Machinery News

It is a popular belief that by reducing your establishment costs and switching away from conventional methods, you reduce your yields. However, research conducted by AHDB indicates that this view can be challenged.

David Williams visited a Cambridgeshire family’s mixed farm, where strategies to improve soil and crop health, and to reduce costs, have increased profitability.

Having purchased an Iseki TG6495 IQ compact tractor three years ago, the Reads family says it offers excellent manoeuvrability and is “incredibly reliable”.

Valtra will not exhibit at the show in May, but said it is looking to return in January 2023.

T H White has announced the purchase of the former J G Plant site in Tillington Road, north-west Hereford.

The first conventional tractors capable of fully autonomous operation will be available later this year. David Williams reports.

Irrigation, slurry and dirty water specialist Greencrop (part of The Ben Burgess Group) recently announced that it is to become the main importer of Kemper GmbH for the UK and Ireland.

After a one-year hiatus, the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery event makes a welcome return to the Ernest Doe headquarters in Ulting, Essex for the 62nd Doe Show.

Lemken discusses its range of solutions for soil cultivation, ploughing, stubble cultivation and mechanical weeding, alongside changing agricultural practices over the years.

Mowing with a conditioner enables faster drying and harvesting time, thus ensuring the preservation of nutrients in the forage. SIP provides advice on effective conditioning.

JCB Agriculture and Tuckwells have announced that their dealer agreement for Suffolk and Essex will not be renewed, and Tuckwells has secured a new franchise.

NFU Mutual offers top tips for farmers contemplating agri-tech investment, as a new survey sheds light on key barriers that are preventing farmers benefitting from government funding.