Simba gets 'Pro-Active'

By Jim Breen

Simba is offering the Pro-Active leaf-spring type leading tine on its Unipress cultivator and range of presses.

This tine is claimed to offer improved cultivating performance in stony conditions and avoids the problems of breakages and downtime that could otherwise be suffered when working in these conditions. The tines incorporate a 150mm x 12mm pigtail leaf, which is secured to the sub-frame by a double-beam connector rather than bolts. This eliminates stress points where breakages or splits may start, while also allowing the tine to flex and trip over stones or obstructions before automatically re-setting in work.

"This leaf has already proved its effectiveness with our heavy-duty stubble and spring tine cultivators,'' said Philip Wright, Simba's technical director.

"Enabling it to re-set itself will greatly increase its cultivating effectiveness by ensuring it works at the desired depth for longer, while avoiding the downtime that might otherwise be spent replacing shear-bolts. The result will be quicker, more effective cultivation.''

The tines can be fitted with a variety of points to ensure efficient cultivation in all soil types and conditions. The new tines add Stg£435/metre to the cost of both the Unipress and other models.

Linton buys Carier lines

Northern Ireland based Linton Ag-Industrial has acquired the patent and manufacturing rights of Carier Pollution Control from the receiver of the company.

Trevor Linton of Linton Ag-Industrial bought the rights as part of a joint venture with a local firm, Fabrite Engineering.

Following the deal, Fabrite will be responsible for manufacturing the Carier Rotoscreen slurry separator system, while Linton Ag-Industrial will be responsible for sales, marketing and installations of the separators. Trevor Linton of Linton Ag-Industrial said that with the advent of 40% grant aid for waste management in Northern Ireland, he wanted to secure the ability for farmers to acquire what he believes is the best separator on the market. He said that his company had already received significant forward orders for the slurry separator and that he was confident that he could meet demand.

Genfitt sponsors Suckler final

This weekend's Swinford Show benefits from a new sponsor for the finals of the National Suckler Heifer Championships, as local farm machinery company Genfitt of Kiltimagh has donated a €2,500 prize fund. The competition is open to all breeds of non-pedigree heifers and finalists have qualified from 16 shows around the country.

Pictured (see above) at the announcement of the sponsorship deal were Brian Carroll, agricultural consultant, Stanley Black, president of the Swinford Show committee, Larry McEllin of Genfitt and Tom Maloney, chairman of the Swinford Show committee.