“This valve strikes a great balance between simplicity and innovation.

The distinctive curved profile of the valve seat where the diaphragm meets the valve body creates an easier path for water through the valve, reducing pressure loss and allowing the downstream irrigation system to reach operational flow rates more quickly. This subtle design improvement has an oversized impact on valve performance while keeping the simplicity and effectiveness of the 4-piece valve intact.”

says Adam Setzler, product manager for Toro’s Ag Business.

Advantages of the unique valve seat design include:

• Efficiency – The irrigation system operates more effectively with low opening pressure and minimal pressure loss due to the profile of the valve seat.
• Flexibility – reduced pressure loss allows for a wider operational range for each line size to incorporate into system design.
• Reliability – hydrodynamic valve seat and durable diaphragm eliminate vibration or distortion, extending the life of internal parts.

“Toro Ag’s foundation is built on our deep understanding of growers’ needs. That insight results in quality drip irrigation products that provide superior performance to help growers succeed.

We are confident that our new 900 Series Valve will be a game changer for farmers throughout the Americas, complementing our expanded portfolio of irrigation system solutions.”

affirms Ralf San Jose, director of marketing for Toro Ag Americas.

Source: Toro

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Objectivity is ensured by the personal opinions of farmers, which are based on practical experience with the machines. Based on the responses, collected via the Internet and questionnaires, the experts at these test centres for agricultural machinery compile a “national rating” of agricultural machinery.

Hundreds of machines in a wide variety of categories regularly take part in the competition: from soil tillage and sowing to harvesting machinery. The most important criteria in evaluating the performance of agricultural machinery are the quality of the technology, reliability, availability of service and the cost of the machine or equipment.

The winners in all categories of the competition are awarded the “Farmers’ Sympathy Award”, which are then traditionally handed out to agricultural machinery manufacturers at the agricultural machinery exhibition, “Golden Autumn”.

This year, the Primera DMC 9000 large-area seed drill won the competition for “Best Agricultural Machine 2021” in the category “seed drills and planting machinery”.

The award is well-deserved – the Primera DMC can rightly be described as the AMAZONE flagship. It is the most popular and sought-after model among farmers for its versatility and high performance.

Source: AMAZONE

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Boom Guide Pro

The system uses three ultrasonic sensors to control left and right-hand boom wings independently for ultimate guidance in the most challenging field conditions. It can deliver positive and negative lateral movement on each side of the boom to follow the contours in every condition!

Boom Guide ProActive (3 sensors)

This advanced system proactively reacts to boom movement and controls both the central and independent slope correction, as well as boom lift functions to guide the boom over the crop canopy, soil surface, or a combination of both modes.

Boom Guide ProActive (5/3 sensors)

Boom Guide ProActive can be equipped with 5 sensors for the full spray boom width and only be using 3 sensors when the boom is symmetrically reduced for a smaller working width.

The Boom Guide systems as described above are available on the iXtrack T trailed sprayer range and the iXdrive S6 self-propelled sprayer range.

Source: Kverneland

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“The 800R delivers a best-in-class ride quality and operator comfort. In the field, an 800R can be driven up to 25 mph when utilizing John Deere AutoTrac guidance, making it the most productive high-capacity nutrient application system available,”

said Franklin Peitz, John Deere’s product marketing manager.

The new cab on the 800R is larger and quieter than previous models and surrounds operators in all-day comfort and outstanding visibility. Operators will appreciate the extra 2 inches of headroom and 24% wider entry path. Two comfort and convenience, and visibility packages are available – Premium and Ultimate.

The Ultimate comfort and convenience package includes a heated, ventilated leather seat that can swivel up to 24 degrees to the left or right, plus the ActiveSeat II suspension for an ultra-smooth ride. The Ultimate package also includes a 6.5-inch touchscreen satellite- and smartphone-ready radio, five USB ports, a 12-volt outlet, footrests, refrigerator, carpeted floor mat, and dual-tilt steering column with the leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The Ultimate visibility package includes factory-installed LED work lights and beacons, along with eight strategically placed service lights on the cab. On the vehicle, the Ultimate comes with factory-installed LED work lights and a single beacon on the rear of the floater. A backup camera and harness for left- and right-hand side-view cameras are also factory-installed and included in the Ultimate package.

Every John Deere 800R comes equipped with integrated precision-ag solutions, factory-installed Generation 4 Display, and a 4G JDLink MTG (modem). Once JDLink is activated, owners can stream their machine and field data to their John Deere Operations Center account free of charge. This lets farmers stay ahead of logistics by monitoring their equipment via the Operations Center mobile app in near real-time from anywhere. And ag-service providers can use the AgLogic app to make efficient scheduling decisions, assign work orders, and analyze machine performance. The JDLink connection also enables John Deere Connected Support with proactive machine health monitoring tools via the customer’s John Deere dealer.

