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KREISEL Electric introduces new concept battery systems at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

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The current global energy market is calling for sustainable and efficient battery solutions for both on and off-highway applications.

At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG, KREISEL and John Deere Power Systems presented holistic off-highway battery solutions designed to fulfill the highest industry requirements in ruggedness and reliability.

“We see the clear and growing need for battery and charging solutions for the off-highway industry. Because of this, we are leveraging our world-class engineering expertise to innovate on our customer’s behalf and bring the most robust and durable products to market,” said Jennifer Preston, CEO of KREISEL Electric.

“Together with KREISEL, we are expanding our battery portfolio to include even more versatile, scalable power to meet a wider range of application needs as we continue to work toward a future with zero-emissions propulsion and pursue our goal of demonstrating viable low- and near-zero-carbon power solutions by 2026.”

New KREISEL concept battery systems

KREISEL and John Deere are responding to the industry’s increasing demand with the, soon expected, presentation of three additional battery systems, to the market. The newly introduced, concept battery systems include 20 kWh and 40 kWh power options. Up to 800V from a single pack, and flexible dimensions, offer industrial and marine customers increased packaging flexibility.

The variety of dimensions will make the new concept battery systems a perfect fit for smaller vehicles, or applications, with limited space. The new models feature KREISEL’s patented principle of modularity and scalability, with KREISEL Electric Immersion Cooling technology at their core. The new battery systems offer the highest volumetric energy density achievable, in compliance with our advanced safety parameters.

KREISEL battery technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Together with John Deere (Power Systems) KREISEL Electric develops cutting-edge battery technology that offers exceptional lifetime, safety, and performance. At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG, KREISEL and John Deere Power Systems showcased various examples that represent the electrified future of off-highway applications.

In addition to KREISEL’s 63kWh battery system KBP63, KREISEL and John Deere also exhibited the first electrified John Deere excavator prototype, which was unveiled at this year’s CES. To complete the “holistic picture” display, a charging solution preview, equipped with KREISEL battery technology, was also exhibited.

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State of Tractor sales in South Africa in the Month of March

Light tillage, soil preservation? BKT’s latest-generation tires are all you need

State of Tractor sales in South Africa in the Month of March

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State of Tractor sales in South Africa in the Month of March

March tractor sales of 677 units were almost 6% more than the 641 units sold in March last year. On a year-todate basis tractor sales are now approximately 3% down on last year.

Thirty-nine combine harvesters were sold in March, four units less than the 43 units sold in March last year. On a year-to-date basis combine harvester sales are now 42% more than last year.

Harvesting, particularly of soya beans, has just begun and farmers will soon have a better idea of what their crop yields are.

Farmers will therefore remain cautious until they have a better idea of their crop yields. Negatives on the horizon are the latest interest rate increase and the current weakness of the rand.

Nevertheless, expectations are that tractor sales, although they will be lower than in 2022, should still be of the order of those of 2021, that is between 7 500 and 8 000 units.

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Self-propelled beet harvesters of the REXOR series fundamentally revised

Light tillage, soil preservation? BKT’s latest-generation tires are all you need

Light tillage, soil preservation? BKT’s latest-generation tires are all you need

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Light tillage, soil preservation? BKT’s latest-generation tires are all you need

Undoubtedly, agriculture today plays a key role in feeding the Planet in view of the increasing global food demand.  

On the other hand, it can have significant impacts on the environment, such as greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint, or soil compaction.

Achieving maximum productivity while preserving the agricultural environment is a great challenge for today’s farmers, who must ensure rural development for future generations. Innovation, technology, research, digitalisation, and robotics serve as powerful levers to achieve that goal.

Against this backdrop, one of the most ancient agricultural practices has come into the spotlight. Indeed, conventional tillage, i.e. soil treatment of arable land including intensive plowing and harrowing, is considered a major threat to the soil structure and function that leads to the loss of soil nutrients and organic matter.

On the contrary, for the purpose of preserving soil biodiversity and minimizing the alteration of the soil structure, conservation tillage practices such as light tillage or minimum tillage are becoming more and more popular.  Such practices may include covering crops to protect the soil, diversified crop rotation favoring soil micro-organisms, and, as the name suggests, reduced tillage or no-tillage, considering light tillage in the range of 20-25 cm.

