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2015 event guide

November 24-25, 2015East of England Showground

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CropTec Welcome

Welcome to CropTec 2015

Improve efficacy and stay competitive

Elisabeth Mork-Eidem, Head of Events, Briefing Media

Stephen Howe, Development Director, CropTec

On behalf of Briefing MediaAgriculture, welcome to CropTec2015. Times may be challengingin the arable sector, but we hopethe in-depth discussions you can

have at CropTec with our seminar speakersand experts on stands will help you plan apositive future for your business.

CropTec is designed to help everyone inthe arable industry, particularly growers, toprofit from knowledge transfer and to tapinto the very latest information on a wholerange of arable topics. We have 18 leadingspeakers as part of our in-depth seminarprogramme, who will be covering a range oftechnical, practical and business issues.

We have worked hard, based on yourfeedback, to develop the event for this year.You will find several new features, includingthe Spraying Technology Hub, and we arealways keen to hear your views about newareas or topics which we should include.

This year, we are also delighted to bewelcoming the industry’s next generation,who will be taking part in our Student Forumon Wednesday. It is designed to inspire andsupport students pursuing a career in thearable sector, and it is an event we are proudto organise and host during CropTec.

CropTec is only part of our business’sagriculture focus, alongside Lamma Show(which returns to this venue on January 20and 21, 2016), the British Farming Awards,Arable Farming, Farmers Guardian and DairyFarmer. We also run FGInsight.com, theLammaXchange machinery sales website andAgrimoney.com.

We focus on producing high qualityinformation and events for the farmingsector, and are always delighted to hear yourideas for further development. Please do getin touch with me on elisabeth.mork-eidem@briefingmedia.com, and I very much hopeyou enjoy your visit to CropTec 2015.

Welcome to CropTec 2015. This is the third year for thisspecialist, technical eventdesigned to help all thoseinvolved in the arable

industry profit from knowledge exchange. Itprovides the ideal time to take stock andexplore the latest technology designed toboost output, and reduce unit costs.

The past year has been another roller-coaster ride for UK arable farmers. On thedownside, falling prices for grain andoilseeds, resulting from higher globalproduction and the strength of sterling, have increased pressure on profitability and the currency effect has reduced support payments further.

On the upside, for many the weather has been kinder, leading to a reduction indisease and higher yields. While falling oilprices have helped to ease the pressure oncashflow by reducing crop establishment anddrying costs.

However, despite UK farmers’ rapidresponse to market signals following the

introduction of direct payments, many of the changes taking place in the industryare outside their control. Those includefurther restrictions on the use of some keyagrochemicals serving only to limit output,and the uncertainty about Europe and itsCommon Agricultural Policy.

The EU’s regulatory regime is hinderinginnovation, output and the ability of UKfarmers to compete in an increasingly globalmarket place. It is vital farmers and decision-makers driving UK production appreciate theimpact of those changes and CropTec’s newSpraying Technology Hub has been created todo just that. It highlights ways to improvingefficacy and compliance while dealing withthe latest and future legislation.

All of CropTec’s technical exhibits andseminars are designed to help growers contain unit costs in order to remaincompetitive. It is all focused on providingprofessional advice as an essential catalyst forprofitable arable farming, whatever barriers toproduction our politicians, the weather orfickle commodity markets put in its path.

COLLECT BASIS & NROSO POINTS AT CROPTEC BASiS (8 points) – Collect stamp card from BASiS stand (A4) NRoSO (2 points) – Collect from Arable Farming Stand (A16)

CropTec New Products & Services

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Sponsored by

Supported by

Due to reduced availability of products and key changes in sprayinglegislation, there has never been a more appropriate time for the industry to

focus on crop protection products and their application. This is why, for 2015, CropTec has introduced a spraying technology and advice area whichincludes outdoor spraying demonstrations. Included in the Spraying Technology Hub will becommentaries and presentations on latest buffer zone information from our exhibitors; how

to avoid drift; approved stewardship schemes and safe disposal of washings.

New for2015

Spraying Technology Hub

• Agricultural Plant Hire• AGRIFAC• Airinov• Billericay Farm Services• Chafer• Crop Protection Association• Defra• John Deere• Knight Farm Machinery• Lite-Trac• NAAC• NSTS• Onsite Training UK• The Voluntary Initiative• Wroot Water

Spraying TechnologyHub Exhibitors

Tuesday

Wednesday

Speakers in the Spraying Technology Hub

10:45am Stephen Kateley, Billericay Farm Services– Improve efficacy/reduce drift

11:10am Anthony Hopkins, Wroot Water– Safe disposal/biobeds/biofilters

12:45pm Damien Van Eeckhout, Airinov– Nitrogen recommendation maps for wheat and rapeseed and how they work

1:10pm Steven Bailey– Catchment Sensitive Farming

2.50pm Alison Bosher, ADAMA– Water Aware App

3:15pm Rebecca Wells, The Voluntary Initiative– Campaign for the Farmed Environment and best practice stewardship advice

10:45am Anthony Hopkins, Wroot Water– Safe disposal/biobeds/biofilters

11:10am Rebecca Wells, The Voluntary Initiative– Campaign for the Farmed Environment and best practice stewardship advice

12:45pm Stephen Kateley, Billericay Farm Services– Improve efficacy/reduce drift

1:10pm Damien Van Eeckhout, Airinov– Nitrogen recommendation maps for wheat and rapeseed and how they work

2.50pm Alison Bosher, ADAMA– Water Aware App

3.15pm Steven Bailey– Catchment Sensitive Farming

CropTec Seminar Speakers

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rOwner of Midloe Grange Farm,St Neots, Cambridgeshire, a 97-hectare (240-acre) family farm,run in conjunction with M.Ellerbeck and Co at Highfield Farm,Perry. Midloe Grange became aLeaf demonstration farm in 2000and has hosted many visits.David is BASIS and FACTS

qualified and has won a numberof awards. He has recently joinedAgrii as agronomist and regionaltechnical adviser, while stillcarrying out his practical farmingand spraying roles at home.

David FelceRegional TechnicalAdviser in the East, Agrii

rAfter several years of farmmanagement, Keith joinedVelcourt as technical director andhead of R&D in 1989. He hasworked on technical contracts inSpain, France, Germany andSouthern Africa. His responsibilitiesinclude technical director and R&D,management of in-house trials,collaborative research andknowledge transfer.