Three John Deere DS35 Dry Box options are available and include the NL 4500G4 Edge Box, NL5000G5 Box, and the new N4500G4 HP Lime Box.

The NL4500G4 Edge Box makes it possible for the floater to spread product across the field edges without applying it into waterways or ditches and is backed by a two-year New Leader warranty. Previously, to achieve this level of control, operators had to manually flip switches on a New Leader controller mounted in the cab. These controls have now been replaced with ISO compatible, touch-screen controls that are integrated into the Generation 4 Display.

For lime applications, John Deere is offering a new HP Lime Box, the high-performance option from New Leader. Compared to previous models the HP Lime Box helps operators cover more acres per day by applying higher rates at higher speeds – up to 16 to 18 mph. The higher application rates and speeds are possible thanks to the wider conveyor speed range, optional conveyor chain, and larger gate opening of the HP Lime Box.

Another improvement John Deere made to the 800R was the addition of new common hydraulic pumps that significantly decrease the amount of change over time required to switch between wet and dry systems. All New Leader dry-bin configurations, Hagie Liquid Systems, and Air Boom attachments can now all use the same hydraulic pumps. “Previously changing from wet to dry was a 10- to 12-hour job. Now, the changeover can be done in about half the time, saving time and money,”

Peitz said.

To help reduce cab clutter and give operators better storage options, John Deere increased the size of the storage box located under the platform of the 800R, making it three times larger than previous models.

The LS20 Liquid System of the 800R offers more options than the previous LS475. Optional front fill and side fill will now be offered for the liquid system. The new LS20 is available with 30-inch turrets and 60-inch cams, or 60-inch on-center cam locks with 15-inch on-center high-flow five-way nozzle bodies.

The 800R comes equipped with a field-proven 90-foot boom and 2,000-gallon solution tank that delivers a best-in-class floater ride quality and operator comfort.

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Two sizes of 2430C applicators are available – the 19-knife toolbar with a 47-foot working width, and the redesigned 25-knife configuration with reduced transport height and 62-foot working width. Both come standard on 30-inch spacings with Tru-Depth heavy-duty cast standards and TruSet depth control. Coulters, a variety of knives, and closing disk options are available for both models.

With a reduced transport height of 14 feet, the 62-foot wide 2430C is 2.5 feet lower than previous models, making it easier to transport under bridges and power lines when moving from field to field.

“The new 2430C Nutrient Applicator is a rugged, highly productive tool for ag service providers and farmers to accurately apply anhydrous ammonia across more acres more quickly while minimizing outgassing. With the 62-foot- or 47-foot-wide model, customers can select the right size to best fit their operation and nitrogen application needs,”

said Ryan Jardon, product marketing manager for John Deere.

Existing John Deere customers may notice the placement of the outer wings has changed to allow for maximum working widths and the low transport height. All 2430C models feature a floating hitch for uniform depth control across the entire working width and outside-mounted float tires to maximize flotation. The shanks can place nutrients deep if needed or shallower if not, all easily controlled in the cab with TruSet and seal the soil helping to minimize nutrient loss.

“TruSet depth control and documentation capabilities on these tools are other unique features ag service providers and farmers will find useful. These tools provide customers with the complete package of durability, precision, control, documentation, and performance they want when trying to cover as many acres as possible under tough field conditions and tight application windows,”

says Jardon.

The 19- and 25-knife 2430C Nutrient Applicators will be available to order this winter with delivery starting in 2022.

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“The Fendt Rogator 900 is the first of its kind – the only self-propelled, rear-mounted boom applicator with adjustable clearance and easy conversion between liquid and dry systems for ultimate versatility. Because the new Rogator can be equipped for nearly any type of crop care application, customers not only optimize their investment in the machine but have greater control over when and how products are applied. That helps ensure better product use for higher yields and an overall better return on their crop care investment,”

says David Fickel, manager of tactical marketing for application equipment at AGCO.

As crop production practices evolve and farmers make more late-season passes to apply nutrients and fungicides or seed cover crops, the need for high-clearance equipment is greater than ever to clear tall crops like corn, sugar cane, sunflowers, and others. Now, farmers can use the Fendt Rogator 900 as their one machine to apply liquid or dry products any time ‒ pre-plant or postemergence in short or tall crops and after harvest for fall fertilization, burndown, or cover-crop seeding.

“This new Rogator is the latest farmer-focused solution in a line of innovations from AGCO that combines the quality, comfort, and reliability of Fendt with the application expertise that began with the introduction of Ag-Chem’s first self-propelled field sprayer in 1972,”

Fickel says.

The new applicator is the latest solution from Fendt created to meet the evolving crop production needs of today’s farmers. It joins the Fendt IDEAL combine, the Fendt Momentum planter, and the growing family of Fendt tractors.

