News that land is expected to reach almost £50,000/hectare (£20,000/acre) by 2020 is a double-edged sword for the farming industry – and for our PR beyond it.
Farmers Guardian
Geoff Ashcroft Freelance
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JCB reveals six-cylinder engine
14 June 2013
JCB has finally developed its own six-cylinder engine, covering the 188-302hp sector, eight years after launching its own four-cylinder unit.
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Fella introduces centre pivot mower conditioner
11 June 2013
Fella, Agco’s grass equipment brand, has introduced a new centre-pivot mower designed to reduce headland turnaround times. Geoff Ashcroft puts one to the test.
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Mazda CX-5 makes clever use of space
3 June 2013
There is something refreshing about the Mazda CX-5. From its bold styling to its generous space throughout, the CX-5 cleverly conceals its size, height and bulk and feels much smaller and more agile than it looks.
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Plenty of spec for latest Subaru Legacy Tourer
May 31, 2013
THAT farming favourite, the Subaru Legacy Tourer, has received a number of technical improvements and upgrades aimed at making ownership even more enjoyable, says the company.
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Evolution of Honda’s CR-V makes better use of power off-road
25 April 2013
HONDA’S CR-V is now in its fourth generation, and feels as though it has been around almost as long as the three-point linkage system.
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Is Dacia’s affordable 4x4 on to a winning formula?
28 March 2013
AT £10,995, the Dacia Duster is the most affordable 4x4 on sale today. Opt for two-wheel drive and the price tumbles to just £8,995. These headline-grabbing prices, though, are for the two entry-level models fuelled by petrol.
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D-Max Yukon suited to farm duties
21 February 2013
ISUZU’s middle-spec D-Max Yukon gets 17-inch alloy wheels, rear-load liner, folding and heated door mirrors, plus electronic traction and stability control systems.
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Are latest updates to the new Jeep Grand Cherokee enough?
21 February 2013
JEEP’S latest Grand Cherokee appears to have turned a corner on interior quality. It might not yet match some of the premium brands out there, but there is now an impressive feel to it, with barely a cheap bit of hard plastic in sight.
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Fourth generation Subaru Forrester goes on sale
25 January 2013
THE fourth generation of Subaru’s farming-friendly Forester goes on sale in the summer, bringing with it more economy, better performance and a more practical interior.
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Latest Korando Sports pick-up put through its paces
24 January 2013
FARMERS Guardian’s first look at the Korando Sports left us feeling moderately impressed with this latest arrival to the double cab truck scene.
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Sportiness and practicality from Seat Exeo
24 January 2013
SEAT has updated the Exeo ST to bring improved economy, reduced CO2 emissions and more specification.
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Dal-Bo rolls to the Max
18 January 2013
DANISH cultivation maker Dal-Bo used Lamma to show the Rollomaximum 1230 – a 12.3m wide, tine and roll combination for secondary cultivation on ploughed land.
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Krone revamps Easy Cut range
18 January 2013
CHANGES to Krone’s EasyCut mower range have resulted in the arrival of the front mounted F320CV and butterfly B1000CV models at Lamma.
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Grassland subsoiler joins Watkins range
17 January 2013
THE Philip Watkins cultivation range has been further expanded with four models of grassland subsoiler.
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Houghton Parkhouse expands livestock trailer range
17 January 2013
HOUGHTON Parkhouse, renowned for its ability to create transport solutions for livestock hauliers, has moved into the 3.5 tonne trailer sector with the development of the T35 range, comprising single and twin-deck designs in twin or triple axle configurations.
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Great Wall gives trusty Steed a higher towing capacity
17 January 2013
CHINESE pickup truck maker Great Wall has announced a higher towing capacity for its Steed 4x4 double-cab truck.
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Berthoud redesigns sprayer boom
17 January 2013
EKTAR B2 is the name given to Berthoud’s latest sprayer boom, which uses a triangular lattice construction for the new aluminium boom, which extends from 36-42m.
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Project Ursula gains black-grass detection
17 January 2013
THE remote controlled camera planes used by Project Ursula for green area indexing can now be used for black-grass detection, offering another option of control for farmers fighting grass-weed problems.
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Mzuri Zip Till increases strip till options
17 January 2013
THE latest incarnation of Mzuri’s strip-till system is the Zip Till3 – a linkage mounted, three-metre machine which is said to be lighter and easier to pull than the three-metre Pro Till3.
