Machinery

Tillage focus

David Ross, principal consultant at SAC Consulting, says farmers should choose cultivation systems according to field conditions

When should Scottish growers cultivate? SAC expert explains

Lockerbie collector Danny Key is travelling more than 300 miles to Newark with tractors from his collection

Lockerbie collector Danny Key is travelling more than 300 miles to Newark with tractors from his collection

Inside the John Deere collection heading to Newark this November

Ploughing is held at Screggan, Tullamore

Ploughing is held at Screggan, Tullamore

Bigger tankers and mowers headline machinery push at Ploughing 2026

John Deere’s new 8R 540 will make its UK public debut at Tillage-Live

John Deere’s new 8R 540 will make its UK public debut at Tillage-Live

John Deere brings its biggest tractors together at Tillage-Live

Growers are being encouraged to test soils rather than automatically applying nutrients according to previous practice

Growers are being encouraged to test soils rather than automatically applying nutrients according to previous practice

Conditions put soil and nutrient plans under scrutiny

The HORSCH Partner FT front tank can be combined with mounted drills to create a flexible seeding system

The HORSCH Partner FT front tank can be combined with mounted drills to create a flexible seeding system

HORSCH mounted drills offer flexibility and productivity

Both Thin Line models are on sale and are expected to enter production later this year

Both Thin Line models are on sale and are expected to enter production later this year

New Ponsse models target dense stands and soft ground

A Claas Tucano 320 combine topped the sale at £41,700

A Claas Tucano 320 combine topped the sale at £41,700

Collective-sale entries lead Border machinery trade at £41,700

Sales of John Deere’s Production & Precision Agriculture machinery fell 6% in the latest quarter

Sales of John Deere’s Production & Precision Agriculture machinery fell 6% in the latest quarter

John Deere analysis

John Deere raises profit forecast despite farm machinery downturn

Two men, aged 72 and 42, have died after falling into an industrial-sized slurry tank at a farm near Northwich, Cheshire

Two men, aged 72 and 42, have died after falling into an industrial-sized slurry tank at a farm near Northwich, Cheshire

Two men die after falling into industrial-sized slurry tank in Cheshire

The division will be headed by auctioneer Iain Dick

The division will be headed by auctioneer Iain Dick

Harrison and Hetherington

Harrison and Hetherington boosts farm machinery offering amid rising demand

Hiab says customers are increasingly seeking reliable equipment, lower operating costs and strong technical support

Hiab says customers are increasingly seeking reliable equipment, lower operating costs and strong technical support

New sales role strengthens Hiab’s forestry and recycling ambitions

Can-Am’s 2027 Traxter HD10 gets a new 80hp engine and upgraded technology

Can-Am’s 2027 Traxter HD10 gets a new 80hp engine and upgraded technology

Can-Am updates its SSV and ATV line-up for the 2027 model year

New Holland T6.165 and 750 TL loader, which topped the sale at £39,800

New Holland T6.165 and 750 TL loader, which topped the sale at £39,800

Lochurd online Displenishing Sale peaks at £39,800

The MY27 features a Hi-Wear package

The MY27 features a Hi-Wear package

Fendt boosts IDEAL combine capacity for MY27

AGCO warns energy shortages could disrupt European machinery production

AGCO warns energy shortages could disrupt European machinery production

AGCO warns European energy shortages threaten machinery production and supply

John Deere won the Royal Welsh Show Award of Merit for New Innovation

John Deere won the Royal Welsh Show Award of Merit for New Innovation

John Deere wins Royal Welsh innovation award for Weave Automation

CNH reported higher second-quarter revenue despite lower profits as agricultural markets remained under pressure

CNH reported higher second-quarter revenue despite lower profits as agricultural markets remained under pressure

Market Pressures

CNH reports lower profits despite stronger sales and steady outlook

UK-designed Volt Quads VQ electric ATV offers a 50‑mile range and can tow up to 900kg

UK-designed Volt Quads VQ electric ATV offers a 50‑mile range and can tow up to 900kg

UK-designed all-electric quad bike launched

Fendt opens new visitor attraction showcasing its past and future

North Yorkshire grower Derek Cornforth has expanded his use of Encera across his winter wheat and oilseed rape following successful trials

North Yorkshire grower Derek Cornforth has expanded his use of Encera across his winter wheat and oilseed rape following successful trials

Nitrogen efficiency

New biological approach aims to improve nitrogen efficiency in crops

Mark Rogers, new UK country director, Kramp

Mark Rogers, new UK country director, Kramp

Kramp appoints new UK country director after predecessor retires

R Wood and Sons 9500i clearing fields around Tweedbridge, south of Gala

R Wood and Sons 9500i clearing fields around Tweedbridge, south of Gala

Wholecrop action

High-speed wholecrop harvesting underway across the Scottish Borders

Dutch farmers have resumed protests against government plans to reduce agricultural nitrogen emissions

Dutch farmers have resumed protests against government plans to reduce agricultural nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands

Dutch farmers return to protests over nitrogen emission plans

Cammy Wilson, of The Sheep Game, is highlighting the dangers of working near power lines

Cammy Wilson, of The Sheep Game, is highlighting the dangers of working near power lines

SP Energy Networks

Cammy Wilson urges farmers to stay safe around power lines

The Fatal Accident Inquiry concluded the incident could have been avoided by maintaining a safer distance from the feeder

