TWO VITAL DAYS YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS…
TWO VITAL DAYS YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS…
Kemira Grassland takes place every three years, which allows the exhibition to properly represent the changes and developments that have taken place in the grassland industry, but is not so long that we forget the previous event in 1996.
In spite of the appalling weather, Kemira Grassland 96 was one of the most successful ever with over 200 exhibitors and 16,000 visitors, reflecting the then underlying buoyancy of the industry. How quickly things can change!
Although agriculture in general and our industry, fertilisers, in particular are now currently experiencing the lowest point of the cycle, Kemira remains committed to Europes largest working agricultural demonstration. In fact Kemira and its predecessors have both sponsored and organised the Grassland Demonstration since its inception in the 1950s.
Now, in association with the Royal Agricultural Society of England, Kemira Grassland 99 is once more set to deliver the most comprehensive display of equipment, systems, plant genetics and advice on all aspects of grassland management since 1996.
One area which has developed faster than any other since 1996 has been technology in general and precision farming in particular. This forms a major theme in the Kemira Stardome entrance pavilion, giving you the opportunity to linger over your morning coffee and discuss with us the principles of modern fertiliser management in todays competitive environment.
Despite all the difficulties, agriculture has never been an industry to stand still. May 19 and 20 are important dates in the calendar of every grassland farmer, when Kemira Grassland 99 will deliver a unique opportunity to discover new ways to improve efficiency in these increasingly challenging times.
Whatever your interest in grassland, on behalf of Kemira I look forward to welcoming you to Kemira Grassland 99.
Bob Chorlton
Managing director Kemira Agro UK
EVENT INFORMATION
Organised by Kemira Agro UK in association
with the Royal Agricultural Society of England, Kemira Grassland 99 is being held at the National Agricultural Centres Crewe Farm, Stoneleigh, Warks on Wed and Thur,
May 19 and 20, 1999.
Gates open 7.30am to 6pm on both days; exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Entry tickets cost £12 on the day, or £8 in advance and for RASE Members (on production of a membership card); children under 12 and parking are free. No dogs are allowed.
Event office tel: 01203-696308.
HOW TO GET THERE
The Crewe Farm event site is on the western side of the NAC, with access from the B4115 via the A46 (see map) for all vehicles including coaches and taxis (there is no access via the main NAC entrance). The NAC is 5 miles from Coventry and well served by motorways and main trunk roads. There are frequent rail services into Coventry. Birmingham International Airport is 16 miles away.
CONTENTS
PAGE
4Overall site plan
5Technology and demo plots
6North and south clamp plans
9Bale wrapping arena
10-28Alphabetical listing of exhibitors
30Rapid wilt mowers
36Early turnout diary
40Mackies dairy
42Trailed foragers
44Site diary
46In-line baling
49Plastic recycling
52Competition
54Square bale wrapping
58Silage competition winner
62Grass research update
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Kemira Agro wishes to thank the following organisations for their generous help in staging Kemira Grassland 99:
Dow AgroSciences
Profarma
Stefes UKfor pest and weed control
Case United Kingdom
John Deere
JCB Landpower
Renault Agriculturefor forklifts and bale trailers;
Wootton Trailersfor tractors and personnel carriers;
Fraser Manufacturing
Logic ATVEquipment
New Holland UK
Land Rover
Mercedes Benz
Chemiculturefor four wheel drive vehicles and bikes;
Spreader Calibration Specialists(SCS) for spreader calibration;
AEA
RASE