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John Deere offers new See & Spray™ premium performance upgrade kit for sprayers

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John Deere has introduced a new See & Spray™ Premium performance upgrade kit for John Deere self-propelled sprayers, the next addition in the See & Spray lineup.

The kit uses a vision system powered by artificial intelligence that can help farmers gain cost efficiency and combat herbicide resistance with precise application by only spraying the weeds and not the entire field.

With See & Spray Premium farmers gain access to advanced See & Spray technology that targets weeds with non-residual herbicides in corn, cotton, soybeans and fallow fields. In addition, they can still use their sprayer all season long to make broadcast applications at standard operating speeds.

“Farmers continue to face rising input costs,” said Jordan Lang, marketing manager for John Deere. “Once a See & Spray Premium performance upgrade kit is installed on their sprayer, farmers can cover more acres than before on a single tank – while using targeted spray – making fewer stops to fill and using less chemical. Only weeds are sprayed, so less chemical is used, making it possible to decrease input costs. When activated, See & Spray generates an as-applied map that shows exactly where product was applied in the field.”

See & Spray Premium is a single tank system that simplifies tendering for the operator. While See & Spray Premium is not dual-product capable it offers many of the same benefits of sprayers equipped with dual-tank capable See & Spray Ultimate technology.

As the sprayer moves through the field, See & Spray Premium utilizes advanced stability provided by John Deere BoomTrac Pro™ 2.0. This technology stabilizes the sprayer boom as cameras mounted to the boom capture clear images of the field.

Within milliseconds, a machine learning model uses multiple images captured by the cameras to differentiate weed from crop. Once a weed is detected, a command is sent to the John Deere ExactApply™ nozzle to spray it. In addition, See & Spray Premium can be used to generate a weed pressure map for the field that was sprayed in the John Deere Operations Center™.

“See & Spray Premium provides farmers who are happy with their current sprayer, or who recently traded into a sprayer, a way to take advantage of the latest John Deere technology that can help them reduce chemical use and lower their input costs,” Lang said. “See & Spray Premium makes it possible to use less herbicide and water to treat a field and greatly reduces the potential for product drift.”

Currently, See & Spray Premium is offered for model year 2018 and newer John Deere sprayers in the U.S., and requires the machine to have a factory-installed ExactApply system or ExactApply Performance Upgrade Kit with 15- or 20-inch spacing and a 120-foot steel boom.

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John Deere announces MY24 updates for 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors

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John Deere​ has announced MY24 updates for its lineup of 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors that will help prepare them for the future of precision agriculture.

Key updates include the new StarFire™ 7000 integrated GPS position receiver and an all-new G5Plus CommandCenter™ Display. Both will be included as base equipment.

“We updated our largest John Deere​ tractors with new technology to help our customers achieve the highest levels of precision-ag efficiency and ease-of-use today, while ensuring their tractors are prepared to work autonomously in coming years,” said Ryan Jardon, marketing manager for John Deere​.

The StarFire 7000 Receiver features five years of repeatability and 73% faster pull-in times, and is 17% more accurate when using SF-RTK when compared to previous models using SF3 signal. In addition, signal stability and reliability were improved and provide the highest level of guidance and accuracy ever offered by John Deere​. SF-RTK gives farmers year-over-year repeatability without the need for base stations.

Inside the cab, farmers will find the all-new G5Plus CommandCenter Display (and optional G5Plus Extended Monitor) that features a larger screen, increased processing power and faster file transfer times compared to previous displays. G5Plus features a 35% larger viewing area and 1080p high-definition video resolution.

The 12.8-inch touchscreen display and higher video resolution provide farmers with clear, bright and easy access to machine controls. AutoTrac™ guidance, and Section Control are now included in base equipment.

“Farmers can add the optional G5 Advanced package to take advantage of John Deere applications that include AutoTrac Turn Automation, AutoPath™, AutoTrac Implement Guidance, Machine Sync, and In-Field Data Sharing,” said Jardon. “The G5 Advanced software license provides these valuable capabilities while providing lower up-front cost, gets better over time, and you only pay for what your farm needs. These applications help farmers cover more acres per day with less time and stress.

The G5 Advanced package is available as a one- or three-year option from the factory. With G5Plus farmers can be confident in knowing they’re using the latest, most advanced features each year.”

Another feature John Deere​ is making available is a factory-installed implement ethernet. This new connection enables future high-bandwidth communication between tractors and implements.

John Deere​ is also offering an Autonomy Prep package for 8 and 9 Series Tractors that ensures these machines have the known components needed to operate autonomously in the future.