Keith NormanVelcourt, TechnicalDirector

rEllie began working at AHDBCereals and Oilseeds in 2012. Shehas a BSc in biological sciences fromthe University of Birmingham and aPhD in plant sciences from theUniversity of Warwick, which focusedon genetic regulation during plantreproduction. As research manager, Ellie

manages the portfolio of researcharound plant breeding and genetics

Ellie MarshallAHDB Cereals & Oilseeds, Research & KnowledgeTransfer Manager, Plant Breeding and Genetics

rRob King is a successfulbusiness manager with 30 yearsexperience in the UK andinternational crop protectionindustry. Rob joined AdamaAgricultural Solutions as managingdirector in June last year, bringinga focus on both technical andpeople development to ensure UK growers and agronomists areprovided with a range of topquality solutions to fulfil their cropprotection needs.

Rob KingManaging Director, Adama UK

Ian Robertson, Managing Director Glenside & Soil Agronomist, Sustainable Soil Management

rKirk has been delivering projectmanagement and technical expertiseinto a range of environmentalprojects for 20 years for ADAS. He specialises in soils, land

drainage and land restoration andwas lead author of the AHDB fielddrainage guide: Principles,installation and maintenance.

Kirk HillADAS UK, SeniorConsultant

Ian MattsYara UK, Head ofAgronomy

rAs chief arable adviser, Guy hasbeen the National Farmers Unionnational policy lead for cereals,oilseeds and protein crops sectoradvice to members, staff,officeholders and directors since2005. Within the NFU he isresponsible for management ofcombinable crops team and farmerrepresentative combinable cropsboard.His main activities include

lobbying on legislative and

Guy GagenChief Arable Adviser, NFU

commercial issues affecting farmingbusinesses, including grain contractsand how science and agricultureconnect.Guy is also a member of the

Copa-Cogeca group on cereals,oilseeds and protein crops inBrussels.

and she is involved in aspects of RL data analysis.

rEric is programme leader in cropphysiology within the genetics andbreeding department at theCambridge-based National Instituteof Agricultural Botany (NIAB). Hisresearch focuses on improving cropyields through increasedunderstanding of plant traits.Prior to joining NIAB, he was

Eric Ober, NIAB, SeniorResearch Scientist &Crop Physiologist

leader of the Crop ProductivityGroup at Rothamsted Research,working on sugar beet, wheat andonion. Before that, he worked atthe University of Missouri-Columbia(USA) on the regulation of rootgrowth in maize during drought.

rHaving grown up on a farm, Ianrealised from an early age hewanted to work in agriculture. Hemajored in crop production atNewcastle University and graduatedin 1990. The Glenside group was founded

by Ian’s father in 1982 and has beenpracticing sound soil managementbased on the Albrecht soil analysissystem. In 2000 Ian began workingfor the company and, over the last

OPENINGSPEAKER

Kirk has worked on cross countrypipeline schemes, providing soil anddrainage mitigation and restorationadvice. He has also delivered soiland water management advice forCatchment Sensitive Farming acrossEngland.

six years, has been building up thesoil advisory side of the business. Sustainable Soil Management

was founded as an independent soilanalysis and interpretation providerand is driving change in the waysoils are analysed.

rIan Matts is Head of Agronomyat Yara UK. Having studiedagriculture at Newcastle University,he joined Yara nine years agoworking on the agronomy side. He is responsible for research

and knowledge transfer, from trialsplanning through to delivering thekey messages and findings toagronomists and onto farm. Ian isalso involved in the precisionfarming business, focusing on theYara N-Sensor and N-Tester.

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CropTec Seminar Speakers

rMark worked as a commercialagronomist in the agricultural supplyindustry, advising farmers on plantprotection and crop nutrition for 10years. He then spent two years asan independent agronomist forAubourn Farming, Norfolk and, in2002, Mark joined Yara UK as acompany agronomist, directing theagronomic policies, R&D, and

Mark Tucker, Yara UK, Marketing &Agronomy Manager

rNick Myers grew up on aWiltshire dairy farm whichstimulated an interest in arablefarming. After gaining a degree inagricultural science at LeedsUniversity, he joined ADAS workingas an arable crop and businessmanagement adviser.After 17 years with ADAS, Nick

moved to ProCam, working in thetechnical department. His mainresponsibility is to provide technicalsupport to ProCam’s agronomistsacross the UK.

Nick Myers ProCam UK, Head of Crop Production

rPete is a crop physiologist whohas worked at ADAS for 12 years.He is based at ADAS HighMowthorpe in North Yorkshire.Prior to this he worked as a post-doctoral researcher in crop scienceat Sutton Bonington, NottinghamUniversity. He aims to improve

performance and reduce pollutionof cropping systems through anunderstanding of crop physiology,plant breeding and agronomy. Hisgoal is to produce sound practicaladvice based on rigorous and highquality research which includes:increasing crop yields sustainably,optimising nitrogen nutrition ofcrops, and lodging control.

Dr Pete BerryADAS UK, Head ofCrop Physiology

rPaul farms 312 hectares (770acres) in partnership on the EastYorkshire Wolds, producing cerealsfor seed, oilseed rape, vegetablesand beef. The farm has participatedin the GM Field Scale Evaluation trialsand is part of the Higher Level

interacting with the marketingfunction. In 2012 he became the Chief

Agronomist for Yara BU North andEast Europe, and in September2015, he returned to Yara UK asMarketing and Agronomy Manager.

rSarah joined AHDB Cereals andOilseeds in 2009. She isresponsible for its exportpromotional activities whichsupport demand for UK grain innew and existing overseasmarkets. She is also responsiblefor the ukp and uks wheatclassifications. A key part of therole is to identify opportunitiesfrom overseas markets to sharewith the UK industry to enable

Sarah MannAHDB Cereals and Oilseeds, Exports Manager

rSean Sparling is a multi-awardwinning independent agronomistand member of the AICC council. Hewas awarded the title of Agronomistof the year at the Food & FarmingIndustry Awards in 2006. Based in Lincolnshire, he advises

on all aspects of agronomy and crop

Sean SparlingIndependentAgronomist

production on more than 10,600hectares (26,193 acres) ofcombinable and root crops, as wellas more specialist crops such asAhiFlower and turf. He has a historyof work in hybrid barley seedproduction and its agronomy.

rNiall Atkinson has spent alifetime working in farmmanagement with an emphasis onagronomic excellence and soilmanagement to maximise cropreturns.After studying agriculture, he

worked on an East Lothian farmbefore joining Booker Farming in1986 in Lincolnshire.

