Author Posts: David Williams
MARCH 2020
Latest self-propelled sprayer features at recent customer days
10th March 2020
New Horsch Leeb self-propelled sprayers featured at customer days organised by Claas dealer Manns. David Williams was there.
JAN 2020
New drill impresses test users ahead of limited production next year
19th December 2019
A new tine drill, designed to cope with some of the heaviest clay soils, has continued working in wet conditions in Essex when most other drills had returned to their sheds. David Williams saw it at work.
DEC 2019
Unrivalled versatility from iconic off- and on-road vehicle
26th November 2019
A series of mid-October practical demonstration days provided an opportunity for potential and current Unimog users to find out about the latest models. David Williams was there.
Increased variety and choice from Manitou
26th November 2019
New compact loaders from Manitou were previewed at Lamma earlier this year. The range includes skid-steer and articulated versions to suit a wide variety of users. David Williams has been trying them out.
Chemical-free precision weed control
22nd November 2019
A new mechanical weed control option has been added to Opico’s line-up, and is expected to appeal to a wide variety of users. David Williams was at the press launch.
Test-driving the new John Deere 8R Models
29th October 2019
Farmers Guide was among the first agricultural press to test-drive the new John Deere 8R models in Waterloo, Iowa, USA earlier this year.
Farming union raises nearly £40K for charity
26th September 2019
Alzheimer’s Society Cymru was presented with a cheque for nearly £30,000, while the Farming Community Network (FCN) – which supports farmers and their families through difficult times – received just under £10,000.
Double-row maize planter attracts potential users
3rd June 2019
Potential higher maize yields through optimum plant spacing attracted East Anglian farmers and contractors to a drill demonstration organised by Ernest Doe and Lemken. David Williams was there.
Dealer expansion will benefit ATV users
3rd June 2019
MKM Agriculture Ltd marked the opening of its new Suffolk depot with an open day to which current and potential ATV users were invited. David Williams was there.
Claydon Drill’s two-day Suffolk event
3rd June 2019
Suffolk-based Claydon Drills enjoys a loyal customer following and the company’s annual open days on founder Jeff Claydon’s heavy land farm are popular. David Williams was there.
New products feature at dealer open day
31st May 2019
For Case IH main dealer Collings Brothers, the decision to hold an open evening rather than an open day this year proved worthwhile, as customers made the most of ideal weather for field operations before their visit. David Williams attended.
MAY 2019
Weed control boost with Kuhn drill
3rd May 2019
With reducing numbers of chemical solutions available in the armoury, weed control is a growing challenge…