cereals are currently facing established.” heightened competition from out-of-control weeds For many growers, Mr which, in the most severe Thornton says it’s still 28 | AgriNews | November 2022

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UK ATTRACTIONS ‘SERVING MORE BRITISH MEAT’

Family attractions in the UK are serving more British meat and local ingredients despite battling rising costs and staff shortages

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local ingredients and that amily attractions in half of them are sourcing the UK are serving 100% British meat more British meat and compared to a third in 2018, local ingredients despite when the investigation last battling rising costs and staashortages,accordingvisited. to a Soil Association Good examples of local investigation. sourcing included Cornish meat at the Eden Project, The food and farming a large variety of Scottish charity has ranked 16 of the UK’s leading attractions produce at both Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh in a new league table after and Kelvingrove, and an army of “secret diner” Chester Zoo won points for parents helped to assess thequalityoffoodonoaer.sourcing meat and dairy from Cheshire and the Ribble Valley.

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said: “We are really pleased to see visitor attractions supporting local, British farmers. Some of these attractions are really leading the way in sourcing ingredients that are not only British but produced on their doorsteps in their local area.

It is particularly encouraging to see this when we know caterers deal with rising prices,staashortagesand supply chain disruption. It is a testament both to the eaortsoftheattractions, and to the quality of British products.”

POULTRY

‘WE MUST CONSIDER ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS IN FARMED ANIMALS’ We must consider the ethical implications of not embracing genome editing in farmed animals

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sthebirdfluoutbreak accelerate the introduction from spreading in chicken worsens in the British of important genetic cells grown in the lab. This poultryflock,promptingimprovements that support isaverysignificantadvance further housing and biosecurity sustainable, high-welfare which suggests we may be orders after the virus overlivestock production, while able to use genome editing summered in the UK for the retaining the valuable genetic techniques to develop firsttime,itisdistressing characteristics of individual chickens with genetic that animal welfare charities breeds. resistancetobirdflu. such as the RSPCA are campaigning against the use UK scientists are leading a The next stage in the research of genetic technologies, such numberofgloballysignificantis to test whether this genetic asgenomeediting,whichoaerresearch projects using these change can be applied to potential solutions. technologies. The main focus confer resistance to chickens of this research is to confer withnoadverseeaectsonthe And when the Covid resistance to infectious health of the birds. pandemic, which has pathogens, something that now claimed more than is a major challenge using We have long known that 6 million lives globally, is conventional breeding chickensareareservoirforflu thought to have originated techniques, to provide more viruses that not only threaten in animal to human transfer, eaectiveandsustainable bird welfare but which might it is concerning that ethical alternatives to prevention with also spark the next pandemic. discussions about the use vaccines or treatment with Thatiswhyeaortstocontrol of genome editing in farmed drugs. the spread of the disease are animals appear to centre so urgently needed. more on opposition to The focus of my own research, livestock agriculture than on for example, has been on Thisyear,thebirdfluvirushas the technologies themselves, the potential use of genome over-summered in the UK for writes animal geneticist editing to develop chickens thefirsttime,andoutbreaks Professor Helen Sang. withresistancetobirdflu. appear to be increasing in number and intensity as There is enormous potential Infection with the avian further housing and biosecurity for more precise breeding influenzavirusisamajorthreat orders are issued. The BBC technologies such as genome to farmed poultry worldwide, recently reported that some 48 editing, in conjunction with our with severe strains killing up to million birds have been culled rapidly increasing knowledge 10percentofbirdsinaflock. across the UK and EU over of the genes involved in In rare instances, variants of the past year as a result of the infection and response to the virus can infect people and largestoutbreakofavianfluon disease, to improve the health cause serious illness or death. record. Research to identify a and welfare of farmed animals. route to genetic resistance to Researchers at Imperial birdfluinfectioncouldresult These technologies enable us College London and The in protection of chickens, to introduce valuable genetic Roslin Institute (University of includingfreerangeflocks. characteristics more precisely Edinburgh) have successfully than using standard animal used genome editing breeding genetics, and so techniques to stop the virus November 2022 | AgriNews | 33

POULTRY

COMMENT: COSTS FOR TURKEY PRODUCERS UP BY 17.5% Comment: Costs for christmas turkey producers at up by 17.5% in comparison to 2021

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eptember saw the start of the NFU’s annual turkey marketing campaign, supporting seasonal poultry producers in promoting their produce to customers and consumers in the run up to Christmas. Our regional turkey marketing meetings featured talks on cost of production and retail insights, as well as updates on feed and seasonal labour. The NFU update included estimated costs of producing a 5.5kg fresh turkey, illustrating the year on year changes. Our overall costings showed a 17.5% increase in the cost of production this year compared to 2021.

annual rise in production costs that many producers will have experienced.

