Farmers move to improve pre-em applications
5th August 2019
A quarter of UK farmers have made changes to their spraying operations to get better performance from pre-emergence herbicide applications. Heeding the advice and results of the Syngenta #lowslowcovered campaign,
Battery vs Petrol Brushcutters
2nd August 2019
Brushcutters have a busy life on many UK farms and estates playing a vital part in keeping grass and weed growth under control. Sales of battery-powered models are increasing and
Has your trailer passed the Tilly test?
31st July 2019
More than 5,000 trailers have now been inspected and certified as being in roadworthy condition through the Tilly Trailer initiative. Clemmie Gleeson reports. The scheme calls for all farm trailers
Chandlers celebrates opening of seventh Country Store
31st July 2019
The opening of Agco main dealer Chandlers new Country Store at its Shefford, Beds depot was celebrated in late June. This brings the number of Chandlers Country Stores to seven,
New tractors, harvesters and implements at Fendt product launch
30th July 2019
Ahead of Agritechnica later this year Fendt displayed its latest innovations to press from across Europe at the company’s German headquarters. David Williams attended. Considerable investment in research and development
Latest Fendt crawler impresses on Suffolk farm
24th July 2019
Fendt designed and branded rubber-track crawlers were announced last year, some with new technology borrowed from the German manufacturer’s largest wheeled tractors. David Williams has been finding out how they
Flagship maize munchers upgraded
24th July 2019
John Deere’s latest wide-body 9000-series forage harvesters offer a beefed up design over their 8000-series predecessors, with additional features, more power and bags more torque for higher outputs. David Williams
Claas Tucano 580 Combine Harvester
12th July 2019
Claas demonstrated new and updated models in its harvesting ranges at a press event in early August. David Williams reports. Claas continues to invest heavily in research and development and
New Holland showcases their latest range at Cereals 2019
12th July 2019
New Holland Agriculture showcased their diverse range of products at Cereals on 12th – 13th June 2019 as well as at the Royal Highland show on 20th – 23th June
Double-row maize planter attracts potential users
12th July 2019
Potential higher maize yields through optimum plant spacing attracted East Anglian farmers and contractors to a drill demonstration organised by Ernest Doe and Lemken. David Williams was there. Lemken’s Azurit