As one Defra agency appears to be finally learning the painful lessons of IT rollouts gone wrong, another seems to have walked into the same trap. Machinery news
Kubota in final stages of Kverneland acquirement
?Following a three-way bidding war, Japanese machinery manufacturer Kubota is now in the final stages of buying tractor implement maker Kverneland.
Annual sprayer testing helps improve standards
With the spring spraying season almost upon us, perhaps now is a good opportunity to double-check your sprayer is fit for purpose and it still has a valid NSTS certificate.
Multi-purpose machine offers tractor alternative
Two machines which do specific tasks, or one machine which does a bit of both? James Rickard talks to two farmers who opted for the latter with Merlo Multifarmers.
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John Deere holds market share as tractor sales fall
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Tractors for smaller farms
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Achieving a better mix with paddles
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Hi-Spec launches one-man bale stripper
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Off-road wheelchair for agricultural use
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Positive outlook for tractor sales in 2012
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3M makes working in forests safer
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Arcusin launch more basic bale chaser
Machinery features
One Merlo Multifarmer to tackle all tasks
Traditionally a Matbro user, Gloucestershire contract farmer Michael Mitchell is now on his second Merlo Multifarmer with a 30.6 Classic2X.
ATVs and equipment
Polaris launches ATV for carrying six people
Polaris has produced an ATV with the ability to carry six adults in-cab. Called the Ranger CREW, it shares the same 904cc three-cylinder diesel engine as the Ranger Diesel.
Lamma 2012
Lamma: Tractor Guard’s innovation in protection is rewarded
TRACTOR Guard took the top prize in the new Most Innovative Farm Invention award at Lamma held in conjunction with Farmers Guardian.
First Drive
New McCormick X60 builds on success of CX range
CHANGING or updating a bread and butter product is always a risky business, so has McCormick cracked it with its replacement for the CX series? James Rickard finds out with a test drive.
Autos and 4x4s
More kit and comfort from Nissan comes at a price
Nissan’s second generation X-Trail gets a cleaner, stronger engine, more kit, more comfort and convenience.
Machinery video
Farm Guard at Lamma 2012
Bill Rushton of Farm Guard describes the origin of his award winning invention designed to protect tractors and their operators from flying debris.Video:Farm Guard at Lamma 2012