'As well as preventing run-off, the Sward Lifter is the Harpers' key tool for preparing land for grazing'.

'Efforts made now may help to ensure the best possibility of [drilling their next drop] successfully, especially where grassweeds present an immediate challenge'

'Studies show that soil compaction reduces grass growth and yield - by between 10 and 20%', which "reduces grazing days, or gives a later start to cutting", according to Roger Bacon of Barenbrug. 

"First of all, decide how long you want the mix to last, then what you want to use it for", advises Adam Simper, Grass, Root and Environmental Seeds Manager at Agrii. 

Discover the range of OPICO distributed machinery (OPICO, HE-VA, Sky Agriculture and FarmDroid) that we believe are eligible for grant funding following the announcement of the 2024 FETF fund. 

"The new dryer has given us extra capacity and will allow us to take on more ground. It also means that we don't have wheat sitting off-farm for up to three weeks waiting to be dried", says farmer Will Clark. 

"Trials have shown that livestock dry matter intakes will go up when clovers are included in the sward. I would recommend that clovers make up 25 per cent of any multi-species reseeding mix", says Ben Wixey, Agricultural Director at Germinal. 

Find out which OPICO distributed machines (OPICO, HE-VA, Sky Agriculture, Maschio and FarmDroid) we believe are eligible for grant funding through the second round of the FETF grant - opens later this month. 

"We believe we will create a long-term relationship for the benefit of both companies but especially for Crawford and Agwood customers", says Charles Bedforth, OPICO Sales Director. 

The new control system offers 'operators greater connectivity and remote control of their' dryers operations, connecting to a smartphone, tablet or PC for real time monitoring. 

'The OPICO 4810 unit is a conventional diesel-fired model operated in combination with a heat exchanger fuelled with hot water from the main biomass plant.'

Avadex is "a precision formulation which requires precision placement" says OPICO Technical Specialist, Glenn Bootman. 

OPICO Grain Dryers 'load, dry, cool and unload automatically, giving unattended drying hour after hour....and require minimal labour'. 

“We are also grateful to Nick Rider from OPICO who nominated us for the award. An OPICO air seeder was one of the methods of surface treatment establishment in the project.”

Mr Davies explains that the Grass Master "does a tidy job and we get good results. Some of the land is very sloping but the floating sections mean the tines follow the ground contours well". 

Farmer and contractor Gareth Watkins said "the investment in a mechanical weeding solution is helping them to continue growing sugar beet amid a time of challenges". 

OPICO’s conventional 4810 Magna dryer is a conventional diesel-fired model operated in combination with a heat exchanger fuelled with hot water from the main biomass plant.

When Sward Lifting, independent grassland advisor Mr Morgan explains that "weather and soil type should be considered" when using machinery that works below the surface, such as Sward Lifters.

As more farmers see the benefits of soil conditioning and grassland maintenance, OPICO are perfectly placed to help farmers to reduce their feed costs, improve soil health and increase their profits by achieving greater yields from their grassland.

Mr Bayliss said "We are now taking a much more considered approach to our spray use, in particular herbicides and fungicides".