Niall AtkinsonAgriculture & FarmManagement Consultant

In 2008 he formed his ownconsultancy business specialising inpractical farm management andagronomy, providing technicalsupport and specialist cultivationsolutions to growers.

rRussell manages 750 hectares(1,853 acres) for John SheardFarms and D.J. Tebbit, based acrossCambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. Farming predominantly heavy

clay with combinable crops, thereis a focus on a more diverse andbalanced rotation, with the aim ofreducing and trying to eliminateblack-grass as the main driver.He is also an AHDB monitor

farmer.

Paul TempleAHDB Cereals and Oilseeds, Chairman

Stewardship scheme. Paul is aformer NFU vice-president, chairmanof the COPA COGECA Cereals, Oilseedsand Protein Group and founder ofthe European Biotech Forum. He alsosits on the National Non Food CropsCentre Board.

them to gain access and tradesuccessfully with foreign buyers.

Philippe EveillardUNIFA, Agriculture,Environment & StatisticsDirector

rPhilippe is a director foragriculture, environment andstatistics at UNIFA, the Frenchfertiliser industry association. Itrepresents fertiliser producers,organic and inorganic, limeproducers and also microelements,biostimulants and other specialtiesfor better nutrition of plants.

Russell McKenzieAHDB Cereals &Oilseeds Monitor Farm

CropTec Seminar Programme

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Seminar Timetable

Session 1 – 9.30am-10.40am

Session chairman:

Day 1 Russell McKenzie, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Monitor Farm

Day 2 Paul Temple, Chairman AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds

Precise soil care

How field diagnostics, such as nutrient mapping, mineral analysis, targeting soil

type and ground penetrating radar, can assist decision making for variable rate

actions.

Speaker: Ian Robertson, Sustainable Soil Management

Tillage and drilling systems

Timely, cultivations and drilling are key to profitable cereal crops. Here’s an update

on the latest ideas, operating costs and impact on weeds, disease and yield.

Speaker: Niall G Atkinson, Agriculture and Farm Management Consultant

Soil water management

Practical advice about monitoring and managing soil water to maximise plant

potential and profitability and the essential steps, including remedial action, to

deal with the impact of damaged tramlines and neglected drainage systems.

Speaker: Kirk Hill, Soil and Water Drainage engineer, ADAS

Session 4 – 3.30pm-4.40pm

Session Chairman: Sean Sparling, Independent consultant

agronomist, AICC

Rooting for higher wheat profit

The important contribution wheat root morphology makes to nutrient uptake, drought

tolerance and yield, and the role of plant breeding to exploit this most valuable asset.

Speaker: Eric Ober, Senior Research Scientist and Crop Physiologist, NIAB

New initiatives for yield and quality improvement

With increasing pressure on plant health and profitability, finding new initiatives for

variety improvement is essential. Here’s where researchers and breeders are heading

and how their endeavours will benefit UK growers and their customers.

Speaker: Ellie Marshall, Research and Knowledge Transfer Manager Plant Breeding and

Genetics, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds

Growing for the exports market

High yields and good agronomics are always attractive in a variety, but being able to

find a profitable market for your produce is also a key factor. Using the exports market as

a case study, we investigate what to consider when choosing varieties for specific

markets.

Speaker: Sarah Mann, Exports Manager, AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds

Session 3 – 1.40pm-2.30pm

Session Chairman: Guy Gagen, Chief Arable Adviser, NFU,

paints the background with the latest update on CAP reform

and EU pesticide regulations.

Crop Protection: Profiting from precise advice

Yield is key to high gross margins particularly when prices are low. Here’s how to

ensure your gross margins are in the top 25% by focussing on the correct use and

timing of inputs to ensure clean, quality crops and maximum yield.

Speaker: Nick Myers, Head of Crop Production, Procam UK

Buffer zones – no margin for error

Buffer zones: are they really necessary or just another nuisance? What do they mean,

the science behind their introduction and how to mitigate their impact.

Speaker: David Felce, Farmer and Regional Technical Adviser, Agrii

Future for disease control

What the future holds for disease control given the threat of a reduced armoury

of active ingredients following new legislation and growing resistance.

Speaker: Keith Norman, Technical Director, Velcourt

Session 2 – 11.30am-12.40pm

Session chairman: Mark Tucker, Marketing and Agronomy

Manager, Yara UK

Calculating nitrogen rates

Using average, optimum nitrogen rates is not the best economic approach. The key

is to use the latest technology and measurement tools to take account of seasonal

variations in crop requirement.

Speaker: Ian Matts, Head of Agronomy, Yara UK

Nitrogen source

Urea or ammonium nitrate: Which is the more cost effective of these two forms of

nitrogen? Discover the results based on 10 years of trials carried out by UNIFA, the

organisation representing the French fertiliser industry.

Speaker: Philippe Eveillard, Agricultural Director, UNIFA, France

Oilseed rape: Profiting from design

What’s the optimum canopy architecture to achieve maximum oilseed rape yield?

Here’s the answer, based on Innovate UK-funded work, and how to realise the crop’s

profit potential using precision farming technology to increase photosynthetic longevity.

Speaker: Pete Berry, Head of Crop Physiology, ADAS

Crop Establishment – Sponsored by Horsch

Plant Breeding - Supported by AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds Crop Nutrition – Sponsored by Yara

Opening of CropTec09.15-09.30am – Sponsored by Adama Agricultural Solutions UKFocusing on the need to drive up yields in our combinable crops; offering thought leadership and initiatives toovercome agronomic issues, reduce the impact of disease resistance and ultimately challenge the yield plateau.Speaker: Rob King, Managing Director, Adama

Crop Protection – Sponsored by BASF

The role science, research, new technology and knowledge exchange must play has never been so important. CropTec’s seminar programme is designed to set the scene and provide

technical solutions to help increase yields and reduce unit costs of production.Please note the seminar format for both days is identical.

CropTec New Products & Services

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New Products & Services

Stand 89

ADAMA

Stand 81JOHN DEERE

Stand A14LINAK UK LTD

Stand 57

NEW HOLLAND

Stand 49NUFARM

Stand 28

POTTINGER UK

Stand 110SIPCAM

Stand 55DOW AGROSCIENCES

Stand 107BILLERICAY FARM SERVICES

Stand 84AIRINOV

The WaterAware App spatiallyassimilates soil type and theassociated soil moisture deficitinformation, along with forecastweather, to provide farmers witha simple yes/no guide withregard to the timing of spray andpellet applications and thepotential risk to surface water.

Dow AgroSciences will bepreviewing two new activeingredients at CropTec: Arylex, abroad-leaved weed herbicide andIsoclast, an innovative insecticide.Also being featured will be N-Lock,a nitrogen stabiliser.

