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Funding farmers’ brilliant ideas: Farm finance specialists reveal their favourite diversifications 

With seven out of 10 British farms diversifying into new revenue streams, agri-finance specialists Rural Asset Finance look back on the favourite projects they’ve funded.

Trailed cultivator boosts productivity

Cousins of Emneth is seeing increased interest in the larger working widths of its Patriot Cultivator.

Unlocking the hidden value of land: Jobs, infrastructure and services for rural communities

For generations, farming has been the backbone of the UK’s rural economy. Yet, as pressures mount – from volatile markets and rising input costs to environmental obligations – farmers are increasingly exploring how their land can deliver more than food production alone. Joseph Skinner, development director at Tritax Big Box Developments offers essential advice on how to plan your next diversification project.

Smart meter: The opportunity you can’t miss 

Among all the different paperwork and certification, reporting the farm’s water consumption to the Environment Agency is a must for all farmers.

Employment law changes you cannot ignore – human resources needed more than ever

Farming has always demanded resilience in coping with unpredictable weather, fluctuating markets, and rising costs. But today, there is another challenge that cannot be ignored: managing people.

LAMMA debut for four Fendts

Fendt will showcase the new 500 Gen4, 700 Gen7.1, 800 Gen5 and 1000 Gen4 series tractors at LAMMA 2026.

Fastrac transforms into all-rounder following remap

One Essex farmer has turned to professional engine remapping to improve the all-round performance of his JCB Fastrac, shares Avon Tuning.

Suffolk business leads campaign of hope for farmers this Christmas

Longfields Insurance has launched a Christmas campaign, ‘The World is Better with You in It’, to raise funds for the rural mental health charity YANA, and to remind farmers that they are valued and supported.

Totalkare returns to LAMMA with workshop equipment

Totalkare is delighted to announce its return to LAMMA 2026, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 14–15th January 2026.

Switch onto smarter farming

Visit Hutchinsons at LAMMA to see how integrating agronomy with real-time data and joined-up farm services can help you make better decisions and run your farm more efficiently every day.

LAMMA 2026: The future is now at Deutz-Fahr with new 8 series TTV 

The countdown is officially on for the LAMMA Show 2026, and this year, the Deutz-Fahr stand promises to be the definitive destination for farmers and contractors seeking the future of high-performance agriculture.  

New grain analysis computer

Farm-Tec has announced that the new GAC 2700-UGMA Grain Analysis Computer is available in the UK.

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