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Rather than go for one of the usual big names, one West Sussex-based contractor has opted for a nine metre SIP butterfly mower-conditioner to boost output for his hay and haylage operation.

Turning 20 years old is a major milestone for any machine production run, not least in the fast-paced world of forage harvesters. However, for Krone’s Big X range, the original concept has stood the test of time.

Looking for a safer means of emptying lagoons while boosting output, one Devon contractor has opted for the Walrus pumping unit from Wox Agri Services.

The last time we visited Gloucestershire contractor David Hunt, he was getting to grips with a Kuhn Merge Maxx 950 to improve forage quality. So did it live up to expectations?

It’s three years since the Parker family launched their 24-hour vending machine and it is, now more than ever, proving to be a vital lifeline for the local community. Chrissie Long reports.

In search of lower establishment costs and improved soil health, one West Sussex grower has invested in a Mzuri strip till seeder complete with precision seeding capability.

To find out if Land Rover’s stripped out Discovery Commercial can compete against its more utilitarian pick-up rivals, we put the latest model to the test.

Following its European introduction at the Agritechnica show last year, we take an in-depth look at John Deere’s latest four-track, tractor model, the 8RX.

With the cost of new kit a barrier to entry, one engineer turned contractor has built an impressive fleet of slurry handling implements to service his growing contracting business. Alex Heath finds out more.