What are the latest farm machinery trends in 2025?
18th March 2025
As the agricultural sector continues to evolve in response to global challenges, 2025 marks a pivotal year for innovative farming solutions, AMTEC explains.
Climate change and rising operational costs are the two main impacts for innovative farming solutions and technological advancements in 2025.
With increasing demand for sustainability and efficiency, leading suppliers and experts in the industry are pioneering advanced machinery and farming strategies designed to enhance productivity while ensuring economic viability for farmers.
Integrating sustainable farming
Now more than ever, farmers are urged to consider using sustainable practices in their daily operations, with many farmers purchasing used farm machinery to support their sustainable farming practices.
Studies suggest that around 68% of UK farmers are actively seeking ways to reduce their carbon footprint, which can be obtained through fuel efficient machinery.
As technology becomes more accessible there are increasing options for farmers to combine this with their older machinery and improve efficiency.
Precision agriculture
A recent study suggests that 57% of UK farmers are now using precision agriculture techniques, such as GPS-guided machinery and soil sensors to optimise productivity and reduce waste.
This statistic suggests that technological factors are helping farmers save time on certain aspects of their day-to-day life, allowing them to use that time for other projects and tasks.
It also ensures that inputs can be applied more efficiently to reduce costs and increase yields.
Based on this, agricultural leaders are recognising the impact of farming solutions integrated into machinery and are giving farmers the opportunity to grow using modern technological advancements, allowing them to improve their farming operations.
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Overcoming cost-related challenges
Over the last five years, the cost of new agricultural equipment has risen by more than 30%, driving many farmers to look for more affordable solutions.
One solution is to buy quality used machinery from a trustworthy source and combine it with new technology such as variable rate applications, enabling farmers to stay innovative without straining their budgets.
A recent survey found that 74% of farmers consider affordability a top priority when purchasing new equipment.
By offering high quality second-hand machinery that meets modern farming needs, AMTEC says it helps ensure that innovative solutions remain accessible to farms of all sizes.
Sustainable technological farming leap
In some applications technology and innovation are taken to another level.
Last year, Dyson Farming, founded by Sir James Dyson, unveiled a 26-acre glasshouse in Lincolnshire, designed to produce 1,250 tonnes of strawberries annually, extending the British growing season and reducing reliance on imports.
This state-of-the-art facility utilises renewable energy from an adjacent anaerobic digester, which powers the glasshouse and provides heat, creating optimal growing conditions year-round.
Additionally, the integration of robotic harvesting technology has addressed labour shortages and enhances efficiency.
These advancements not only contribute to sustainability by minimising food miles and carbon emissions but also demonstrate that investment in high-tech farming solutions can yield profitable outcomes.
Whilst investments such as this will not be an option for many, incorporating technology and innovation in your farming enterprise to improve efficiency and profits should be a consideration for 2025.
According to the latest insights from AMTEC’s ‘New Vs Used Farming Machinery’ report, the purchasing price and condition of farming machinery is a top concern for over 50% of farmers when making machinery purchase decisions.
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