The 9RX range is designed toprovide superior power, durabilityand improved ride quality,especially when handling largeimplements. The large, robustundercarriage features a positive-drive track system that effectivelydelivers more power to the ground.This is ideal for heavy draftapplications such as cultivating,ploughing, discing and ripping,subsoiling and large-scale drillingapplications.

LINAK Actuators have been designedwith grain handling in mind withadvantages of no fluid or aireliminating the possibility ofcontamination.

Equipped with internal controland positional feedback for easyinstillation. LINAK linear actuatoroffers cost reduction compared toother alternative systems for graindoors or diverters.

This innovative seed distributionsystem allows full control of anyseed outlet from the tractor seat.This ensures maximum efficiencyfor the operator, allowing anyrow or tramline configuration tobe handled with ease.

Crop Protection for Arable andLivestock Farmers completes theCampaign for the FarmedEnvironment farm managementliterature – helping farmers toprotect and enhancethe environmentalvalue of farmland,throughenvironmentalmeasures that sitalongside productiveagriculture.

New products from Sipcam UK fordisease control andefficient nutrition

Maya is a highly active, non-ALSherbicide for the effective contactcontrol of broad-leaved weeds incereals. Maya is a valuablereplacement for Stellox and OxytrilCM which contain ioxynil, an activesoon to be lost under the Europeanre-registration process.

Demonstrations of New Holland’s EZ-Pilot assisted steering system; PLMMapping software; a range ofdisplays; and the new PLM RTKConnect correction service foraccurate navigation will take placeon the company’s stand throughoutthe event.

Airinov uses UAVs to gatherinformation from whichagronomic models can beproduced to, for example, drawup quantified recommendationmaps of fields, specifying thecrop’s needs for the finalnitrogen dressing on wheat oroilseed rape.

The prime objective in developing this device is tosimplify and speed up checking of nozzles duringa sprayer test. An approved National SprayerTesting Scheme technician may well use multipledevices, typically one per boom section, locatethem under the nozzles and then switch thesprayer on.

While the devices are reaching equilibriumother tasks may be undertaken. It is then a simple taskto simply walk along the boom and record the readings from eachdevice. Additionally we can see many individual farmers will want to use the device to self-check their nozzle prior to the start of the ‘season’ or before the sprayer test is due.

New app keeps farmers‘WaterAware™’

Two new molecules fromDow AgroSciences

approach the UK market

New Holland todemonstrate latest PLM

technologies

Fast-acting crop safebromoxynil formulation

John Deere’s first-everfour-track tractor will bemaking its UK show debut

at CropTec

New design of electricactuators for grain

handling

Pottinger IntelligentDistribution system

New Sipcam products

Crop protection guide

Airinov’s nationallaunch to UK market

A novel flowmeter BFS ‘FlowCheck’Stand 86

VOLUNTARY INITIATIVE

Showdebut

CropTec Sprayers & Demonstrations

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Outdoor Sprayer DemonstrationsGain one-to-one, hands on experience with some of the latest sprayers in the UKmarket. Take advantage of dedicated time provided by experts from a number of

leading sprayer manufacturers and suppliers.Test-drive all sprayers on display. Visit each manufacturer’s stand in the

exhibition hall to arrange your test drive.

The Agrifac Condor is the most innovativecrop sprayer in the world. Efficient,economical, ergonomic and ecological. Thefamous StabiloPlus chassis forms a strongbasis which ensures unrivalled stability. Thanks to the EcoTronicPlus you have the

maximum and most up to date informationwhile spraying, and while driving on theroad. The clever GreenFlowPlus means thatthe content of the spray system is minimal,making the system quick and easy to clean. It has been designed with a modern and

comfortable cabin, with maximum space andvisibility. The standard climate control systemprovides an optimal, comfortable and cleanwork climate.

The Horsch Leeb PT 280 self-propelledsprayer features the award-winningBoomControl Pro system, close nozzlespacing, pneumatic nozzle control and anadvanced cleaning system. A Tier 4 285hp Mercedes engine

powers a proven hydrostatic transmissionand mechanical axle drive for excellenttraction in hilly terrain and a 50kph roadspeed.

The Knight Trailblazer steering axletrailed sprayer is designed to meetthe needs of farmers wanting alarge capacity, high specificationmachine. It is available with tank capacities

from 3,600 litres to 6,000 litres andboom widths up to 40m, and comes with a GPS-ready multifunctioncontroller.

Lite-Trac SS24000 fitted with 5,000-litre tank and 36-metre bi-fold duoboom. This pre-production dual-use boom has been under test. Designedto spray and apply Avadex at the same time with up to 24 sectionscontrolled automatically on chemical and solids, giving accurateapplication across 36 metres.

The new Sentry ‘e’ trailed sprayer continues Chafer’stradition of designing and building durable, reliablemachines, capable of market leading performance andapplication. The new ePlumbing system offers automaticfilling, dilution and rinsing of the sprayer from the comfortof the tractor seat, whilst the new Contour boom levellingsystem automatically adjusts the boom both above andbelow horizontal for our best ever application control.

John Deere R4040i. From theworld’s largest manufacturer ofself-propelled sprayers. Featuresinclude: Solution Command,Auto Fill, Auto Dilute, VariableGeometry BoomTrac, ExtraFlexair suspension, mid mount cabfor superior visibility andoperator comfort. John DeereAutotrac and Section Controlwith booms up to 36m.

CondorAgrifac UK

Leeb PT 280Horsch

TrailblazerKnight Farm Machinery

SS24000 Lite-Trac

Sentry ‘e’ trailed sprayer Chafer

R4040iJohn Deere

Stand 109Stand 81

Stand 48

Stand 105

Stand 82

Stand 80

CropTec Student Forum

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Student Forum

Morning session Breakout session

CropTec - in conjunction with the East of EnglandAgricultural Society – has launched a newstudent careers forum, sponsored by EDGECareers and supported by the NationalFederation of Young Farmers' Clubs.An interactive workshop designed to inspire

and support students pursuing a career in thearable sector will launch on the second day atthis year’s CropTec event.

From practical farm management to research,technology and consultancy, students will hearfrom a range of professional speakers and fellowgraduates who will explain a typical workingday, roles and responsibilities and challengesand benefits.Students will hear from young people in

apprenticeships, graduates pursuing traineeschemes and practical on-farm experiences.