“This includes the right transmission and visibility package, implement ethernet, a 330-amp alternator and other additional hardware,” Jardon said. “More components will likely be needed, but the Autonomy Prep package outfits these tractors with important known autonomy components to reduce what may be needed in the future when autonomy becomes more widely available.”

A new right-hand cornerpost display was added inside the cab of all 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors. The easy-to-read display features digital readouts and an illustration area to help ensure these tractors can take advantage of advanced features as they become available. A factory-installed rear-window tint is also available for John Deere​ CommandView™ 4 cabs to help keep operators comfortable while providing better visibility to display screens on the brightest of days.

Other updates include the addition of 20 horsepower for all 9RT two-track tractors. Farmers can now choose from the 9RT 490, 9RT 540 or 9RT 590.

For potato, sugar beet and vegetable growers, John Deere​ added wider track-spacing options for its lineup of 8RX four-track tractors. These include 132-, 136-, 144- or 152-inch-wide track spacings. The wider spacings are compatible with 16.5-, 18-, 24- and 30-inch track widths and John Deere​ ExactRate™ fertilizer tanks.

Additional model year updates and options are available for 7, 8 and 9 Series Tractors. To learn more, visit JohnDeere.com or contact your local John Deere​ dealer.

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Titan enters into long term agreement with Summit Tractors

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Titan International, Inc. (“Titan,” NYSE: TWI) and Summit Tractors LLC  (“Summit”) have entered into an agreement for tire & wheel assemblies for compact tractor models used in residential, commercial, and agricultural applications.

This innovative Goodyear® R14T™ tire, made by Titan, will provide Summit tractor owners the durability and performance to handle numerous applications.

“When it came time to selecting our tire & wheel partner, we didn’t need to look any further than Titan,” said Summit’s Founder & Chief Executive Officer Doug Rehor.

 “Their Goodyear R14T tires provide Summit brand tractor customers with the most versatile, high-performance tire technology available, blending the best characteristics of the R-1 ag, R-3 turf and R-4 industrial tires into a single tire.

As we endeavor to include as much U.S. made products within our overall portfolio, the American made tire & wheel assemblies from Titan add to the overall value of our line of compact tractors and related equipment.”

“Titan is delighted to be partnering with Summit as they build out their footprint through leading farm & ranch and home improvement retailers,” said Paul Reitz, Titan International CEO. “This partnership brings together Titan’s innovative and high-quality off-road tires and wheels with Summit’s strong and growing retail distribution.”

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Eima Agrimach India 2023

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Indian agriculture has marked its presence at the global level. India ranks either first or second in terms of total production of rice, wheat, sugarcane, fruits and vegetables in the world.

However despite this potential, two major bottlenecks that have emerged and can become insurmountable problem in foreseeable future is the stagnant productivity per hectare and shortage of agriculture labor.

Empirical evidence confirms that there is strong correlation between farm mechanization and agricultural productivity. It has been further estimated that use of proper equipments can increase the productivity by upto 30% and reduction in costs at about 20%.

Although India is one of the top countries in agricultural production the current level of farm mechanization, which varies across states, averages around 40%.

In order to meet the demand in future and achieve the target of an average farm power availability level of 2.5 kW/ha, country needs to work on intended level of mechanization.

Innovation in farm machinery sector will drive the next phase of agricultural growth in the country. The Government of India has been encouraging mechanization through different policy interventions.

A dedicated Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization has been initiated in the Twelfth Plan, with focus on spreading farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and regions that have low farm power availability.

As a result, Indian farmer is fast adapting farm mechanization than ever before. The agriculture equipment market in India is presently valued at 6.5 billion USD and has enormous potential for further growth.

The tractor market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8-9 % in next five years. The joint efforts made by Government and farm equipment industry in the country have led to such progress in mechanization over the years.

The role of farm mechanization has now gone beyond tractorisation with much more emphasis on increasing productivity of land and labour and increasing work output per unit time.

Efficient machinery is being introduced in the country for crops that entails high manpower requirement such as cotton, sugarcane etc., supported by favourable policy, testing facilities and infrastructure.

This indicates that transformation has begun in country and usage of farm machinery is expected to accelerate over the years providing customized solutions to different crops, land holdings and varied agro climates.

 

Agrimach India 2023

  • 30 November – 3 December, 2023
  • University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,
  • Bengaluru, Karnataka (INDIA)

 

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Kinze to Introduce New 3505 High-Speed Planter For 2023

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Kinze Manufacturing will introduce its new 3505 True Speed high-speed planter for the 2023 season, providing advanced technology and improved productivity on smaller farms or small fields.

“The 3505 pivot fold planter is the newest addition to Kinze’s True Speed high-speed planter lineup,” said Kinze president, Susanne Veatch. “It is simple to operate, high-performing and offered with or without a split 8-row 30″ configuration.”