More than ever, it is important to cooperate with reliable partners and specialists who share the same goal: balancing costs, productivity, and sustainable principles. Thanks to its continuous commitment to research and development of cutting-edge tire solutions, BKT has designed an extensive range of high-quality products that meet the specific needs of today’s farmers.

 Fully in line with the trend of light tillage and soil preservation, BKT can offer numerous tire patterns for latest-generation tractors that enable farmers to transport heavier loads avoiding soil compaction.

First of all, there is AGRIMAX FORCE, BKT’s high-end product that is suitable for both harvesting and transport operations, enabling effective and productive soil tillage even on hard soil. Thanks to the IF technology, AGRIMAX FORCE can carry heavy loads at a lower inflation pressure compared to a standard tire, reducing soil compaction.

It is a great tire for high-power tractors and combines that provides a comfortable driving experience, excellent traction, outstanding self-cleaning properties, as well as low-fuel consumption. The range includes the IF 750/75 R 46 version, which has a stunning diameter of 2.30 meters. The AGRIMAX FORCE range is the result of BKT’s advanced tire engineering that meets the challenges of the ever-changing agricultural market.

Enhanced productivity in the fields, and soil preservation thanks to reduced soil compaction, is also ensured by AGRIMAX FORTIS, a tire that features a reinforced nylon carcass. In addition to excellent traction and handling, it enables the transport of heavy loads even at high speeds of up to 65 km/h.

Part of the same family is AGRIMAX RT 855, a tire that stands out for both excellent  driving comfort and traction, as well as top self-cleaning properties that allow a rapid transition from field operations to road usage. It also provides exceptional flotation properties on the ground and is ideal for preserving crop productivity.

Designed to prevent soil compaction, there is the IF tire RIB 713. Compared to a standard tire, the IF technology enables a larger contact area on the soil along with lower inflation pressure, whilst evenly distributing the weight. The steel-belted casing ensures excellent puncture resistance as well as protection against damages caused by stubbles on the ground.  Thanks to its “D” classified speed rating, the tire can reach speed peaks of 65 km/h (40 mph) on the road.

BKT’s extensive range also includes other tires that respond to the growing awareness of low soil compaction in modern farming, namely AGRIMAX RT 765, RT 857, and AGRIMAX RT 657. These extraordinarily resistant tires provide excellent protection against punctures, cuts and stubbles – inevitable risks when tilling the land to prepare it for the next crop season.

All these solutions, once again, highlight the Indian multinational’s commitment to meeting farmers’ needs promptly and efficiently.

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Proper ventilation can save 50-70% on the heating cost of poultry farms

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Installing a proper minimum ventilation system in chicken houses can improve FCR and uniformity and with the right system it is also possible to reduce heating costs by 50-70 percent, depending on the location and building quality, according to Niels Dybdahl from Danish company DACS.

The company provides climate solutions for livestock production and is represented in Israel by Agrotop. The company has already installed DACS advanced fanes, which work at changing speeds in the country’s largest aviary house built in Naveh-Bnei Netzarim in  southern Israel.

The fans allow maximum control over ventilation, which translates into savings of tens of percent in electricity consumption.

In an interview, Dybdahl explained that many growers fail to understand the importance of ventilation and close the system completely for the first two-three days to cut heating costs. A house with no ventilation running for the first days of production will see a layer of CO2 build up at floor level – simply because CO2 is approximately 70% heavier than air. And because CO2 is known to be harmful to the birds then this approach should be avoided Dybdahl points out.

Proper minimum ventilation is all about ensuring air distribution at floor level from day one of production. This because oxygen rich air is the key to grow the lungs and thereby to optimize the bird’s metabolism. Plenty of oxygen from day one brings stronger birds that utilize feed much better and therefore it is important to have a minimum ventilation system that provide airflow from the very minute you bring the chicks to the house he stressed out.

