Machinery

A Spread-a-Bale machine is being used to apply straw to potatoes, as part of a trail to grow the crop with no-till methods

Reflecting other events in 2025, buyer feeling was one of caution at the Royal Welsh, but with strong prices for beef and lamb, livestock buyers were open to some new machinery investments

A finalist in the 2024 British Farming Awards, Barnes Contracting has taken a sophisticated approach to keeping its tractor and machinery fleet in tip-top condition by using dealer-spec diagnostics to reduce downtime, manage repair bills and improve machine availability. Geoff Ashcroft reports

Moving away from a big brand tractor to the new Kioti HX1402 is making business sense for a Suffolk estate. Jane Carley reports.

A swath merger represents a significant investment for a contractor, but when quality is king, it can earn its keep

Claas announces the launch of its new Cerex variable chamber baler alongside a number of updates to the Rollant and Uniwrap ranges

As part of its biennial pre-Agritechnica Press event, Kuhn presented several new mower products, including its widest-ever mounted machine

New hyperspectral satellite technology could transform nitrogen application timings, and boost yield with less, James Huyton reports.

Undersowing maize with grass mixtures can be a useful technique. Jane Carley meets a contractor who has incorporated it into his range of grassland services

The first half of 2025 has seen new tractor registrations at the lowest level for 27 years