Plant Protection for Professionals

Fendt FOCUS MAGAZINE FOR PROFESSIONALS

From track tractors Vintner of the Year, Simply to tyres Andrea Wirsching a great cut A British farmer A woman managing the family Tips on Fendt converts his tractor fleet vineyard in Franconia forage harvesting

Plant protection for professionals

June 2018 THEN AND NOW EDITORIAL

1943 Peter-Josef Paﬀ en (r.) with Oleksiy Vadaturskyy, In 1943, the fi rst engines General Director of were produced in NIBULON, who uses Linnavuori, Finland. seven Fendt 1038 Varios on a Ukrainian farm.

2018 In 1943, a production facility was established in Linnavuori, Finland DEAR READERS, not far from Nokia, initially in poorly equipped rooms. The originally planned production of aircraft engines had to be deferred. The first Around six months ago, our Fendt plant protection sprayers made their debut product during the war years was the assembly of 30 fuselages for at Agritechnica 2017. The self-propelled Rogator 600 has been developed for the Finnish fighter plane VL Myrsky II (Storm). Shortly afterwards European operating conditions, and has become a popular machine on the the airplane propellers were redesigned, and the foundry closed market since 2010. The trailed sprayer, the Fendt Rogator 300, benefits from its doors at the end of the summer. Assembly of aircraft engines the smart features of the self-propelled machine and its continuous only began in 1947. A few years later, the main brand pro- development. To give you a better picture of the Fendt sprayer range, this duced in Linnavuori was the Valtra. issue will focus on plant protection.

75th anniversary: From small engine manufacturer We also want to spotlight the Fendt 1000 Vario story. Personally, I am to global producer delighted to see the success of this series, and am also rather proud of how Since 2004, the engine manufacturer has belonged to the the 1000 model has become a firm favourite around the world. At the end of AGCO Group. Since then, the manufacturer has constantly last year, we produced the 1000th Fendt 1000 Vario, which is currently in invested in development of new products, innovative engine service on a farm in Canada. The reason for this high-power tractor’s success is technologies, and in increasing production capacities. also discussed in our interview with farm manager Michael Balls from The engine plant was modernised in 2013 for €20 million. Great Britain, who has just replaced four tractors with two Fendt AGCO Power now manufactures 3, 4, 6 and 7-cylinder diesel 1050 Varios. engines, which are produced in four plants in different countries: Linnavuori (Finland), Changzhou (China), Mogi das Cruzes Finally, I want to invite you all personally to our big Fendt (Brazil) and in General Rodriguez (Argentina). The production Field Day. Come to Wadenbrunn on 23 August and see for volume has increased exponentially in recent decades, and now yourself the quality of our Fendt Full Line range with a totally comprises more than 100,000 engines each year. new show concept. Anniversary engine in More than 70% of all AGCO products are fitted with an AGCO Power engine. metallic paint: This is the Kind one-millionth AGCO Power Fendt machines are also powered by the high-performance engines ranging from Regards engine from the Finnish 70 to 598 HP. Alongside the new Fendt IDEAL 7 high power combine harvester, plant. E-, L-, and C-Series combine harvesters also benefit from the powerful engine. The low diesel consumption of the AGCO Power engine benefits Fendt Rogator 600 field sprayer owners, as well as the Fendt 200 and 300 Vario tractors, and the tracked Fendt 900 Vario MT. Peter-Josef Paffen Chairman of the AGCO/Fendt Executive Board

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Fendt FOCUS June 2018

PLANT PROTECTION DUEL 14 COVER STORY 06 Training in the field – plant protection in practice at the BASF field day 13 BASF and Fendt search for the best strategies 14 The Fendt Rogator series – plant protection for professionals

INTERVIEW 28 “Many diseases are made on the farm,” Dr Jochen Prochnow, Head of Product Development Just as long as I’m not for plant protection at BASF SE, talks to Fendt. up against the Xaver with the sprayer... FENDT WOMEN 24 Andrea Wirsching – “For us, healthy grapes Yes, it ’d be define the quality of the wine.” pure herbicide! FENDT SERVICE 23 Comprehensive cover for the Fendt Rogator 600 self-propelled sprayer

FENDT ENGINEERING 32 Simply a great cut – tips and advice on Fendt forage harvesting equipment Find out why pests have good reasons to fear Fendt sprayer equipment on page 14. FENDT INTERNATIONAL 36 Latvia: Exploiting untapped potential 32 36 06 42 Global: The Fendt 1000 Vario story 46 Great Britain Tyre change

REPORTS 52 Fendt dealer in Cuxland for half a century 52 Fendt IDEAL received the ultimate accolade at the Red Dot Awards: Product Design 2018 53 The big Fendt field day in Wadenbrunn: Future to the Field 54 Fendt Tractors support the Hamburg Derby 2018

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TRAINING ON THE JOB Farmers must also constantly educate themselves when it comes to plant protection, in order to keep up with the latest developments each year. All the better if they can move the training ground to the field, and experience plant protection and equipment at first hand. During harvest The right technology season, BASF invites farmers, dealers and interested parties to their field must be in place of course: The new Fendt Rogator 344 days. We were there to report on the field day in Grucking, Bavaria! trailed sprayer.

6 7 On the morning of 26 April tion on the current pest situ in Grucking near Munich, ation from consultants, and there’s little sign of the warm discuss new pesticides and weather we enjoyed in late strategies. In order that strate spring, in fact it’s cold. Flags gies can be implemented in the flutter in the chill wind, and field, the new Fendt Rogator the young shoots of wheat 344 trailed sprayer is also on dance in the breeze, nothing show. This is plant protection to worry a farmer. They have close up. long been used to the unpre dictability of the weather. Face-to-face discussions Deep in thought, they stand are central to the event among the small wheat plots One of the consultants is on the Grucking BASF test Markus Maylandt. He walks site, softly stroking the wheat through the trial plots with the leaves, and peering at the visitors, discussing and high ground. Detecting Septoria lighting issues, and dispensing tritici takes a keen eye and advice “Personal contact with intense concentration. That’s customers is at the very heart why they are here at the field of what we do,” says the advi day. Together they can inspect sor. “People can read all they the crops, listen to informa like, but face-to-face discus

Fendt sprayer expert Jim Ubaghs shows visitors the highlights of the new trailer sprayer.

sions are extremely important Bavarian village of Grucking. in such a sensitive field. In the The 12 hectare site has been end, plant protection is not used by the Group since 2009 just about having the knowl for fungicide trials. Trial crops edge, but looking at regional here include not only wheat, requirements in order to winter oats and oilseed rape, make best use of the spray.” but also triticale, rye, sugar beet and potatoes. In order to achieve this, BASF have held field days over dec You’re never too old ades in several federal states. to learn The information events are One of the consultants is designed to keep farmers, Johann Wippenbeck. The dealers and interested parties retired farmer has been abreast of the latest develop attending field days for many ments in the industry. On this years. His son has now taken Thursday in April, around over the pig breeding and 240 field day visitors have fattening, and the cultivation made their way to the small of winter oats, oilseed rape,

8 9 “The boom is always a fascinating part of any Fendt sprayer. I always look at the boom on a sprayer to see how it is designed, whether it is heavy, and its whole set-up.”

