Equipment

From vending machines to automatic mowers, there was a selection of diversification kit to be seen at Farm Business Innovation.

As Vaderstad marks 60 years of new solutions in tillage and seeding, members of the European press gathered in Germany for a glimpse at the company’s latest developments, including the new Proceed seed drill. Simon Henley reports.

For those looking to maximise efficiency when it comes to field clearance, big square bales remain the number one choice for many, but which models should be on your short-list?

German forage specialist Krone have added to their self-propelled forager portfolio with the launch of two new Big X models, the 980 (979hp) and 1080 (1,074hp)

Expanding the Katana range to now include two models, Fendt has moved into the 800hp self-propelled forager sector with the launch of the Katana 850.

The West-Midlands based industrial equipment supplier Strimech Engineering, has developed a new hopper bucket, which has been designed so it can be used for refilling bulk seed/fertiliser bags. Simon Henley reports.

Towing a trailer on Britain’s increasingly busy roads can be a nerve-wracking experience, but making sure loads are secure helps stay on the right side of the law as well as protecting other road users, reports Jane Carley.

John Deere has unveiled a new strategy for sustainable food production which utilises time-honoured farming practices and existing John Deere technology platforms to improve global food security. Simon Henley reports.

A slurry storage and processing system which could provide extra income for dairy farms and help to comply with new legislation is being piloted in the South West, Jane Carley reports.

Unveiled in Nante, Western France, in July, the Aura is Kuhn’s first move into the autonomous feeding sector. Toby Whatley finds out more.