Farm Business

Paul Harris, CEO of staff specialist firm Real Success, says that it is essential to stay calm and make a

The forage harvester remains one of the most powerful machines on the farm, often reaching the 900-1,000hp range. As they

Just 818 machines were registered in October, according to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). This was an 18.8% reduction compared

Distributor of off-road vehicles, Boss ORV has been appointed the UK and Ireland distributor for the Aodes range of ATVs.

The Ludlow Training Company is running its accredited first aid course for farmers on the 28th of November. Suitable for

The finalists for the National Arable and Grassland Awards have been announced. Once again, the quality of the entries was

The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has explored the impact of the autumn budget, stating: Labour’s aim for growth

A new event hopes to help transition away from imported soya and to a more sustainable, secure food system in

Mike Thornton, head of crop production at ProCam, is advising growers to be flexible when it comes to managing later-drilled

Tipping trailers remain a popular option on farms, but as the need for greater capacities has increased, these come with

You’d be hard pressed to find a car or truck that didn’t offer an impressive array of comfort options in

Two family-owned dealerships, Rickerby and Gordons, have both been awarded the Claas UK Dealer of the Year award. The award

Cummins’ hydrogen-powered, internal combustion engine – the H2-ICE – went on show for the first time at EIMA International. Rated

Following the industry response to the autumn budget, NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with the Defra Secretary of State and

This year’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will include anniversary celebrations for the David Brown VAK1 series. Originally known

Harriet Cross, Member of Parliament for Gordon and Buchan, is looking for co-signatories for a letter she plans to send

Scottish agricultural charity RSABI has appointed Susan Stewart to the role of case officer, providing support to Central Scotland. Susan

EIMA International will see the introduction of the Vredestein Traxion CropCare, Apollo Tyres’ first boot for the trailed and self-propelled

The increase in tractor and motor plough popularity during World War 1 occurred mainly in the United States, Canada and

Whixley Grange Farm is run by three generations of Voakes, with James farming in partnership with his father, James’ brother

Rural accountant Old Mill has released a series of practical tips to help mitigate the impact of changes announced in

Opico has announced that it will showcase a new HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator at AgriScot, taking place on the 13th

At EIMA International, Mitas will highlight its comprehensive range of agricultural radial tyres. The products on show will include: VF800/70

Despite the disadvantages, wood has provided fuel for tractors on many thousands of farms, and it has also been used

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has stated that conversations around succession planning will be vital, following changes to

It has been announced that the Massey Ferguson 5700 M series will be fitted with Ceat Specialty Farmax tyres –

The National Women in Agriculture Awards will return for its second year in 2025, after a phenomenal first event in

Farmers and growers are set to take part in mass lobby of their MPs to highlight the impact of changes

The November 2024 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments. The post November 2024 issue

Arag will be exhibiting at the upcoming EIMA International, showcasing its Orion Pro system, which was awarded a Technical Innovation

Stam BV, the European subsidiary of  ITL Group, the parent company of the Solis tractor range, has announced a strategic

Kubota has announced a new generation of the M7 tractor series, marking ten years since the company’s flagship range. Updates

Having won the Farm Manager of the Year title at the 2022 National Arable and Grassland Awards (NAGA), David Bell

The latest generation of Tafe tractors will make its debut at Lamma 2025 following an agreement between Tafe Ltd and the

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s autumn budget saw the agricultural budget remain fixed at £2.4bn, despite fears that it would be cut

Corteva Agriscience is warning growers that the unseasonably mild temperatures mean that weeds will continue to emerge in oilseed rape

As part of its wider brand strategy, Amazone has announced that its groundcare and hoeing portfolios will now be produced

A new autonomous sprayer, jointly developed by Kubota and FEDE, has been announced. Dubbed the KFAST (Kubota Fede Autonomous Spraying

The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, taking place at Newark Showground on the 9th and 10th of November, will

Ascenso, part of Mahansaria Tyres Private Limited (MTPL), has announced new very high flexion (VF) tyres for both tractors and

While farmers in Britain were showing little interest during the early stages of crawler tractor development, the reaction from the

Massey Ferguson has announced the 5M series, with six tractors between 95hp and 145hp. The model is shortlisted for the

Farmers yet to establish their winter wheat crops need to be patient, according to Hutchinsons, and ensure that soil health

At the Interpom fair, AVR has announced a new camera system for its Puma 4.0 potato harvesters which will measure

Kuhn Farm Machinery has added two new models to its Performer Select, entry-level cultivators. The 3m 3000 model and the

The final Cheffins Vintage auction of 2024 saw a strong turnout of bidders, leading to high prices being paid for

Kramp has announced the continuation of its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for 2025, designed to support farmers, agricultural engineers

Several factors are behind the reported fall in the area of beans grown, according to the Processors and Growers Research

JCB has hit a major production milestone, with its one-millionth engine leaving the production line. The company started building its

