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Lamma 2025 will see a host of machines from Fendt making its UK debut, including the first showing of the 600 Vario tractor range. It will also see the UK The post Fendt to showcase new kit at Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced a new front tank, with a dual hopper for both seed and fertiliser. The pressurised TF 2300C has a 2,360-litre tank, split 60/40. According to The post New dual hopper front tank introduced by Kuhn appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Massey-Harris history dates back to 1847 when Daniel Massey began making tools and simple machinery in a workshop in Ontario, Canada, and the next major development followed 10 years later The post Whatever happened to… Massey-Harris Pacemaker? appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The wartime sales growth for tractors was impressive. Production estimates suggest that America’s tractor manufacturers built about 7,000 tractors in the year the war started, but this had increased to The post Whatever happened to… the Interstate Plow Man? appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

You should use this licence to move mammals from or to premises in a protection or surveillance zone where poultry or other captive birds are kept.

Grimme has made updates to its RH-Combi receiving hopper range, with a focus on picking and sorting in a single pass, and gentle crop handling. The hopper is equipped with The post Grimme receiving hoppers get updates appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Despite government assurances that “small farms” won’t be affected, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA)’s analysis shows tax changes could wipe out many small and medium-sized farms. According to The post Family farm tax’ could leave farmers paying tax bills that drain their annual profits appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The organisers of the Midlands Machinery Show, which celebrates its 10th event next week, have announced that it will adopt a one-day format from 2025. The Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural The post Midlands Machinery Show to switch to a one-day format from 2025 appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A new regenerative farming conference has announced a prize fund of £5,000 to help farmers transition away from conventional systems. LandAlive, which is set to take place on the 22nd The post LandAlive event launches £5,000 prize fund appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The 2024 AHDB Cereal Quality Survey (CQS) confirms harvest reports of low protein for wheat and low nitrogen levels in barley – along with some positive findings. Persistent wet conditions The post Cereals Quality Survey confirms lower nitrogen and protein levels appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Attempts to forecast the future development of farm tractors can attract plenty of interest, but the results of the past predictions have not always been accurate. Information about the Vantage The post Whatever happened to… the USS Vantage Tractor? appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.