08 October 2025
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1 min read
In the loading shovel market for silage contractors, JCB remains the dominant force, with its range of machines proving popular for pushing and compacting winter forage. However, New Holland has recognised...
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Long hours and shorter work windows mean many hedge cutting contractors may be looking for greater ease of operation. James Huyton takes the Shelbourne Reynolds 8065 VFRT on test to see if it lives up to expectations.
20 February 2026
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6 min read
Developed to provide the same crop yields with less fertiliser, the Pudama system from Kverneland makes some significant claims in its abilities to produce more from less
20 February 2026
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10 min read
When Neil Green started contracting in 1992, the route to buying his first tractor was, like many others, through finance. More recently, the Derbyshire livestock farmer and contractor has adopted a finance-free farming approach to tractor and machinery ownership.
17 February 2026
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6 min read
