Farm Business

The trailed, two-row Spirit 9200i potato harvester from AVR is said to be a major upgrade to the previous Spirit

New research that could increase the natural resistance of wheat to a devastating fungal disease has begun at Heriot-Watt University

Aldi has announced plans to invest over £30m in dairy farmers over the next three and a half years, through

A large square baler offers near non-stop operation, when everything is going well. It makes sense then that they really

Throughput has been the focus of a lot of combine launches in recent years. CNH has introduced new flagships across

In celebration of its 175th anniversary, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of machines for the potato cultivation industry, is

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its CallFirst service, a resource used by thousands of

Merlo will return to AgriScot this year, taking its usual spot at Stand 142 in the Highland Hall where it

Biostimulant specialist Orion Future Technologies has appointed BASIS and FACTS qualified Gerry Strydom to its team of agronomists. He brings

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of cancer risks, signs and symptoms in

Gowan is reminding growers and contractors that it offers free dummy Avadex granules for effective calibration. Hank King, country manager,

H&H Insurance Brokers has created a new management role. Specialising in rural and business insurance, the firm has promoted David

MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of the Agrifol biostimulant, is encouraging visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show to plan spring

The new Thulit MF/1200 sees Lemken extend its mechanical weeding range beyond a 12m working width. It uses a four-bar

At the CropTec event, Hutchinsons staff will be on hand to discuss how the EasyPlan upgrade for the Omnia farm

Kongskilde Industries, which manufactures pneumatic grain handling systems, is reassuring customers of its stability and growth despite recent events around

xFarm Technologies has partnered with Dyson Farming to announce a three-year digital agricultural project focused on data-driven efficiency to support

The sixth generation of the range is topped out by the S416. It’s powered by an AGCO Power engine offering

ForFarmers has a Commercial Development Programme starting in September 2025 for individuals looking to advance their careers. Founded in a

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is expanding its team of commercial specialists in the UK, appointing Alan Slimon as district commercial

Life Scientific is advising growers to pay close attention to grassweeds this autumn if they want any chance of getting

The latest T7.340 HD is mounted on the same wheelbase as the previous 290 and 315 HD machines but with

Garford Farm Machinery has introduced a new generation of vision guidance system for its Robocrop precision weeders. Developed in-house, Robocrop

G T Bunning and Sons have announced a supply agreement with Vermeer, making the American manufacturer the sole importer and

New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than

When we catch up with Neil McIver at one of his company’s two bases, this one just outside of Kirkhill

On the 6th of November at Newmarket Racecourse, farmers, researchers and industry stakeholders will come together for Agri-TechE’s REAP Conference.

Continuing the pattern for 2025, the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has announced that tractor registrations dropped 19.3% in September when

Re-entering the competition after reaching the finals last year, Massey Ferguson’s 9S.425 uses an Agco Power engine to produce up

Sky Agriculture, which announced recently that it would handle sales to the UK directly, has announced a new front tank

Slurry specialist Vogelsang will introduce a range of new products at this year’s EuroTier event, held between November 12-15 in

Andrew and Marisa Baird run Auchnotroch Farm, near Carluke, Lanarkshire, with their daughter, Kirstie Morrison. The farm sits at just

Integrating the various updates we saw when the new generation 4000 iCON was released, JCB’s flagship tractor is powered by

With wet conditions and a requirement to turn over compacted land, or minimise ground pressure to avoid further compaction, Continental

Devon farming and contracting business BG Pearce has commissioned a one-off, pink Ktwo trailer with a QR code and various

The British Crop Production Council (BCPC) has expanded its online Knowledge Bank to include over 30 years of technical reports

Farm input costs have risen by an average of 44% since 2019 according to research carried out by the Agriculture

The Farmall C range from Case IH has received a major update for 2025. From next year all models will

Maxam, a tyre brand from Sailun which is distributed in the UK by Kirkby Tyres, has put its AgriXtra XL

Initially announced ahead of Agritechnica last year, John Deere and DeLaval have announced the Milk Sustainability Centre. It is a

Second-hand equipment sold at auctions remains unaffected by the challenging conditions of the machinery market for manufacturers and dealers. This

One of the largest tractors to ever take part in the competition, the Case IH Quadtrac is powered by an

Government must put its money where its mouth is on sustainable farming in the autumn budget, according to the Country

Develon Europe, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched a new digital platform following the creation of the Remarketing

When the dairy herd at North Farm Horton was sold in 2005, the Dorset business looked to the arable sector

Riverford, the organic vegetable box company headed up by Guy Singh-Watson, has teamed up with a group of British farmers,

Using an Agco Power four-cylinder engine, the N175 Direct produces 165hp and 680Nm of torque, with a two-stage boost system

The Oxford Farming Conference, along with partner McDonald’s UK and Ireland, has announced the recipients of the Breaking Barriers Scholarship.

