Author Posts: David Williams

Range updates ahead of Agritechnica

Amazone has announced new models and upgrades in its plough, cultivator, drill, spreader and sprayer ranges. David Williams reports.

Soil improvement, cost and time savings result from switch to direct drilling

Time and cost savings and an improved soil structure have resulted from a move to direct drilling for a South Downs family farm. David Williams reports.

High-spec models in a shorter wheelbase

McCormick launched its new short-wheelbase X7 tractors at the Italian Eima show last month. David Williams was there.

Discovery, still a great all-rounder

Few vehicles compare to the Land Rover Discovery when it comes to combining load and passenger-carrying ability with exceptional off- and on-road performance. Five years after the Discovery 5 series was launched, Farmers Guide assessed the latest version. David Williams reports.

Sustainable farming benefits from after-market inflation system

An aftermarket on-board tyre inflation system is helping one of the UK’s largest vegetable and salad producers protect vulnerable black fen soils. David Williams reports.

Latest model has lots of appeal

An opportunity to try Kubota’s latest M6002-series tractors in a range of working applications confirmed their suitability for UK farms. David Williams reports.

New brand and dealer impress on Cambridgeshire farm

Changing tractor brands and dealers is proving a good decision for a large Cambridgeshire arable farm. David Williams reports.

Tractor range upgrades increase appeal

A demonstration day by Valtra UK provided an opportunity to try out the latest 5th gen N- and T-series models in the field. David Williams enjoyed his time in the cab.

Born to Farm event brings new products and features

Massey Ferguson has announced new 6S and 7S tractors, additional 8S models, and upgraded hay and forage machinery. David Williams reports.

New combine meets expectations in difficult harvest

Two Essex farmers who each invested in John Deere X9 high-capacity combines for this harvest have been delighted with the performance. David Williams reports.

New combine models bring dramatic productivity upgrades

Claas has announced a new Trion combine series to replace its Tucano and Avero models. David Williams attended the launch.

Practical alternative or green elephant?

A new era starts on New Holland’s Basildon production lines this autumn with the assembly of gas-powered tractors alongside conventional diesel-fuelled models. David Williams visited a UK farm involved with early trials of the new machines.

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