Author Posts: David Williams

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.

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

Farmers Guide attended an event in Germany at which John Deere explained and demonstrated new models and machine upgrades designed to contribute to sustainable farming. David Williams was there.

A high-quality forage supplier has invested in a New Holland forage harvester to replace a previous brand, in pursuit of a more consistent chop. David Williams reports.

Fendt’s best-selling 700 Vario tractor series has been expanded, with the addition of completely new seventh generation models with a longer wheelbase and more power. There is also a new, more powerful and updated Katana forage harvester. David Williams tried both machines on an Italian farm.

A press event by Claas in northern Germany was used to announce and demonstrate an impressive line-up of new products. David Williams was there.

An early opportunity to test-drive Valtra’s new Q-series tractors confirmed that the new
models have what it takes to attract owners and users in this competitive market segment. David Williams reports.

Vaderstad’s Carrier XT, which shares proven features of the original Carrier while adding the extra convenience and versatility of the newer Carrier XL model, will prove a popular addition to the line-up, predicts an East Anglian-based main dealer. David Williams reports.

Vervaet UK importer J Riley expects a busy autumn touring the UK with its Vervaet Quad 550 4-wheel, self-propelled slurry applicator. David Williams saw it in action.