Markus Achatz, visitor/student from Freising “Not only do you get good information, you also get to see the machines at close quarters.”

Johannes Friedrich, budding farmer

winter wheat and maize. and single-beam chassis. Spraying the fields is always Fendt sprayer expert Jim a job for dad. “He’s happy for Ubaghs gives visitors a per me to do it,” says Bavarian sonal view into sprayer tech Johann Wippenbeck, smiling. nology. “In my view, it’s But he also knows that edu always good to show the cation is very important, if sprayer equipment close up “Plant protection you want to make progress. to farmers and dealers,” is not just about having the knowledge, The Fendt fan is very happy explains the expert who was but about looking at regional to see a Fendt tractor exhibi born in the Netherlands. requirements in order to make best use ted at the field day. The family “Visitors get the opportunity of the spray.” farm has long put their trust of scrutinising and inspecting in Fendt tractors. “Once everything,” says the sprayer Markus Maylandt, you’ve driven a Fendt, you expert. plant protection consultant won’t want to drive anything else,” says the farmer. Visitors also include a num ber of young farmers, who Plant protection want to take home some equipment to feel good industry knowledge from the about day. Johannes Friedrich is one To give visitors a chance to of them. He comes from the experience plant protection Traunstein district, where his and equipment first hand, family runs a farm with dairy guided tours are conducted cattle and arable crops. The throughout the day. Interested hands-on approach and per visitors can walk through the sonal contact are what he “Whatever you learned before, various trial plots, and not loves best about the field day. I can tell now only look at the current crops, “Not only do you get good that everything has changed. but also discuss the current information, you also get to You can only keep up to date pest situation by putting see the machines at close if you attend industry events like this plants and pests under the quarters. I think it’s much bet on a regular basis.” microscope. A Fendt 516 Var ter when you can see and hear io and the Fendt Rogator 344 these things for yourself”. He Johann Wippenbeck (r.), trailed sprayer were demon finds the information that he retired farmer strated to visitors. Plant pro gleans very interesting, not tection and sprayers go hand only because he needs to in hand. The trailed self-pro report back to his father later, pelled machine is a source of but also because would like to

fascination with its rigid yet run a farm himself at some BASF plant protection advisor Gerhard Polster show farmers lightweight aluminium boom point in the future. “This hap how to identify signs of disease.

10 11 pens in any other job as well,” looking forward to experienc says Johannes Friedrich, ing plant protection up close. BASF AND “There’s always new specifica “I spend most of my day in tions and information, and the office,” says the dealer. FENDT SEARCH we farmers must constantly “That’s why it’s hugely inter educate ourselves.” esting and helpful for us to get out there for once, and to FOR THE BEST That is what the two dealers, see these machines in action.” Wilhelm Brenner and Dieter In the end, this is exactly what STRATEGIES Mautz from Asam intend to attracts farmers, dealers and do. “Yes of course, we need to interested parties to field find out what’s new and what days: It’s all about seeing, The following also applies to plant is currently recommended experiencing and feeling plant protection: Only the right strategy with regard to plant protec protection, regardless of will help you reap the rewards! tion,” says Wilhelm Brenner, whether it involves wheat, who is attending his first field yellow rust, or the new Fendt Together with Fendt, BASF is looking day this year. Naturally, he’s technology. for the best strategy in Germany through the “No one harvests more!” campaign. Which fungicide strategy do you use?

To maintain the golden splendour: Markus Maylandt explains to visitors how oilseed rape can be protected.

Through the “No one harvests more!” campaign, BASF aim to Prizes to be won compare Ceriax and Adaxar in the field at 42 German sites, With the right strategy and a bit of luck, you can win a with fungicides of other manufacturers. The analysis will be Fendt 828 Vario, or put together your own Future Farm conducted after the 2018 harvest using professional and package to the same value. independent yield mapping.

What is your success strategy? Do you have an ambitious strategy in mind? Then register online at www.keiner-drischt-mehr.de and choose your personal success strategy for your region. Track your colleagues’ strategies and at the end of the campaign, give your assessment of the yield prospects in the individual regions. Select your strategy by 30 June and accumulate points to increase your chance of winning the grand prize. Terms and Conditions at: www.keiner-drischt-mehr.de Campaign ends 30 June 2018

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Lightweight aluminium boom Perfect boom position and ground following Low centre of gravity Induction hopper with OptiFlow control centre Up to 35° steering angle Smooth undercarriage with up to 120 cm ground clearance for maximum plant protection Circulation pump with max. 785 l/min pump capacity PLANT PROTECTION FOR PRO FESSIONALS

Self-propelled or trailed? We give customers the choice. Since 2018, the new trailed Fendt Rogator 300 model has been added to the Fendt Rogator 600 self-propelled series, and provides the ultimate in application quality with its advanced technology. We present the highlights of Fendt plant protection equipment.

14 15 “The Fendt Rogator 300 was developed on the basis of the Fendt Rogator 600 self-propelled sprayer – a machine which has proven its worth over many years. This ensured that Smart boom design proven power and quality became permanent MAXIMUM QUALITY IS features of the trailed sprayer, even in the All Fendt sprayers come as standard with rigid, lightweight development phase. booms. The boom has been designed so that the diffusers are WHAT FARMERS WANT TO ACHIEVE, protected, though it is easy to change the nozzles. Optional AND QUALITY IS EXACTLY WHAT WE LED headlights ensure good visibility of nozzles, and illumi- nate the boom and nozzles from behind. OFFER WITH THE ROGATOR SPRAYERS.

“Performance doesn’t mean riding fast, Innovative boom control but being able to spray the required quantity Adaptability and precision characterise the high-tech boom High capacity, short filling times at any time and at any point.” control in our Rogator series. Up to five OptiSonic ultrasonic With the same design in all models, Fendt Rogator sprayers sensors guide the boom arm separately on the left and right are equipped with a hydraulically-powered and quick-reaction over the target areas, and ensure perfect ground following. centrifugal pump. With a pump capacity of 785 l/min, it The extremely fast boom reaction also ensures that the dis- provides high capacity during application and optimal tance to the target areas remains the same, and guarantees agitation power for the spray liquid circuit, and ensures short exceptional application quality. filling times thanks to its high suction power.

