harvest
‘Have a happy harvest’ campaign launches to mark Farm Safety Week
26th July 2024
TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety charity, has launched a campaign to emphasise the importance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers during Farm Safety Week.
AUG 2024
New drill combines high work rates with consistent seed placement
25th July 2024
“We are all trying to get more done with fewer staff, while weather windows get shorter,” explained Forrest Farms farm foreman, Robert Hale.
Scottish funeral director unveils first Land Rover Defender hearse
24th July 2024
William Purves Funeral Directors has revealed its custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to hire.
New Holland marks two millionth Basildon tractor in plant’s 60th year history
24th July 2024
New Holland is celebrating two great achievements, 60 years of tractor production in Basildon and the manufacturing of its two millionth tractor at the plant.
Lincolnshire-based machinery dealer announced closure
23rd July 2024
After over forty years in business, a family-run agricultural engineering business, R C Setchfield Ltd, decided to close down its premises.
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm and Weston College renovated historic Ferguson tractor
17th July 2024
Weston College has joined forces with Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm amid its 25th anniversary celebrations to restore a vintage tractor loved by members and visitors of Noah’s Ark.
Farmers urged to start preparations for winter slurry storage
17th July 2024
The Environment Agency (EA) is urging farmers to start their preparations now for winter slurry storage, and to contact the EA if they have any concerns.
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Witham Group experts share top machinery tips ahead of this harvest season
11th July 2024
Despite the ups and downs of the recent weather, the summer harvest season is finally upon us, with British farmers and agricultural contractors set to reap the rewards of their hard work. But are machines harvest-ready?
Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run raises over £60K for charity
10th July 2024
Nearly 200 people took part in this year’s Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run, raising tens of thousands for Cancer Research UK.
JUL 2024
Move to Fendt tractors pays off
10th July 2024
Several tractor brands were considered before an order for two Fendts was placed with Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) by a large North Norfolk estate last year.
Collection of classic and vintage tractors achieved high prices at latest auction
7th July 2024
A 50-strong lineup of classic and vintage tractors, along with a rare collection of historical vehicles, has generated huge interest and strong bidding at a sale hosted by machinery auctioneers, Cheffins.
Fordson Dexta painted pink to raise dementia awareness
5th July 2024
A Northamptonshire woman has painted her tractor pink to raise money and awareness of a disease that affected her grandparents.