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Steketee introduces self-steering frame option for all mechanical hoes
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Lemken has just introduced the Steketee ‘EC-Steer’, a parallel steering frame which converts any existing hoe to joystick or camera-guided steering through being mounted between the tractor and hoe.
6 April 2022 News
Lemken and Krone combine powers to present autonomous system
Combined Powers is the name of a joint project between Lemken and Krone and it involves a diesel-electric autonomous tractor design concept.
23 March 2022 News
Lemken hits sales of €446m in record year
The company has said that incoming orders are exceeding expectations.
30% shorter chop for new Pöttinger Jumbo 8000
Pöttinger has introduced a new chop system to its Jumbo 8000 forage wagons capable of chopping 30% shorter than before. A theoretical chop length of 25mm can now be achieved.
3 March 2022 News
Fendt to stop building trailed sprayers
Fendt will cease production of Rogator trailed sprayers this year largely as result of looming EU regulation to reduce the usage of plant protection products.
2 March 2022 News
Lemken to build new factory for hoeing technology
Lemken is set to build a new factory in the Netherlands, where it is expanding its manufacturing of Steketee mechanical weeding options.
23 February 2022 News
Lemken continues work on carbon plough
Lemken, in response to research conducted by a German research centre, is working on a Carbon Farming Plough to aid the process of introducing carbon back into the soil while increasing crop yield.
10 February 2022 News
New furrow press from Lemken
Lemken has just launched an updated version of its VarioPack front-mounted furrow press, which now comes with hydraulically adjustable steering sensitivity.
22 December 2021 News
Lemken disc harrow now available with Vogelsang precision spreader
From March 2022, the Lemken Heliodor disc harrow will be available with a preparation set for attaching a Vogelsang DosiMat DMX precision spreader.
8 December 2021 News
Raft of new kit from Lemken
At a recent field event in Germany, Lemken showcased its updated range of equipment ahead of the 2022 season. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.
1 December 2021 Farm machinery
From the Tramlines: weather allows for smooth autumn sowing campaign
Stephen Robb talks to growers from counties Down, Meath and Derry where their winter sowing campaigns are all going well.
13 October 2021 From the Tramlines
Lemken showcases latest equipment at Cork demo tour
John Deere tractor dealership Farm Power Ltd and Lemken teamed up last week to showcase the German manufacturer’s latest range of cultivation and sowing equipment. Peter Thomas Keaveney attended.
6 October 2021 Farm machinery