Traditional ventilation systems include sidewall inlets and roof-mounted exhausts. These systems require a lot of management as they need to be adjusted all the time. The DACS system, in contrast, needs no further adjustments which allows the grower to focus on the daily work. But also, the mixing of warm room air with incoming colder air reduces the heat consumption by as much as 70% compared to traditional ventilation systems Dybdahl said.

“A well-insulated building is also critical to keeping the microclimate inside the house and is just as important in warm areas as in cold areas so consultation with experts and investing in a quality buildings and ventilation systems can pay off in the long run with stronger, healthier birds and reduced feed consumption,” Dybdahl concludes.

Here at Agrotop we update and improve all the time to insure our finial product. To lead the market through our uncompromising range of solutions on the one hand and best ROI on the other. The ventilation method indicated above has been implemented in many of our projects around the world and the results are excellent.

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self-propelled beet harvesters of the REXOR series fundamentally revised

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Self-propelled beet harvesters of the REXOR series fundamentally revised

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Self-propelled beet harvesters of the REXOR series fundamentally revised

More than 20 years of experience and many customer requirements have gone into the new REXOR 6200 with 30m³ and the REXOR 6300 with its 45m³ bunker volume.

The new design, the completely redesigned digging attachment and the driver-friendly operating and assistance systems are setting new standards in terms of performance, economy and comfort.

The new digging unit

The innovative digging attachment has 7 cleaning rollers as standard, which ensure a more powerful and intensive cleaning. Thanks to the external frame, the driver always has an unobstructed view of the roller table and the entire digging unit.

Both the Oppel wheel and digging unit with walking shares are equipped with a maintenance-free drive and a new maintenance-free constant scalper, which works much more agilely and quickly due to its lower weight.

All chopper versions are now guided by guiding skids in front of the chopper shaft, which ensures optimum defoliation at all times with reduced wear.

New Oppel wheel

The new version of the Oppel wheel digging unit has 4 instead of 2 beet feelers, which are also used as feeler skids. The redesigned unit can therefore be guided even more precisely along the row and at the optimum height. This relieves the driver and improves the steering behaviour of the auto pilot when cornering. With this new concept of height guidance, there is no need for a feeler wheel shaft between the chopper and the Oppel wheel. This significantly improves visibility into the digging unit, reduces the weight of the intake and minimises wear.

Everything in sight and immediately accessible

The new REXOR is equipped with the CCI 1200 ISOBUS operator terminal and the GRIMME SmartView video system. The GRIMME Digital Interface (GDI) also offers the operator an improved overview of the machine parameters to be set.

With the GRIMME SmartView and its unique features, such as the “Slow-Motion”, the driver can easily display any video image in slow motion to check the current work result.

Using the “zoom function”, the operator can choose which section of the image is to be displayed.

In order to have all important video images in view at the same time, the user can display up to 8 camera images on the 12-inch touchscreen monitor.

Connection to myGRIMME

As standard, the new REXOR is equipped with a telemetry unit that enables a connection to the customer portal myGRIMME.

The module “Live Information” shows the current work progress on a computer or on another mobile device. This is advantageous when planning the transport logistics or further machine tasks.

With the “myJobs” module, all machinery jobs (tasks) and the associated information are automatically documented and saved chronologically. Data such as operating times, fuel consumption and process steps are stored for each task. It is also possible to save further data such as the name of the farmer or the plot when the task has been completed. The data generated can later be used in a farm management information system (FMIS) and thus provide an optimal basis for accounting.

The connection to myGRIMME provides a direct interface to the AGRARMONITOR agricultural software, enabling contractors and farmers to easily manage and document their tasks.

Operational reliability and calculable costs

The current situation in the global sugar market is difficult and hard to predict. In order to give users maximum operational safety with a manageable risk of investment, the new REXOR generation is available with a 4-year guarantee. This package, available for the first time, is rounded off by attractive and flexible rental models. In combination with the service packages, nothing stands in the way of a successful campaign. Thus, the new REXOR has not only been raised to a new level technically, but also economically.

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Dewulf: Structural 4000 available with new features

Dewulf: Structural 4000 available with new features

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Dewulf: Structural 4000 available with new features

Dewulf, a full-liner in agricultural machinery for potato and root crop cultivation, presents a couple of innovations for the Structural 4000 within its planting range.

