Machinery News

More than 40 vintage tractor drivers drove through the Scottish countryside in tribute to a blacksmith known for his love of the local community. 

It has been a challenging season for weed control so far, but there are still opportunities to tidy up winter wheat crops in early March before moving on to disease control at the end of the month.

Amazone has introduced a new wet system on its sprayers, as well as other updates to its sprayer range – including the new 7,000-litre, Pantera 7004 self-propelled.

Team Sprayers’ agricultural range includes both tractor mounted and trailed sprayers, with the best-selling Leader series forming a key part of its trailed range, including both Leader 3 and 4 models.

Precision farming and drift reduction are two important issues when it comes to sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural solutions.

A Shropshire family farm is making a gradual move to regenerative farming and improved soil health with the help of a Weaving IR (inter-row) drill. David Williams reports.

Recent figures show John Deere accounted for 30.4% of UK tractor registrations in 2022, putting it back into the top position.

Farmers Guide has been putting the Subaru Forester 4×4 estate through its paces, to find out how the latest hybrid drive-line set-up copes with typical farm use. David Williams reports.

Changing from a traditional plough and combination drill-based crop establishment system to strip seeding has proved transformational for W. Rooke & Sons’ Heslington farming business.

Krone Finance has launched its latest finance deals on hire purchases of Krone’s forage and grassland equipment in the UK.

Planned winter maintenance can reduce the risk of breakdowns in the field, while replacing worn and damaged parts reduces the risk of deaths and injuries. NFU Mutual and Farm Safety Foundation offer some guidance.

The use of ploughs is still at the forefront for many farmers, above all as a key tool in crop establishment to reset soil and reduce weed burden, some of which may have resistance to herbicides.