Machinery

New for LAMMA 2022 will be two speaker zones where visitors will be able to drop in for updates on the latest industry developments and issues, plus have a chance to put their questions to industry experts.

For many arable farmers, black-grass control is an endless challenge. One Gloucestershire farmer is utilising drone technology to manage the problem.

Cornish new potatoes are the welcome first sign of spring for many consumers, but growing a premium product in such unique terrain brings extra challenges. Jane Carley reports.

With fuel and labour two substantial costs of establishing a potato crop, one West Midlands-based farm has turned to a Baselier FA350 one-pass planter to mitigate against spiralling costs. Alex Heath speaks to them about the machine and the philosophy surrounding it.

The LAMMA Show has announced a Classics zone where visitors will see a brief history of agricultural machinery with vintage tractors.

John Maguire & Son is a Lancashire based family-owned business, which has established a reputation during the past 50-years for designing, building and installing weighbridges. Simon Henley visited the company installing a weighbridge in Leicestershire.

As farms expand with more remote buildings or totally separate yards, many farmers are looking at camera systems for security and to monitor stock. Toby Whatley looks at what you need to know and finds out more about remote-controlled units from UK suppliers.

As fertiliser prices soar, time spent getting spreader settings right will be particularly valuable this season. Alice Dyer reports.

Looking to expand its low ground pressure spraying services, one Cornish contractor has opted for the latest AgriBuggy2, with 3,000-litre tank and 24-metre boom. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

A farmer is selling his collection of more than 240 Massey Ferguson (MF) tractors, combines and implements in order to fund the growth of his business.