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GROW TECH – Issue 1 – Spring 2024

Our brand-new quarterly Precision Technologies e-magazine is out now. Catch up with all the latest goings on from the world of Precision Ag & Precision Turf as the team at HFG showcases some of the great technology currently available, new software updates for displays and the Operations Center and some of the work they’ve carried out over the past few months.

READ GROW TECH – ISSUE 1 HERE

The first issue features:

OUT NOW – EPISODE 2 – SPRAYER SHOWCASE

We are back with another podcast episode!

Showcasing the Cutting-edge John Deere 300 Series Sprayer
Remember that exciting new John Deere 300 Series self-propelled sprayer unveiled at Agritechnica last year? Well, Hunt Forest Group were lucky enough to get their hands on it first and show it off to customers in Southwest England.

Join host Martin and Josh, the HFG Sprayer Specialist, as they chat about the recent HFG Sprayer Showcase Customer events and what’s to come with John Deere Crop Care in the future.

But that’s not all! Josh also sits down with David Matthews, John Deere’s Crop Care Specialist, to get the inside scoop on all the key features and improvements that make the 300 Series sprayers a game-changer in the self-propelled sprayer market.

Get ready to dive into the world of precision agriculture, advanced spray control systems, and why the 300 Series is the new star of the Crop Care sector!

As always we value your support and your opinions. If you have any questions or suggestions for features or topics to cover in future episodes please let us know by emailing us on marketing@huntforest.com
Likewise, if you have any feedback for the first episode. We are all very new to this so any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Where can you listen to Episode 2 – Sprayer Showcase

The HFG Podcast is available on various platforms and can be found on the links below.

Apple Podcasts – Listen Here
Spotify – Listen Here
Amazon Music – Listen Here
YouTube – Listen Here

Please feel free to leave us a review/rating/comment on any of the above platforms, we appreciate your support!

NEW FOR 2024 – The HFG Podcast

OUT NOW – Episode 1 – What is RTK?

Calling all Podcast fans, we now have our very own Podcast. In every episode we will explore all things: Hunt Forest Group, John Deere, Agriculture, Professional Turf and more!

In Episode 1 we delve straight into the depths of Precision Technology with the HFG RTK Network. Dave and Matt from the Precision Technologies team join Martin in the studio to discuss RTK. What it is? How can it benefit customers? What do you need to run it? And a whole lot more.

We will be joined by members of staff from across the group, supplier representatives and even some willing customers as we discuss a variety of topics each month.

As always we value your support and your opinions. If you have any questions or suggestions for features or topics to cover in future episodes please let us know by emailing us on marketing@huntforest.com
Likewise, if you have any feedback for the first episode. We are all very new to this so any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Where can you listen to Episode 1 – What is RTK?

The HFG Podcast is available on various platforms and can be found on the links below.

Apple Podcasts – Listen Here
Spotify – Listen Here
Amazon Music – Listen Here
Podcast Index – Listen Here
YouTube – Listen Here

Please feel free to leave us a review/rating/comment on any of the above platforms, we appriciate your support!

As the research and development of John Deeres Precision Technologies increases year on year, the integration of Telematics and Guidance systems into Professional Turf and Golf equipment is key for businesses and operators to develop efficient, cost-effective, streamlined working practices where small margins can make all the difference.

John Deere turf machines now arrive technology-ready and fitted with various ‘Precision’ components. Having members of our team who are knowledgeable not only in the Fine turf industry but have also undertaken extensive product training is crucial for us as a dealership to be able to offer our customers the best possible support and advice. Be it with demonstrations, utilising the technology at hand from the products we offer, or fault-finding if there are queries or questions.

With this in mind, we would like to introduce Craig Woodman to the team at Hunt Forest Group. Craig has many years of experience with Golf Courses and greenkeeping and will now be the first port of call for anything precision-related as our Precision Turf Specialist. With a few early adopters of John Deere’s precision technology already running connected machines, Craig will be actively monitoring connected Operations Center accounts and utilising this knowledge with customers new and old, encouraging users to come on board and benefit from this data-driven platform with their new machinery.

Craig is based out of our Blashford branch near Ringwood but will be covering our entire trading area with Product demonstrations, support, and Precision technology. Look out for our new John Deere 4066R demonstrator tractor equipped with AutoTrac steering and RTK Guidance. We have already had a lot of interest in seeing this machine in action and look forward to showcasing the technology it offers throughout 2024.

Please join us in welcoming Craig to the team here at Hunt Forest Group, if you require any product or technical support or have any questions for Craig, please feel free to contact him on 07483 963383 or email at craigwoodman@huntforest.com.

 

Visitors to the John Deere stand at Cereals 2023 can look forward to surveying all the company’s recent breakthrough technological innovations in arable machinery first-hand.

Centre stage will be its most recent major developments, including Deere’s HarvestLab 3000, which is now available on S-Series and T-Series combines.

It has expanded the use of near-infrared sensor to allow combinable crop farmers to measure important quality parameters in wheat, barley and oilseed rape continuously, and in real time.

The technology also gives farmers a granular view of field performance, laying the foundations for decisions on inputs for the following season.