Avianinfluenzawasakey area for discussion at the meetings, with turkey producers understandably concerned about the impact the disease could have on their businesses and birds, whether as an infected premises or being caught up in disease control zones.

time.

On a more positive note, producers reported that sales arealreadyoatoastrongstart, indicating that consumers are keen to make their Christmas a special occasion, despite the rising cost of living. Social media continues to be a vital tool in promoting seasonal poultry businesses and boosting farmgate sales.

With social media in mind, the return of #BuyMyTurkey day on Friday 2 December 2022 provides a great opportunity to encourage people to buy from their local turkey producer using the NFU Turkey Finder, and With the volatility in raw material Informationonavianinfluenza, highlight why they should buy markets, energy prices and including biosecurity advice and a high quality and high welfare currency over the last few guidance on disease control British turkey for their Christmas months, it’s important to note zones and licensing is available dinner. More information on how that this will vary between on NFU online. There is also to get involved will be available diaerentbusinessesandmay further information about the ontheNFUwebsiteshortly– notfullyreflectmorerecent ongoing work that the NFU is you don’t need to be a turkey pricefluctuations.Nevertheless, doing to support producers and producer to participate. this is likely to be the biggest thewiderindustryinthisdibcult

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I would urge everyone to take the time to review their biosecurity and take steps to minimise the risk of disease wherever possible.

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AVIAN FLU: HOUSING ORDER TO BE INTRODUCED ACROSS ENGLAND Mandatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England

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andatory housing measures for all poultry and captive birds are to be introduced to all areas of England from Monday 7 November, following a decision by the United Kingdom’s Chief VeterinaryObcer.

keepers across England to use the week to prepare, including taking steps to safeguard animal welfare, consult their private vet and expand housing where necessary.

other enhanced biosecurity measures mandated by the AIPZ at all times to protect theirflocksandprevent the risk of future outbreaks which is circulating in wild birds. Housing combined with stringent biosecurity measures can provide even greater reduction in risk.

Christine Middlemiss, chief veterinaryobcer,said:“We The housing measures legally are now facing this year, require all bird keepers to the largest ever outbreak of The new housing measures keep their birds indoors and birdfluandareseeingrapidbuild on the strengthened to follow stringent biosecurity escalation in the number biosecurity measures that measures to help protect of cases on commercial were brought in as part of the theirflocksfromthedisease,farms and in backyard birds AvianInfluenzaPrevention regardless of type or size. across England. The risk of Zone (AIPZ) earlier this kept birds being exposed to month. The AIPZ means that disease has reached a point all bird keepers need to take The order will extend the where it is now necessary for extra precautions, such as mandatory housing measures all birds to be housed until restricting access for nonalready in force in the hot further notice. essential people on site, spotareaofSuaolk,Norfolk ensuring workers change and parts of Essex to the Scrupulous biosecurity clothing and footwear before whole of England following andseparatingflocksinallentering bird enclosures and an increase in the national ways, from wild birds remain cleaning and disinfecting riskofbirdfluinwildbirdstothe best form of defence. vehicles regularly to limit the very high.

Whether you keep just a risk of the disease spreading. few birds or thousands, Over the last year, the United from Monday 7 November The UK Health Security Kingdom has faced its onwards you must keep your Agency continue to advise largest ever outbreak of avian indoors. This decision has that the risk to public health influenzawithover20cases not been taken lightly, but from the virus is very low and confirmedsincelateOctober is the best way to protect the Food Standards Agency 2021. The introduction your birds from this highly advice remains unchanged, of the housing measures infectious disease. thatavianinfluenzaspose comes after the disease was a very low food safety risk detected at over 70 premises Evidence shows that housing for UK consumers. Properly since the beginning of birds reduces the risk of kept cooked poultry and poultry October, as well as multiple birds being infected with bird products, including eggs, are reports in wild birds. flu.However,housingalone safe to eat.