Outstanding weight distribution Fast quantity adjustment “Boom stability is the essential feature of any Thanks to the combination of advanced single-beam chassis Whether you’re looking for very high, low or fluctuating sprayer, and has always enjoyed top priority and the lightweight aluminium boom, the Rogator models application quantities – the flow rate sensor with a test in the development of Rogator sprayers.” shine with their outstanding weight distribution. Horizontal range of 5 to 430 l/min gives the electronics the necessary boom movements which can be attributed to the terrain or information. This and the pump speed control allow very acceleration or deceleration of the combination, can be com- quick quantity adjustment with variable application rates pensated using the Rogator system. The system effectively (VariableRateControl), and ensure best application results. minimises the chance of over and under-application thanks to

Jim Ubaghs, Sales Engineer / Product Specialist the stable boom. Application Equipment, AGCO Netherlands BV

16 17 The trailed self-propelled machine: Fendt Rogator 300 FENDT ROGATOR 300 The Fendt Rogator 300 represents a completely new development. The new trailed sprayers have been developed on Max. capacity Boom widths the basis of the successful self-propelled Rogator 600 series, Litre Metre and stand out from the crowd with a nominal volume of up Fendt RG 333 3,500 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 to 6,600 litres and a working width of 24 to 30 metres. The innovative boom control, the smart chassis concept, the per- Fendt RG 344 4,670 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 fect handling and the high level of operational safety have Fendt RG 355 5,775 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 been carried over to the new trailed sprayers. Fendt RG 366 6,930 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 Owners of the trailed sprayer can also look forward to flexibility and maximum manoeuvrability. Thanks to a universal drawbar solution, you can choose at any time between top and bottom hitch, allowing it to be adjusted to suit different tractors and tyre sizes. The streamlined single-beam chassis in the OptiSteer steering axle concept also allows a steering angle of up to 30° depending on tyre size and width. This ensures maximum manoeuvrability and crop protection. The Fendt Rogator 300 is fully ISOBUS-compatible and AEF-certified. An optimised OptiControl joystick is available to the operator in the cab, which allows the Rogator to be operated conveniently and safely. The standard fitted electric single-diffuser switch with flexibly-adjustable partial widths meets the needs of even the most demanding professionals. Up to 900 litres of fresh water can also be carried in two weight-optimised tanks depending on the model.

The trailed sprayer is fully ISOBUS-compatible and AEF-certifi ed.

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Max. power according Nominal Boom widths to ISO 14396 capacity Metre kW/hp Litre Fendt RG 635 129/175 3,850/5,000 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 33 / 36 Fendt RG 645 164/224 3,850/5,000 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 33 / 36 Fendt RG 655 178/242 3,850/5,000/6,000 24 / 27 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 33 / 36

The Fendt Rogator 600 with its Self-propelled machine with the full package: smart boom design comes in a working width of 24 to 36 metres. Fendt Rogator 600 With a wide range of filling, boom and diffuser technologies, the Rogator 600 sets new standards, and is the ideal sprayer for large farms and contractors. The combination of an AGCO Power engine with 175 to 242 HP, the continuously-adjustable drive concept, and the smart traction control provides the necessary power to guarantee reliability. Alongside the unique chassis concept and the innovative boom control, the 600 models also feature a range of steering variants, right up to 4WD for the perfect turning circle. To protect high crops, the self-propelled machine offers infinitely-adjustable ground clearance of up to 120 cm. The Rogator 600 also proves its flexibility through a hydraulic track width adjustment of up to 2.25 m. Manoeuvrability, efficiency, and power make it the perfect self-propelled sprayer for professionals.

20 21 FENDT SERVICE WARRANTY

With an extended Fendt Rogator 600 maximum warranty cover:

warranty, Fendt also offers Max. hours 8,000 COMPREHENSIVE Fendt Rogator 600 customers Max. years 1+4 a comprehensive product Cover Full cover (except wear) to cover the repair risk. Excess €0 COVER €190 €490

Fendt meets the requirements of customers for calculable machine costs and minimises of the failure risk through reliable service and regular maintenance, with a manufacturer’s extended warranty. Full cost control and planning certainty for each customer. Fendt offers maximum flexibility regarding term and coverage. Two low-cost excess tariffs are available alongside the full warranty.

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“FOR US, HEALTHY GRAPES DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF THE WINE.”

Andrea Wirsching is “Vintner of the Year 2018”. With her “Hans Wirsching” wine, she is carrying on the success of her forebears, who have been growing wine in Iphofen in Franconia since 1630. But as the native Franconian stresses, success and the quality of Wirsching wines are a real team effort.

When you meet Andrea helped out there as a young essary. Alongside hand pick Wirsching, you immediately girl, both during the harvest ing, we also select by taking feel like you have known her and in selling the wine. Her photos. For us, healthy grapes for ever. The 54-year old his father, Dr Heinrich determine the quality of the torian has a real zest for life. Wirsching, a cautious and cir wine. If you have a healthy cumspect vineyard owner and raw product, nothing much visionary, turned the vineyard should wrong in the cellar,” “FOR GENERATIONS, into one of the leading pro says the vintner, with a smile. OUR FAMILY ducers of Silvaner in Franco HAS OVERSEEN nia. Andrea Wirsching has If you follow that advice, you managed the vineyard, which won’t go far wrong. At the A CULTURAL ASSET.” covers an area of 90 hectares, start of the year, she was for the past year. named “Vintner of the Year Straightaway, the conversa 2018” in a blind testing by the Quality wine tion turns to putting the “For generations, our family food and drink magazine is produced as a team: world to rights – but eventu has overseen a wonderful cul “selection”. The vineyard itself Andrea Wirsching with ally we get onto the subject of tural asset: Franconian wine,” received the award of “Silvan Dr Uwe Matheus, Head wine. Wine has always been says Managing Director er Vineyard of the Year 2018”. of Sales, Administration part of Andrea Wirsching’s Andrea Wirsching. “We don’t and Representation, and Sales Manager Armin life. She was brought up on compromise when it comes to “Our vineyard has grown to Huth. her parents’ vineyard, and quantity, and reduce it if nec the extent that I can appoint

24 25 shoots in summer, leaf vacuum for removing leaves, trunk cleaner and various tillage implements such as rotary harrow, cutter, mulch ing equipment and seeders. In winter, soil loosening implements such as spading machines and subsoilers are used, as are trailers which

“FOR US, THE RELIABILITY OF THE MACHINE IS KEY.”

bring in hand-picked grapes. White wines are aged in stain less steel tanks and in a large wood barrel, while red wines age in an oak barrel. A small percentage of white and red wines are also barrique aged. Mechanical tillage: Fendt 210 Vario A special Wirsching wine with a cultivator for loosening the soil to a depth of approx. 10 cm, and from the large wood barrel a flat share implement for removing is the Silvaner “Sister Act”, weeds. which has been created by the two sisters, Lena and Andrea Wirsching.