Sponsored by

Supported by

Date: Wednesday,November 25, 2015Venue: Cambridge Suite,East of England ShowgroundTime: 11am-2.30pm

11am-12pmShort welcome by Richard Self, Food & Farming Project Manager,EDGE Careers

Panel 1 - Understanding your career options and where to begin• Farm management – Sam Dilcock, arable contractor North Yorkshireand vice-chairman of NFYFC AGRI steering group• Agronomist/Adviser – Rob Wilkinson, farm business consultant andagronomist, Strutt & Parker• Research and Development – Caroline Nicholls, research andknowledge transfer manager for pests and agronomy, AHDB Cerealsand Oilseeds• Agricultural Contractor – Matt Redman, College Farm, SprayerOperator of the Year 2014

Q&A – Facilitated by Richard Self, EDGE Careers

12pm-1pmThis is an opportunity for students to visit trade stands and talk to speakers to discuss their options and gain essential contact information

Afternoon session

1pm-2pmAfternoon welcome by Richard Self, Food & Farming Project Manager, EDGE Careers

Panel 2 - Looking for a way into your dream job?• Marketing/PR – Maria Burke, head of marketing, NFYFC• Graduate schemes – Chris Groom, agronomist, Agrovista• Apprenticeships – Alastair Taylor, chief executive of the Institution ofAgricultural Engineers• Management Training Scheme – James Griffin, Fonthill Farms,Velcourt and Barney Tremaine, Woodsford Farms, Velcourt

Final Q&A – Richard Self, Project Manager, EDGE Careers

Trade Stands• ADAMA• Agrovista• BASiS• Bayer• Brightcrop• Dalmark• EDGE• EoE Agricultural Society• John Deere

• Institution of AgriculturalEngineers (IAgrE)

• Linak UK• MDS Ltd• NAAC• NFYFC• University of Lincoln• Velcourt• Yara

New for2015

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89 Adama AgriculturalUK Ltd

Adama Agricultural Solutions, the leader in off-patent crop protection solutions. Trust, efficacy and innovation are at the centre of our Advanced and Essentials products. Our promise; Simply. Grow. Together.

91 Agricultural Plant Hire Ltd

Sales and hire of combine harvesters and self-propelled sprayers. Engineering and parts support.

109 Agrifac UK

Agrifac UK is a specialist in crop protection. Our range includes the Condor self-propelled sprayer and Holmer Exxact beet harvesters. Seeing is believing.

42 Agrii (Soilquest)

Agrii harnesses the power of skilled agronomists and the best intelligence to deliver unrivalled expertise and support for sustainable and profitable farming systems in the UK.

59 Agrovista

Agrovista is a leading authority on all aspects of crop management advice, product supply and business options to farmers, including: agronomy, financial schemes, seed, product innovation and marketing solutions.

32 Agro-Vital UK Ltd

Precision nutrition with next generation foliar fertilisers. Efficient 28 slow-release nitrogen, Bladkalii TS potash and sulphur, Calcimax calcium and boron, for higher efficiency and quality with lower inputs. Premium launch of P-Focus Liquid Phosphate placement fertiliser.

A24 AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds(HGCA)

Reflecting CropTec’s seminar themes, our stand provides ample opportunity to chat with experts about drainage, variety

development and choice, cost of production and markets. You can also pick up our latest publications.

84 Airinov

Airinov uses drones to provide quantified nitrogen recommendations maps for wheat or rapeseed which enables farmers to better manage their fertiliser input and adapt it to a field’s real needs.

71 Andersons The Farm Business Consultants

Anderson's has updated its forecast of world grain stocks and prices. It is able to help you develop strategies for managing and improving the cost of production and farm profitability.

113 Anglia Farmers

Anglia Farmers delivers a highly professional procurement service for more than 3,500 members who collectively farm more than one million hectares in the UK.

A16 Arable Farming

Sign up for special show subscription offers from our leading publications. Farmers Guardian VIP subscriber members can collect their complimentary goody bag. NRoSO point registration is also available here.

A8 AR Carbon

Earn an extra £4,000 a year from just 50 hectares of land – find out more about a new carbon trading scheme that could see you make more money from your soil.

116 ArmaTrac UK

ArmaTrac is proud to be launching its latest range of tractors at LAMMA 2016. Prelude to the official launch of ArmaTrac tractors launching at LAMMA show 2016.Browse the range and enter a free draw for a chance to win a Turkish city break including a factory tour.

66 AS Communications

AS Communications (UK) Ltd is a

distributor for Trimble Agriculture, Dakota Micro, Inc., DICKEY-John Farmstead and Farm Works software, providing market-leading precision farming solutions across the UK.

52 Barclays Bank

Barclays has provided banking services to farmers for more than 250 years, continually investing in our teams to ensure they are equipped to deliver the services you need today and in the future.

63 BASF Plc

BASF’s Crop Protection division is a leading innovator that supports growers to optimise agricultural production, improve their business efficiency and enhance the quality of life for a growing world population.

A4 BASIS Registration Ltd

BASIS is an independent standards setting and auditing organisation for the pesticide, fertiliser and allied industries. Our services include exams and qualifications, professional registers and annual pesticide store audits.

103 Bayer CropScience Ltd

Bayer operates in the sectors of professional pest control, rural hygiene and the protection of stored grain. Visit the Bayer stand to find out more.

111 BCPC

The British Crop Production Council (BCPC)’s range of conferences, publications, online databases and working groups provides independent, authoritative science-based information to practitioners, researchers and policy-makers. BCPC products include The UK Pesticide Guide, The Pesticide Manual, Biotech Crops Info, The

Manual of Biocontrol Agents, and a range of practical user guides for the application of pesticides and fertilisers. BCPC is a registered charity with a long-standing international reputation.

87 Belchim Crop Protection

Belchim Crop Protection, a major player in the agrochemical arena, will be attending CropTec. Technical staff will be on hand to discuss any aspect of the Belchim product portfolio.

107 Billericay Farm Services Ltd

See in action the lerap 3 star (at Zbar) air bubble jets and the award-winning variable rate range of liquid fertiliser applicators. Free technical advice on spray applications available.

99 Bomford Turner

A leader in green maintenance technology for more than 100 years, Bomford Turner is recognised around the world for its high-performance hedge-cutters, industrial mowers and cultivation machinery. Bomford Turner prides itself on quality and innovation – delivering durable and productive machines that are a firm favourite with farmers, contractors and governmental departments.

58 Bridgestone UK Ltd

Bridgestone offers a complete range of agricultural tyres which meet all today's farming industry demands, including industry leading traction, ground compaction, efficiency and great industry knowledge and advice.

