Tillage Live is the

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's largest national cultivations event (

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). The show focuses on all aspects of

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establishment. It is organised each year by the

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(AEA) on behalf of the industry. In 2012 the event attracted thousands of visitors to see around 55 exhibitors, including leading farm machinery manufacturers such as

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, Pottinger,

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, Opico and Kuhn, with 24 working demonstrations. The event features

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at work with the chance for operators to test machinery and learn about the new technologies developed by the manufacturers. It enables industry professionals to study options for cultivation and crop establishment techniques,

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and gain CPD points for both BASIS and NRoSO (National Register of Sprayer Operators).

History and Dates

Tillage Live show takes place annually in different locations around the UK. In 2011 it took place on Wednesday 14 September near Abingdon,

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. In 2012 it took place on Wednesday 3 October 2012 in Westfield, Haddington,

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Show layout and structure

* Sprayer arena - where sprayer manufacturers showcase

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s, which the attendees are allowed to drive; * Central presentation area; * Demonstration plots - where various

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is demonstrated in action; * "Knowledge trail": ** Effective and economical weed control ** Best practice on sprayer and contain cleaning ** Best practice on pelleting ** Focus on soil structure ** Controlled traffic farming ** Autosteer and guidance systems in practice

References

External links

* {{official website, http://www.tillage-live.uk.com/ Agricultural shows Agricultural shows in the United Kingdom

History and Dates

Show layout and structure

See also

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