Smart-Float combination

This 4-row Miedema Structural belt planter is now available as Smart-Float, previously known for the CP 42 cup planter. The goal of this combination is to set up the soil cultivation for the Structural 4000 in an easier way than with a portal drawbar.

In a much more compact space, the updated combination allows for greater control over the total weight distribution and soil pressure.

This innovation is made possible by an automatic depth control system (Smart-Float). Because the tractor can pull much lower, the weight is distributed evenly across the four tyres of the tractor.

Moreover, the movements made to cultivate the soil do not affect the position of the planter. The intermediate piece, the lifting pack, ensures that in this renewed set-up you can adjust the angle as desired. It is also easy to perform adjustments yourself, as the cultivation depth can be controlled automatically from the cabin.

In addition, you can adjust the planting depth via the wheels and the height of the ridging hood from the machine.

If desired, you can replace the rotary cultivator with a rotary harrow or even raise the rotary cultivator entirely to temporarily stop cultivating. These options enable users to perform personalised planting with a renewed and homologated Structural 4000 even more than before.

Combination with portal steering and box tipper or bunker

As a second innovation, Dewulf is pleased to announce a portal steering system for the Structural 4000. The pivoting axles and shorter wheelbase make this machine even more manoeuvrable and easier to steer. In this way, the machine can turn over 35 degrees instead of the usual 8 degrees.

This setup also ensures maximum precision in following the predefined track. The Structural 4000 with portal steering is available with an integrated box tippler (momentarily only homologated in the Netherlands) and the standard bunker.

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Dewulf going full ISOBUS for the 2023 planting season

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As supplier of a complete range of agricultural machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, Dewulf will be introducing full ISOBUS on nearly all CP and Structural potato planters from autumn 2022.

Manufacturer-independent system

ISOBUS operation is manufacturer-independent and therefore available both via the tractor and via an additional display in the cabin. This means that joysticks in the tractor can be used to control the planter. If the tractor is not equipped with ISOBUS, an individual ISOBUS cable set can be ordered separately.

Display options

Additional GPS-controlled display options for the tractor include License Section Control and License Variable Rate. The latter, for example, makes it possible to use task cards to configure which areas of the field fertiliser should be applied. These functions are accessible and can be individually adjusted according to specific needs at any particular time.

Delivery of ISOBUS will be possible from January 2023, so the updated planter will be ready for use for the next planting season.

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Puma 3 Self-propelled, 4-row harvester

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Puma 3 Self-propelled, 4-row harvester

The AVR Puma 3 demonstrates the series superiority on the market of self-propelled four-row harvesters.

This hypermodern harvester is efficiency at its best and lifts harvesting to the next level with its large and flexible cleaning capacity, high maneuverability and maximum potato friendliness.

The Puma 3 can optionally be fitted with the patented Varioweb module. This cleaning module is a combination of a pintlebelt and an axial roller set. The cleaning intensity can be adjusted continuously, and what’s more, the axial roller set can even be removed from the potato flow if little cleaning is required. With the Varioweb, the user can adapt the cleaning level to suit the harvesting conditions.

It is a robust machine that nevertheless remains reasonably lightweight
with its 23,500 kg. The engine’s mounting position ensures a proper counterweight for the elevator. This optimal weight distribution guarantees an equal load on the tires and a minimum amount of track forming.

The powerful 12.8 liter Stage IV Volvo engine delivers 469 hp, or 1 hp per 50 kg, making
the Puma 3 the strongest machine in its class, which is noticeable in the field. Thanks to
30% more traction in the front and 15% more in the back, the Puma 3 can continue where
others are forced to give up.

Its compact build and low weight, combined with an extremely wide steering radius
(50° at the front and 20° at the back), ensure a very high maneuverability. All components have a simple, yet very efficient design. When you enter the spacious cabin, you are ready for any harvesting job.

The combination of check and suction valves and the hood’s specific shape cause
a strong suction effect, which makes it possible to top any kind of haulm. The new type of flail has been specifically designed for long-haulm crops.

