Machinery News

To meet rapid growth in global demand, family-owned UK manufacturer Claydon Yield-o-Meter Ltd has recently expanded its factory at the Wickhambrook site in West Suffolk, with the completed building set to double production and create numerous additional jobs.

Fruehauf’s Nick Annan discusses why Britain’s only national grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative, Openfield, is taking delivery of 36 sloper smoothsider tippers from Fruehauf as part of the company’s expansion plans.

Becky Wilson from Farm Carbon Toolkit explained how understanding where emissions come from on a farm can support informed decision-making on reducing carbon footprint, which can lead to increased business resilience and profitability, at a farming conference hosted by accountancy firm Scrutton Bland in early 2023.

Over 2,600 lots, including more than 250 rare vintage and classic tractors, will go under the hammer at the Cheffins Vintage Sale, the largest vintage auction event in Europe, on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd April.

As demand for higher capacity combines continues to grow, sales of trailers capable of transporting the wider and heavier headers are also increasing. One company which has seen a big rise in demand is Abrey Agricultural. David Williams reports.

GEA, one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, has acquired South West dealer Venture Dairy Services in a deal which will consolidate its presence in the region and improve its offering to dairy producers.

The government revealed additional funding will go towards helping farmers better manage slurry storage and store and use water more efficiently as part of the new Plan for Water announced yesterday (4th April).

Farmers Guide is deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of company owner Andrew Guest. Liz Birch, who worked alongside Andrew and knew him well shares some fond words.

A new irradiation sensor will enable all arable and vegetable producers to manage their irrigation, fieldwork and disease protection more precisely, helping to curb costs and boost productivity. The low-cost system operates with exceptional accuracy, large reach and is user-friendly.

Tyre manufacturer BKT is growing its product offering and investing heavily in its already impressive Bhuj, India manufacturing plant. The company’s global sales exceeded $1Bn last year, and there are plans to double that figure within just three years. David Williams visited the factory and met the owners to find out why the brand is so successful.

The Hutchinsons/CAS drill demonstration at Aston Grange Farm in Cheshire last autumn showcased the performance of different drills when drilling wheat into cover crops and the impact on subsequent crop establishment.

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.