Machinery News

Farmers Guide attended an event in Germany at which John Deere explained and demonstrated new models and machine upgrades designed to contribute to sustainable farming. David Williams was there.

AS Communications has been awarded the distribution of AgXeed autonomous vehicles from winter 2022-2023.

The agricultural sector has seen rapid innovation in recent years due to the need to produce more food on less land, with technologies such as smart crops, agricultural drones, and smart greenhouses on the rise, according to GlobalData’s latest report.

Combining satellite technology with precision machinery has enabled cereal grower Pat Thornton to reap the rewards of better crop uniformity and yield, by optimising inputs usage and tracking disease, on his farm in Doncaster.

A high-quality forage supplier has invested in a New Holland forage harvester to replace a previous brand, in pursuit of a more consistent chop. David Williams reports.

Syngenta trials have shown that selecting farm sprayer settings with its Spray Assist app could deliver up to 40% better results for autumn grass weed control, compared to some on-farm techniques.

Since Covid-19 hit the UK in 2020, New Holland has operated a strict policy of no tours to keep the staff safe and the plant running – but Farmers Guide was lucky enough to be invited for a tour.

Keeping eyes and ears open helps when choosing the best tyre options.

Fendt’s best-selling 700 Vario tractor series has been expanded, with the addition of completely new seventh generation models with a longer wheelbase and more power. There is also a new, more powerful and updated Katana forage harvester. David Williams tried both machines on an Italian farm.

Company announces the move to the Oxbo brand plus a new global website.

Current government regulations state that the upper weight limit for agricultural trailed items including slurry tankers is 18.29 tonnes – regardless of whether they have an implement on the back.

Longstanding agricultural machinery supplier Ripon Farm Services (RFS) has recently moved into a new depot at the 30-acre Eden Business Park near Malton, North Yorkshire.