Author Posts: David Williams
NOV 2025
New tractors, loaders and a baler for New Holland
16th October 2025
New Holland demonstrated new and updated machines on a farm in north Germany ahead of their public launch at Agritechnica this November. David Williams was there.
OCT 2025
New Fendt tractor models and updates
19th September 2025
A major Fendt press event provided the first opportunity for agricultural journalists to view and test-drive new tractors from 103–550hp ahead of their public launch at Agritechnica. David Williams reports.
AUG 2025
New launches for Massey Ferguson
24th July 2025
Massey Ferguson combined the launch of new 8S Xtra-series tractors with an opportunity for European agricultural journalists to visit its new Agrispace customer experience centre in early July. David Williams was there.
APR 2025
Chemical-free crop desiccation coming this year
2nd April 2025
A new chemistry-free solution for potato and cover crop desiccation will be available in the UK this year. David Williams reports.
APR 2025
Vervaet beet harvesters get significant upgrades
27th March 2025
David Williams enjoyed an early test-drive of the popular upgraded self-propelled beet harvesters.
FEB 2025
JCB handler range: Upgrades and additional models
30th January 2025
David Williams spent a day trying out JCB’s new wheeled loader, telehandler and small articulated loader on the company’s Staffordshire farm.
JAN 2025
Used tractor purchase proved need and confirmed benefits
16th December 2024
Investment in a pair of mid-size, more versatile tractors to replace one larger model is proving worthwhile for a growing Bedfordshire-based farming and contracting business. David Williams reports.
DEC 2024
On-farm demonstration day highlights why premium tyres are worth the investment
21st November 2024
A practical on-farm demonstration day was used by Alliance to highlight advantages of the company’s latest agricultural tyres. David Williams reports.
OCT 2024
New planting and harvesting products offer versatility
20th September 2024
Grimme displayed and demonstrated exciting new products at an exclusive German press event attended by Farmers Guide. David Williams reports.
SEP 2024
New tractors, combines and sprayers in action at German press event
29th August 2024
John Deere staged a press event in Germany in mid-August, at which there was the opportunity to experience the latest combines, tractors and sprayers working in the field. David Williams was there.
SEP 2024
New flagship combine impresses with its performance in oilseed rape
22nd August 2024
New Holland’s new combine is attracting plenty of interest from potential customers during low-key demonstration days this harvest. David Williams spent a day with it.
Six latest machinery launches at Cereals 2024
17th June 2024
Now the dust has settled on one more Cereals Event, we can all consider the show’s impact on cereal types, technology and, of course, the latest machinery that has been unveiled. Farmers Guide machinery contributor, David Williams, guides you through six key machinery launches from Cereals 2024.
