Machinery

An increased reliance on smart technology will only serve to weaken our food security, scientists have warned.

Health and safety is key for your own and others’ protection on-farm. Critical to recognise the significance of reducing incidents, several apps are available to assist with safe machine management. Jemima Lewis-Jones reports.

Although fruit and vineyard machines dominated Massey Ferguson’s recent 3 Series tractor launch, a model at the top end of the range will pique the interest of livestock farmers requiring a sophisticated all-rounder. Farmers Guardian reports.

The Can-Am Traxter HD7 is a work ready vehicle that provides the user with consistent performance, no matter the terrain. With the help of the new HD7 Rotax engine, the vehicle has been optimised for off-road use and produces 37 per cent more power than the HD5 engine it has replaced.

Farmers have been urged to participate in a new industry-led trailer training accreditation scheme before towing a vehicle.

I, like many, headed down to Birmingham and to LAMMA Show recently.

Fresh from the halls of the NEC, Birmingham, we bring you several articles of the latest grassland machinery and technology developments on show at LAMMA 2022.

Farmers have been warned they will ‘get what they pay for’ with their contractor going forward

Following a two-year pause in live events, JCB has presented a trio of new agricultural products during a two-day event held on its Staffordshire estate.

Farming has been named ‘Britain’s deadliest job’, after it was revealed that 27 workers die each year from injuries sustained on farm.