Quickly change machine height and switch application systems

With the push of a button, the two new H (high-clearance) models automatically raise from standard to high clearance of up to 76 inches in less than 45 seconds for critical late-season dry or liquid application and less disturbance of tall crops. After application, the applicators just as quickly return to standard clearance of 56 to 60 inches, depending on the model for superior stability on the road.

Changing between the liquid system and a dry spinner or pneumatic system takes less than two hours: unhook two or four hydraulic connections, remove the onboard system from the chassis and replace it with the one needed for the next job. The hydraulic pump for all systems stays on the chassis.

Designed with more automation, precision, productivity, and comfort

Owners of Fendt tractors and combines as well as the current RoGator C Series applicator will find the multifunction joystick and armrest of the Rogator 900 series familiar and easy to operate.

Fendt Rogator 900 Series includes these features and options:

• The OptiLoad system of the industry-leading LiquidLogic system now offers the best of both worlds – customizable and fully automated rinsing controlled from the cab. Using the Fendt VarioTerminal, the operator can control how long to run each electronic valve for each type of product, without leaving the cab.
• A variable fan with reversing function helps clear the engine cooling package of pollen and fine dust, increasing cooling efficiency and reducing downtime to clear filters.
• The Fendt 900 Series cab features dual activated-carbon filters and a state-of-the-art cab pressurization fan for protection from dust, aerosols, and vapors. The cab has 12% more glass than the previous Rogator, giving operators greater visibility. More shoulder room, Air-Ride seat suspension, and a heated and cooled seat provide maximum comfort for long days in the machine.
• A range of nozzle, section, and boom-height control options are available with the choice of two technology packages for precise application. The EZ-Drops drop tube kit can be added for placing late-season nitrogen and cover-crop seed below the crop canopy.
• Customers can choose either the Protechi technology package for the Fendt VarioTerminal and integrated Fendt technology or the ProTech+ technology package with the Fendt Viper 4+ field computer for the ultimate combination of operating power and program capabilities.

Five models, with multiple system choices to fit all operations

The Fendt Rogator 900 Series has five models: RG932, RG934, RG934H, RG937, and RG937H, ranging from 315 HP to 339 HP. The RG932 and RG934, with 70-inch-diameter tires, have 56-inch standard clearance; the RG937 has 80-inch tires and 60-inch standard clearance. The two high-clearance, dual-position chassis models, RG934H and RG937H, change to clearance heights of 72 inches and 76 inches, respectively.

All models have AGCO Power 8.4L engines and are equipped with LiquidLogic liquid management (standard), with liquid capacities ranging from 900 to 1,300 gallons, or dry spinner systems with capacities ranging from 253 to 330 cubic feet. All but the RG932 can be equipped with the Air-Max Precision R1 or R2 pneumatic boom spreader, ranging from 215 to 275 cubic feet in capacity. Owners can customize the systems and tank sizes they need for their operation.

Steel booms of 90-, 100- and 120-foot lengths with 10-, 15- and 20-inch nozzle spacing are available to suit specific width, volume, and broadcast needs. An optional aluminum 132-foot boom, 5% lighter than a 120-foot steel boom, is also offered.

Just as with the current RoGator C models, operators of the new Rogator 900 machines will benefit from the automatic traction control of the AWD SmartDrive system. Turn-compensated wheel speed provides independent control of each wheel to assist in tight turns and reduce soil disruption and crop damage. Optional GatorTrak 4-Wheel Steer offers a tight, 16.5-foot turning radius that dramatically improves field maneuverability, crosses fewer rows, and reduces compaction.

Made in the U.S.; backed by Fendt Gold Star Customer Care

The Fendt Rogator 900 Series is manufactured in Jackson, Minnesota. Customers can place orders at Fendt dealerships beginning in October, with delivery beginning in the second quarter of 2022.

As part of the Fendt family of reliable, high-quality equipment, the Rogator 900 Series applicator is backed by the three-year Gold Star Customer Care maintenance, service, and warranty program. All parts and labor required to perform factory-recommended maintenance within the 3-year/2,000 engine hours full-machine warranty period are included.

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Higher precision – save costs, protect the environment

With EasySet 2, Amazone offers an attractively priced solution for automatic spread rate regulation at varying forward speeds for the ZA-M and, for the first time, the ZA-X. In this respect, the size of the apertures is adjusted by automatically setting the shutter position in such a way that the application rate always remains the same.

This means that the operator is not forced to maintain a constant forward speed but can speed up or slow down depending on the size of the field and the ground conditions. The operator has the option of using an X-sensor (counting pulses), a signal cable (transmission of the tractor speed), or a GPS antenna to determine or transmit the speed signal.

EasySet 2, in conjunction with the electric shutter control, has the added advantage that the application rate can be adjusted very precisely and on the move, in order to avoid wastage, save costs and protect the environment.

