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For straw and forage producer Graham Lawman, keeping ahead of hungry balers while maintaining forage quality is a priority, leading him to the purchase of a rake with a novel skid-type undercarriage. Alex Heath finds out more.

Introduced in the UK at the LAMMA Show in 2020, the range-topping McCormick X7.624 VT-Drive has finally made it to dealer forecourts. Simon Henley went to see the very first example to be sold in Britain, working in Shropshire.

Mechanical weeding can be a highly effective technique but accuracy is key, so matching the working width of the hoe and drill by combining the two could be the way forward. Jane Carley finds out more.

Representing one of the firms latest loader developments, we try out Claas new pivot steer telehandler, the Torion 738 T Sinus. James Rickard puts the machine to work to find out more.

As precision drills become more adaptable, one Cambridgeshire grower is taking technology and a bespoke adaption of its seeder into new territory. Jane Carley reports.

Following the launch of its NewAg line up of telehandlers in 2016, Manitou has expanded the range to include two heavier duty models that were left out of the initial rollout. The manufacturer says the market has changed in the subsequent years, with an increased demand for extra capacity and user comfort.

Moving away from the big five tractor brands could offer value for money in these cost-sensitive times, suggests one Chippenham-based farming business. Jane Carley finds out how the business is getting on with a fleet of Kubotas.

Looking for greater comfort, reliability and control, Wiltshire contractor Ollie Kinch opted for a Volvo L70H loading shovel to handle clamping and loading duties. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

With safety increasingly under the spotlight and more distance covered on the road, one farm has opted for a trio of bale trailers with hydraulically operated sides, reducing the time taken strapping a load. Jane Carley reports.

Accurate weighing of loads is a useful bonus for contractors and merchants moving a variety of materials with a tractor loader, as one Devon contractor is finding with Quickes latest automated system. Jane Carley reports.