John Deere 9RX: Record-breaking power in the biggest tractor

Daniel Hodge attended a demo of John Deere’s impressive 9RX tractor in late July, experiencing it up close in the field at Staythorpe Farming in Newark.

“Wheeler dealer” jailed after defrauding agricultural firms

Barry Mackland, 50, who bought and sold agricultural machinery in Scotland, has been sentenced to five years in prison for three charges of fraud and one of theft.

Machinery firm director banned for false VAT returns

David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of Scottish machinery company Balgownie Limited.

Case IH Axial Flow 9230 combine exceeds expectations

When south Suffolk-based farmer, Colin Clifton-Brown bought his Case IH Axial Flow combine in 2015, he justified the investment by intending to run it for 10 years before updating. Now, 11 harvests later, he still hasn’t lost a full day’s harvesting due to breakdown. David Williams saw the combine in action. 

Innovation in vegetation management

In the world of professional vegetation management, few names resonate with as much quiet authority as Denmark’s GreenTec. 

Farm mechanic to complete 900-mile tractor drive for charity

Billy Kitcher will drive his 1954 Fordson Major tractor from John O’Groats to Land’s End for mental health charity #Willdoes.

New partner for Case IH

Turney Group, Bicester, has signed a new agreement with long-term partner CNH to represent the Case IH brand, effective immediately, from its agricultural depot at Middleton Stoney, with additional parts support from Princes Risborough.

CNH ends partnership with machinery dealer G & J Peck

Machinery dealer G & J Peck has announced it ceased operating as a New Holland and Case IH franchise, as its long-standing partnership with CNH has come to an end.

Young farmer organises 12th tractor run for charity

A tractor run organised by Sam Brown, 27, who has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user, is now in its 12th year, raising vital funds for a rural support charity.

‘Secure your vehicles’ – Toyota Hilux thefts increased by 550%

The number of Toyota Hilux pickup thefts has marked a staggering 550% increase year-on-year, DVLA data has revealed. 

Friends restore Massey Ferguson 35x for 5,500-mile challenge along Britain’s coast

A restored classic Massey Ferguson 35x from 1960s set off from the Black Isle for a 5,500-mile coastal Road Rage Cowboy challenge in support of five charities.

Cambridgeshire farm hosts major modern agricultural machinery sale

East Anglian-based auctioneer, Cheffins, will host a major modern agricultural machinery sale on a farm in Somersham, Cambridgeshire, in September. 

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