Machinery

Agco and its subsidiary companies, Fendt and Massey Ferguson has announced Geringhoff-built headers will be offered to complement its combines, in particular the flagship Ideal harvesters.

Kuhn has introduced an automatic steering axle system as an option on its Metris 2 and Oceanis 2 trailed sprayers, to enable more precise driving and reduce crop damage when spraying.

After the launch of its 8S Series tractors, Massey Ferguson has started rolling out its design and controls to other ranges, with the 5700S set to be replaced by the new 5S Series. Alex Heath reports.

Opico has widened its mechanical weed control line-up to include a new range of inter- and intra-row hoes from German manufacturer Kult.

In recent years, a number of commercially made interrow drills have come to the market, however, one Yorkshire farmer has been using a homemade version for the past five years. Alex Heath finds out more.

Topcon has added two new entry-level touchscreens to it X-series range of precision farming implement control consoles.

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.

Defra will offer new Farming Investment Fund grants to agricultural contractors in 2021 and beyond, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has announced.

To mark its 75th anniversary, JCB has published a 144 page book featuring more than 400 photos.

The latest Agricultural Engineers Association tractor registration figures for the UK show registrations of agricultural tractors (above 50hp) moved back above the 2019 level and close to the seasonal average in November.