Technical events

Hosted at the Rothamsted Research Centre, the Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) annual Landwards conference brought together a range of industry specialists, posed with the question: ‘What do we want from agricultural engineers?’

Slurry transportation and application is an integral part of many dairy systems, James Huyton takes a look around Joskin’s Belgian production facilities to see how their range of slurry tankers are made.

Tillage Live brings together a host of manufacturers, showcasing the latest in crop establishment technology. James Huyton reports from the show.

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

Held in the grounds and woodlands of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the biannual AFP Exhibition is the UK's largest forestry, woodland, arboriculture, firewood, fencing and timber trade show. Toby Whatley looked at some of the exhibits for farm and estate diversification

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

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.

What can showgoers expect from this year's Royal Highland Show? James Huyton looks at the leading manufacturer's lineups in the run up to the main event.

Organised by the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and held at Aberystwyth University’s Trawsgoed Farm, the one-day event provided the only opportunity in 2024 to see grassland machinery working

There will be plenty of machinery on show at the Cereals Event this year. Jane Carley takes a look at just a few of the launches and updates on show