specialists in every position. minerals within the Gipskeu advocate for the 200 series for “The wine industry is very Silvaner – I really can draw on virtually per soil. This gives our wines many years. “For us, the key much male-dominated. There the genuine taste limitless expertise,” says their high-quality and delicate factor is machine reliability, in are some up and coming Andrea Wirsching of her fan of Franconia character.” other words, not prone to women who have studied tastic team. “Everyone on our Hints of the rich soil can be breaking down. Machines hard, but there are still very team has the space to develop detected in this traditional variety. The Wirsching vineyard is as should also be easy and com few women in positions his own skills. We have a team Its medium-sized, juicy grapes environmentally-friendly as fortable to operate,” says of power,” says Andrea in which everyone has a say, deliver a robust, full-bodied wine possible, and conventional as Simon Ender. “Generally Wirsching, describing the and brings their experience to with a neutral bouquet, and necessary. For some years speaking, ride comfort is current situation. “In order the table, and I find that a delicate, mild acidity. Thanks to its therefore, they have managed important to our operators, to be heard, you need per very productive approach.” understated character, it is an ideal to work without insecticides because, well, they want to be sistence, and sometimes you companion to many dishes, both as and herbicides. This also able to get back in the really need to bang on the For the past four years, Dr means that more machine till machine and work the next table. I’m not actually like a simple table wine, as well as a Klaus-Peter Heigl (53) has age is required under rows, day. The Vario transmission that, but I’m learning,” fine wine for haute cuisine. worked as an oenologist at the and Fendt tractors are used provides us with safety. We laughs the likeable vintner. Wirsching vineyard. The here. don’t have to worry about 53-year-old is responsible for Silvaner is one of the key grape what gear we need to select wine production, vine man varieties on the Hans Wirsching Although Simon Ender is when driving down a slope, agement, and the aging pro estate with 40 % of the crop. The only 33 years old, he has so we can concentrate solely cess. With his many years of healthy stock of old grape varieties, already been working for the on the implement and our experience in wine growing, some of which are up to 40 years vineyard for the last 11 years. work. he knows exactly is needed to old, produces a very high yield. In As a field manager, he over manage the Keuper soil. “This good years, it surprises with its sees the tending and manage Eight Fendt tractors are used soil from the Triassic era is interplay and elegance. ment of the slopes and coor on the slopes of the rich in minerals due to the dinates the employees. When Wirsching vineyard. A Fendt

deposition of shell limestone it comes to deciding which 313 Vario for transport work, (from left) Field manager Simon Ender and sediments. The mild climate machines should be used, he and seven Fendt 210 Varios oenologist Dr Klaus-Peter Heigl: “Our main task and long growing season discusses this with the opera with different implements: is controlled inactivity, i.e. we support allow the vines to absorb the tors. He has been a keen Line trimmer for trimming the grapes during the ripening process.”

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It’s difficult to foresee diseases then? temperature. An increase in temperature Forecasting is always difficult, and is espe means that diseases develop more quickly, cially challenging for us as a research com just like the host plant! That goes for insects pany. We must plan around 10 years for the just as for fungi. What’s more, the range of average period needed to develop a new fungi will change somewhat. Warmer weather What makes a successful active ingredient. If we look back however, MANY there have always been unforeseen devel opments in diseases in the past. strategy, and why is resistance “In my view, management so important? The keyword here is climate change. climate change will have DISEASES ARE The key points regarding What kind of impact can farmers a serious impact on expect? plant protection by Dr Jochen In my view, climate change will have combatting crop diseases.” MADE ON THE Prochnow, Head of Product a serious impact on combatting Development for plant diseases. All development with more sunshine will mean an increase processes in nature of airborne diseases. Which diseases this FARM protection at BASF SE. are linked to specifically refers to, no one can say, so we wait and see!

At present, BASF is looking for the best plant protection strategies in Germany. What is for you a successful plant protection strategy? A good strategy is always multidimensional. It is important for example that we combine all measures which are available for con trolling diseases. It all starts on the date of sowing, selection of varieties, and ends when the yield target determined by fertiliser appli cation is met, and of course you must have the right combination of active ingredients with a lasting curative effect when selecting pesti cides. A resistance management system to Dr Prochnow, as head of product What can be learn from the development retain the active ingredients should also be development for cereal fungicides, you of diseases over recent years? operated, and the pathogens treated accord knows the diseases very well. Which of Several factors play an increasing role in ing to their significance and importance. And these are currently causing the biggest the development of pathogens: Management then there’s the question of performance, for problems for farmers? method, crop rotation, fertiliser intensity, plant protection and technology must always With regard to cereals, the main group of the varieties used, and of course the way in been seen as a single unit. Only if I have the BASF SE is the parent company diseases are those which produce fungi. Over which pathogens adapt. Then of course, we right technology which allows me to ride of the BASF Group. the last 20 years, Septoria in particular has have the major influencing factor, the even under difficult conditions, can I be sure The main oﬃ ce is located in become the most serious disease affecting weather. However, if we look at what has that the spray is always in the right place at Ludwigshafen on the Rhine. wheat crops. In addition, highly aggressive made life difficult in the past, we see that a the right time. Around 115,000 employees strains of yellow rust have spread like wildfire lot of it was homemade, in other words, Resistance management is a subject work in the BASF Group in more over the last three years. In contrast, Ramu caused by us. The spread of DTR/HTR leaf than 80 countries. which lies close to my heart as a product laria leaf spot has been the dominant disease spot fifteen years ago was the main factor in The portfolio ranges from developer. Why? in barley over the last 10 years. Diseases moving away from ploughing and soil tillage, chemicals, plastics, performance I believe that resistance management means products and pesticides, constantly change however. Farmers must and the increase in growing stubble wheat. through to oil and gas. actually be permanently on their guard, and The pests can therefore be a result of our above all that active ingredient efficacy is All activities regarding plant ensure that they take plant protection action management methods. retained in the long term. It’s a subject which protection are controlled at the right time and against the right patho farmers need to look at more closely in future. from the BASF Limburgerhof It is important in practice that we select the agricultural centre. gens. BASF achieved a turnover of €64.5 billion in 2017.

