chines in action and pick up ide- as and expert advice.”
Grass at the Ragley Estate
was all drilled in September. It then rained every day for a month, says Ms Bell. Sown plots are also well established, ena- bling visitors to see and compare over 100 of the latest grass mixes and recommended grass varieties in the ground next May. New for 2020 is the opportu- nity for exhibitors to have a half acre working plot. Already selling fast, these demonstration plots of- fer visitors the chance to compare a range of machinery – includ- ing bale wrapping and handling, over-seeders, pasture improvers, aerators and zero grazers. The Muck Trade Area will in-
“We plant and manage the grass specifically to give us the best possible crop to host over 170 acres of machinery demonstra- tions. With a new and improved layout, it really is the best place to see and compare the latest ma-
clude a free ADAS soil advice clin- ic, hosted by Mel Holloway and Milly Bowden, two experienced advisors who be available to help visitors with their soil and nutri- ent challenges. Visitors looking for help with nutrient or manure application planning are being asked to bring along any recent soil or manure analysis results. Visitors looking to address drainage or structure problems are asked to dig a soil pit and bring photos of the soil profile.
For full details, visit
www.grasslandevent.co.uk.
Samson expands Smart Farming apps range
Samson Agro was awarded with a silver medal at AgriTechnica for its NPK Sensor offering real time measurements of nutrients in slurry based on NMR technology. The sensor is among a number of new developments showcased by the company. They include Iso- bus compatible section control (TC- SC) integrated in the Samson PG II slurry tanker control syste, making it possible to control implements based on GPS position.
The function secures ensures
overlapping and overdosing of slurry is avoided – and make sure crops benefit from the optimum amount of nutrients. Samson says it can handle up to four sections on drip hose booms and up to two sec- tions on other implements. The Isobus compatible task
controller Samson Variable Rate Application (VRA/TC-GEO) is available for both SlurryMaster 8000 and muck and the Spread- Master 8500 universal spreader control system.
The SlurryKate machine made its debut Agritechnica
SlurryKat expands dual purpose dribblebar range
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quipment manufacturer SlurryKat has launched a new dual purpose Duo Dribblebar range ahead of this year’s upcoming umbilical season. With farmers facing the threat of an all-out ban on splash plates over the coming years, the com- pany has been focusing on alter- native spreading methods. It be- lieves the dribblebar has been the most favoured and cost effective option to date. To meet increasing demand and to satisfy more intensive us- ers, SlurryKat has developed an all-new 10m and 12m vertical folding dribblebar which can be both tanker mounted or alterna- tively used on an existing umbil- ical system.
The 10m and 12m duo dribble-
bars feature a lower frame height to maximise visibility to the rear when operating the system on an umbilical set up. The heavy duty frame is capable of carrying a re- designed Bak Pak Reeler system which can carry up to 1200m of 5” umbilical hose.
The dribblebar arms fold ver- tical initially with the outside section hydraulically folding backwards and down in order to keep transport height to a min-
imum. When in operation, arms fold down and out to working po- sition and are supported for use in high stress rough terrain. The German manufactured
Vogelsang macerator – complete with stone trap – is used on the dribblebars with a twin macera- tor option available on the 12m for use on slopes in order to keep an even and steady spread. SlurryKat Duo Dribblebars can be tanker mounted. They can be fitted with a splash plate at- tachment for effortless cleaning of the umbilical hose, saving time when tractor mounted by elimi- nating the need to remove the dribblebar if the splash plate is required.
SlurryKat chief executive Garth Cairns said: “For the in- coming 2020 slurry season, we have redeveloped and dramati- cally enhanced all our spreading technology range of dribble bars and trailing shoes.” Mr Cairns added: “We have made a significant development investment in these units so we can provide users of the units per- formance that is previously un- seen on hills and slopes which is head and shoulders above the competition.”
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