Machinery News

The government is launching grants of up to £250,000 to help farmers in England improve their slurry storage, cut costs on artificial fertilisers, and significantly reduce water and air pollution in the area.

Machine versatility, making the most of inputs, and soil health were key themes at the two-day Midlands Machinery Show, which attracted a large number of visitors.

Kuhn has recently launched an improved, lightweight Megant drill featuring new tine coulters, an updated terminal, and the option to add a second hopper so farmers can drill two crops in one go.

A smartphone app, designed by an agricultural contractor to improve the efficiency of his own business, is now benefitting similar operations throughout the UK, and further afield. David Williams reports.

An Essex farmer who grew grain maize for the second time this year says the crop is so profitable and provides so many benefits for his operation that he has invested in his own specialist machinery to harvest it. David Williams visited the farm.

Farmers Guide attended Fendt’s European product launch which provided the first opportunity for customers, dealers and press to view new 7th generation 700 Vario-series tractors, the new flagship Katana 850 forage harvester as well as a mid-sized telehandler, new combines, balers and grass harvesting products. David Williams reports.

Kymco’s reputation as a manufacturer of quality utility ATVs suitable for agricultural use is growing, and new models recently added to the range with more power and load carrying capability are expected to attract new users and increase the brand’s market share. David Williams put them through their paces.

Vaderstad has widened its product line-up with the addition of a new tine cultivator, displayed for the first time at an event celebrating the opening of the manufacturer’s new demonstration farm in Germany. David Williams reports.

The Scrapenser from Ian Cleasby Agriculture enables dairy farmers to spread sawdust into cubicles and scrape out at the same time, combining two chores into one job.

Farmers wishing to sneak a peek at a Standen harvester in action can still request demonstrations by contacting the Standen team, who have been busy demoing machinery across their harvester and planter range.

Bobcat has announced a super compact telehandler and more powerful compact skid-steer loaders. David Williams reports.

Operations director for Ardent Hire Solutions, Gareth Clements, shares advice on what to look for in materials handling equipment, and the newest and most popular models in the fleet.