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D MACHINERY BUCKETS HEAVY DUTY LARGE MACHINE FROM £325 TYRES AND RIMS TO FIT MF/FORD ETC., SIZE 14.0-16 10 PLT £POA 12.5/80-18. 11.00/16 10-00-16SL 8 PLY15.0/70-18 PRICES START AT £170 TO £250 16.5/85-28 ON FORD RIMS 10 PLY £275 MANITOU FORKLIFT MB 26C SERIES 1 NEEDS TLC £1975 SANDERSON 50 FORKLIFT NEEDS TLC £1975 BOBCAT SKID LOADER 533 NEEDS TLC £1025 BOBCAT SKID LOADER 313 NEEDS TLC £2475 TEAGLE 510 TOPPER OFF SET MACHINE £1385 TOYOTA TOP TO FIT SINGLE CAB PICKUP £165 IFOR WILLIAMS 12FT TRAILER WITH SIDES £1745 WOOD BURNER £325 ELDIS 2 BERTH CARAVAN NEEDS TLC £750 SMALL CAMPING TRAILER NEEDS TLC £25 SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS RAPE MACHINE £1790 BOUNCE SNOW PLOUGH £935 TEAGLE FLAIR SHAFT FOR TOPPER £375 GRAYS 3,P,L SNOW PLOUGH £665 TORO GROUNDMASTER MOWER DIESEL £4790 JOHN DEERE RIDE ON MOWER £1380 PARMITER POOST KNOCKER ROPE LIFT £1725 SUTON MUCK FORK NEEDS TLC £225 FOUR DOWEDSWELL SKIMS TO FIT DPI PLOUGH £225 RANSOME SKIMS AND DISCS FROM £70 TO £125 FUEL TANK £155 FOLDING ROLLS 6.3M £2750 OLD STEEL SAW BENCH ON WHEELS NEEDS TLC £138

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TWO MORE CORVUS DEALERS APPOINTED

In the continuing expansion of their dealer network, Boss ORV has appointed two near Corvus dealers

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n the continuing expansion of their dealer network, Boss ORV has appointed two new Corvus dealers. David Taylor Garages and Campey Turf Care are the latest dealers who will be selling the European manufactured Corvus range of 4x4 utility vehicles.

David Taylor Garages has been a constant presence in Crickhowell, Powys, Wales since the 1960’s where the business grew and expanded to include haulage, recovery and several petrol stations. All three of David Taylor’s children joined the business. In 1988 Gene and his brother Scott, with a travel journalist, drove from John O’Groats to Land’s End in an Isuzu, believed to be thefirsttimea4x4didthistrip, to raise money for charity.

Boss ORV Managing Director Phil Everett says, “we are delighted to welcome our second dealer in Wales and extremely excited to have someone join the Corvus network with such a reputation for customer service in this region. Really looking forward to working with Gene, Chris, Katherine and all the team at David Taylor’s.”

Corvus arrived in Cheshire to coincide with the opening of the Campey Turf Care retail premises in Bosley, Cheshire.

Richard Campey originally 40 | AgriNews | November 2022

detected an untapped market when he realised there was a role for a specialist supplier of high quality purpose built equipment that would enable turf managers to meet the increased demands placed on modern sports turf surfaces.

The business has now grown to be one of the leading UK’s independent distributors, with machinery available throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the USA. “I’m excited to announce our latest Corvus dealer partner is Campey Turf Care,” says Phil Everett. “It’s great to have Richard, John and all the team join us at this exciting time in our development. Their expertise in the Groundcare market combined with our developing product line-up makes a dynamic combination.”

Both dealers will be stocking the Corvus Terrain range of side-by-side 4x4 utility vehicles, including the exciting new 100% electric Terrain EX4UTV.Corvusisthefirst European manufacturer of oa-roadandhomologated4x4 UTVs vehicles.