“This up-to-the-second analysis delivers numerous benefits, including being able to know for certain whether wheat has met milling quality specifications, the grain quality at an individual point of a field, and gaining an overall picture of which soils have converted nutrients into yield and protein,” says Chris Wiltshire, John Deere’s Tactical Marketing Manager.

“This greater level of detail and analysis is all part of the progression to site-specific farming; targeting inputs where they are needed, reducing unnecessary expenditure, and paving the way for a more productive and profitable future.”

Visitors to Cereals will also be able to see the 8R 410 tractor with stepless eAutoPowr transmission ­– the first 400hp machine to gain the revolutionary gearbox – and the ability to offboard power to trailed implements.

Chris said: “eAutoPowr is the world’s first electric infinitely variable transmission with electro-mechanical power split.

“We’ve completely replaced the hydraulic components with an electric power path. Two brushless electric motors are virtually wear-free and powertrain durability exceeds any other concepts previously offered in the industry. Moreover, this simplifies the design of the transmission and allows real time remote technical diagnosis.”

Over the two days, John Deere will also be taking part in the Sprays and Sprayers Arena demonstrating the R975i, the biggest trailed model the company has ever produced.

“With boom widths of 24-40m and a 7,500-litre capacity, we’ll be on hand to share how our newest sprayer brings higher accuracy, reduced chemical use and more comfort when filling and operating,” Chris added.

Over the past 12 months, John Deere’s new 6R Series tractors have been arriving on farms in the UK and Ireland, and visitors will be able to see first-hand how one of the most popular models have evolved.

The four most recent additions to the range include the four-cylinder 6R 150 – aimed particularly at mixed farms – and the six-cylinder 6R 185, a specialist transport tractor for farmers and contractors who spend more time on the road.

“We will also bring our flagship X9 combine, for those farmers looking to achieve the next level in harvesting performance,” Chris said.

“These machines help large-scale farmers harvest more tonnes per hour and cover more hectares per day, even in tough conditions.”

John Deere’s 750A All-Till drill will be demonstrated in the Drilling Arena.

Available in 3, 4 and 6m widths, the 750A is a versatile tool designed with large clearances for no-till drilling into stubble, working after minimum or conventional cultivations, and single pass operation for grassland and rough pasture renovation.

Fitted with the Accord air seeding system, operators will need a minimum of 80 to 140hp and can expect to cover 6ha/hr, depending on conditions, at seeding depths from 13 to 90mm.

With its model year 2024 tractors, John Deere will take farming to the next level, integrating the new G5 CommandCenterTM displays into all 6, 7, 8 and 9 Series machines, while further enhancing driving comfort.

Ready for the future with the new G5Plus CommandCenterTM

The new G5Plus CommandCenterTM includes documentation, data sync, JDLinkTM connectivity, variable rate application, section control and AutoTracTM guidance as standard on all 6-cylinder 6R, 7, 8 and 9 series tractors. The 12.8-inch G5Plus CommandCenterTM is 33% larger than the previous display, comes with 1080P high definition and a much faster processor. With this update, customers will achieve the highest levels of precision agriculture efficiency and ease of use while ensuring their tractors are ready for the future.

The 6R Series

The model year 2024 John Deere 6R brings with it new developments improving driver comfort. The redesigned steering column and new steering wheel provides the next level in comfort, especially in its on-the-road performance. In addition, the new dampening system available on both Premium and Ultimate seats, the 6R model year 2024 sets new standards.

The 7, 8 and 9 Series

The model year 2024 7R features a new steering system with a 50% increase in steering capacity. This is made possible by larger steering cylinders, which are fitted as standard to all 7R. To enhance operator comfort during transport, the 7R features a new Automotive Type Steering System. It naturally re centres itself and improves line holding significantly. Known as reactive steering, the feature can be easily activated via a softkey on the CommandCenterTM. Two additional front brake discs enhance the operator’s experience and transport performance. All 7, 8 and 9 tractors have a new high-resolution corner post display and a built-in StarFireTM 7000.

For many years, John Deere has offered reliable and high-performance Precision Ag Technology. In 2023, all essentials of the advanced equipment will receive an update to be prepared for the future. Important components are the brand-new John Deere G5 display family and the new JDLinkTM M modem. These updates make the John Deere Precision Ag Technology faster, more powerful, and more affordable for every farmer and contractor.

The New John Deere G5 Display Family

With the brand new G5 display family, John Deere delivers the latest technology directly to customers. Full HD resolution, additional memory and increased processing power make the G5 monitor one of the most powerful displays available. It comes with two portable versions, which can be used on all brands, two integrated monitors for specific John Deere machines and an Extended Monitor option. The G5 display is 10.1 inches and the G5Plus is 12.8 inches, meaning the G5 display family offers up to 33% more space for maps and information compared to its predecessors. Both portable displays offer additional protection through their water resistance (IP65). The John Deere G5Plus comes with AutoTrac™ and Section Control as standard. Of course, the full AEF ISOBUS compatibility remains.

