Manufacturers from far and wide were in abundance, showcasing their latest innovations to make the world of muck and slurry as well as crop transport more efficient.

The NEC halls were awash with the latest models of all things forage harvesting, as well as feeding and bedding distributors.

Tractor and loader manufacturers had plenty of new and updated models on show, with the odd surprise thrown in for good measure.

High on many exhibitors priority list was ensuring sufficient means of weed control. This has seen the rise of mechanical weeding systems from a number of manufacturers.

The benefits of getting ewe nutrition right in the late stages of pregnancy is well-known and can have a huge impact on colostrum quality and yield.

Sheep producers are being urged to plan carefully for their peak lambing season and put the focus on sound preventative health practices to mitigate key disease risks in lambs.

UK sheep producers remain unfailingly positive in the midst of the continuing political uncertainty surrounding the country’s exit from the EU.

As exhibitors put the finishing touches to their stands, we take a look at some of the machines and launches visitors can expect at this year’s LAMMA Show.

Remote monitoring tools could be a solution to the problem of recruiting staff into dairy farming. Farmers Guardian takes a look at some New Zealand technolgy, which is now being aimed at the UK market.

One Hampshire-based grower has invested in a high-tech K Two spreader with weigh cells and IsoBus control, to make the most of nutrient values with digestate from an on-farm AD plant.