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Blu Robot provides automated alternative to seasonal packers
17 January 2013
PACEPACKER Services has put new life into old manufacturing robots, by reprogramming and equipping them with handling attachments to offer pick ‘n’ place solutions for agricultural businesses.
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Micron widens Varidome appeal
17 January 2013
MICRON Sprayers has increased its Varidome low-volume shielded spraying system with the introduction of the S5 model – a nine-metre sprayer for oilseed rape, sugar beet, maize and veg crops.
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Scarem flies into vineyards
17 January 2013
BIRD scaring kite inventor John Galloway has extended the versatility of his Scarem to suit vineyard applications.
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MF shows 5600 series at Lamma
16 January 2013
MASSEY Ferguson’s 5608, 5609 and 5610 tractors replace the 5400 series and bring with them greater efficiency from three-cylinder AgcoPower engines which use cooled EGR and a diesel oxidation catalyst to meet Stage 3b emissions.
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Advanced farm track repairs with Speedy Grader
16 January 2013
CHEDDAR-BASED ProfiQuip has introduced a tractor-mounted grader for those involved in farm road maintenance.
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Alstrong to aerate pastures
16 January 2013
IRISH manufacturer Alstrong, a first time exhibitor at Lamma, used the event to show its pasture aerator.
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Inagri wraps for small rectangular bales
16 January 2013
WEST-SUSSEX based Bale Baron, a new exhibitor to Lamma, has added the Inagri range of grassland equipment to its line-up, including this new Vewi 110 trailed, twin satellite wrapper for small rectangular bales.
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Brennan puts fencer on tracks
16 January 2013
BRENNAN Fencing has developed a tracked, ultra-low ground pressure fencing machine for use on sensitive areas.
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Farmall goes Pro
16 January 2013
THOSE who find the Case-IH Farmall U coming up short on specification can now choose from three Pro versions.
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Case IH updates combine cab
16 January 2013
A NEW cab has appeared on 2013-model Case-IH combines.
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Shelbourne extends to 8m
16 January 2013
SHELBOURNE Reynolds has introduced its largest hedgecutter to date – the 8m-reach HD780T.
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Claydon develops Twin-Tine wet weather kit
16 January 2013
FOLLOWING the wet autumn conditions of 2012, drill firm Claydon used Lamma to reveal its Twin-Tine wet weather kit for the Hybrid drill.
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Faster root feeding with open bucket design
16 January 2013
THE problem of soil and stone contamination in fodder beet has been made easier to manage by KW Farm Services’ latest root crop auger bucket.
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Landini 7-series goes SCR for stage 3b
16 January 2013
WITH Fiat Powertrain Technology underpinning the 150-232hp 7-series, Landini’s latest line-up now gets Selective Catalytic Reduction to meet Stage 3b emissions control.
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Bomford launches Variable Forward Arm
16 January 2013
BOMFORD’S new Variable forward Arm (VFA) suggests a revolution in hedgecutter use is about to unfold.
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Willow goes for low-cost tine cultivators at Lamma
16 January 2013
A NEW range of stubble cultivators was introduced at Lamma 2013 by Willow Farm Machinery.
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Back to basics with Zetor Major
16 January 2013
ZETOR has taken a back-to-basics approach with its new Major tractor range, which will eventually span the 50-80hp sector.
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Maestro joins high accuracy, high-speed precision planting set
16 January 2013
WITH the development of its Maestro precision planter, Horsch has developed electric seed metering which allows individual row control and down the row spacings to be adjusted by GPS.
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Box drill from Vogel & Noot
16 January 2013
VOGEL & Noot took the cover off an all-new box drill, the ProfiDrill D300. In 2.5m and 3m working widths, the implement is designed and built entirely with V&N components.
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Zetor adds fixed chamber round baler
16 January 2013
ZETOR has moved into the round baler market, with the fixed chamber Columbia R10 model creating a bale size of 1.2m x 1.2m (3ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
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Watkins launches hydraulic front weight
16 January 2013
IDENTIFYING a front end weight block does not always suit all ballast requirements, Philip Watkins has developed a hydraulically adjustable weight carrier which enables ballast to be pushed forward, away from the front of the tractor, increasing front axle load.
