Combines & Forage Harvesting News

Ben Burgess recently held a demonstration day at Trumpington Estate in Cambridgeshire, during which two new John Deere combines were put to the test. Neale Byart reports.

John Deere staged a press event in Germany in mid-August, at which there was the opportunity to experience the latest combines, tractors and sprayers working in the field. David Williams was there.

New Holland’s new combine is attracting plenty of interest from potential customers during low-key demonstration days this harvest. David Williams spent a day with it.

German manufacturer, Claas, unveiled its latest forage technology to the farming press at its factory in Bad Saulgau, southern Germany, at the end of June. Machinery editor Neale Byart reports.

The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.

TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety charity, has launched a campaign to emphasise the importance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers during Farm Safety Week. 

Farmers and agricultural contractors have been warned to take extra measures before this year’s harvest to protect their farms against devastating fires.   

The biennial J Riley Agri Vervaet sugar beet harvester demonstration took place in late January, attracting farmers and contractors from across the UK. David Williams was there.

Today, John Deere has announced the launch of three new models in the 9RX tractor range, as well as its new S7 combine.

With the new short chop system, Pottinger’s expertise in loader wagons has taken another step further.

Based near Saffron Walden in Essex, Abrey Agricultural is the official UK importer for Ziegler products.

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