28 29 right product and strategy and for example, The “something this good” doubtless almost any spray sequence, in other words by purchasing the products that they do. only use the SDHI active ingredients (carbox includes your cereal fungicides Adexar® they can be integrated flexibly into the plant According to surveys, the majority of amides) once a season, and do not select and Ceriax®. How do they differ to other protection strategy of the respective farm. Germans are of the opinion that pesticide res products with excessive carboxamide content, cereal fungicides? idues are one of the biggest risks involved in so that the active ingredient and therefore the Adexar® and Ceriax® are high-performance Digitisation has also changed the agricul- food. Although this is unjustified, we take this high yield is retained for as long as possible. fungicides, which simply offer the farmer out tural landscape when it comes to applica- perception seriously, as do policy makers, and standing features. It is the exception rather tion of plant protection spray. Do you see we work constantly on educating the public. than the rule that fungicides combine excel a window of opportunity in digitisation to In no other European country is food tested “Use active ingredients lent curative power so well with long-lasting develop sustainable plant protection? as intensively for plant protection residues as sparingly, performance, and against all relevant cereal At BASF, we see real opportunities in digitisa in Germany. My aim is to protect crops, diseases. The top performer in both products tion, and this is why we are putting invest which have been grown through tremendous because something is one of the most effective carboxamides, ment into this area. The smart data analysis hard work by our farmers, to prevent them this good can be slow Xemium, which has a very reliable effect on has also given us the tools to make better stra from spoiling, to supply people in our coun to come around again.” all key fungal diseases. They are particularly tegic decisions, for example, optimising the try with good, safe food. successful at combatting the main wheat dis application time or applying onto the field Remember, the first farmer to encounter eases such as Septoria and yellow rust. The exactly at the point where weeds or pests are More than ever, the main currency in our resistance to these ingredients on his land is excellent curative power already effectively found. society today is trust. In an age where facts also the first to suffer reduced yields. I there controls existing outbreaks, and also reliably are seemingly afforded less importance, or Why do you think many people still have fore stress once again: Use active ingredients protects new growth with its lasting effect. people are unaware of them, our actions and misgivings about using pesticides? sparingly, because something this good can The formulas also allow optimal active ingre ideas are based on assumptions or apparent be slow to come around again. dient absorption, and improved crop penetra I think it also has much to do with a lifestyle truths. Science and research are fed by data tion and outstanding rain resistance. What’s which is currently in vogue. Many people and facts. As a company, we feel bound to fol ABOUT THE PERSON more, the two fungicides can be applied in believe that they doing something beneficial low this principle, for trust always comes Dr Jochen Prochnow, Head of Product Development for Plant “More than ever, Protection Germany at BASF SE. the main currency Born near Leipzig in our society today Farmer on a large agricultural is trust.” enterprise Studied in Halle, focusing on plant protection and breeding about when you keep your word. In this for resistance respect, we can make a key contribution to In 1997, he went to BASF the future, by sticking to our principles and where he worked in a variety yet listening to the emotions of our custom of positions, e.g. in sales and ers. I believe it is this transparency and integ technology Working since 2007 rity which are important, and we must also in BASF SE development try to project these values to people outside farming, so that we can start to correct mis conceptions and afford farming the attention and appreciation it deserves!

Many thanks for the interview!

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SIMPLY 1 2 A GREAT CUT The horizon is the interface between the sky and the earth, and it is also literally

the interface for Fendt forage harvesting 1 The Fendt Katana 85 with the Kemper P3002 2 Fendt grassland expert Johannes Grötsch adjusts the con- technology. To make all your cutting grass pickup and new HD drive also achieves high output tact pressure of the Fendt Slicer 3670 TLXKC disc mower via under extreme harvesting conditions. The centrally inte- the hydropneumatic TurboLift system. The grass sward is pro- work run without a hitch this year, here’s grated gauge wheel ensures better ground following. The tected by the floating cut which produces optimal forage a few tips and advice on Fendt forage continuously variable header drive allows you to adjust the quality. The forage always stays free of dirt even in wet and pickup speed to precisely match the harvesting conditions damp places. harvesting equipment from grassland and the forage harvester’s forward speed. expert Johannes Grötsch.

32 33 3 7 7 Fendt round balers ensure that farmers don’t have to spend a lot of time on maintenance. Perfect accessibility allows knives on the Fendt 4180 V round balers to be changed in a matter of minutes.

8 A Fendt Vario and the Fendt Tigo XR75 D loading wagon are a perfect team. Using ISOBUS, the operator can control the loading wagon via the Varioterminal and put the key functions onto the joystick. In parallel to this, or with older tractors without ISOBUS, the loading wagon can also be operated via the loading wagon terminal. This is flexible oper- ability.

9 On the Fendt Tigo XR75 D the operator can quickly and easily remove the knives. The table bars can be easily swung out for full accessibility. All knives can be unlocked at the same time by the central knife release, and removed individu- ally at each point in the frame.

10 It’s really easy to set the correct linkage height on the 4 5 8 Fendt Slicer 3670 TLXKC from the comfort of the tractor seat. The two arrows on the mower must line up above each other.

If you want to see Fendt forage harvesting in action, come to the big Fendt Field Day in Wadenbrunn on 23 August 2018.

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3 With FlexHigh, the raking height of the Fendt Former 14055 Pro hay rake automatically adjusts to match the road speed of the tractor, so that no stalk is left behind. When standing, the rotor immediately lifts to reduce soil in the forage, and protect the grass sward.

4 As with all Fendt Former hay rakes, the cam track can also be easily adjusted without tools on the Fendt Former 14055 Pro. This coordinates the lifting point of the tines precisely with the relevant forage, and produces an optimal swath.

5 The farmer can place the Fendt Former 14055 Pro con- 10 trol onto the joystick, and therefore have all key functions in one spot. Using the Fendt multi-function joystick, he can control the hay rake comfortably and customise its controls.

6 The operating height of the Fendt Twister 13010 T is easily and quickly adjusted using a crank. Thanks to the right setting, the forage is completely grasped, the forage contami- nation minimised, and the grass sward protected.

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EXPLOITING UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

Courland, a region of Latvia: The tractors and implements come from Germany. The latest technology for large areas of arable land, which are managed today by German farmer Christoph Brünger.

Christoph Brünger from away are the business premis Lower Saxony set off for es, a former collective farm greener pastures in 2009. His with fattening pigs. destination: Liepaja on the west Baltic Sea coast of Latvia. The breadbasket of the Baltic Chance sent him there, yet still holds some potential. the location – close to the Every year, Brünger adds global market – was crucial to acreage through renaturing, but the area’s climate is not “THE BALTIC SEA especially favourable: Spring IS A BLESSING, is often too wet, summer too dry, and there is a tendency AND AT THE SAME TIME, towards heavy rains towards A CURSE.” harvest time.

him, with the port being just Autumn begins in the middle 7 km away. The 42year old of September with rain, and farmer started with 150 ha, transitions seamlessly into the and continued to expand his harsh, fourmonth winter. farm through leasing and The Baltic Sea is a blessing, purchases. His acreage grew and at the same time, a curse: exponentially in the first few In winter, it acts as a heat years. Now he manages 1,200 sink, and ensures that the ha of arable land, which is location can produce winter divided into 70 individual crops. The problem of a plots. No more than 15 km coastal location is that the

36 37 In winter, the Baltic acts many hours on planning field as a heat sink. Benefit: work, and preparing the Winter crops can be grown. machines for it. The mixed Problem: No snow soils require constant adjust to insulate the crops. ment of the fertiliser supply to suit the crop’s need for nutri ents.