With Kinze’s True Speed technology, consisting of a high-speed seed meter and seed tube, the 3505 enables farmers to plant at speeds up to 12 mph, doubling the amount of acres they can cover in a typical day without compromising singulation accuracy or spacing.

Performance is optimized with Kinze’s Blue Vantage display with shared coverage data and up to four planter-mounted cameras. The 3505 also features Kinze’s Blue Drive electric drive and True Depth hydraulic down force for accurate seed placement to maximize performance and productivity. Bulk-fill seed-carrying capacity of 50 bushels, with liquid and dry fertilizer options, enables farmers to get in and out of the field quickly.

Other features include:

  • Exceptional seed handling capabilities with upgraded bulk fill entrainer. Farmers can use the 3505 for planting corn, soybeans, sweet corn, cotton, sunflowers, milo/sorghum, edible beans, sugar beets and wheat.
  • Narrow transport and easy serviceability achieved with double frame, lift and pivot folding frame design.
  • Improved durability, longer wear life and lower cost of ownership from Kinze’s 05 Series row unit upgrades.

New row cleaners

Also new for 2023, Kinze will offer Yetter 2940 Air Adjust Series row cleaners on its 4905 and 4705 Blue Drive planters. They are factory-installed and fully controlled with the easy-to-use Blue Vantage display. Using the dedicated row cleaner display screen, farmers can easily change row air settings and operating depth for optimum residue control from the tractor cab.

The parallel linkage equipped row cleaner and coulter and row cleaner combo are both equipped with up and down air bags to precisely follow ground contours and clear a path for an ideal seedbed. They are standard equipped with a hydraulically driven pneumatic compressor and SharkTooth row cleaner wheels.

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Kinze Introduces New 5000 Series Row Unit and Two New Planters for 2024

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Kinze Manufacturing is launching two planter models for 2024 featuring the company’s new 5000 Series row unit that’s designed to enhance planting precision, boost  productivity and reduce daily maintenance time.

The sleek-styled cast row unit is fully redesigned for planting at any speed up to 12 miles per hour. The unit will be available on Kinze’s new 5900 and 5700 planter models, both equipped with the easy-to-use Blue Vantage display and powered by Blue Drive electric drive.

Key features include greaseless gauge wheel arms, scraper-equipped shim-less adjustable spoke gauge wheels, maintenance-free double bushing parallel arms and a long-life outside disc opener scraper. The 5000 Series row unit is also available with residue control, closing wheel, fertilizer and seed handling options to fit the needs of any farm.

“Our new 5000 Series row unit is built to run longer and stronger, while providing increased protection for farmers’ investment,” said Kinze president Susanne Veatch. “It elevates precision and performance to the next level, providing farmers with more planting control and efficiency.”

Other benefits include:

  • Easy ability to upgrade from Kinze’s True Rate vacuum meter to True Speed high-speed meter.
  • A front-end design that allows the use of multiple residue options, including coulters, manual row cleaners and Yetter air-adjustable row cleaners.
  • Quick lockup-closing wheels for testing depth and seed placement.

The new planters will replace Kinze’s current 4905 and 4705 models with the same configurations. The 5900 will be available in 24-row, 30-inch; 16-row, 30-inch; and 12-row, 30-inch configurations. The 5700 will be offered in 36-row, 20-inch and 24-row, 30-inch versions, as well as a 24-row, 20-inch narrow row planter.

 New Frame Option

In addition to the new row unit, the 5700 24R20 planter will also feature a new 40-foot, three-section frame configuration. It offers front-mounted, high-flotation tires for reduced soil compaction and improved residue flow, a rear-facing transport camera, work lights for optimum performance and safety, durability and low maintenance.

This technologically advanced, front-fold model also provides 30 degrees of wing flex featuring high-operating and transport clearance along with generous bulk seed and fertilizer capacities, making it ideal for productive planting in high-residue conditions, rolling terrain and narrower terraces.

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Tanzanian farmers to get 200 tractors through Leasing

3rd Graintech Africa 2023

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The 3rd GRAINTECH AFRICA an International Exhibition & Conference on Grain & Grain allied Technologies will be organized during 15-16-17, June 2023 at Kenyatta International Exhibition Centre, Nairobi, Kenya .

A large number of companies from 25 countries are expected to participate in this exhibition and visitors like Progressive Farmers, Agronomist, Government officials, Mill operators, Whole seller, Grain processing companies, Manufactures etc. are anticipated to attend 3rd Graintech Africa exhibition in huge quantities.