All G5 displays will retain the reliable and familiar user interface from Generation 4 displays. The combination of modern technology and familiar user interface provides an immediate performance boost without the need for lengthy re-learning. The new license program for advanced features means that farmers and contractors only pay for what they need, and upfront costs are reduced. Regular software updates are being developed and ensure that the G5 display family is already equipped for the future.

The G5Plus Universal display and the G5 Universal display will be available for order later this year. The G5Plus CommandCenterTM and G5 CommandCenterTM will be available on John Deere machines from Model Year 2024.

The New John Deere JDLinkTM M and R Modem

Farmers and contractors with a mixed fleet can continue to take advantage of connectivity between machines and the cloud. The brand new JDLinkTM M Modem offers an affordable alternative to the familiar JDLinkTM R Modem. The JDLinkTM M Modem is a plug and play solution, which allows mixed fleets to be fully equipped easily. The JDLinkTM M and R Modems are compatible with the SAE J1939 protocol and can process over 14 data points from different machine brands. This compatibility enables the management of an entire mixed fleet in just one portal: The John Deere Operations CenterTM.

The John Deere StarFireTM 7000

The John Deere StarFireTM 7000 was introduced last year together with the new StarFire™ RTK signal. With an RTK accuracy of 2.5 cm and a pull-in time of fewer than 8 minutes, the new StarFireTM RTK signal offers a very attractive entry into RTK. The John Deere StarFireTM 7000 performs with even better connectivity than previous generations due to the additions of Galileo and Beidou satellite signals. The John Deere StarFireTM 7000 receivers are available for orders and delivery starts now.

The John Deere Operations CenterTM

JDLinkTM provides free of charge two-way connectivity for the automatic uploading of crop and machine data to the John Deere Operations Center™. With continuous updates, the Operations Center is constantly being improved and adapts to future needs. It will continue to be available free of charge for mobile devices and on the web.

The new essentials of John Deere Precision Ag Technology make smart farming more effortless for customers. It will become increasingly easy to use, automated and is already seamless. All features and the advanced local dealer service and expertise, make farmers and contractors’ businesses more productive, profitable, and sustainable.

Tom from our Precision Ag department gave us a quick walkaround of the new Kuhn Megant 602R Mounted Min-till Air Seed Drill pointing out some of the key different features of the new model.

Fitted with the new 12mm straight tine coulter this allows for excellent penetration and reduces soil displacement on the seeding line. And now with, carbide plates on the point and reinforced tine holders this only helps to maintain seeding depth.

The drill is equipped with full Isobus control with electric half-width shutoff via Vistaflow.

Option of additional 110l small seed hopper which feeds into the flow of the main metering unit.

New spring loaded wheel track eradicators and side markers.

Two position low-level sensors and an external button to assist with calibration.

Welded hopper, with sturdy access steps into the hopper alongside the new automatic roll-up cover system.

The Hopper shutoff door allows access to the metering unit without having to drain the tank.

The MEGANT tine seed drill is designed to help you to reduce your costs while increasing your work output and maintaining quality of seed. For more information on the range of Kuhn equipment available at Hunt Forest Group call your Sales representative today.

At this year’s SIMA, John Deere will present See & SprayTM for the first time on its European sprayers built in Horst (Netherlands). Following the introduction of See & SprayTM Select and Ultimate in the USA, John Deere is taking the next important step towards precise crop protection.

 The See & SprayTM system for Europe is based on the See & SprayTM Select technology already introduced in the USA. It uses camera technology to detect colour differences in the field. The cameras and other hardware components are integrated directly into the boom or chassis of the machine. One camera is mounted per metre of working width, which captures green plants at lightning speed. Processors handle the images and the nozzles are triggered individually for spot treatment. The green detection on the field soil enables a targeted application of pre-emergence herbicides. All weeds that are also visible to the naked eye are detected by the cameras.

See & SprayTM is not only suitable for pre-emergence treatment – it can also be used in row crops after emergence. The crop rows can be extracted by the sprayer and thus the weeds between the rows can be targeted and treated. This application is possible at all stages and for all row crops before the canopy closes, allowing the customer an additional treatment for See & SprayTM in the growing crop.

Tested under different conditions
See & SprayTM has already been tested on about 120,000 hectares worldwide. The success in application is comparable to broadcast spray, but with a saving of up to two thirds of consumption. First tests in Europe showed the same results. In addition, the system could be optimised to adapt See & SprayTM to European conditions.

See & SprayTM supports agronomic decisions
The See & SprayTM system can document the application of herbicides using the in-cab Gen 4 display. In this context the display creates a coverage map with information on where the herbicide was applied. The documentation can be transferred via JDLinkTM to the John Deere Operations Center. Among other things, this would allow sub-areas with increased weed pressure to be identified and future measures to be optimised.

Availability and machine
See & SprayTM Select is already sold with the self-propelled sprayers in the USA. These machines will be the first on the market in Central Europe this year. From spring 2023 See & SprayTM will be available on a limited basis for the European R900i series trailed sprayers with 36- and 39-meter booms and will then be offered as an option for various John Deere sprayers from Horst in the future.

The following components are required for use on the R900i trailed sprayers: