Author Posts: David Williams

For a large Suffolk estate to move away from a long-trusted sprayer brand, it required confidence in both the new manufacturer and the dealer. Almost five months on, and with 1,820ha of spraying carried out so far, the farm’s management and user teams remain extremely pleased with their decision. David Williams reports.

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.

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.

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.

A new chemistry-free solution for potato and cover crop desiccation will be available in the UK this year. David Williams reports.

David Williams enjoyed an early test-drive of the popular upgraded self-propelled beet harvesters.

David Williams spent a day trying out JCB’s new wheeled loader, telehandler and small articulated loader on the company’s Staffordshire farm.

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.

A practical on-farm demonstration day was used by Alliance to highlight advantages of the company’s latest agricultural tyres. David Williams reports.

Grimme displayed and demonstrated exciting new products at an exclusive German press event attended by Farmers Guide. David Williams reports.

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.

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.