Prepare now for grassweed control
22 August 2024
'Efforts made now may help to ensure the best possibility of [drilling their next drop] successfully, especially where grassweeds present an immediate challenge'
How to tackle damaged swards
15 March 2024
'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.
How to get the most out of a grassland reseed this spring
"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.
2024 FETF grant has been announced…
23 February 2024
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.
New Grain Dryer Delivers 40% Boost to Throughput
12 September 2023
"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.
Climate-friendly reseeding options
21 April 2023
"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.
FETF - Eligible items
14 February 2023
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.
Crawfords Group take on the OPICO range of machinery
18 January 2023
"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.
New Magna Dryer Control System for 2023
16 December 2022
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.
Biomass grain drying offers cost savings
20 October 2022
'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.'
Fitting an Avadex applicator to drills and rolls
16 September 2022
Avadex is "a precision formulation which requires precision placement" says OPICO Technical Specialist, Glenn Bootman.
Fast and efficient OPICO Grain Dryers
12 September 2022
OPICO Grain Dryers 'load, dry, cool and unload automatically, giving unattended drying hour after hour....and require minimal labour'.
Major Grassland Award for Upland Farmer
27 April 2022
“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.”
Fuss-free Grass Establishment
4 April 2022
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".
An alternative solution
30 March 2022
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 48T Magna Dryer integrated with biomass grain drying offers cost savings
7 February 2022
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.
Managing grassland compaction
4 February 2022
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.
Soil conditioning with an OPICO Sward Lifter and Harrow & Seeder
7 December 2021
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.
Harrow helps hybrid plan
1 December 2021
Mr Bayliss said "We are now taking a much more considered approach to our spray use, in particular herbicides and fungicides".
Sward Lifter Customer Testimonial
28 April 2021
"I had heard very good reports about results from an OPICO Sward Lifter and a nearby neighbour had excellent results." says John Riddle
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