A12 Bright Crop

Bright Crop is an industry-funded organisation that helps agribusinesses to tell their story in order to help them attract the next generation of talent. Our mission

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is to show schools that agri-food is a vital industry which offers many uniquely diverse and rewarding careers.

44 Bunn Fertiliser

Bunn Fertiliser Limited manufactures Koch Advanced Nitrogen fertiliser, proven to work, spread and save. Visit Bunn to see how Koch Advanced Nitrogen fertiliser and Polysulphate can give you viable alternatives to your existing fertiliser programme.

94 Calibre Control

Calibre specialises in the distribution and technical support of testing solutions for the food and drink industry, specifically cereals and dairy.

101 CASE IH Agriculture

Case IH will be demonstrating the latest GNSS displays it has to offer. There will also be information on its new telematics product, software packages and RTK network.

85 Catchment Sensitive Farming

CSF helps farmers in priority catchments in England to take action to reduce diffuse water pollution from agriculture by raising awareness of the issue, offering free training and advice, and by working with the Countryside Stewardship Scheme.

33 CF Fertilisers UK Ltd

Blue bags grow better crops. Take care of your fertiliser investment. Visit us on stand 33 to see why, 50 years on, Nitram still remains the farmer’s first choice.

80 Chafer

Chafer sprayers offer market leading quality, reliability and residual values on our brand new, highly advanced Guardian and Sentry trailed sprayers, designed and built here in the United Kingdom.

98 Claydon Drills

Claydon is the UK's leading

manufacturer of direct, strip seeding equipment. We have 12 years experience of developing cutting edge technology for farmers across UK and Europe

60 Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank

At Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank, we believe our intimate local knowledge, and strong banking experience, contributes to the prosperity and future growth of the communities we’re part of.

106 Crop Protection Association

The Crop Protection Association promotes the role of plant science in the cultivation and protection of food crops, as well as our gardens, woodlands, infrastructure and public places.

A19 Cropwell Ltd

Micronutrient and biostimulants in innovative formulations which increase yield, buffer spray water and reduce ag-chem costs.

62 Cross Compliance Solutions Ltd

Specialists and leaders in our field, providing cross-compliance management. Attendance to all official inspections is part of our service at no extra charge.

96 Cultivating Solutions

Cultivating Solutions is the home of Innovation in Cultivation. We focus on designing and manufacturing machines for cultivation and crop establishment, with a focus on improving attention to detail.

75 Dalmark Group

As the largest family-owned seed and grain merchant in the country; Dalmark Group (comprising Dalton Seeds and Dalmark Grain) has been serving agriculture for more than 60 years. Dalton Seeds, established in 1952, specialises in providing a full range of agriculture seeds, offering quality and service second to none. Dalmark Grain, established in 1976, is a grain

merchanting business trading combinable crops to markets both home and abroad.

55 Dow AgroSciences Ltd

Dow AgroSciences will be previewing two new active ingredients: Arylex, a broad-leaved weed herbicide and Isoclast, an innovative insecticide. Also being featured will be N-Lock, a nitrogen stabiliser.

97 DSV UK

DSV UK is the subsidiary of Deutsche Saatveredelung based in Germany. DSV is a leading breeder of oilseed rape with current recommended varieties including popular Incentive and Troy. DSV also markets wheat, oilseed, cover crops and maize.

37 DuPont

DuPont is a global research and development company, featuring sulfonylurea herbicides, which have been adapted to meet changing market requirements. We offer new solutions to growers without compromising quality, efficacy or value.

A9 East of England Agricultural Society

The East of England Agricultural Society supports and promotes agriculture and rural pursuits in the region with technical and social events for our members and the wider community.

112 EDGE Careers

EDGE Careers is an industry led project that aims to educate, develop, grow and employ those taking their first steps into careers in the food and farming industries.

72 Elsoms Seeds Ltd

Elsoms is the UK's leading independent seed and plant breeding business. A culture of investment, passion, expertise and integrity has ensured that the company continues to adapt and fulfil the changing demands of its customers, suppliers and partners.

47 Energy Now

Energy Now Magazine provides farmers and landowners with the independent information required to identify, set-up and maintain the most suitable renewable energy scheme(s), including news and developments from the wind, hydro, solar, biomass, biogas, biofuels, heat pumps and energy efficiency sectors.

A16 Farmers Guardian

Sign up for special show subscription offers from our leading publications. Farmers Guardian VIP subscriber members can collect their complimentary goody bag. NRoSO point registration is also available here.

25 Farmflo

Farmflo is an award-winning farm management system that enables farmers to make informed decisions based-on accurate, real-time data. With easy-to-use mobile apps, Farmflo helps farmers fulfil their compliance and traceability requirements with ease.

A18 Farm-Tec

The Dickey-John GAC2500 ‘industry standard’ grain moisture and hectolitre weight analyser will be shown. Come along and see how the latest technology can help you test your grain/pulses/oilseeds rapidly, accurately and repeatedly.

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A6 Farm Safety Foundation –Yellow Wellies

The Farm Safety Foundation is a charity established to raise awareness of farm safety among young farmers, challenge and change behaviours and reduce the number of injuries and fatalities which gave farming the poorest record of any occupation in the UK.

A25 Fieldmargin Ltd

Brand new app from Fieldmargin. Revolutionising farm communication and note-taking. Your farm in your pocket. 100% free and available now from the App Store and Google Play.

30 Garford Farm Machinery

Garford manufactures a range of robotic mechanical weed control products, including Robocrop Precision Guided Hoes and Robocrop InRow Weeders. Garford also supplies manual hoes, hooded sprayers and the Weedfoil Wiper.

115 GateKeeper

UK's leading crop management software. Allows you to manage all aspects of crop recording, precision farming and field mapping in one place. Fully compatible with machinery manufacturers and service providers.

A13 Geomatrix Earth Science

Provider of soil conductivity measuring systems.

92 Gleadell Agriculture

Gleadell is exhibiting Alzon 46, a granular 46% N urea with an incorporated nitrification stabiliser. Alzon 46, exclusive to Gleadell

Agriculture in the UK, is produced by SKW Piesteritz, the largest urea producer in Germany.

A15 Greenlane Biogas Europe Ltd

The world's largest and most experienced manufacturer of biogas upgrading plant. If you have an AD on your farm, talk to us about the commercial benefits of gas-to-grid.

100 Great Plains

Manufacturer of cultivation equipment, drills and planters. Technical displays will demonstrate our agronomy-driven approach to product development, including solutions in soil restructuring and consolidation, as well as examples of establishment systems developed for no-till, reduced tillage and plough-based regimes.

