Machinery

Banks Farming has invested in a Claas Xerion and Kaweco tanker complete with 36-metre dribble bar with automatic section control to recycle much-needed slurries and liquid digestates back to land. Geoff Ashcroft reports

Agricultural machinery giant John Deere has taken another step in the journey towards electrification, with the announcement of their first electric infinitely variable transmission with electro-mechanical power split.

For 30 years, Glyn Hamer Mill Mix has provided a service for farmers to utilise home-grown produce in livestock rations. With volatility increasing in the grain and pulses markets, Alex Heath speaks to the firm’s James Hamer about the machines it employs and what farmers need to know about on farm milling and mixing.

ATV manufacturer Yamaha have added a 10 year belt warranty to machines using its Ultramatic transmission.

New LAMMA 365 Dealer Zone, in association with BAGMA, showcases leading brands such as Fendt, Valtra, John Deere, CAT, CNH and many more

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.