The UK Agri-Tech Centre has announced a new project, in collaboration between Upcycled Plant Protein (UPP) and The James Hutton

Following the announcement last year that the Burel Group would merge the product lines of Prolog, Sulky and Sky into

The government has confirmed that it will bring forward new laws that will allow new precision breeding technology, including gene

The NFU has helped secure a huge win for UK horticulture growers with British beetroot now allowed to enter the

The latest X7 machine is fitted with an FPT engine for 230hp, boosting to 240hp, put to the ground through

A joint project between the UK Agri-Tech Centre and Oxi-Tech Solutions Ltd aims to improve efficiency for farmers and reduce

A newly developed Agco Power engine sits at the heart of the Fendt 620 Vario. With just four-cylinders, it offers

At this year’s Midlands Machinery Show, Mastenbroek will introduce its new CT12 AI crawler truck. Equipped with artificial intelligence, the

According to a poll held by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) scrapping inheritance tax reliefs would tear apart

The livestock industry is being surveyed to better understand the impact of the ongoing bluetongue virus outbreak. Led by Fiona

Sitting at the top of the Arion range, the 660 CMATIC’s engine boosts to a maximum of 205hp and produces

Lemken has announced the new Solitair front hopper, offering a 2,400-litre capacity for seed and/or fertiliser. Designed to be pressure-resistant,

The latest generation of Puma machines has received a series of updates, with the flagship model producing 260hp from the

To support its dealer network and improve availability across England, Scotland and Wales, Michelin has appointed R. H. Claydon as

Automation has had an enormous effect in some industries, but its progress on farms is much more limited in spite

Kubota has announced that John Davis will take on the role of agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the south

A new project exploring the role of drone technology in improving yield, fruit quality and forecasting in strawberry production could

The Tractor World Show will return to Malvern’s Three Counties Showground on the 22nd and 23rd of February 2025. Next

Field results have suggested that cabbage stem flea beetle attacks in oilseed rape crops could be mitigated with silicon. Plants

Agricultural parts supplier, Kramp, will host an open day at its UK logistics centre in Biggleswade on November 6th. Measuring

One of the largest tractor manufacturers in the world, and a first-time entry into the Tractor of the Year competition,

Avant has completed its flagship range of loaders with the 855i and the 845, which have now entered production. The

Following a three-year project funded by Defra, ADAS has launched a new platform providing free public access to more than

Barenbrug is advising growers to conduct a fodder budget ahead of winter, following the challenging weather conditions that have impacted

At an open day for its Herefordshire customers, Antonio Carraro importers Kirkland UK showcased the new A Series tractor. Unlike

A new range of nurse tanks has been launched by Tramspread, offering capacities of 45, 70 and 90cu m. “The

The Plus product range was originally launched in 1967 and was reportedly the first direct injection tractor on the market,

Austrian manufacturer Lindner has had great success in its home country, taking an 11% market share despite stiff competition from

Two new reports said to detail the most comprehensive farm environmental baseline ever established, as well as the framework needed

Turkish manufacturer Hattat introduced its T4125 tractor, fitted with a FPT F36 four-cylinder engine that produces 122hp, with torque levels

A new vigorous variety of triticale is to be made available this autumn as a cover crop option for arable

Syngenta’s SY Cheer has been awarded full Group 1 milling status, with the company stating that it could hold strong

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out new measures to mitigate the spread of the Bluetongue virus serotype 3

Italian manufacturer ADR is celebrating it’s 70th anniversary, having first started in Uboldo, not far from Milan, in a 50sq

Kuhn Farm Machinery has announced that its Twin-reel film binding technology will be available as an option on the FB

One of the key features of Fendt’s electric tractor, the e107 Vario, is the adjustable power output from the 100kWh

The Marshall company’s impressive contribution to power farming history includes a range of internationally successful steam engines, plus a long-running

Reach-arm hedgetrimmers have always doubled as verge mowers for the operators using them. We break down the models best suited

The 60hp YT359 from Yanmar comes with an in-house developed engine and transmission. The i-HMT gearbox combines a hydrostatic and

Range and Road, a Watton based, family-run dealership, has been appointed to the Can-Am dealer network. The addition of the

Landini’s tracked Trekker machine is available as either a cab or platform model, with F and M specifications to signify

Following the results of RABI’s Big Farming Survey, which showed that 34% of men in agriculture suffer from anxiety or

Dairy producers are being urged to focus on feed efficiencies to meet performance targets and reduce their carbon footprint in

On the 9th and 10th of November at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, John Deere will celebrate the

A joint development between Goldoni Keestrack and Swiss hillside tractor specialists Rigitrac, both of which have a long history of

Massey Feeds is advising growers that careful ration balancing will be crucial this winter to address low energy levels in

Fendt’s Smart AG Engineering division has made available retrofit options for some of the company’s most popular tractors. These include

Students are being offered free tickets to the National Farm Management Conference on the 7th of November, organised by the

High demand and increased prices for straw have led to many growers choosing to bale, rather than chop, this harvest.

Richard Brookes started transitioning his family’s arable farm to a grassland system 25 years ago. Having always been “horse-oriented”, the

UPL is warning that growers face an increased risk of ergot after high infection levels this year. Ergot sclerotia can