Till-Seeding techniques – seeding while you are cultivating – could make a substantial difference in oil seed rape profitability, a farming conference was told yesterday (Wednesday, May 4 th).

A Till-Seeding Conference, aimed at helping arable farmers reduce establishment costs without affecting yields, will be held in the Peterborough Suite at the East of England Showground, Peterborough on Wednesday, May 4 th.

New 3.6 & 5.5 ton front linkage systems for the McCormick ZTX range, developed by HE-VA, are now available from OPICO Ltd, South Road, Bourne, Lincs.

A new drive line upgrade for Opico’s Air 8 and Air 16 seeders consists of a toothed drive belt and wide alloy pulleys which replace a circular rubber belt and chain to give more positive precise drive to the seed roller and better agitation.