Combines & Forage Harvesting News

New Holland is marking the 50th year since introducing the first combines featuring the brand’s Twin Rotor threshing and separation technology, a product line which has grown from a single model in 1975 to a complete range today, led by the new CR10 and CR11.

David Williams enjoyed an early test-drive of the popular upgraded self-propelled beet harvesters.

A maize header investment paid off for Suffolk farmer James Forrest – harvest was completed faster and it reduced wear and tear on the combine. Sarah Kidby reports.

Machinery dealer Farmstar has announced the sale of its Newark depot to Kubota dealer Henton and Chattell.

Manufacturers of tractors, handlers and combines have been presented with the Machine of the Year awards during LAMMA 2025. 

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.