MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW 29
• DEC / JAN 2024
MIDLANDS MACHINERY SHOW 29
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John Deere expects to introduce its See and Spray camera technology to the UK soon , which will help farmers to reduce chemical use by only applying where it is needed , said Dennis Schrijver , precision specialist at John Deere . “ We ’ re in a position to provide technologies that make farming more sustainable and profitable .”
Providing connectivity across the fleet means there is a seamless transition from variable rate mapping in the office to implementing it in the field and monitoring its success in the crop , he added . Farmers can use the Harvest Lab 3000 sensor for real-time analysis of forage and grain quality during harvest ; slurry and manure analysis while spreading ; and feed ration analysis on the farm . “ This means you can optimise nutrient use and maximise crop quality .”
Maximising nutrient use efficiencies reduces damaging leaching – protecting the environment while also benefiting the bottom line , said Dennis . “ You can make better choices for your following crop .”
However , in a straw poll of delegates at the NFU conference , only about half use yield mapping on their combine , and even fewer use it to inform decision making . “ We ’ ve had the ability to capture this data for 10 years ,” said Tom Bradshaw , deputy president at the NFU . “ It ’ s the next step of using that data which will make the difference .”
And there were plenty of options for visitors to the show to get up close to a wide range of farm machinery that could help them to use this data and improve efficiencies . “ We had over 230 exhibitors and 20 live demonstrations ,” said show organiser Elizabeth Halsall . “ Whether visitors were looking for the latest cutting-edge robotic , electric or precision technology , or a general-purpose tractor to suit a range of mixed farm uses , the kit was on-site to look at , alongside expert advice on how best to use it .”
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The 2024 Midlands Machinery Show will take place on 20-21 November . For more information visit www . midlandsmachineryshow . com .
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