Olympic Gold commemorated by new farm sprayer

A Kent farmer has commemorated his daughter’s Gold Medal win at the Tokyo Olympics by naming his new Fendt Rogator sprayer after the Games’ host city. Kate French won her Gold representing Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon on Friday 6th August, and the new sprayer was delivered by main dealer RW Crawford within an hour of her win.

‘A reputation for excellence and efficiency’

Claas, a family business, was founded in 1913 and is a leading global manufacturer of agricultural machinery, renowned for being at the forefront of technology and innovation. We took a brief snapshot of Claas Eastern’s company profile and its portfolio of products, including the extensive range of Lemken ploughs and drills.

Cultivator pertinent for reduced and zero-till

The Guttler brand has many products which are pertinent to the current drive towards reduced tillage and zero tillage, says importer Wox Agri.

From ploughed to seedbed in one pass

Väderstad shares details of the RexiusTwin, which it says is the heaviest press on the market, available in working widths from 4.5–10.3 metres and offering impressive results in both the heaviest and lightest soils.

Farmers urged to check insurance in case of combine fires

With the hire cost of a replacement combine potentially reaching upwards of £70,000 for a high-capacity machine, it is essential to ensure your insurance policy offers adequate cover in case of fire, to avoid a serious hit to your harvest.

Segway break onto the ATV market

Segway – better known for smaller, two wheeled transport – have launched into the off roading market, introducing the Segway Snarler ATV earlier this year.

100 years of the Claas bale knotter

Claas filed its first patent 100 years ago: the knotting device for the Claas straw binder. This device laid the foundations for a success story in baling technology – stretching right up to the new Quadrant Evolution

Methane power promise put into production reality

From a promise, to a principle, to putting its plans into practice, New Holland has carried through the commitment it made in 2006 to becoming the tractor sector’s Clean Energy Leader. But how did the path to today’s final pre-production methane-powered tractors pan out? Retracing some key steps reveals how the brand came to today’s cusp of full-scale manufacturing.

Landini extends range with Serie 5 tractors

Landini has extended its range with the new Serie 5 tractors, utilities that will surprise you with their comfort, versatility and performance.

John Deere announce their largest ever trailed sprayer

The impressively sized sprayer joins John Deere’s R900i series line up, which already included the largest sprayers on the market.

Claas Arion 400 range launched in the UK

The new CLAAS ARION 400 range has now been fully introduced into the UK and Ireland markets with more power than previous models

Farmers faced with sudden changes to spreading plans

The Environment Agency has issued new guidance on the spreading of organic manure, which is set to affect farmers and land managers in England – giving them very little time to adapt.

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