He uses VariableRateControl (VRC) in base fertiliser sup ply with phosphorus and potassium. The application maps and data are stored in a field database, which he transfers to the tractor from the PC via VarioDoc Pro online and regardless of location. VRC ensures that the quantity calculated by Brünger is applied to the area. The system was used for the first time by this experienced farmer in the season that has just been completed. His con clusion: Up to 25% of the costs for fertiliser can be saved.

“UP TO 25% OF THE COSTS FOR FERTILISER CAN BE SAVED.”

lack of snow leaves crops To find the right start time No risk involved without insulation. At very each day is often a major The young farm manager sets low temperatures, crops soon headache for the farm manag great store by reliability, tech die. er. When can he send his sea nology and user-friendliness. sonal workers into the field In the time-critical phases, he Action stations! with the technology without relies on help from seasonal For arable farming in Latvia, damaging the soil? Oilseed workers, who must very this means that there is just a rape may replace winter quickly come to terms with short window between har wheat in the same field within the technology. That’s why he vesting and sowing. the same day. How is that chose Fendt. He began in Everything that needs to be possible? During harvesting, 2009 with a rented machine, a done must be completed the Varios drive behind the 718 Vario combined with a 3 between the start of August combine harvesters over the m drill, and bought his first and the middle of September. stubble with ploughs. Tractors 718 Vario in 2012. At the This requires the appropriate are equipped with VarioGu time, he received funding technology, and Christoph ide (Trimble RTK) guidance from the EU pot: Agricultural Brünger is well equipped system, "automatic Section equipment came with gener here. 3 Fendt 936 Varios sup Control partial width control", ous subsidies for technologi port the farm manager. Opti VariableRateControl (VRC), cal development. “That helps mal conditions regarding Fendt VarioDoc Pro docu us tick optional equipment off time window, accessibility mentation and ISOBUS. our wish list,” says the Lower and ground conditions must Saxon, indicating his willing be utilised, and it’s normal for Preparation of this equipment ness to invest in cutting-edge the Marktoberdorf tractors to is essential for the huge tasks technology. run around the clock, six which lie ahead in summer. weeks long. Christoph Brünger spends

38 39 This provides motivation for CTF – CONTROLLED TRAFFIC employees in their everyday FARMING work, is a unique selling point, and creates the perfect Permanent tramline system conditions for food produc retained over years for all processes tion. is known as Controlled Traffic gle operating instrument, the “IT TOOK Farming (CTF). This driving strategy Variotronic. Brünger recalls can be implemented by satellite- SEVERAL YEARS his first experience with the based steering systems. This shipped. During maintenance AND DISCUSSIONS 0-lines with a grin: “Some involves keeping the driven area of the tractors in Germany, times a metre was left out, I’m always on-site in the WITH THE NEIGHBOURS as low as possible. This is done sometimes a metre missing. through large working widths, workshop as an “apprentice”. TO GET THE It took several years and dis standard track widths, and the use I know my tractors now, and CROOKED LINES cussions with the neighbours of narrow tyres. Soil compaction is know the pitfalls. If a problem to get the crooked lines occurs during the season, I STRAIGHT.” restricted to a small area, most straight.” The correction sig areas are permanently protected just have to phone Germany. nal is received faultlessly via against compaction caused by I get videos via WhatApps to From the start he has based the Trimble receiver. The sig driving over them. tell me how to fix the prob his fields on a 30 m tramlines nal is delivered via the Latvi lem,” explains Brünger. system and has acquired the an phone network, which can (Source: Farmer)

matching technology, from be rented by the day. For till Spring follows the same pat fertiliser spreaders to culti age, he sources a signal for 1 tern as autumn: Sometimes, vators. The goal is to estab- 1/2 months only during the all areas cannot be covered lish himself in the long term harvest and sowing period, due to the frequent heavy in CTF (Controlled Traffic and a signal from the middle rain. Things are moving once Farming). Today, he’s pleased of March to the middle of that he can control all the September for fertilising and assembled technology from plant protection. The costs “IF THE WEATHER DOESN’T PLAY his Fendt Varioterminal. are manageable at 53 euros ALONG THOUGH, THE HARVEST SectionControl, application per month. maps, wayline management, CAN END IN DISASTER. ” machine control and docu The task for the year was mentation are stored in a sin wayline management. Lines Good harvests can normally again in the Latvian country drawn for fertilising, plant be brought in however: side, over the 30 m tramlines protection and sowing were 7 tonnes per hectare for win which are stored in the soft used. Partial fertilisation also ter wheat or just over 4 tonnes ware, always with the hope takes place alongside harvest for winter oilseed rape. If the that no visible or hidden ing. VRC and the created relatively low leasing rates are damage is left behind. Plant tracks accelerate the process. then taken into account, then protection and fertilising Winter oilseed rape and win the financial returns are rea must be completed exactly to ter wheat is then sowed. sonably good. schedule. The farm manager Brünger has no room for cannot imagine being without manoeuvre: SectionControl Maintenance in Germany VarioGuide. He knows very helps the farmer in ensuring At season’s end, completion of well what the system does for there are neither overlapping base fertilising and initial her him and his employees, and nor missing patches. If the bicide treatment are on the not only in 24 hour shifts weather doesn’t play along agenda for early autumn. throughout the summer. though, the harvest can end Scarcely has the final field in disaster. work been completed when the Fendt tractors go for a long trip. The annual mainte nance is carried out in Ger many, for Christoph Brünger says that agricultural equip ment and Latvia don’t go together. “The tractors are taken by road to the port and

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THE FENDT Hamburg Liverpool

Marktoberdorf 1000 VARIO STORY Mount Forest Halifax At the end of December 2017, the 1000th Fendt 1000 Vario was built in Marktoberdorf. It is a Fendt 1038 Vario with Baltimore 380 HP, which was delivered to the dairy farm by Jeremy and Herman Terpstra in Canada. A brief outline of the success story that is the largest standard tractor in the world.

