Buyer's Guides

Indispensable on many farms for cutting and handling clamp silage, the shear grab is a daily necessity which may not get the service attention it needs

Theft and criminal damage are growing concerns for farming businesses, so improving security could be a valuable investment. Jane Carley reports

Designed to improve weight distribution and machine manoeuvrability, the front tank, rear toolbar direct drill or strip tillage combination is seeing a resurgence, with several UK manufacturers offering new machines

The humble bearing plays a pivotal role in the design and manufacture of many agricultural implements James Huyton takes a look at how Yorkshire cultivation manufacturer Sumo are now incorporating self-lubricating bearing technology into its machines.

Navigating your way around tractor configurations can be mind-boggling. Jane Carley gets some help from Deutz-Fahr on understanding spec packages.

Mechanical weeders are increasingly of interest for mainstream cereal crops, as growers look for alternative methods to supplement pesticide applications. Geoff Ashcroft looks at some of the options available, and how they could be used to support broadacre farming.

Recently appointed John Deere’s agriculture and turf business president for Europe, Asia and Africa, Deanna Kovar invited a small group of European journalists to a Q&A session.

With an operating weight of around 8.5 tonnes, the midi excavator offers great flexibility for farm use. With the right attachments, it could be an invaluable tool for more than just ditch cleaning.

The seemingly relentless increase in machinery prices has created some challenges for businesses both large and small, with some of the products on show close to a seven-figure price tag. Amy Wilkinson picks out the top five products for buyers with a £10,000 budget.

The seemingly relentless increase in machinery prices has created some challenges for businesses both large and small, with some of the products on show close to a seven-figure price tag. Amy Wilkinson picks out the top five products for buyers with a £1,000.