- Nordic Tyres to highlight two Nokian ranges at APF 13/09/2024
Nordic Tyres, the exclusive distributor of Nokian heavy tyres, will be exhibiting at the upcoming APF Exhibition. Two products will be at the forefront of the company’s stand: the Forest
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- JCB celebrates 20 years of engine production 13/09/2024
JCB Power Systems is celebrating two decades of operation with a special event to thank employees for their role in its success. Based in Forston, Derbyshire, the firm has been
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- Profile: The fruits of their labours 13/09/2024
When the Mee family, made up of husband and wife Peter and Zoe, their two children, Charlie and Emily, and Charlie’s wife Charlotte, talk about sustainability, they do not just
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- Kuhn to highlight versatile solutions at Tillage-Live 13/09/2024
Visitors to Tillage-Live will be able to see the latest updates to Kuhn Farm Machinery’s Multi-Leader XT plough range, alongside its cultivators and drills. The Multi-Leader XT was updated to
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- Plant sustainability index launched by AbacusBio 13/09/2024
Global genetic improvement consultancy AbacusBio has launched the first sustainability index for plants in a bid to reduce the environmental impact of growing crops. It has been designed to enable
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- Tractor of the Year 2025: TotY Specialized – Antonio Carraro Tony 8900 TRG 13/09/2024
Said to be the only reversible hydrostatic orchard tractor on the market, the TRG 8900 Tony is available in both a low-profile specification, with rollover bar and 20in wheels, or
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- Whatever happened to… the Ferguson Black Tractor? 13/09/2024
The hydraulically operated three-point linkage developed by Harry Ferguson was one of the most important advances in power farming history, and it made its first appearance on the Black Tractor.
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- ForFarmers warns not to underestimate autumn staggers 12/09/2024
Despite livestock being at greater risk of developing staggers (hypomagnesaemia) in the spring, ForFarmers is warning that there is a risk of the condition during the autumn flush of grass.
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- UPL offers free potato store fogging through September 12/09/2024
Thirty free potato store fogging applications are up for grabs this month, courtesy of UPL. The successful grower will have the cost of sprout suppressant Argos covered and the application
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- 1,000 Volvo Penta engines put to work in forestry 12/09/2024
A decade ago, Swedish manufacturer Eco Log worked with Volvo Penta to install engines into its product range. Now, the 1,000th Volta Penta D8 driven machine has been delivered. The
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- Horsch adds new precision tech to Leeb sprayer range 12/09/2024
Horsch is continuing to develop the Leeb range of sprayers with a series of precision farming updates, available for both new and existing machines. First up is AutoSelect Pro, which
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- NFU calls for government to value UK food production by increasing ag budget 12/09/2024
On the 9th Back British Farming Day, the NFU has said that the government must take action to value UK food security and ensure environmental delivery. Speaking ahead of a
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