UK Grain Event
3 November 2009
George Stephenson Exhibition Hall
Newark showground
NG24 2NY
UK Grain is an event focused on the needs of the serious cereals grower. The event is dedicated to post-harvest technology and marketing of all combinable crops.
Steer a path to profit
Event Date: Wednesday 10th March 2010
The Precision Farming Event this year will offer the chance to win a Yara N-Sensor for a year
Visitors to the forthcoming Precision Farming Event, have a chance to win a year's free use of a Yara N-Sensor simply by registering and purchasing a pre-paid ticket for the show.
This year's event will be held on Wednesday 10th March 2010 at the East of England Showground, Peterborough. Alongside the exhibition featuring the latest electronic advances from the UK's leading suppliers, visitors will also be able to see equipment at work in the outside demonstration area.
There is also a full seminar programme, which will provide unrivalled information on a range of subjects including controlled traffic farming (CTF), yield and moisture monitoring on forage harvesters, results from trials to assess the true costs and benefits of using auto-steer as well as ISObus in operation and how the Yara N-Sensor targets inputs to match the requirements of the growing crops. Visitors attending seminars will be eligible for NRoSO and BASIS points.
Exceptionally high growing costs, combined with weak commodity prices have increased the need to improve efficiency and concentrated minds on targeting inputs more precisely. The Precision Farming Event is the only exhibition and seminar programme that provides the essential information and equipment users need - all in one place.
"Guidance, automatic steering and variable rate applications are now a normal part of every operation on the nation's leading farms," says event organiser, Andy Newbold. "These farmers and contractors recognise the value this technology can add to their businesses and they are investing in equipment that is proven to save time, money and inputs. It is now an essential part of maintaining and increasing profit.
"The Precision Farming Event is a unique exhibition that brings together the leading suppliers and service providers in the industry. The format is designed to help visitors access expert information as well as have the opportunity speak to all the leading suppliers - all in one place."
Similarly, the comprehensive seminar programme has been put together to provide all visitors with a range of unrivalled information. The broad spread of topics will be of interest to everyone - from those who new to the technology right through to expert users.
"This year's seminars are very practically orientated. In most sessions alongside the experts farmers will also explain exactly how they are using this technology to improve their business's efficiency and profits. We are proud that some of the UK's leading farmers and experts will sharing their experiences and detailed information about some really interesting and, indeed, unique precision farming applications," adds Mr Newbold.
Seminar topics will look at farm-scale trials that assess the true costs and savings from using auto-steering and guidance; explain how the winner will benefit from using the Yara N-Sensor as well as how ISObus terminals work in practice. Arable farmer Nick August will be presenting his experiences with setting up a complete farm controlled traffic (CTF) regime, while another session looks at how yield mapping on forage harvesters can benefit livestock farmers, contractors and their customers.