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FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY Available on new equipment only. Prices quoted are based on a 2 + 22 Hire Purchase agreement. Offer based on max 60% of MSRP price or balance to finance whichever is lower. G Documentation fee of £90 due on signing, with £50 + VAT option to purchase fee payable with the final repayment. 0% finance offer available until 31st January 2023. Alternative finance options available. All finance q Generale Equipment Finance Limited. Societe Generale Equipment Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. © 2022 Bombardier Recreational Products Inc (BRP). All rights reserved. The BRP logos are registered trademarks of BRP or its affiliates. BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or change specifications, pric Photos taken outside the European Union, on private and authorised terrains. Respect the environment and ride only to authorised locations. Always ride responsibly and safely.

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NFU Offer Get a 5% discount from Can-Am that is valid on MY20 models and up.

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PLAY DIFFERENT TGB Blade 520SL

* 5 Year Manufacturer Limited Warranty * The Blade series has been sold worldwide now for over 20 years. The 520SL is the latest edition to the agricultural lineup. A combination of elements developed over a decade of hard work within the agricultural industry, the 520SL boasts a long list of key features. This workhorse ATV is ideal for any agricultural situation.

Powered by the tried and tested TGB 503cc high torque engine, but now equipped with Electronic fuel injection.The Blade 520SL is T3 homologated so can be registered for road use.

Adam Jackson Ltd, Briar Croft Garage, Cumbria, LA19 5YH | t: 01229 717971 www.adamjacksonltd.com D.H. Wadsworth (Malton) & Sons, 28 Derwent Rd, Malton, YO17 6YB t: 01653 692244 | www.wadsworthquads.co.uk Fairoak Machinery, Hatt Common, Berks, RG20 0NG | t: 01635 254533 www.fairoakmachinery.com H & H Vehicle Services,UnitJ2,Holmfirth,HD94DS|t:01485932 www.hhvehicleservices.co.uk Quad Bikes R Us, Manor Farm, Essex, CM9 8PN t: 01621 893227 | www.quadbikesrus.com Yorkshire ATV, 22 Westlane, Shipley, BD17 5HD t: 07701 070156 | www.yorkshireatv.com 48 | AgriNews | November 2022

BUILT STRONG TO WORK HARD

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

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ATV/UTV

POLARIS: 0% FLATE RATE FINANCE

An exciting opportunity to put a Polaris to work for you at a low monthly cost and see a return on your investment An exciting opportunity to put a Polaris to work for you at a low monthly cost and see a return on your investment.

Three-year0%flatratefinanceisavailableviaRuralFinanceLimited,abrokerauthorisedandregulatedby the Financial Conduct Authority.

Finance is available on in-stock Sportsman 570, 570 EPS, 570 EPS AgriPro, 570 EPS Black Edition, 570 EPS Hunter Edition, 570 EPS SP, 570 EPS SP Öhlins SE and Ranger 1000 EPS, 1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE, XP1000 EPS, XP1000 EPS Hunter Edition, XP1000 EPS ABS, XP1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE. Thethree-year0%termsare6+30months.Financeisagreedonthefinalpurchaseprice,includingupto £1000 (excluding VAT) of Polaris accessories and minus any trade-in deductions. *Terms and Conditions: Thisfinanceoaerisagainstthefinancepurchaseprice,includingupto£10(excVAT)ofPolaris accessories, minus any trade-in deductions (excluding VAT) on in-stock Sportsman 570, 570 EPS, 570 EPS AgriPro, 570 EPS Black Edition, 570 EPS Hunter Edition, 570 EPS SP, 570 EPS SP Öhlins SE and Ranger 1000 EPS, 1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE, XP1000 EPS, XP1000 EPS Hunter Edition, XP1000 EPS ABS, XP1000 EPS Nordic Pro SE.

TheoaerexcludesSportsmanXP10models,Touring,6x6andx2models,AllYouth,RZR,Scrambler andGeneralVariantsandallRangerCrew,two-seat,DieselandElectricvariants.Thefinanceoaercanno be used in conjunction with vehicle pre-orders.

The0%oaerisbasedona6+30termagreement.

Thispromotionisavailablefrom1stOctober20–31stDecember20.Alternativeprofilesareavailable on request.

FullVATorVATbalancedueonsigningthefinanceagreement(hirepurchaseonly),anadministrationfee will be charged at the time of signing.

Applicable for business purposes only based in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland (excludes Channel Islands).

All applications are subject to credit acceptance and approval.

All products are subject to stock availability.

Financial agreement terms and conditions apply, further details and written quotations are available on request.

Terms are current at date of publication and available for a limited period only.

Finance is provided through Rural Finance Limited, 5 Wilkinson Business Park, Wrexham, LL13 9AE. Rural Finance Ltd is an authorised credit broker and not a lender and can introduce you to several carefully selectedcreditproviderswhomaybeabletooaerfinanceforyourrequirements.

Weareonlyabletooaerfinanceproductsfromtheseprovidersandacommissionmaybereceivedforth introduction.

Rural Finance are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct authority, FRN 630701 Full Terms and Conditions will be available from your lender via Rural Finance Limited.

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AVAILABLE OVER 3 YEARS ON NEW POLARIS SPORTSMAN 570 MODELS. Exclusions apply. 1st October to 31st December 2022.

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* Three-year 0% finance is available via Rural Finance Limited, a broker authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The three-year 0% terms are 6+30 months. Finance is agreed on the final purchase price, including up to £1000 (excluding VAT) of Polaris accessories and minus any trade-in deductions (excluding VAT) on in-stock Sportsman 570, 570 EPS, 570 EPS Agri Pro, 570 EPS Black Edition, 570 EPS Hunter Edition, 570 EPS SP and 570 EPS SP Öhlins SE. The offer excludes Sportsman XP1000 models, Touring, 6x6 and x2 models, finance offer cannot be used in conjunction with vehicle pre-orders. This promotion is available from 1st October 2022 – 31st December 2022. Alternative profiles are available on request. Full VAT or VAT balance due on signing the finance agreement (hire purchase only), an administration fee will be charged at the time of signing. Applicable for business purposes only based in England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland (excludes Channel Islands). All applications are subject to credit acceptance and approval. All products are subject to stock availability. Financial agreement terms and conditions apply, further details and written quotations are available on request. Terms are current at date of publication and available for a limited period only. Finance is provided through Rural Finance Limited, 5 Wilkinson Business Park, Wrexham, LL13 9AE. Rural Finance Ltd is an authorised credit broker and not a lender and can introduce you to several carefully selected credit providers who may be able to offer finance for your requirements. We are only able to offer finance products from these providers and a commission may be received for this introduction.

Rural Finance are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct authority, FRN 630701. Full Terms and Conditions will be available from your lender via Rural Finance Limited.

DAY & COLES (AGRICULTURAL) LIMITED Newton Close Park Farm Industrial Estate Wellingborough NN8 6UW. Tel 01933 673 900 www.dayandcoles.co.uk

CLWYD AGRICULTURAL LIMITED Terfyn Buildings Caerwys Road Cwn/Dyserth Denbighsire LL18 6HT. Tel 01745 571 018 www.clwydagri.co.uk

S & B ROBERTS LIMITED, AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS Garage Sarn, Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 8HF. Tel 01745 730 374 www.sbroberts-sarn.co.uk

TAYLORS TOOLS LIMITED 43-45 Hempstead Road Kings Langley Hertfordshire WD4 8BS Tel 01923 268355 www.taylorstools.co.uk

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ATV/UTV

ATVTRAC - PROVEN IN THE FIGHT AGAINST RURAL CRIME As farmers and landowners continue to fight the threat of rural crime, ATVTrac offers a line of defence

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s farmers and landowners average recovery time of three continuetofightthethreat hours, ATVTrac’s results speak of rural crime, ATVTrac for themselves, with additional oaersaprovenandeaectivelineof features too. defence.

ATVTrac’s extra features are With multi-tier technology, designed to make life easier ATVTracoaersreal-timelocation and safer, with live tracking and information, using GPS, GPRS, machine over, assisting with safety GSM and and duty of care, covering lone RF technology to not only pinpoint worker polices in the process. vehicle location, but to inform owners of unauthorised movement On top of great safety features, via text, email and phone call.

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MOTORS

GAME FAIR WINNER PICKS-UP AN AWARDWINNING ISUZU D-MAX Top clay shooter wins use of an Isuzu D-Max V-Cross. Competition takes place at The Game Fair celebrating the British countryside

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inner of the competition comes out on top for a fourth year in a row 24thOctober20–Asthe proud Automotive Partner to The Game Fair, Isuzu UK supports the event in a variety of ways. One of which includes the sponsorship of the The Game Fair Challenge Clay Shooting Competition, with an award-winning Isuzu D-Max up for grabs.

For the sixth year running, Isuzu UK have continued their established partnership with The Game Fair, theflagship country event, which takes place in the grounds of Ragley Hall and celebrates the great British countryside. With the event being driven by the great outdoors, the partnership couldn’t be more on target.

Ashley Cooper, Head of Sponsorship at The Game Fair commented, “Having Isuzu as theObcialAutomotivePartner to the event has always been a fantastic pairing, with the capable D-Max range being the perfect companion to all who are fond of outdoor pursuits. The Game Fair

Challenge is a brilliant way for us to celebrate the skills of those who attend our event.”

Billy Baughan, winner of the competition, commented “I am really pleased to have won the competition at The Game Fair. Working for the family business, in the construction industry, the Isuzu D-Max is the ideal day-to-day workhorse and

will no doubt be used in my leisure time for country pursuits.”

The vehicle handover was conducted at Mr Baughan’s local Isuzu dealer, Adams Brothers, located in Aylesbury.

Founded in 1943, the dealership is a third generation family-run business. Servicing thelocalcommunity,theyoaer

fully equipped facilities for new and used vehicle sales, servicing & repairs, M.O.T’s, body and paint repairs and genuine replacement parts.

The dealership was crowned runner up in the Customer Care Dealer of the Year category at the 2022 Isuzu Dealer Awards.

Isuzu UK Head of Marketing, George Wallis commented, “We are proud to be supporting The Game Fair andtheirflagshipcompetition.

Our partnership promotes the Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max to a key audience and is the perfect prize for this fantastic competition.”

The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max range caters for every need, coming in single, extended or double cab body styles. With shift-onthe-fly4WD,hill-descent controlandareardialock available as standard the Isuzu D-Max is the ultimate outdoors companion. The prize vehicle is a top of the range Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, whichoaersclassleading safety spec along with proven oa-roadability,SUV-likelevels ofspecificationalongwitha1 tonne payload and 3.5 tonne towing capacity.

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THE AWARD-WINNING ISUZU D-MAX

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

£30,849

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SMARTER. STRONGER. SAFER.

DRIVEN TO DO

Bob Gerard Ltd, Leicestershire, LE8 9GF t: 01162 592224 www.bobgerard.co.uk David Taylor (Garages) Ltd C&O Tractors, W. Sussex, PO18 9DA t: 01243 682025 01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk www.candotractors.com | isuzu@candotractors.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW David Taylor Garages, Crickhowell, NP8 1HW t: 01873 810304 www.davidtaylorgarages.co.uk All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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THE AWARD-WINNING ISUZU D-MAX

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

£30,849

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SMARTER. STRONGER. SAFER.

DRIVEN TO DO

S&S Services,Heathfield,Ayr,KA89SXt:0129280 www.sandsservices.co.uk DavidJeffries Taylor (Garages) Ltd of Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4HP t: 01449 781087 01873-810304 www.davidtaylorgarages-isuzu.co.uk www.jeariesofbacton.co.uk Granada Park Motors, Crickhowell, Powys NP8 1HW Westaway Motors, Northampton, NN16 8JE t: 01604 847245 www.westawaymotors.co.uk All fuel consumption and emission values are based on the new WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) test cycle which uses real-world driving data. Official fuel economy for the standard Isuzu D-Max range in MPG (l/100km): Low 25.1 – 27.6 (10.2 – 11.2). Mid 31.4 – 36.4 (7.8 – 9.0). High 36.0 – 39.4 (7.2 – 7.8). Extra-High 29.0 – 30.8 (9.2 – 9.7). Combined 30.7 – 33.6 (8.4 – 9.2). CO2 emissions 220 – 241g/km. †Price shown is an Isuzu D-Max DL40 Double Cab vehicle on the road price with manual transmission. All prices shown include delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes VAT and mica/metallic paint finish. The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max is Smarter Stronger Safer compared to previous model. Terms and conditions apply.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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