The desired application rate is simply entered into the in-cab terminal to the exact kilogram and this can be easily increased or reduced from the cab on both sides or either side during the spreading process. This also applies when carrying outside, border and watercourse spreading.

More comfort

EasySet 2 does not require any menu prompting meaning that each button only has one function and is very easy to use. In this way, the shutter slides can be opened and closed electrically to both sides or one side. Simple entry of the required spread rate in the terminal eliminates the need to leave the tractor cab and make manual adjustments to the setting scales on the rear of the machine.

All that is needed is a 12 V power connection for the in-cab terminal, meaning that, as opposed to hydraulic shutter control, any hydraulic connections to the tractor can be dispensed with.

Another special feature is the integrated hectare meter, which allows the user to keep an eye on the machine output at all times. The terminal also has a total area counter.

The new machine control system is rounded off by the extremely convenient function of semi-automatic rate calibration and the emptying of residual amounts.

New look

After a facelift, the tried-and-tested ZA-X and ZA-M mounted spreaders look more like the ZA-V and ZA-TS models and now make up a uniform “ZA family”.

The basic models remain unchanged in terms of their working widths and hopper capacities. For example, the new compact ZA-X 03 mounted spreader is available in working widths from 10 m to 18 m and hopper capacities from 500 l to 1,400 l. Optional hopper extensions enable the capacity to be increased to a maximum of 1,750 l.

The ZA-M 02 series offers flexible working widths from 10 to 36 m and covers hopper sizes from 1,000 l to 1,500 l, which can be increased to up to 3,000 l by means of extensions with narrow or wide filling openings, depending on the size of the farm.

Source: Amazone

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Netafim USA announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with LAKOS, Inc. to
become the exclusive USA and Canada distributor for LAKOS’ industry-leading line of Sand Separator solutions for the agricultural market. The partnership between the drip irrigation pioneer and the recognized global leader in filtration and water treatment solutions further expands Netafim’s filtration offering and provides American and Canadian growers with access to the world’s most advanced drip irrigation filtration technologies.

“This alliance of two well-established brands brings together nearly 100 years of collective expertise in water filtration and drip irrigation technology. This alliance will provide today’s growers with the industry’s most comprehensive advanced filtration solutions. The partnership complements Netafim’s existing product line and builds upon our strong legacy of helping growers improve their yields by optimizing the uniform delivery of water and nutrients.”

said Mike Hemman, President and CEO of Netafim USA.

As a result of the collaboration with LAKOS, Netafim USA will offer LAKOS’ ILB and LGS Series centrifugal separators as part of its new CentriForce portfolio of products. CentriForce products will complement Netafim’s complete agricultural drip irrigation system and enhance filtration effectiveness.

“Our alliance with Netafim allows us to expand our product reach to Ag Irrigation Distributors throughout the USA & Canada. Netafim is the leader in this segment and has committed their resources and expertise to increase their filtration offering with LAKOS,”

added Kathy Colby, LAKOS General Manager.

Utilizing these products in conjunction with Netafim Sandstorm, ScreenGuard, or Apollo filtration solutions provides an additional layer of protection by removing sand, grit and other fine solids from source water, removing 98% of particles 74 micron and larger. The patented centrifugal separator technology contains no moving parts to wear and no screens, cartridges, cones, or filter elements to clean or replace. The CentriForce line also requires no backflushing and operates with low-pressure loss.

Source: Netafim

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“As a grower, when we plant a field, we want to install an irrigation system one time. We want to have a product that will last the life of the orchard or vineyard.  The fact that Jain provides products with high-quality resin and a 12-year warranty, we feel confident when we plant this orchard, the Jain tubing and sprinklers will be in this field for the rest of its life.”

“Sprinklers provide the flexibility we don’t normally get in sandy soils with double line drip. We almost mimic the flood irrigation aspect  of 100 percent coverage but with the precision of a pressure compensating sprinkler.”

We can all learn from Austin’s experience and dedication to sustainability:

“By applying only the water, we need to apply we are farming at a high level of efficiency, allowing us to save money and resources. With the advent of products Jain offers, we are finding solutions to our long-term problems.”

Source: JAIN

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Adverse working environments

Well known in hot and arid regions, pivot irrigation systems have to function reliably under most adverse conditions, i.e. high temperatures and highly intensive sun radiation. At the same time, soil and irrigated crops tend to make for a moist or even muddy working environment. That is why the Alliance 768 Value Plus features a special ozone compound that eliminates premature aging and cracking of the tread.

As climate change continues, irrigation systems including pivot irrigation will also increasingly be needed in semi-arid regions, for example. With the brand-new Alliance 768 Value Plus and the three sizes 11.2-24, 14.9-24, and 11.2-38, Alliance offers the perfect tire solution.

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