Continued from page 7 “This is <strong>the</strong> first one of its kind in <strong>the</strong> country and we are very excited to be showing it off here at Detling,” said Kris Romney, AMS product specialist for Burden Bros <strong>Agri</strong>. “The 8000 series is packed with high tech equipment that provides maximum automation and efficiency as well as meeting <strong>the</strong> newest emissions standards.” Alongside <strong>the</strong> Tier 4 8000 series, which will be available to order from this summer for a 2012 delivery, Kris has brought a wide selection of o<strong>the</strong>r John Deere machines, from <strong>the</strong> 5000 series through to <strong>the</strong> 8000, as well as an 855d Gator utility vehicle. “We are showing a new Gregoire Besson plough unveiled this year and a host of o<strong>the</strong>r equipment,” said Kris, who said he thought <strong>the</strong> <strong>Agri</strong>-<strong>Expo</strong> (SE) event was “a fantastic idea for this area.” He added: “It will be really interesting to see how <strong>the</strong> show takes off and we at Burden Bros are really excited about supporting it from <strong>the</strong> beginning and helping to make it a fantastic show.” His comments were echoed by Chris Smith, who stressed: “This really is a show that has something for everyone and we are very excited to be here at <strong>the</strong> showground. Lots of exhibitors have been saying that this is <strong>the</strong> opportunity <strong>the</strong>y have been waiting for.” For those manufacturers that are watching from <strong>the</strong> sidelines this time, <strong>the</strong> big question is whe<strong>the</strong>r or not <strong>the</strong> organisers expect this to become an annual event – and <strong>the</strong> answer to that one seems pretty clear. “Absolutely,” said Chris. “We have been amazed at <strong>the</strong> response to this first event and it really has convinced us of <strong>the</strong> need for a South East-based show dedicated to showing farmers and landowners what’s new in agricultural and horticultural machinery. “We are delighted with <strong>the</strong> way we have had such great support from our partners at <strong>the</strong> showground to pull this first show toge<strong>the</strong>r and I see no reason why it should not become a permanent fixture in <strong>the</strong> farming calendar, particularly if we get <strong>the</strong> support we are expecting from <strong>the</strong> agricultural community.” As well as Burden Bros <strong>Agri</strong>, exhibitors here at Detling include Farmplan, McVeigh Parker, Teagle Machinery, Cole <strong>Agri</strong>-build, Househam Sprayers, Lambert & Foster, Hadlow College, Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Harvesters and Complete Land Management. Banks, land agents, technology specialists and feed merchants are on hand to provide advice and discuss <strong>the</strong>ir wares, but for many it will be <strong>the</strong> new equipment for <strong>2011</strong> – like <strong>the</strong> John Deere Tier 4 machine – that will be turning heads. The showground’s executive manager Roger Moore shares Chris Smith’s hopes that RAMSAK members from across <strong>the</strong> region will turn out in force to make this first event a huge success. “We have <strong>the</strong> potential to attract visitors from as far afield as Hampshire, Essex, West Sussex and Surrey and I hope that <strong>the</strong> agricultural community will make <strong>the</strong> most of this opportunity to see what’s new in farming,” he said. There are new products on offer from companies including Claydon Yield-O-Meter Ltd and AVT Imports and machinery on display from <strong>the</strong> likes of Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Harvesters, Bomford Turner, Samagri Ltd and Krone UK. <strong>2011</strong> 8
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