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FarmGEM updates tractor-mounted sprayers
15 January 2013
FarmGEM has updated its tractor-mounted FSE sprayer range and retained a forward-folding boom design up to 28m.
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VW adds Passat Alltrack to estate line-up
31 December 2012
VW’s Passat is no stranger to having all-wheel drive running gear, with 4Motion models having been part of the line-up for many years.
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Celebrating the success of innovation at Lamma
6 December 2012
INNOVATION is one of the major highlights of the Lamma show. Such originality is recognised through a series of awards, presented by the show organisers to highlight the progressive nature of agriculture’s machinery, equipment and service sectors.
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Innovation competition winners from Lamma 2012
6 December 2012
Innovation is one of the major highlights of the Lamma show. Such orginality is recognised through a series of awards - could it be you in 2013?
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Efficiency at cost of power for Mercedes ML250?
29 November 2012
MERCEDES’ ML formula has come a long way since having its roof ripped off in 1997 by a T-Rex in the film Jurassic Park.
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New tracked combines offer extra stability and reduced compaction
8 November 2012
WITH a high arable workload, one Cambridgeshire farming business relies on three John Deere flagship combines to handle the workload. Geoff Ashcroft looks at how these machines coped with a less than ideal season.
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Audi adds luxury to practicality
25 October 2012
NOW in its third generation of A6 Allroad, Audi seems to have latched onto a recipe that works.
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New Volvo XC does the job
25 October 2012
IF the budget will not stretch to that of the A6 Allroad but a four-wheel drive estate car with off-road capability fits the farm’s needs, then Volvo’s Cross Country XC70 could prove a useful alternative.
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Fendt's four-cylinder 500 Vario series takes tech from bigger brothers
12 October 2012
FENDT’S latest 500 Vario series pushes four-cylinder power up to 165hp, creating a lightweight yet sophisticated tractor which could also appeal to mixed farms.
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Clever power combination propels Peugeot’s new estate
September 28, 2012
THE latest estate car to join the country set is Peugeot’s 508RXH. It sits on raised suspension and gets chunky body mouldings, which hint at its off-road credentials.
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Clever power combination propels Peugeot’s new estate
September 28, 2012
THE latest estate car to join the country set is Peugeot’s 508RXH. It sits on raised suspension and gets chunky body mouldings, which hint at its off-road credentials.
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Subaru XV has its work cut-out
2 September 2012
THERE was a time when Subarus were more popular with the farming fraternity than Land Rovers.
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Ranger Rover Evoque’s off-road capabilities impress
31 August 2012
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‘Ploughs at front and back are complex but worth it’
22 August 2012
ADDING a plough to the front of a tractor helps balance, boosts traction and can be a cost-effective alternative to a single trailed plough, says one convert.
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Ford Ranger offers style and practicality
29 July 2012
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Two-wheel drive pickup truck impresses with lively performance and fuel efficiency
27 July 2012
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Contractor applies precision to lime and potash spreading
12 July 2012
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Can a double cab pickup for £14k really deliver?
28 June 2012
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On test: Isuzu ups its game with D-Max pickup
31 May 2012
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Koreans combine form with function
28 May 2012
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Exhibitors showcase new launches and overhauls
30 April 2012
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Re-entry for the MLA pivot
25 April 2012
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Driving forward trailer specifications for potential rise in gross vehicle weights
13 April 2012
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Chevy’s new SUV fits in just right
3 April 2012
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Precision Farming: Greater functionality for the user
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Weighlog accurately measures telehandler payload
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Successor to the Edge control box
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: TONI will help determine true costs
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Amazone’s multi machine controller
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Hardi controller can be installed on non-IsoBus tractors
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Mobile base station now standard
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: Exchanging data on the move
13 March 2012
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Precision Farming: GPS and sprayer function in one box
13 March 2012
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Sure-footed compact is very frugal
20 February 2012
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Impressive overhaul of the C-class
18 February 2012
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Annual sprayer testing helps improve standards
6 February 2012
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Hilux plays catch-up with the competition
23 January 2012
Things are about to get tougher for Toyota’s Hilux. Already faced with VW’s Amarok, and threatened by an all-new Ford Ranger and a new contender from IM Group, Toyota has raised the bar for 2012 and launched the sixth generation Hilux.
