Equipment

While sowing grass alongside maize has had a lot of coverage recently, it has mainly been a two-step process. However, one Staffordshire farming and contracting outfit has developed a one-pass system to establish both crops.

Introduced in 2012 for combine operators to guide trailers in the field when unloading, John Deere’s Machine Sync is now available for forage harvesters, enabling the forager to take control of the carting tractor and trailer

Agco dealership RVW Pugh has announced a new branch for the Fendt side of the business as TR Machinery.

German machinery show Agritechnica has announced the fair held in Hanover will not take place in November as originally planned, but will instead be held from February 27 to March 5, 2022.

Following the withdrawal of diquat, Standen has started importing Dutch manufacturer Vegniek’s DiscMaster series of precision haulm pullers.

With rural crime seemingly on the increase, prevention is better than cure. Simple devices and layers of deterrence can reduce the chances of intruders considering entering farm buildings.

Same Deutz-Fahr has announced it will not be participating in any international shows in 2021, namely the German Agritechnica show and the Italian EIMA show.

Hunt Forest Group has announced an agreement to acquire neighbouring John Deere dealership C Smart Agricultural Services, in line with Deere’s ‘dealer of tomorrow strategy’.

Helmut Claas, long-time managing director and engineering driving force behind the Claas Group, died on January 5 at the age of 94.

Engine makers John Deere Power Systems and Deutz have announced plans to jointly develop and source components for a new range of ‘low’ horsepower engines up to 175hp.