Machinery News

After a one-year hiatus, the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery event makes a welcome return to the Ernest Doe headquarters in Ulting, Essex for the 62nd Doe Show.

Lemken discusses its range of solutions for soil cultivation, ploughing, stubble cultivation and mechanical weeding, alongside changing agricultural practices over the years.

Mowing with a conditioner enables faster drying and harvesting time, thus ensuring the preservation of nutrients in the forage. SIP provides advice on effective conditioning.

JCB Agriculture and Tuckwells have announced that their dealer agreement for Suffolk and Essex will not be renewed, and Tuckwells has secured a new franchise.

NFU Mutual offers top tips for farmers contemplating agri-tech investment, as a new survey sheds light on key barriers that are preventing farmers benefitting from government funding.

Jeep’s iconic Wrangler models retain many of the styling characteristics which made the brand so famous, but latest versions boast extra comfort, performance, and passenger-carrying practicality. David Williams had an extended test-drive.

ICL provides advice on the nutrient uptake dilemma and the benefits of controlled release fertiliser technology.

Imports of nitrogen fertilisers, to meet the needs of Britain’s farmers, are likely to come from a wider range of manufacturers than normal and potentially be more variable in size and spreading characteristics.

Vaderstad has announced its first 12m drills which will join its existing seeding line-up, during an online press conference in early November. David Williams reports.

A visit to Lemken’s German Agro Farm in mid-November included news and demonstrations of significant updates and new products which will be welcomed by UK farmers. David Williams was there.

First deliveries of the latest Case IH Optum AFS Connect tractors start in spring 2022, but Farmers Guide test drove one of only two already in the UK. David Williams reports.

European tour of tyre and track solutions from Michelin visited the UK during November, providing an opportunity for dealers and customers to learn about the latest products and how to get the best from them. David Williams was there.