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Lamma 2012: Rolland adds hydraulic drawbar suspension
18 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: Pottinger launches new Synkro
17 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: Groundhog improves slurry tanker stability
17 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: One pass cultivator debuts
17 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: RTV offers four seats and more load space
17 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: Kubota shows prototype tractor
17 January 2012
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Lamma 2012: Farm machinery mechanics of the future
9 January 2012
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Muck & Slurry: Slow down to avoid tanker roll overs
5 January 2012
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VW enters the half estate – half 4x4 market
3 January 2012
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Ford’s new Escape updates the Kuga
2 January 2012
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Vauxhall Combo now with a choice of wheelbase
29 December 2011
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Mitsubishi Outlander far more suited to being a five-seater
29 December 2011
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Lamma 2012: A tidy profit from rubble crushing
14 December 2011
An Essex farmer is turning concrete and rubble into useful hardcore, having invested in a compact crusher to repair farm tracks and help avoid costly material disposal.
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New Tiguan styled from bigger brother
24 November 2011
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Electronic grain passports could improve information trading
11 November 2011
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Jeep experience with new Compass
October 28, 2011
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Land Rover ups Discovery’s game
3 October 2011
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Infiniti makes luxury no laughing matter
September 30, 2011
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Kia Sportage is stylish with plenty of kit
August 5, 2011
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JCB range of loaders beefed up by powerful 550-80 Agri
July 29, 2011
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Volkswagen Amarok - competitive but not class-leading
July 15, 2011
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Cereals 2011: Mzuri returns to strip-seeding
15 June 2011
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Cereals 2011: Manitou pivot steer almost ready
15 June 2011
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Cereals 2011: JCB Fastracs to get Agco Sisu Power
15 June 2011
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On test: VW Touareg Hybrid
24 May 2011
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On test: Nissan Navara 3.0 litre V6 diesel
23 May 2011
For those who like their double cabs to be self-shifters, Nissan has delivered a version that makes the Navara worthy of selling your grandparents for. It packs a 231hp, 3.0 litre V6 diesel coupled with a seven-speed automatic gearbox.
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VW Caddy Racer for the track
2 May 2011
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Citroen Nemo delivers fuel economy and lower emissions
1 May 2011
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Renault's Kangoo Z.E. is first all-electric van
30 April 2011
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Nissan NV400 is direct replacement for Interstar
April 29, 2011
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More muscle from compact Manitou
April 29, 2011
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Soaks up annoying oil spills in the workshop
April 29, 2011
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Fiat Ducato 35
28 April 2011
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Ranger catches its competition
28 April 2011
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TTV badge now on four-pot Deutz-Fahr Agrotrons
April 15, 2011
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Deutz-Fahr Agro XXL1630 on video
7 April 2011
THE latest prototype from Deutz-Fahr broke cover at a press event in Spain this week.
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‘Soft-roader’ a practical option for families
March 18, 2011
A 4x4 mini with four doors and room for five adults, but don’t stray too far off road…
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Toyota Land Cruiser celebrates 60 years
3 March 2011
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Volkswagen Amarok prices revealed
3 March 2011
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Savings in fertiliser outweigh spreader cost
February 25, 2011
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Mitsubishi ASX is certainly no one-trick pony
3 February 2011
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Lamma 11: Manitou returns to pivot steer sector
21 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Multi Spray DC extends individual nozzle control
January 21, 2011
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Lamma 11: Alpine slurry tanker redesigned
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Muck spreader has payload of 28 tonnes
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Kverneland flail topper range gives more choice
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Next Spirit gets subtle tweaks
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Farmer invention speeds up feeding
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Biobaler harvests standing willow
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Quad Till goes lite
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: First integral baler-wrapper for conventional bales
20 January 2011
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Lamma 2011 off to a flying start
20 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Horsch launches Joker and Tiger
19 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Lynx solves front weight swaps
19 January 2011
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Lamma 11: JCB WorkMax range grows
19 January 2011
JCB has added another 4x4 version to its WorkMax UTV range.
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Lamma 11: Trailed sub-soiler to suit 600hp tractors
19 January 2011
Challenger Agri has developed a range of trailed sub-soilers for tractors up to 600hp.