8th edition of Agritec Africa And Dairy Livestock & Poultry Expo Africa are also being organized as concurrent events to include companies from Agriculture and Dairy, Livestock and Poultry related sectors to participate.

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Tanzanian farmers to get 200 tractors through Leasing

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EFTA Limited, a Tanzania lease financing company, is planning to deliver 200 tractors starting this month to farmers across the country.

The lease financing firm last year financed 330 units of tractors to farmers in the country at affordable loans to elevate the agri-output in Tanzania.

EFTA Managing Director, Mr Nicomed Bohay said the company is committed to unlocking the potential of the country’s agricultural sector by providing agricultural mechanisation to farmers and training them on how to put them to good use.

“Our farmers will increase their agricultural production and improve food security through these loans, EFTA’s mission is to boost mechanisation to Tanzania’s smallholder farmers,” he explained during a soft ceremony to hand over a New Holland TT 75 tractor to a farmer.

The 50m/- tractor is set to increase the smallholder farmer’s agricultural produce on his 80-acre farm in Manyara.

According to Emmanuel Nkanga, a wheat and sugarcane farmer from Magugu village in Babati, the tractor will also be hired by fellow farmers where he’ll be charging 50,000/- per acre.

“These are very efficient machines, this is why I chose to apply for the loan,” said the elated smallholder farmer from the Manyara Region who yesterday drove away with the brand-new tractor.

He told ‘Daily News’ that he’ll use the tractor in ploughing, tilling and planting on his farm and the loan is serviceable within 36 months and payment is done during harvest seasons.

Sakib Eltaff, Managing Director of CMC Group, a firm that manufactures tractors, said the company has been delivering between 90 and 100 tractors in East Africa, every month.

He said that the demand for agricultural tractors usually is high during the second half of every year.

“This is when the farmers go to work on their fields…, however, we are looking forward to expanding our scope across Tanzania,” he added.

New Holland TT75 tractors have been ploughing through Tanzanian farms for years and are known for their reliability and efficiency and are also easy to repair and maintain.

New Holland TT75 is a practical utility tractor that’s ideal for working in small properties since it’s equipped with an engine that produces 74.9 horsepower and has a direct-injection fuel system and liquid cooling features.

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PETKUS Production Heading for the Future

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PETKUS invests in a new automated bending machine to follow the increased demand and order volume for their solutions.

Rethinking the production setup and processes has become a necessity to achieve higher output and shorten delivery time – especially with the ongoing challenges in supply chain management.

During the past two years, the production area at the PETKUS headquarter has been significantly transformed. The investment in a powder coating line and a fiber laser of the latest generation could decrease external production of parts, thus reducing lead times. An all-new shear punch machine with automated loading and unloading increased the output on punched parts by 40%.

The latest production equipment to boost efficiency: Building up a robotic bending to achieve an output increase of 30% of bent parts. Handling, bending, stacking, and tool change are fully automated. Parts with a size of 4000 mm and up to 100 kg can be handled – also in automated weekend shifts.

Over the past five years, PETKUS has delivered solutions and products to 95 countries. New production machinery and an expansion of the existing production area will significantly shorten delivery times and assist PETKUS in continuing to offer its global customers high-performance technologies for strong seed and healthy grain.

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Complete Multi-Crop Seed Processing Line in South Africa

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One of our key accounts is bringing advanced technologies to its South African seed production facility. Highest safety standards, avant-garde technologies, and exceptional user-friendliness.

An investment in a PETKUS seed line is an investment in the future.

Innovation for all core processes

In late 2022, PETKUS successfully completed the commissioning of a state-of-the-art seed processing plant for one of our key accounts in South Africa. The line is designed for multi-crop processing and holds the most innovative core technologies.

South African producers are facing a rise in Fusarium infestation of wheat now. Excellent separation, precise sorting, and comprehensive treating are of the highest importance to identify and remove affected kernels to secure the quality of the whole lot.

With an integrated control cabinet, the S12 Airmax has the greatest user-friendliness while delivering excellent sorting results. This latest generation of seed cleaners boosts sorting efficiency with Airmax technology – a sophisticated three-channel air sifter.
The midex deck of the G40 gravity separator sorts by specific weight and removes the lighter grains affected with Fusarium.

 

With the batch treater CM300, seeds are completely and uniformly coated before moving on to the packaging line. The multi-technology approach of coating and drying in one process leads to low dust values and minimal abrasion.

Highest safety standard

The safety evaluation was performed by an independent audit company for machine evaluations, and by an additional safety professional. The entire installation has been checked including guards, control circuits, process safety. The assessors have commented that the safety level of the PETKUS machines, and especially the electrical panels, is of a high standard.

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