Maximising efficiency amidst rising costs: The JCB advantage
Amidst rising farming costs, learn how you can use smart agriculture technology to stay productive and profitable.
What are the challenges of agriculture today? It’s certainly a hot topic at the moment, with the pressure of maintaining profitability heightening by the day. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has found that farm input costs have increased by an average of 44% since 2019 – with bedding, electricity, fertiliser, animal feed and motor fuels seeing the biggest increases.
With these rising costs, it’s no wonder farmers are looking to make efficiencies wherever they can. And one of the areas where it’s possible to make the biggest efficiency gains is in your choice of agricultural machinery. JCB is your partner in efficient technology in agriculture, here to support you throughout this period of rising costs and beyond. Read on to see how our machines combine efficiency and innovation to transform the way you operate, day after day.
Why innovation is key in agriculture
As one of the oldest industries in the world, agriculture has had to evolve over many centuries to reflect changing conditions and demands. Yet arguably, the challenges of today are the most significant, with the pressure of achieving food security and lowering the industry’s carbon footprint impacting the way every farm operates. This has resulted in most farmers introducing more innovative practices, which leads to:
- Increased efficiency and productivity: Innovative technologies and practices can help farmers produce more with fewer resources, including land, water, and labour. Advances in equipment can help farmers have more visibility over where to plant and harvest, leading to higher yields and less waste.
- Better food security: With the global population rising, the demand for food is rising in tandem. Innovation in agriculture is essential to meeting this increasing demand. This can be achieved by improving crop yields and developing new food sources to ensure food security for future generations.
- More sustainable farming: Innovation can support more sustainable farming practices by lessening the environmental impact. Innovations in crop breeding, pest control and agriculture tech can minimize water use and improve soil health.
The JCB solution: combining efficiency and innovation
At JCB, we understand the pressure the agricultural industry is under to respond to changing demands. That’s why we’ve developed a range of agricultural machines that are cost-effective, efficient and innovative in equal measure.
Across the range, you’ll find everything from agricultural tractors and industrial forklifts, to telescopic handlers, wheel loaders, and more. While the features of these models may differ, they’re alike in the way they’re been designed with innovation and enhanced productivity in mind.
- Low maintenance engineering: At JCB agriculture, we know every second your machine is out of action has an impact on your operation. That’s why our agricultural models boast long service intervals, as well as many other features to maximise serviceability and ensure no time is wasted.
- Variable transmission: DualTech VT is the world’s first and only 2-in-1 transmission (hydrostatic and powershift), as is included as standard with several JCB machines. DualTech VT enables precise low-speed manoeuvring control and a smooth, progressive response for loading and handling cycles – enhancing comfort, convenience, and productivity. When roading the direct mechanical drive in each gear makes the most of available torque to deliver quick acceleration, strong hill climbing ability and the impetus to maintain speed on inclines.
- Reduced energy consumption: The JCB DieselMAX Stage V engine features within many of our agricultural machines, including the TM280 telescopic wheel loader. This engine delivers increased performance at low engine speeds, with load-sensing hydraulics and auto engine shutdown to reduce fuel and power wastage.
- Smart hydraulics: Machines like the our mid range agricultural telehandlers come with JCB Smart Hydraulics as standard, harnessing gravitational forces to reduce fuel consumption by 15%. It also boasts a range of efficiency features to lead the way in the hydraulics market.
What Are the Challenges Faced by Agriculture? Our ongoing commitment to farmers
With recent policies and industry changes greatly impacting the farming community, we at JCB remain committed to farmers and offer our ongoing support. We recognise just how significant food and farming production is to feeding British people, as not all the food we consume can or should come from overseas.
As a business, we are playing our part in supporting the industry by continuing to research into alternative fuels and strengthening our commitment to sustainability, without compromising on efficiency.
One of these fuels includes HVO, and we’re proud to say that all new JCB diesel engines are HVO (hydro-treated vegetable oil) compatible. This can deliver a valuable, more environmentally friendly option for a quick win.
Why choose JCB for agricultural machinery?
When it comes to choosing agricultural technology that helps you get every task on the farm done with ease, while prioritising the most innovative practices, you can trust in JCB to bring you the best. It’s what we’ve been doing since Joseph Cyril Bamford built his first trailer in 1945.
Our reputation for reliability, efficiency and long-term cost savings is unsurpassed in our industry, as is our commitment to service excellence in keeping your machines running like-new for the long haul.
Find your local dealer to discuss our range of smart agriculture machinery for sale – and experience the power, durability and efficiency of the most innovative equipment the industry has to offer.
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