The harvesting channels are 1,450 mm wide for the model with 4×75 cm rows (or 1,550 mm for 4×90 cm). With the pulled non-sticking plastic diabolos, the pulled cutting discs and the large haulm intake rollers, the digging unit ensures an unfailing and very reliable potato intake.

The ridge pressure can be adjusted under all circumstances, which means the ridges remain intact and all potatoes are removed from the soil.

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Azelis boosts Agriculture with new laboratory in India

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Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest laboratory for the Agricultural & Environmental Solutions (A&ES) industry in India.

This advanced facility is an important milestone in the group’s commitment to innovation and providing formulation services to customers and principals.

The new laboratory is furnished with the latest equipment and staffed by a team of highly skilled and experienced agricultural technical specialists.

The laboratory focuses on formulation support for crop protection, seed treatment and micronutrient formulations that are aligned with international methods and standards for formulations.

The opening of this A&ES laboratory, in addition to Azelis’ Pharmaceutical & Healthcare, Personal Care, Food & Nutrition and Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers (CASE) laboratories in India, allows Azelis India to deliver high-quality technical solutions to customers and principals across a range of industries.

Aparna Khurana, Azelis India Managing Director says:

“We are thrilled to open this new laboratory and expand our agrochemical capabilities to better serve our customers and principals.

By offering support across all stages of the formulation development process, we demonstrate how Azelis provides value-adding services in addition to our extensive portfolio of products. Our commitment to innovation has always been at the core of our business, and this new laboratory demonstrates our promise to continuously invest in expanding our innovation capabilities.”

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New C-line for farms offers safe, low-touch, efficient grain transfer

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Ag Growth International (AGI) has announced its new C-Line permanent handling grain system for farm use.

Made in North America, the C-line offers growers the convenience, efficiency, and speed of no-touch permanent grain handling as experienced by commercial grain operations. The system is on display, this week, at the 2023 National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) in Louisville, KY (Booth 8458).

Without a doubt, the agricultural work force continues to shrink. This is an issue for busy growers, who face increased pressure to do more with less. We are excited to launch the C-line permanent grain handling system for farm and light commercial use,” said David Wernsing, AGI Senior Director of Global Product Management for Permanent Handling Products.

“This system is engineered to meet AGI’s highest manufacturing standards, and, most importantly, delivers virtually hands-free efficient grain transfer against the farm’s high-capacity, seasonal harvest needs.”

The C-line for farms is the latest addition to AGI’s variety of permanent and portable grain handling offerings. The low-touch permanent grain handling system can move whole grains up to 10,000 bushels per hour (bph). The C-line’s simple plug-and-play, modular structure is engineered for speed. Its design enables quick assembly, reduces overall installation costs, and avoids costly grain delivery bottlenecks at harvest.

Visitors to AGI Booth 8458 at NFMS can learn more about the C-line’s system of components including bucket elevators and En-masse and Bulk-flo chain conveyors. The system components complement AGI grain storage solutions and accessories:

  • The C-line bucket elevator handles whole grains up to 10,400 bph with discharge heights to 150 feet.
  • The en-masse chain conveyor delivers up to 11,000 bph with lengths up to 150 feet in horizontal arrangements or at slight inclines.
  • The bulk-flow chain conveyor moves whole grains up to 11,000 bph in inclines up to 45 degrees.

“AGI’s new C-Line delivers the perfect combination of cost-effective grain handling power, efficiency and versatility required by today’s modern grain operations. And, with a tight farm labor market, it gives growers an ideal solution,” said Wernsing.

With safety as AGI’s top priority, standard accessory options include integrated ladders and platforms to ensure safe access for inspection and maintenance. Growers can also add AGI’s hazard monitoring and grain bin conditioning technologies which include sensors, remote mobile monitoring, and automatic alerts for temperature and early detection of problems before damage or product waste can occur.

For decades, AGI has served as a premier provider of permanent and portable grain handling and storage equipment for both farm and commercial applications. AGI brands are amongst the most respected in the industry. To learn more about AGI’s C-line permanent grain handling systems, download a brochure, or find the nearest dealer, visit aggrowth.com.

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