Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Every machine on a farm has a story, and Sumo’s latest innovations are no different.

The NAAC will acknowledge the 28 people who have lost their lives in farming-related accidents since 1st April 2025, in a dedicated area at LAMMA.

The UK countryside is changing, and so are the people farming it. Across the UK, a new generation of first-time farmers is taking the reins. They might not come from generations of landowners, they might not have had a farmhouse passed down through the family – but what they do have is ambition and the determination to build something of their own.

Choosing the right maize variety for the farm location and the crop end use is key to maximising harvest results, according to Andrew Cook of seed breeder KWS. He highlights a couple of promising modern hybrids suitable for livestock forage or biogas.

The Rural Asset Finance team are looking forward to presenting the awards at the LAMMA Show at Birmingham’s NEC on January 14th and 15th – and are hugely impressed by all of the category winners, who were announced at the end of November.

De Sangosse will be inviting growers, agronomists and sprayer operators to take a closer look at smarter, more resilient crop input strategies when it exhibits at CropTec this January.

The New Holland stand at LAMMA 2026 will be one of the highlights of the show, bringing a refreshed, future-focused line-up – including major launches and UK-first appearances.

British sprayer specialist Knight Farm Machinery plans to reveal multiple innovations at LAMMA 2026.

Ascenso Tyres designs, manufactures and engineers tyres for hard working machinery that must perform over a number of challenging terrains and environments.

As farming faces growing pressure to boost efficiency and reduce plastic waste, Tama says its latest innovation, EZ Web, is setting a new standard in round baling. Designed by farmers, for farmers, EZ Web offers a more sustainable way to bale, without compromising performance or productivity.

Väderstad has launched the next generation of its seed drills Spirit 400-900C/S and Inspire 1200C/S.

SW Machinery Hire Ltd returns to LAMMA 2026 at the NEC, following continued growth and expansion since its debut at the show in 2024. Providing flexible hire solutions to the agricultural, plant, festival and event sectors, SW Hire offers a diverse range of machinery to suit farms and businesses of all sizes.