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Lamma 11: FarmGem overhauls demount sprayer
19 January 2011
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Lamma 11: FarmGem expands trailed sprayer range
19 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Improved automation from Starguide III
19 January 2011
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Lamma 11: Lely mower goes to 5.5m with 550P Splendimo
19 January 2011
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Looking forward to Lamma: JCB 527-58 excels on Kent farm
December 17, 2010
The 527-58 Agri, launched at Lamma, is JCB’s first proper side-engined handler to get a hydrostatic transmission. Geoff Ashcroft caught up with one of the first users to see how it performs.
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4x4 pickups put to the test
November 26, 2010
Double cab pickups have become one of the main pieces of essential kit on many farms. Geoff Ashcroft and James Lane took five leading models out for a full test to see which ones ticked the boxes.
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Ford Ranger Wildtrak Double Cab 3.0 on test
November 26, 2010
In shocking Lagoon Blue paint, orange graphics and orange piping for the interior, Ford’s Ranger Wildtrak will get you noticed.
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Isuzu Rodeo Denver Max LE on test
November 26, 2010
ISUZU’s Rodeo Denver Max LE is an odd beast. Low slung looks combined with large anthracite alloy wheels give it an almost sporty, pimped-up look.
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Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian Long Bed
November 26, 2010
Mitsubishi’s L200 range has recently been tweaked and as a result gets updated styling and more power for the range-topping Barbarian model.
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Nissan Navara delivers best all-round 4x4 package
November 26, 2010
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Nissan Navara Tekna Double Cab on test
November 26, 2010
This latest version of Nissan’s big Navara has changed only slightly as the Japanese firm does not want to rock the boat.
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Toyota Hilux HL-3 Double Cab 2.5 on test
November 26, 2010
WITH the low-powered 2.5-litre engine, we were expecting the Toyota Hilux to be the underdog in this impressive line-up of trucks. Far from it, in fact.
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JCB launches new skid steer range
November 19, 2010
JCB’s telescopic boom technology could soon be adapted for skid steer loader use following the introduction of seven new skid steer models which boost the top-end of its current eight-model range.
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Road test: Nissan Pathfinder van
October 29, 2010
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Volvo V60 sports wagon
October 29, 2010
Volvo’s latest sports wagon, the V60, comes in ES, SE, SE Lux and R-Design trim levels, with a choice of four petrol and two diesel engines.
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Wraps off Ford Ranger pick-up
October 29, 2010
Ford took the wraps off an all-new Ranger pick-up at the Australian International Motor Show earlier this month – though it will be 2012 before this model arrives in the UK.
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Road Test: Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian
September 3, 2010
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Revamped Hyundai Santa Fe has power to burn – and a few small niggles
September 3, 2010
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Updates to Nissan X-Trail
September 3, 2010
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Arable Focus: Gentle touch aims to cut out damage
August 20, 2010
Harvester manufacturers continue their battle to find ways of reducing crop damage, as Geoff Ashcroft finds out from one Norfolk producer.
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Military precision for Shropshire farmer
August 13, 2010
Shropshire grower Mike Timmis’ enthusiasm for precision farming systems has seen him add Amazone’s GPS Switch box to his list of precision farming kit to cut down on overlaps when fertiliser spreading. Geoff Ashcroft reports.
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BMW's sporty new SAV suits ‘downsizers’
July 30, 2010
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Fastrac Xtra is a welcome addition to range
July 23, 2010
JCB has finally ditched the six-speed Eaton transmission from its 3000-series Fastrac, replacing it with the 7000 series’ 24-speed P-Tronic box with power reverser and cruise control. But is it any easier to operate? Geoff Ashcroft finds out.
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Cereals 2010: JCB introduces Fastrac Xtra
10 June 2010
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Cereals 2010: Amazone evaluates self-propelled sprayer
10 June 2010
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Cereals 2010: Ikarus sprayer from Vicon
9 June 2010
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Cereals 2010: Kellands goes for six-wheel drive
9 June 2010
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Commercial vehicle show highlights new ideas
April 30, 2010
After a 12-month deferral, the Commercial Vehicle Show returned to the National Exhibition Centre this month giving visitors the chance to catch up on the latest developments in pickup trucks, vans and associated workshop paraphernalia. GEOFF ASHCROFT toured the exhibits.
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Muck and Maize: Pushing the boundaries of maize drilling
April 16, 2010
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Precision Farming event showcases latest technology
March 19, 2010
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Fiesty Seat estate given soul to counter its familiar looks
February 26, 2010
Matching a sporty temperament with a lively feel.
