Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Kverneland’s return to the LAMMA show brings with it a wider product range, including a range of inter-row cultivators, rotary hoes, guidance interfaces and tine harrows that complement its existing crop care products.

Bridging the gap between farm and the consumer is something that lots of farmers are trying to do in an effort to help more people understand the reality of what goes into producing their food, and hopefully alter public opinion on why supporting and buying British is so important.

Major Equipment is returning to LAMMA this year and launching a hedge cutter head, which it says has the power and performance to tackle the most vigorous jobs.

An open day by Attlefield Farm Machinery Ltd (AFM) at its Daventry base featured the latest Spearhead hedge cutters and attachments in action as well as static displays of rotary mowers and flails. David Williams attended the event.

The Patriot cultivator from Cousins of Emneth will be on show at LAMMA this year, with a new addition for even greater versatility. Meanwhile, special show deals will be available and show visitors will have a last opportunity to take advantage of finance deals.

Farmer and contractor Alan Tunstall has released a book giving a comprehensive look at the history, makes and models of combine harvesters.

After an antifreeze check at Ken Cook’s farm , a chance conversation over a cup of tea started a “labour of love” on a beautiful vintage tractor – and the restoration led to a string of victories at machinery shows throughout 2023.

Another five cases have been confirmed in cattle within the Temporary Control Zone (TCZ) in Kent.

The AHDB has recommended the levy increases for all four sectors, in an application to ministers from Defra and the devolved administrations.

The Tilly Group is highlighting a new standard on the maintenance of machinery, which has been published by the British Standards Institute to improve the safety and efficiency of ageing machinery.

Essex-based K&J Engineering Contracts Ltd offers oil fired grain dryers, servicing, spares and repairs.

At LAMMA 2024, Richard Western is launching a new tandem axle version of its DS150HD/DS175HD Delilah rear-discharge manure spreader and updates across its trailer ranges, including an upgraded suspension system.