A coronation for the largest nected in a marriage made on standard tractor in the world. the production line. On com The Fendt 1000 Vario was pletion of the tractor assem unveiled to the press in July bly, a visual inspection is car 2014, in the former residence ried out in a light tunnel at of King Ludwig II of Bavaria 2,400 lux. A countercheck is from 130 years ago. Having then performed again to obtained a special exemption, determine whether the 1000 the large tractor drove into model has been assembled in the inner courtyard of the the correct customer configu famous Neuschwanstein Cas ration. Using special UV tle as part of the international lamps, the technical condition Fendt press conference. of the machine is checked, e.g. seals or functionality. In The Fendt 1000 Vario addition, quality checkers was built in around two inspect the visual condition of working days. the machine, e.g. the paint or Production of a Fendt tractor gap sizes. Finally, the operat begins with assembly of the ing manual is enclosed and continuouslyvariable Vario machine goes to the dispatch transmission. Step by step, a area. tractor emerges through fit ment of the many compo No compromise on nents and parts, such as quality – regardless of engine, radiator or hydraulic how long the shipping lines. With 14 fittings, the route to the customer! tractor hull and cab are con By the end of 2017, the Fendt 1000 Vario had been deliv ered to 34 countries on 5 con tinents. Half of these models up to 2017 went to customers in Europe, Africa, Australia/

42 43 New Zealand and Asia. Especially if these high horsepower tractors are embarking on a long voyage across the Indian Ocean or Atlantic, they are prepared once more in Marktoberdorf. Atlantic Sun A washable and extra layer of wax which is compatible with the paint “impregnates” the machines. No snow, no grit, Deck 4 and no seawater should harm Deck 5 the 1000 model. Deck 6

Hat trick for the Fendt 1000 Vario in the PowerMix test A freight ship takes around Verified by an impartial body: 20 days to cover the route 233 g/kWh* nothing pulls more and yet is between Hamburg and Baltimore, as it calls at a so efficient. The German number of ports. 234 g/kWh* Agricultural Society (DLG) Together with 9 other and the profi magazine edito Fendt tractors, the 1000th 236 g/kWh* rial team tested three 1000 1000 model was shipped to models, and determined the North America at the start of 2018. fuel consumption on the new DLG PowerMix roller test Fendt 1050 Vario bench. The result: The Fendt 1042 Vario consumes on aver Fendt 1046 Vario age a total of 236 g/kWh die 1 Fendt 1042 Vario 2 3

Arrival in Canada: The successful Canadian * PowerMix 2.0: Tested on the new complete vehicle test bench of the DLG. dealer Maple Lane Farm Service Inc. has been Fendt 1042 Vario: 236 g/kWh (+ 19.1 g/kWh AdBlue), Fendt 1046 Vario: 234 g/kWh (+ 21.3 g/kWh AdBlue) and selling Fendt tractors here since 2000. Fendt 1050 Vario: 233 g/kWh (+ 23.1 g/kWh AdBlue)

No machine pulls more and is as eﬃ cient as the three Fendt 1000 Vario models. sel over the twelve different cycles, and the Fendt 1046 Vario 2 grams less: 234 g/kWh.

The top of the range Fendt 1050 Vario even consumes just 233 g/kWh. These are three new world records in fuel consumption. The low speed concept and many new technical details make all the difference when it comes to fuel consumption and to overall costefficiency.

More information on the Fendt 1000 Vario success story can be found at: www.fendt.com/1000-Vario-Story

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SWITCHING TO TYRES While searching for a flexible and versatile solution for seed bed preparation, a breeder from Norfolk in the UK gave up tracks in favour of tyres, and opted for two Fendt 1050 Varios.

Operator Angus Stuart on his Fendt 1050 Vario

The performance and can’t use track tractors, and “A 400 HP MT 775 E and a suit the growing conditions, productivity of a track tractor this involves additional costs 350 HP MT 765 D were used the soil types, and weather must be compared with that of course.” for tillage and drilling, whilst conditions.” of its equivalent with tyres a John Deere 8310R, a 6190R under “ideal conditions”, but Four fulltime staff form the and two 6150R did the rest of “WE LOOK VERY CLOSELY these conditions occur small Albanwise Farming Hill the work.” increasingly rarely. “I always team, working an area of AT LOGISTICS look at what we can make more than 2,430 hectares. Searching for more power, AND EFFICIENCY.” better, and when we can do it. Crops include oilseed rape, lower costs, and better That means of course that we winter barley, summer barley, versatility, Michael Balls and have to keep a close eye on broad beans, rye, sugar beet, his team looked at all their When it comes to imple logistics and efficiency,” says corn and peas on soil types options to find a costeffective ments, the farm uses an 8 m Michael Balls, arable manager which range from sandy to solution for their farm. “Most Vaderstad drill and three on the “Albanwise Farming chalky and heavy clay loam. of our tillage is done by a 5.4 Lemken ploughs with nine Hill” in Barton Bendish. “The metre wide Simba SLD shares, and two with seven track tractors have served Areas which were recently cultivator and a 6.6 m wide shares. “We often have to take their purpose. We ran an worked by six tractors, are UniPress disc harrow. We also the last share off the large analysis though, which now covered by just four. “We use rotary ploughs, but our plough in winter to make it showed that we almost always were using two Challenger processes are not set in stone”, easier for the 775E,” says need an additional tractor for track tractors and four John says the farm manager with a Michael Balls, describing the work where we wouldn’t or Deeres”, says Michael Balls. smile. “We choose crops to field work. “Our second track

46 47 tractor turned the soil and The turning point in favour think out of the box so to but a 50 km/h fast tractor, did the drill work, the latter of the new Fendt high-horse speak, and be open to the which can carry it efficiently was done by an 8 m wide power tractors came in late various options available. Part on 30 mile round trip, also Vaderstad seeder. At the start, autumn 2016, when the local of the process involves getting means that we don’t need to I thought we could have stuck dealer, TNS, put a Fendt 1000 our employees on board.” own another tractor. You with the tracks, and maybe Vario onto the forecourt for couldn’t do that with track buy a larger articulated demonstration purposes. “We tractors. With large-wheeled machine, but the tests with tried out the 500 HP Fendt “VARIOGRIP tractors, it is much easier for the 1050 Varios soon changed with a 6 m Simba SLD on oily us for the several days a year the whole debate.” chalk soil, and off the tractor IS THE GAME when we have to ride with six went with the cultivator”, CHANGER!” trailers in convoy.” Another key argument in recalls Michael Balls with a favour of the 1050 was the smile. “The track tractors The two 1000 machines are Michael Balls now wants to VarioGrip fully-integrated would have had problems due also used at harvest time for reduce the number of tyre pressure monitoring to the slippery ground. Those transporting work with machines, to run just two system. Electronic engine are not normally the trailers whenever the farm’s Fendt 1050 Varios and two transmission management conditions we work in of combine harvesters work in John Deere tractors this allows continuously-variable course, but it showed us that far-flung parts of the farm summer. “Reducing the use of high-horsepower we could extend our working and the farm needs additional number of traction machines tractors, while always pro windows if we needed to,” power. “It might seem a bit has had a positive impact on viding the power required to explains Balls. “VarioGrip is extreme, using a 500 HP our running costs despite the maintain the selected speed. the game changer! We had to tractor with a cereal trailer, purchase price of the 1000