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Fiat Panda versus Skoda Yeti: on- and off-road tests
28 January 2010
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Lamma: Massey Ferguson adds cab suspension to 5400-series
21 January 2010
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Lamma: Vicon Starguide GPS controller offers automatic boom section shut-off
21 January 2010
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Lamma: Fendt’s smaller tractors get Vario transmission
21 January 2010
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Lamma: Vapormatic to immobilise tractor thieves
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Claydon develops ‘Hybrid’ folding drill
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Reco acquires Strautmann UK
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Billericay Farm Services develops variable rate liquid fertiliser nozzle
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Dale develops the Eco Drill
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Quickfencer adds plain wire attachment
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Spaldings add log splitter and compressor
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Ryetec offers high capacity grain transfer system
20 January 2010
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Lamma: BlackBox 510 offers advanced GPS guidance
20 January 2010
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Lamma: Tillso combines straw rake with rolls
20 January 2010
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Range Rover boosts power and efficiency
December 25, 2009
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Audi A4 Allroad is clever and versatile
November 27, 2009
ROAD TEST: A4 Allroad 3.0Tdi Quattro
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Electronics sparkle of Toyota’s off-roader
November 27, 2009
ROAD TEST: Toyota Land Cruiser
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First drive: JCB’s smallest telehandler packs features beyond its size
4 November 2009
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New RAV4 has a tough job living up to the competition
2 October 2009
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Skoda Yeti
29 May 2009
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Sport Tourer puts Renault on map
May 29th 2009
THIS new version of Renault's Laguna finally puts the French maker on the map with build quality. And unlike the old version, there can be few complaints about the quality of the new car's interior.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
22 May 2009
WHERE Toyota's Land Cruiser suits the open plains, the Japanese maker's Urban Cruiser could be much more at home climbing kerbs, multi-storey car parks and speed humps. The diminutive 1.4-litre 90hp diesel powered 4x4 - there's also a 1.3-litre petrol with front-wheel drive - comes in just one specification that includes 16-inch high-gloss alloy wheels, Bluetooth, automatic air conditioning, Smart Entry and Start for keyless entry and push-button engine start-up, rear privacy glass ...
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Porsche Cayenne diesel proves a point
22 May 2009
FOR many, the arrival of a diesel engine in Porsche's 4x4 range is just one step away from switching to alcohol-free lager. And you'd be forgiven for asking what is the point?
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Scoob really relishes tough going
24 April 2009
Road Test: Subaru Forester D
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‘Aggressive-looking’ Merc shapes up well
24 April 2009
Road Test: Mercedes C320Cdi
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Audi’s Q5 just needs a little more excitement
27 March 2009
Audi’s giant 4x4, the Q7, has been shrunk to appeal to a European audience, and the resulting creation is the Q5.
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Range Rover Westminster
27 March 2009
LAND Rover has gone for visual appeal with its latest edition of the Range Rover.
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Lexus RX450H
27 March 2009
FOUR years after Lexus’ RX400H broke cover with its innovative hybrid drive, the Japanese maker has moved up a gear with second generation hybrid drive for the new RX450H.
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Ssangyong's R-Line matches sporty credentials with high towing capacity
6 March 2009
The phrase ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is one that seems particularly apt with Ssangyong’s latest special edition of its Rexton 4x4, the R-Line.
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Credit crunch car deals up for grabs
January 30th 2009
With new vehicle prices in free-fall and dealers struggling to shift stock, there’s never been a better time to consider changing the farm vehicle. Geoff Ashcroft highlights a few of the great deals currently on offer.
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Band saw puts speed into pallet dismantling
23 January 2009
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JX tractor range gets Tier III engines
23 January 2009
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Househam Sprayers adds TMC Fieldmaster
22 January 2009
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Opico adds He-Va grassland rolls
22 January 2009
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ProClean nozzle improves container rinsing
22 January 2009
NOZZLE manufacturer Hypro has engineered a container cleaning nozzle for sprayer induction hoppers, that is said to improve cleaning ability, reduce wash times and reduce water consumption compared to existing triple rinse and power washing systems.
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Lemken develops ISO-Bus connectivity
22 January 2009
The development of ISO-Bus connectivity for Lemken’s Sirius, EuroTrain and Albatross sprayers has enabled the firm to introduce more automated features.