114 Gregoire-Besson

Gregoire-Besson is a specialist in cultivation equipment. Ploughs from two to 17 furrows, and cultivators from 2m up, plus a large selection of seedbed cultivation equipment.

43 Headland Agrochemicals Ltd,FMC

Headland Agrochemicals Ltd, a subsidiary of FMC Corporation, is a leading supplier of both speciality and generic crop protection products, foliar nutrition (including a wide range of advanced micro-nutrient products), soluble fertilisers and adjuvants to UK agriculture, horticulture, industrial and amenity sectors, as well as to overseas markets.

48 Horsch

Horsch – A world leading innovator of seeding, cultivation, spraying and precision seeding equipment.

80 Horstine

Horstine supplies precision equipment for the accurate application of granular chemicals, fertilisers and small seeds. All Horstine applicators feature our individual metering system, guaranteeing perfect application from every outlet.

Student forum The Institution ofAgricultural Engineers IAgrE, The IAgrE (Institution of Agricultural Engineers) is the professional body for engineers, scientists, technologists and managers in agriculture and the environment, agri-technology and allied land-based industries.

29 Innovate UK

Innovate UK works with people, companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy – delivering productivity, new jobs and exports and keeping the UK globally competitive in the race for future prosperity.

81 John Deere

See our new PowrSpray solution system for high-specification R900i Series trailed sprayers, plus the latest advanced AMS and FarmSight precision farming developments and demonstrations of the market-leading R4040i self-propelled sprayer.

105 Knight Farm Machinery

Knight manufactures a full range of crop sprayers as well as a range of primary cultivators. It is also the UK importer for the Bednar range of cultivators.

90 KRM Ltd

KRM Agrisem Discomulch and Maximulch stubble cultivation equipment and Cultiplow deep soil loosening machinery, as well as KRM Trend fertiliser spreaders with Dynamic section control.

70 Kverneland UK Ltd

Kverneland UK Ltd, supplier of the Kverneland Accord range of intelligent spreaders and seed drills utilising ISOBUS compatibility and technology. The Kverneland IM Farming precision farming platform combines ISOBUS technology with the IsoMatch Tellus and IsoMatch Tellus GO Universal Terminals, offering full control of attached implements with features such as GEOcontrol and ISO section control for maximum accuracy and saving on inputs of fertiliser and seed.

A22 LammaXchange

If you are looking for farm machinery or equipment, check out LammaXchange’s website. With thousands of pieces of kit to choose from, you are sure to find what you are looking for at LammaXchange.com

76 LEMKEN UK Ltd

One of Europe’s largest arable machinery manufacturers. Producing ploughs, cultivators, drills and sprayers. Current output is 15,000 machines per year.

88 LH Agro UK Ltd

Specialists in the supply and support of Topcon Precision Farming equipment. On display will be the new Apollo ECU for rate and application control and the YieldTrakk yield monitor system.

40 Limagrain

Limagrain is the UK’s leading plant breeder, supplying superior varieties to farmers, growers and the food and amenity industries. Limagrain’s stand will

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focus on soil improvement solutions and cropping options for anaerobic digestion.

A17 LimeX

LimeX is ideal for fast acting but lasting correction of soil acidity in all arable and grassland rotations. LimeX contains valuable nutrients and may be used in organic farming systems.

A14 Linak UK Ltd

Leader in electric linear actuator development. LINAK actuators are manufactured for harsh conditions, replacing historical pneumatic or hydraulic applications. Latest development includes ATEX certification allowing grain handling.

82 Lite-Trac

Lite-Trac are Europe's largest spray and spread tractor units. Capable of 30-tonne load at high road speeds. Currently developing dual use boom and unique air ride system.

104 Lodi UK

Lodi UK is the only company in the UK which can offer you the complete grain protection package from Phobi Pro 90 Smokes and K-Obiol EC for treating your grain store facilities, and K-Obiol ULV6 for direct on-grain treatment.

50 Manterra UK

Tru-Nject is a three-way project comprising experts in applied research, academic research and farming. It has secured funding to commercialise innovative precision farming technology for variable rate fertiliser application.

Student forum MDS Ltd

MDS is a not for profit management training organisation for the fresh produce and farm industries. We provide trainees undergoing a two-year programme of managerial secondments, each lasting six months.

65 Mitas Tyres

Mitas is the sole manufacturer of

Mitas, Continental Agri and Cultor branded tyres, is the second largest off-road tyre manufacturer in Europe, and a preferred supplier to most of the major machinery manufacturers.

53 Muddy Boots Software

Muddy Boots will be showcasing Greenlight Grower Management – the online crop management system which connects the agri-food community together, making field recording and data sharing quick, simple and efficient.

85 Natural England

Natural England supports farm businesses and enhances the natural environment with free advice and grant support through agri-environment schemes.

83 National Sprayer TestingScheme

NSTS offers application machinery testing as required by legislation, crop assurance and supermarket protocols. Come and see how NSTS can help satisfy their needs and help with cost effective application. We test fertiliser spreaders too.

57 New Holland Agriculture

To satisfy the most demanding customers, New Holland manufactures and supplies award-winning, innovative products helping achieve maximum levels of performance and productivity.

46 NFU

The NFU is the voice of British farming, representing 55,000 farm business members across England and Wales, and campaigning on the interests of the UK food and farming industry.

51 NRM

NRM provides expert analytical services for agriculture, horticulture, amenity and environmental companies within the land based industries. NRM’s analytical capability covers all aspects of soil and plant tissue, water, inputs/outputs associated with plant growth and environmental operations.

49 Nufarm UK Ltd

A global manufacturer and supplier of crop protection products with a major UK formulation and packaging plant. A growing portfolio includes phenoxies, advanced glyphosate formulations.

45 ODA UK Ltd

Offre and Demande Agricole (ODA), founded in 1997, is an independent grain market consultancy company which assists professionals within the agricultural and agri-business industry in price risk management of agricultural commodities.

117 Onsite Training UK

Come and talk to OnSite Training UK about the Level 2 in Safe Use of Pesticides, replacing grandfather rights qualification, which is soon to be a legal requirement.

79 Omex Agriculture Ltd

Omex is the leader in total crop nutrition, offering a wide range of precision liquid fertilisers, contract applied suspension fertilisers and a full range of foliar nutrients and biostimulants.

78 OMYA UK Ltd

Supplier of calcium carbonate to agriculture. Bulk ag lime, prilled lime (calciprill and magprill), hydrated lime, cubicle lime, feed lime, fish pond lime. Also available, bonemeal, slag, gypsum.