(from left) Michael Balls, arable manager, and operator Angus Stuart from Albanwise Farming Hill

2,430 hectares of arable land for two Fendt 1050 Varios

48 49 The 1000 model is model”, says the manager In the field with the convenience of the cab. also used with a 9-share positively. “Our long-term Fendt 1050 Vario In order to reduce non-pro Lemken plough. plan is to ride the Fendt Operators Angus Stuart and ductive time to a minimum, tractors for up to 8,000 run Allan Codling were both the tyre pressure is adjusted ning hours.” impressed by the two Fendt during the ride at the edge of tractors. In the brief period the field. With regard to fuel consump from July to autumn 2017, the tion, he expects few differ two Fendt tractors operate for Hill Farm holds a large ences to the fuel bill between 500 and 700 running hours. selection of weights for the the Fendt 1050 Vario and the Angus Stuart explains: two Fendt tractors, including track tractor. “Compared with a Powershift a 3.3 tonne front-end weight gearbox, a CVT is a lot more and 1.2 tonne wheel weight. “We can’t use the 500 HP adaptable. In many ways, it’s a The operating weight can On the job with the 8 metre wide Rapid seeder without consuming fuel, that’s big step forward. The 1000 be set to any figure between from Vaderstad. obvious. We used this tractor Series power class has a very 16 to 22 tonnes. “It’s easy to change to analyse what we do sophisticated management change the weights. The and how we do it. If we have a system for power and trac tractor surprised me though bit more power in reserve, we tion.” He especially likes the when I saw what it could can do more work in the VarioGrip Assistant feature as do without ballast,” says the same time – and therefore our well as the VarioGrip tyre costs per hectare fall.” pressure monitoring system, which he can best use with “THE FENDT An additional benefit of Michelin AxioBib tyres IS PROBABLY changing to tyres can be seen 900/65 R46 and 710/60 R38. on headlands. Here, separate THE MOST waylines no longer have to be “Parameters for weights and COMFORTABLE created by the cultivator in loads are integrated into the order to balance out deeper terminal, so that we can make TRACTOR I’VE track grooves on headlands. proper use of the power and EVER SAT IN.” traction by adjusting the tyre “We have reduced the soil pressure,” he says, describing compaction, and the head his settings. “Personally, operator. “If conditions allow, land is now completed in I tend to set it to 1.6 to 1.8 bar I’ll try to drill without the one pass, after we have for road transport, and to use front-end weight this season. adapted the 8 metre Rapid 0.9 to 1.1 bar for field work – That would mean that we’re Lift RL800.” it all depends of course on able to work for longer and what I’m doing and how under conditions that are not much ballast the tractor is ideal.” carrying.” Angus Stuart sees a big In his experience, it takes difference in comfort and some 15 minutes to switch space. “The track tractors between road and field were good machines at the pressure, all done from the time, but there are better alternatives around now. Compared with machines today, they’re loud, clunky and rough, especially on long work days – whereas the Fendt 1050 Vario is physically less stressful and runs much smoother. The 1050 normally runs between 1,200 to 1,400 rpm. I would say that the Fendt is probably the most comfortable tractor I’ve ever sat in,” smiles the experienced operator.

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Fendt dealer in Cuxland Fendt IDEAL received the ultimate accolade The big Fendt field day in Wadenbrunn: for half a century at the Red Dot Awards: Product Design 2018 Future to the Field

After obtaining his master agricultural machinery mechanic The Fendt IDEAL received the ultimate accolade at the Fendt brings the future to the field, and hopes to see you there. trade certificate, the young Heiner Pape set up his own renowned Red Dot Design Awards – Best of the Best 2018. Come to the big Fendt Field Day in Wadenbrunn on business in Elmlohe in May 1968 at the age of 23. Elmlohe The expert panel only award the internationally recognised 23 August 2018. The event will start at 9.30 am with a grand lies around 10 km from the North Sea, east of Bremerhaven. quality seal to the best products in a category. The IDEAL parade of machines. The municipality sold him some former sand workings on combine harvester came out on top as one of the best condition he put up a workshop on the site. At the time, design products in the commercial vehicle category. The following awaits you: great store was set by being close to the customer, and that “It is a great honour for the Fendt IDEAL to be among the • The complete Fendt Full Line range in practical use. remains the case today. Best of the Best at the Red Dot Design Awards 2018,” says • The high-power Fendt IDEAL combine in threshing action. Pape mostly services dairy farms, but also biogas plant Peter-Josef Paffen, Chairman of the AGCO/Fendt Manage- • More than 100 Fendt tractors and self-propelled machines operators, contractors and arable farms. Alongside the older ment Board. “The Fendt IDEAL was developed in close collab- in use in the field. models, they currently use all tractors from the Fendt 200 to oration with global centres of excellence. It is therefore the • Live demonstrations throughout the day on 900 Vario, though most are Fendt 300 Vario and 700 Varios. product of international teamwork by AGCO staff. The result an area of around 100 hectares. Since July 2014, we have worked closely with Heinrich was a combine harvester, which features outstanding effi- • Five spectator areas (customer hubs) with Schröder Landmaschinen KG. In addition to the tractors, ciency, power and innovative design. It is something we can product demonstrations and exclusive AGCO forage harvesting equipment is also sold. be extremely proud of.” information from Fendt experts. Designers and manufacturers submitted more than 6,300 • Fendt shop with selected Ready for the future items from 59 nations to the contest, and these were individ- Wadenbrunn items. “We believe that training and educating our employees is of ually tested and judged within an evaluation process over vital importance,” says Managing Director Frank Dohrmann. several days. The 40-strong jury, consisting of independent We hope In August of this year, two young people joined us to do design experts from around the world, judged the entries for to see you there! their training as agricultural and construction mechanical level of innovation, functionality, ergonomics and durability. Your Fendt Team engineers.” Trainees have been welcomed at the company Just one percent of all entries won over the jury sufficiently since its foundation. Since then, many young mechanical to receive the title “Red Dot: Best of the Best”. engineers have successfully completed their studies at Pape. The company is today run by the second generation consisting of daughter Bettina and son-in-law Frank Dohrmann, who is also a certified agricultural machinery and car mechanic. “We have always enjoyed a close relationship with Fendt, and are totally convinced of the quality of their machines,” stresses Bettina Dohrmann, who grew up in the business.

52 53 LEGAL NOTICE

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