“ Whether you ’ re on a budget or looking for the most high-end kit , there ’ s an array of equipment to suit all needs ,” says event director Jon Day . “ For those looking to make the switch to precision farming practices , or who just want to find out what it ’ s all about , there is help at hand with new machines , GPS guidance systems and advice on how to maximise yields while controlling costs .”

As an insight ahead of the event , here ’ s a look at just some of the latest technology on offer at this year ’ s Cereals . Tractors Efficiency is often a priority when deciding on a new machine and with fuel being one of the highest costs on farm , it ’ s important for machinery to deliver .

Leading the way is John Deere ’ s new 400HP 8400R tractor , which has broken three world records for fuel efficiency and drawbar performance . Set to make its first appearance at Cereals , it promises a 2 % reduction in fuel consumption compared to the previous top of the range 8370R model . In addition to this , it boasts maximum drawbar performance – beating its nearest competitors by 23 % - enabling wider implements to be used to increase productivity . Cultivation Kit & Drills As growers look to push crop yields and productivity , it can really help to have the most efficient cultivation equipment .

Developed by farmer Peter Bristow , Bristow ’ s new angled disc rapeseed drill is set to change how rape seeds are sown – creating cost and time savings . The single pass drill features split level subsoil 410mm discs at the front , a multi-tooth tiller roll , with angled discs and coulters which help retain lifted soil – ensuring the seed is covered . As well as this , a precision scraped flat roll with

extreme spring pressures provides great depth control – sealing in all available moisture at point of drilling ; improving seed to plant percentage and promoting early vigour .

“ This new concept drill leaves a good , flat , one-pass seed bed with no need to roll ,” says Mr Bristow .

A new HE-VA Combi-Lift Pre- Cultivator is set to be launched by Opico at this year ’ s event , which allows soil loosening at the same time as cultivating or drilling . Designed to subsoil down to 350mm , the Combi-Lift is a versatile machine , suited to a range of tasks , says James Woolway , Opico ’ s managing director . “ The Combi-Lift can be lifted out of work when not needed , while operating the drill or cultivator ,” he explains . “ This means specific ground can be targeted , such as wheelings , poorly drained areas of the field or pockets of compaction .”

Combining the high-tech principles of pneumatic metering systems with the simplicity of a conventional seed drill , Amazone is launching Cataya - the 3-metre working width drill combination . This latest addition to Amazone ’ s stable has a 1270 litre seed hopper with a favourable centre of gravity to keep the tractor lift requirement at a minimum . It also boasts features including the Precis metering system and TwinTeC double disc coulters .

Amazone has also extended its Catros compact disc harrow range with the introduction of six new models . Among these , the Catros Special . The introduction of the smaller 2.5 , 3.0 and 4.0m rigid Catros Special compact disc harrows benefits growers with uniform contour following for shallow , even , depth control . John Deere will also be

launching its 750A All-Till seed drill . The drill is available in 3 , 4 and 6m models and is designed with large clearances for no-till drilling into stubble , working after minimum or conventional cultivations , or as a single pass operation for grassland and rough pasture renovation . Sprayers Profiling the most up-to-date innovations and application technology , Syngenta ’ s Sprays & Sprayers arena will feature again at this year ’ s event . The arena is set to put 50 of the latest sprayers to test – showing visitors what ’ s on the market to help them improve efficiency and reduce costs .

Among these , winner of ‘ Sprayer of the Year ’ at SIMA , is Berthoud ’ s new trailed sprayer – VANTAGE ; perfect for farmers looking for both accuracy and speed . It draws the best features from across Berthoud ’ s range – including Dualmatic operation that reduces residual volumes by using shorter connecting pipes . With five models available , boom lengths range from 24m to 44m , all boasting good handling and stability thanks to their low centre of gravity and dynamic tank design .

" The VANTAGE is the sprayer for farmers who want to combine application precision , high working speed and comfort ," says François-Xavier Janin , head of products at Berthoud Crops .

Knight Farm machinery is set to launch its new entry level trailer sprayer models - Xplorer - at this year ’ s event . Machines will be available with either 3,000 or 4,000 litre spray tanks and 12 to 28 metre self-levelling hydraulic booms .

“ Xplorer sprayers are robust machines that combine quality components and engineering to Cont ....