In Field Research Pays Dividends

Jane Brooks caught up with the team at Springfield Farms, Mzuri’s trial farm and facility, on the 23rd May, the last of three Spring Strip Tillage Open Days at the Worcestershire based manufacturer held this year.

Being able to improve and develop machinery based on real world findings in similar conditions is the aspiration of many agricultural machinery manufacturers. Combine this with almost a decade of farm based research and development, much of it gained through a programme of crop trials, together with engineering and manufacturing experience and you’re pretty much where strip tillage drill and equipment manufacturers Mzuri are today.

Tillage Mag reports.

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Case Study: Strip-Till Switch Should Cut Costs and Boost Soil Condition

After five years of having the oilseed rape at the 1000ha Penlynn Estate, Llwynhelig, Cowbridge in Wales established by a contractor using the Mzuri strip-till system, the estate has bought its own 4m Pro-Til 4T model and a stubble rake for the coming season.

The crop accounts for about a quarter of the 400ha of arable area, and was previously established using a Biodrill on a TopDown cultivator. “As a break crop it’s becoming increasingly marginal to grow, so strip tillage will help reduce establishment costs while improving soil health and structure,” says assistant manager Damien Burnell.

Tillage Mag reports.

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Integrated approach to crop establishment gets the best out of strip-till drill

With pressures like slugs, black-grass and flea beetle to contend with, everyone knows getting a crop up and away in the autumn is critical, but not everyone knows this can be achieved in one-pass, straight behind the combine.
British manufacturer Mzuri has been championing just that, a strip tillage system that achieves quick, even establishment in a range of soil types – with none of the typical drawbacks of direct drilling.

Farmers Guide reports.

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Mzuri to launch ClubMzuri and announce this year’s winner at Cereals 2019

Mzuri will showcasing their full range of strip tillage establishment equipment at Cereals 2019 on stand 1038, including the highly popular Pro-Til 3T one pass drill and the Rezult stubble rake. The Mzuri system offers users a weatherproof solution for establishing most crops whilst significantly reducing inputs and protecting the soil and the environment.

In addition, the manufacturer will be launching their latest research initiative aimed at improving best farming practices – ClubMzuri. Further reinforcing Mzuri’s service and aftersales care, the project has been set up to help Mzuri users get the most out of their system by recording and sharing establishment data and best practice techniques. From growers who have been strip tilling for years to those just starting out, the project provides a platform for sharing knowledge and experience to further drive down costs and increase yields.

The manufacturer will be presenting the research findings on their stand 1038 on Day 1 at 3:00pm and announcing the winner of the ‘ClubMzuri Strip-Till Farmer of the Year Award’ who will be chosen based upon their outstanding approach to the system and soil health.

Gathered through face to face workshops over the last 12 months, the first year’s findings have generated interesting results for both existing Mzuri users and those thinking about changing systems. The community reported the reduction in their establishment outlay by an impressive £51/ha and 43mins/ha on average as a direct result of moving from a conventional system to strip tillage. This reflected in two thirds of growers now using their spare time to go contract drilling, bringing in additional income.

For those thinking about making the switch to strip tillage, the project offers a wealth of information to draw comparisons between themselves and similar enterprises based on size, location and soil type. Generated from real Mzuri users’ experiences, the project records measurable, real world data to give growers an insight into how they can get the most out of the system.

Mzuri double award winners at the 2019 Agri Machinery Trade News Excellence Awards

The Mzuri team are delighted to be the winners of not one, but two prestigious awards at the 2019 Agri Machinery Trade News Excellence awards. The winners were announced on the 8th of March at Concorde based at Manchester Airport.

Guests were treated to a guided tour around the famous aircraft before being handed over to Andy Newbold, publisher of Agri Machinery Trade News, for the presentation of awards.

The Manufacturer Excellence Award for Parts & Service Support

Mzuri’s parts and service team were nominated for the Manufacturer Excellence Award for parts and service support for their exceptional support to both dealers and customers. Will Davies, Sales Manager and Ben Blackford, Service Manager accepted the award on the team’s behalf beneath Concorde’s steps.

Commenting on the award, Will Davies said, “Thank you to those who voted for us; we pride ourselves in providing quality service and support to all of our customers. The team effort makes this award particularly special and I know everyone involved is thrilled to receive such recognition”.

The Blue Ribbon award for Outstanding Contribution to Agricultural Machinery Winner

Perhaps the most prestigious award of the day, the Blue Ribbon award for outstanding contribution to agricultural machinery, was awarded to Martin Lole, Mzuri’s founder and Managing Director.

Awarded for his extensive knowledge and dedication to the agricultural machinery industry, Martin has been the driving force behind Mzuri’s development and growth. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the ceremony, so part of his team accepted the award on his behalf.

Judges commented, ‘Everything this company seems to do is right, and Martin has seen the concept through from initial idea to its current market position’.

The Mzuri team would like to give a big thank you to all those who took the time to vote. It is a privilege to be recognised for their efforts in the industry as they strive to continue to provide exceptional service.

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Mzuri to showcase latest range of strip tillage equipment at SIMA 2019

Mzuri, a British producer of specialist agricultural machinery, will be in Paris from the 24th to the 28th of February displaying their innovative product range at SIMA 2019.

Visitors to stand 5b B 085 at the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition centre will be able to see the Pro-Til 6T one pass drill, the Pro-Til 4T Xzact precision seeder and the Rezult stubble rake.

Pro-Til 6T

Taking centre stage will be the largest in the Pro-Til fleet – the 6T. The innovative one pass drill features the same innovations as its smaller counterparts including individually hydraulically pressurised pivoting coulters that accurately place seed in the centre of the tilled zone – even in undulating ground. The large dual tank is capable of band placing fertiliser below the seed to ensure early nutrient accessibility and improve efficiency of fertiliser use.
In addition to carrying out multiple operations including fertilising, drilling and reconsolidation in just one pass, the Pro-Til drill can perform the job of three machines – a strip till drill, a direct drill and a precision seeder.

Pro-Til Xzact Precision Seeder

The Pro-Til 4T Xzact model will also be showcased at SIMA representing the latest in Mzuri’s precision seeding technology. The Xzact system combines the accuracy of conventional precision seeding placement with the benefits of the Mzuri one pass strip tillage system. Available as a retrofit option to existing machines, the Xzact precision technology provides users with the ultimate in flexibility.

Electronic precision seeding units and coulter assembly delivers consistent single seed placement, whilst constant hydraulic pressure of each coulter arm ensures seeding depth accuracy is maintained at all times.

Crops are accurately spaced regardless of seed size thanks to adjustable-pressure vacuum metering. Each unit contains a metering disc and a singulator to prevent skips or doubles and is driven by an electric motor which maintains the same seeding distance at variable speeds.

Unlike conventional precision seeders, the Pro-Til Xzact extends drilling and reduces downtime by automatically replenishing mini-hoppers via a bulk fill mechanism directly from the main tank.

REZULT Stubble Rake

The REZULT rake has earned its place in the Mzuri strip tillage system as an effective tool against blackgrass and slugs. The five-row tine harrow, incorporating leading discs, creates the perfect level of tilth to encourage weeds to chit, as well as providing growers with a means to mechanically destroy cover crops prior to drilling.

The heavy duty tines are capable of reducing reliance on slug protection products by physically breaking up slug habitats and exposing eggs to the elements – particularly effective on a hot day.

With a multitude of applications the Rezult stubble rake delivers flexible seedbed management in a robust and reliable package.