At AgriScot, on 13 November, Cefetra Grain will be on hand to promote its work in the animal nutrition, food

Farming Unions have come together to warn the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the potential impact of changes to inheritance

The company, established by Jerome Increase Case, made a huge contribution to the development of power farming. His ancestor, John

The AHDB has announced a new winter wheat trial site in Norfolk, which will enable levy payers to follow the

Lodi UK is warning farmers that they will need to step up the fight against rodents ahead of an anticipated

On the 10th of October at the 95th National Tyre Distributors Association, (NTDA) annual dinner and awards ceremony, Kirkby Tyres

The next Argyll Monitor Farm meeting, taking place on 5 November, will look at ‘What to expect from an inspection

J & R Agricultural Engineering Ltd, based in Looe, South East Cornwall, has become the latest dealer to take on

Glafos, a climate tech startup, has launched a beta version of Grant, an AI-powered conversational assistant designed to simplify the

On the 20th and 21st of November, just three weeks after the Labour Party budget, the Midlands Machinery Show will

A free online publication from Nuffield Farming Scholarships and the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), supported by the Elizabeth

Horsch has released details on a new series of Partner FT hoppers, extending the current range in both size and

Having imported the Aitchinson range of direct drills into the UK for more than four years, Aitchinson UK has expanded

Norfolk-based importer and distributor, WM Agri, has announced two new products, both developed by Canadian engineer Darcy Goossen and distributed

Designed specifically for large acre farms, Lemken has introduced the Solitair ST as an introduction to precision farming. The machine

The farming unions from across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have written to Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner to

A new guidance system for New Holland’s T4 FNV specialist tractors has received a Technical Innovation Award ahead of the

According to McArthur BDC, demand for Sukip drying silos is increasing in the UK due to their capability to dry,

During National Rural Crime Action Week, H&H Insurance Brokers is urging farmers to take extra steps to avoid becoming another

A new package of measures has been introduced by the government, said to provide stability to farmers in the horticulture,

The general licence for the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine now covers the whole of England, enabling all livestock keepers

Growers have until 30 November to purchase plant protection products containing mancozeb, following the expiry of its active substance approval

Starting construction in February 2023, Lemken has now opened its Competence Centre for Crop Care, based in Dinteloord, the Netherlands.

A new two-day event has been announced, which will look at the UK biomass industry and how it can play

From November 6-10, Trelleborg Tires will introduce its first agriculture rubber track, the ART1000, at Italy’s EIMA exhibition, along with

Two new Michelin CerexBib 2 tyres have been developed are a result of an exclusive partnership with New Holland, a

David Brown started the company in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, with two employees, cutting the patterns used to make gear wheels, and

Acres Insurance Brokers are advising landowners about potential grey areas in insurance responsibilities for landowners and contractors working on the

Northern Ireland farmer, Jack Dobson, from Dunbia recently hosted an event to demonstrate the virtual fencing system from Monil. Jack

Claas has developed a series of innovations for its Jaguar 900 range of self-propelled forage harvesters. First is the redesigned

Carter Jonas is reporting a rise in average land values in the third quarter of 2024, as the supply of

Glenn Bootman is extending his 30 years of expertise in cultivation and tillage equipment by becoming product manager for the

Farmers across Scotland are invited to attend the next Roxburgh Monitor Farm meeting, which will explore a new approach to

Agronomy firm ProCam has made two new appointments to bolster its technical support to UK arable and livestock farmers. Forage

Spanning 2,000 acres of Shropshire land, Lawn Farm has been in the Davies family for more than 70 years. For

Matt Wilson has been appointed to Kubota UK’s marketing team as groundcare product and key account manager. He brings 20

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) is asking contractors and farmers why they wouldn’t wear an ATV helmet in

British farmers are set to benefit from a new decision-making tool designed to optimise phosphorus use efficiency. Developed by Unium

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) has teamed up with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society to hold a new event

After reporting that tractor registrations were 15% lower from January to September than the previous year, the Agricultural Engineers Association

Based on customer feedback, UTV Products has released the UTV3012, a square LED work light. Jack Campbell, engineering manager, said:

Kuhn Farm Machinery has upgraded its range of Axis fertiliser spreaders with the Optipoint Pro system to avoid over- or

The Oxford Farming Conference has unveiled the speaker lineup for its 2025 event, which is themed Facing Change, Finding Opportunity.

Pöttinger is celebrating 25 years of the Jumbo forage wagon, the first machine from the company to be designed entirely

A leading global seller of second hand equipment, Ritchie Bros UK, has announced two major sales in November. It follows

Severn Trent is urging growers to submit applications for the Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS) grant ahead of the

Ford will be well represented at this year’s Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, held at Newark Showground on 9-10

Are you looking for a direct drill? One that can be combined with a power harrow or a cultivator to

Responses to the survey, from around the country, highlight the impact the weather has had on Scottish crops. Initially, more

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has welcomed the Government’s launch of the new Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), announced by Science Secretary,