39 ORO Agri B.V

Since 2002, ORO AGRI has developed, manufactured and distributed a range of agrochemical products for global distribution. Our mission is to continually bring innovative and environmentally preferable crop protection and yield enhancing solutions to the marketplace.

118 PGRO

The UK's centre of excellence for pulse (peas and beans) with a strong reputation for consistency and stability. Providing authoritative, relevant information and project work based on solid, reliable research.

74 Potash DevelopmentAssociation

The PDA is an independent organisation formed to provide technical information and advice in the UK and Ireland on the correct use of potash fertilisers in agriculture.

28 Pottinger UK

Pottinger UK manufactures a wide range of innovative cultivation and seeding systems for the modern professional farmer. The multi-award winning Aerosem seed drill will be shown at CropTec.

41 Precise Solutions GPS Ltd

Best-in-class automated steering performance with Ag Leaders SteerCommand and GPS 6500 GNSS receiver. Combined with Norac UC5 boom height control, it's everything you could need. Full ISOBUS compatibility with Ag Lader Integra and Versa.

77 Precision Decisions

Precision Decisions specialises in supplying a full precision farming service – from GPS and RTK, steering and spray control systems, to soil sampling and data management services.

56 Prodata Weather Systems

UK weather station retailer offering a cost effective range of automated weather monitoring solutions to clients requiring real-time weather data from local or remote sites.

A21 Robinson ContractServices Ltd

RCS, sole supplier of YorGrow, Yorkshire Water Biosolids. Also supplying fibrophos, fertilisers

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and ag-lime, as well as farm contracting services. Please visit our FACTS qualified advisers to discuss your requirements.

64 Robinson Structure Ltd

Steel framed agricultural buildings including grain stores, livestock buildings, hay barns and fruit stores. Groundworks, drying floors, doors, and concrete walling also provided for a full turnkey service.

85 Rural Payments Agency

Information and guidance about the Basic Payment Scheme, cross-compliance and the new online Rural Payments service (gov.uk/ruralpayments). Talk to us about CTS Online and cattle movements.

68 RTK Farming

RTK Farming Ltd is a robust and affordable GPS RTK Network in East Anglia and Lincolnshire.

A10 RUSTA

Rheinmetall’s Unmanned Systems Training Academy (RUSTA) is a CAA-approved National Qualified Entity. RUSTA conducts training of the highest safety standard across the UK for small unmanned air system operators.

61 Shaw Renewables

Shaw Renewables specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of biomass boilers from 50kW up to 1MW and AD plants from 250kW up to 5MW.

110 SIPCAM UK Ltd

Working in partnership with its distributors, Sipcam provides quality assured, cost effective solutions to a number of weed, insect, pest and disease problems in UK crops.

A20 Simtech Aitchison

Low soil disturbance inverted T-Slot seed drills. T-SEM for direct, min-till, pasture and conventional drilling, models from 3m to 8m. GrassFarmer drills for pasture rejuvenation and sowing fodder crops.

69 Soil Fertility Services Ltd

Promoter of biological farming; advice on soil and crop management. Detailed soil analysis and plant tissue testing. Increasing soil fertility and the benefits of micro-biology. Tailor-made products to suit.

67 SOYL Precision Crop Production

SOYL provides expert advice about precision crop production techniques. Visit us to learn more about our services including iSOYL, SOYLsense, variable rate nitrogen, soil nutrient management, conductivity and variable rate.

54 Strutt and Parker

Strutt and Parker offers a complete farming service throughout the UK. With more than 30 farming specialists advising on a day-to-day running of farmer businesses to one-off consultancy and agronomy.

38 SUMO UK

We will be focusing primarily on the latest in drilling technology by displaying the DTS and DD disc coulter, designed to reduce inputs, drive down establishment costs and improve soil health, structure and profitability.

36 Sustainable Soil Management

Sustainable Soil Management currently offers the most detailed soil analysis and interpretations in the UK. Visit stand 36 to discuss how we can get the best from your biggest asset.

102 Tillso

Innovative British cultivators and retro-fit technology designed to remove compaction and aid cultural weed control while managing organic matter in soils and improving long-term fertility.

31 University of Lincoln

At the University of Lincoln we provide opportunities in training and collaborative research. Our training provision includes a wide range of BASIS and FACTS courses from the Foundation Award through to Advanced Crop

Modules. Current areas of research include the autonomous control of crop sprayers, use of robotics in vegetable harvesting and vision-based techniques for assessing crop quality.

95 Vaderstad

Vaderstad has a vision to become a global supplier benefiting farmers, co-workers, society and owners with machinery that provides modern agriculture with highly effective systems and methods.

35 Velcourt Ltd

Velcourt, Europe’s leading farming company, provides land-owning and farming clients with the very highest level of farm management expertise, technical advice and independent agronomy.

27 Verdesian Life SciencesEurope Ltd

Verdesian Life Sciences offers value-added and patented plant health products, nutritional catalysts and seed treatments for agriculture and high value crops. Our unique formulations deliver plant’s requirements more effectively for optimal performance in yield and quality.

73 Vogelsang

Vogelsang is the world market leader in slurry application and distribution systems, including the Xtill-Strip Till technology with the ability to apply slurry in the same pass as the dribblebar equipment.

86 The Voluntary Initiative

At CropTec we will have a stand offering free literature and best

practice stewardship advice. We will also be launching a document we have produced with the Campaign for the Farmed Environment – www.cfeonline.org.uk/cfe-crop-protection

34 Wherry and Sons

The UK's premier specialist in pulses. Breeding, seed, contracts: The one-stop pulse shop.

108 Wroot Water Ltd

Over the last 10 years, Wroot Water has been developed the bio-bed system for our customers. We are now able to offer a full bespoke service in line with your needs.

46B XFarm Market Intelligence

XFarm provides instant ex-farm grain prices, specific to your postcode, enabling you to make informed decisions without obligation to trade.

93 Yara UK Ltd

Yara’s knowledge, products and in-field expertise matches the crop nutrient demand with minimal environmental impact. Committed to improving nutrient use efficiency to help farmers meet the global demand for food, Yara – your first choice for quality solid, Chafer liquids and YaraVita micro-nutrients, supported by agronomic advice and analytical laboratory services.

26 Zantra Ltd

Zantra is one of the largest Independently owned agricultural merchants, supporting farmers, independent agronomists and buying groups across the UK. We supply crop protection products and agronomy services.