Machinery News

Massey Ferguson is returning to the LAMMA show in partnership with its UK dealer network. After more than five years away, it is taking the opportunity to show innovative product updates due for release later this year.

UK deliveries of Volkswagen’s latest Amarok pick-up began this summer, providing an additional option for UK agricultural operations. Born out of a collaboration between Ford and Volkswagen, many components are shared with Ford’s new Ranger but the interior is quite different. David Williams tried it out.

It was a clean sweep for two family owned Claas UK dealers in the north of England and Scotland in this year’s Claas Dealer Awards, with Gordons being awarded the overall prestigious ‘Dealer of the Year’ award for 2023, while the ‘Dealer Excellence Award – Gold’ was awarded to Rickerby.

Over 1,000 entries of vintage and heritage tractors, commercial vehicles, stationary engines and agricultural equipment competed for top honours at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show. Celebrating its 20th year, the show also brought together a wide range of visitors and exhibitors who have been meeting up at every event since its inception.

The Midlands Machinery Show returns to Newark Showground on 8–9th November, offering farmers and contractors the opportunity to view the latest kit. From new tractors to robots, precision sprayers to drills, and ever more refined low disturbance cultivators, there promises to be something for everyone.

Voltloader is transitioning to sustainable haulage with the launch of a new fully electric haulage service initially focusing on the agricultural industry.

This year marks 75 years of the Land Rover Series 1, so a fitting celebration will take place at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show on 4th and 5th November.

Like many rural businesses, Flanesford Priory in Herefordshire recognised the need to diversify and sought innovative ways to expand into tourism. To bring their vision to life, they decided to create a unique attraction – the Maize Maze.

Long-time Farmers Guide contributor, Michael Williams, died in late September. He had written regularly for this magazine for many years, and wrote his final machinery article for our January 2023 issue.

The recent Slurry Forum 2023 brought together industry experts to discuss upcoming legislation and government funding, as well as a run-down of the options for storage, covers, additives and testing. Livestock editor Sarah Kidby reports.

Valtra used an exclusive press event in Finland to demonstrate its new S6-Series tractors with up to 420hp, which will replace the current S4 flagship line-up. David Williams spent time at the wheel.

Two long standing companies have joined forces with the opening of plough centres for Scotland.