See how Somerset boutique hotel produces home-grown flour

The Newt in Somerset, a part of the Newt Estate, which was recently named one of the best boutique hotels in the world, took on a challenge to supply its restaurants with ingredients grown, foraged and reared on the site. The processing of its own heritage wheat will enable home-grown flour to become a valuable additional ingredient. 

Enhancing spray application efficiency

Agrifac addresses the challenge of enhancing spray application efficiency through innovative features in its machines.

New electronics system optimises planter accuracy

Tillage and seeding company Väderstad is introducing the new electronic system, WSX to Tempo F, Tempo V, and Tempo L in the summer of 2024. New features have been added to ensure accuracy in the field – including automatic seed singulation, active hydraulic row-unit downforce, and curve compensation.

“Well-respected” 117-year-old Scottish machinery dealer goes into administration 

An Aberdeenshire agricultural machinery company that had been in business for over 100 years has gone into administration. 

50 vintage vehicles took part in Shropshire tractor run 

Almost 50 vintage tractors took part in a successful Shropshire tractor run in aid of an Alzheimer’s charity last weekend.

Why you should consider long-term tractor hire

Thinking about long-term tractor hire? Weighing up the pros and cons of renting vs buying? Or never even considered hiring a tractor for your farm? Ashbrook Tractor Hire explains why more farming businesses are turning to tractor hire to keep their fleet productive.

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.

Suffolk business looks for new home for its unique pink grain drier

A unique pink drier was the highlight of this year’s open day hosted by Suffolk-based Master Farm Services.

All-new sprayer cab offers increased comfort and productivity

The latest Horsch Leeb PT and VT self-propelled sprayers feature an all-new cab that offers significantly higher levels of operator comfort.

Farmers warned about criminal gangs targeting popular pick-ups

Police have been urging farmers to secure their pick-up trucks as they are increasingly targeted by thieves – often for overseas export.

Celebrations mark 30-year partnership for Norfolk beet harvester specialist

The biennial J Riley Agri Vervaet sugar beet harvester demonstration took place in late January, attracting farmers and contractors from across the UK. David Williams was there.

Grain drier business becomes home to the pink mobile grain drier

Master Farm Services will showcase its range of mobile grain driers and ancillaries, including the first pink mobile drier, all in aid of raising awareness and money for the Breast Cancer UK charity. Farmers are invited to the event, where refreshments will be available along with a host of fun activities throughout the day.

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