Meet the new Polaris Ranger Diesel – built for farmers, by farmers

The updated Ranger Diesel was inspired by its users, and is specially adapted to the demands of UK farmers, Polaris explains.

Ernest Doe & Sons expands into southern Lincolnshire following acquisition 

Agricultural machinery dealership Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd has just announced the acquisition of The Burdens Group Limited’s southern Lincolnshire branches, located in Sutterton and North Kyme.  

Vincent Tractors announced death of its co-founder Esme Vincent

Family-run machinery dealership Vincent Tractors has announced the death of co-founder Esme Vincent. 

MKM Agriculture announces closure of its Suffolk branch 

After serving the community for nearly 40 years, a machinery specialist, MKM Agriculture Limited, has announced the closure of one of its branches. 

Scottish funeral director unveils first Land Rover Defender hearse

William Purves Funeral Directors has revealed its custom-made Land Rover Defender hearse for families and funeral directors to hire.

Lincolnshire-based machinery dealer announced closure 

After over forty years in business, a family-run agricultural engineering business, R C Setchfield Ltd, decided to close down its premises. 

Midlands Machinery Show gears up for its tenth anniversary with support from exhibitors

The Midlands Machinery Show will return later this year for its tenth anniversary, with 150 stands already booked at the Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire. 

Can-Am’s Welsh dealer expansion continues with addition of Thorncliffe  

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) is continuing to grow its Can-Am off-road dealer network in the UK with the appointment of Thorncliffe, a Rhyl-based family-run business with over 36 years in the construction sector.

Capable and comfortable base-spec pick-up

The popular Isuzu D-Max pick-up received a refresh last year which included revised styling and an improved interior. The biggest changes affected the base Utility version, and Farmers Guide has been putting it through its paces. David Williams reports.

Openfield launches electric trial for its transport operations

Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions. 

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.

Family 4×4 proves its off- and on-road capabilities

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.

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