Double-cab pickups: Beat the tax changes

Changes to the way double-cab pickups are treated for some tax purposes are coming in April 2025 – act now to get a Ford Ranger before the tax change.

What’s driving the rise in used farm machinery purchases?

A new report sheds light on what is currently driving farmers to purchase new or used farm machinery, with cost and condition being key factors.

Working model of Fordson tractor scores high price at auction

A working scale model of a diecast Chad Valley Fordson Major tractor with a clockwork mechanism was one of the highlights of the CCM Skipton’s March sale of Border Fine Arts, Beswick ornaments, toys and collectables. 

Marshall Farm Machinery closes down after 18 years in business

West Midlands machinery dealer Marshall Farm Machinery has announced the permanent closure of the business. 

Agwood ceases operations and merges with Crawfords

Crawfords Group has announced a strategic merger that will see the machinery specialist Agwood being ceased, with all services and operations becoming fully integrated into the Crawfords brand. 

Horsch drill ranges updated

Horsch has updated and expanded its ranges in the past 18 months, with advanced features not just reserved for the largest models.

New hopper-less rear mounted frame developed

With wetter planting windows the new norm, a change in machinery can be the difference between getting seed in the ground or not.

Precision, versatility and soil health with the Weaving Mounted GD Disc Drill

As regenerative agriculture and no-till farming continue to gain momentum, British farmers are looking for machinery that ticks many boxes: exceptional seed placement, versatility in variable weather conditions, promotion of optimal soil health, maximisation of efficiency and affordability. 

Low disturbance drilling

Despite the ongoing wet conditions across much of Britain in 2024/2025, farmers can overcome the challenging drilling situation with the right tools.

G & J Peck announces opening of new HQ and closure of depots

Agricultural machinery dealer G & J Peck has announced an opening of a new central headquarters in Chatteris and an eventual closure of three of its depots. 

Claas announces wider tractor range and precision farming upgrades

At a recent Suffolk press event, Claas unveiled completely new additions to its lower horsepower Axos tractor line-up. David Williams tried them out.

Kverneland f-drill & Rotago F combination improves efficiency for Monmouthshire contractor

Monmouthshire contractor MRI Whistance has shared why he chose a Kverneland f-drill front tank with a Rotago F power harrow drill combination in search of improved flexibility and more output. 

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