The Fatal Accident Inquiry concluded the incident could have been avoided by maintaining a safer distance from the feeder

Fatal accident inquiries

Fatal accident prompts renewed focus on routine farm safety risks

Kverneland’s new Tersus 4028 flail chopper, part of the updated Tersus 4000 range

Kverneland’s new Tersus 4028 flail chopper, part of the updated Tersus 4000 range

Kverneland launches upgraded Tersus flail chopper range

The new Farmline range includes slurry tankers from 1350 to 2500 gallons

The new Farmline range includes slurry tankers from 1350 to 2500 gallons

SlurryKat expands tanker portfolio with new Farmline range

T Alun Jones & Son will expand its New Holland territory into Southeast Wales

T Alun Jones & Son will expand its New Holland territory into Southeast Wales

New Holland confirms dealer network changes for Southeast Wales

The Mitsubishi L200 is back in the UK after a five-year absence

The Mitsubishi L200 is back in the UK after a five-year absence

Back behind the wheel: Mitsubishi L200 returns to UK market

The Fordson New Major became one of Britain’s most influential tractors, helping farms move into a new era of mechanisation

The Fordson New Major became one of Britain’s most influential tractors, helping farms move into a new era of mechanisation

75th anniversary

Fordson New Major to take centre stage at ploughing championships

Designed for quiet, emission-free weed removal in confined and noise-sensitive environments, including pavements, hospitals and residential areas

Designed for quiet, emission-free weed removal in confined and noise-sensitive environments, including pavements, hospitals and residential areas

AS-Motor adds Stihl Powerhead across professional electric machinery range

DeterTech's security systems combine remote monitoring, forensic marking and risk assessment to help protect farm machinery and equipment

DeterTech's security systems combine remote monitoring, forensic marking and risk assessment to help protect farm machinery and equipment

Layered security approach helping farmers tackle rising rural crime

The new Krone Swadro TC 1250 Pro features enhanced automation and ISOBUS control for improved operator comfort

The new Krone Swadro TC 1250 Pro features enhanced automation and ISOBUS control for improved operator comfort

Krone launches new Swadro TC 1250 Pro four-rotor rake

June brought an increase in new registrations but wider machinery market still in a fragile position

June brought an increase in new registrations but wider machinery market still in a fragile position

Machinery market still in a tight spot despite increase in tractor registrations

Clubs will once again form a major part of the show, showcasing carefully selected collections of historic tractors

Clubs will once again form a major part of the show, showcasing carefully selected collections of historic tractors

Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show opens entries for 2026 event

WRAGTRACK and Hector post drivers will feature on Kidd Farm Machinery’s APF 2026 stand

WRAGTRACK and Hector post drivers will feature on Kidd Farm Machinery’s APF 2026 stand

Fencing machinery

Kidd Farm Machinery to showcase latest fencing kit at APF 2026

Strong demand for agricultural equipment and machinery ensured a 92% clearance at Skipton Auction Mart

Strong demand for agricultural equipment and machinery ensured a 92% clearance at Skipton Auction Mart

Strong demand for farm machinery and equipment ensures a 92% clearance at Skipton

New compact Ranger 500 aimed at small and medium farms

New compact Ranger 500 aimed at small and medium farms

Polaris expands Ranger range with new entry-level UTV

Claas Lexion 530 combine (2006) topped the sale at £71,000

Claas Lexion 530 combine (2006) topped the sale at £71,000

Claas Lexion 530 combine tops farm dispersal at £71,000

The Outlander MAX Electric T looks much like its petrol-powered stablemate, but runs entirely on electric power

The Outlander MAX Electric T looks much like its petrol-powered stablemate, but runs entirely on electric power

Can-Am Outlander MAX Electric T proves electric ATVs mean business

Bogged Doon, owned by Derek Greenhill of Forfar, in action at the Brechin Power Pull, where the Scottish Tractor Pullers Club attracted a strong crowd last weekend. The next stop in the BTPA Championship points series is the Great Eccleston Show Pull on

Bogged Doon, owned by Derek Greenhill of Forfar, in action at the Brechin Power Pull, where the Scottish Tractor Pullers Club attracted a strong crowd last weekend. The next stop in the BTPA Championship points series is the Great Eccleston Show Pull on

Tractor pulling

Tractor pulling action draws crowds at Brechin Power Pull

Researchers used precision planting and spraying technology to create a large-scale portrait of James Hutton to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth

Researchers used precision planting and spraying technology to create a large-scale portrait of James Hutton to mark the 300th anniversary of his birth

James Hutton Institute

Hutton researchers use accuracy to drive farming innovation

ATVs remain essential kit on UK farms in 2026

ATVs remain essential kit on UK farms in 2026

Electric ATVs grow slowly but petrol still dominates farms

Suzuki is continuing to offer free EASI rider training with every new KingQuad ATV sold

Suzuki is continuing to offer free EASI rider training with every new KingQuad ATV sold

Suzuki continues free ATV rider safety training with KingQuad sales

Fendt celebrates 50,000 900 Vario tractors with limited edition model

Fendt celebrates 50,000 900 Vario tractors with limited edition model

Fendt milestone

Fendt marks 50,000 900 vario milestone with limited edition tractor

Krone UK will appoint a new dealer for the area following the end of its partnership with Alan MacKay Machinery

Krone UK will appoint a new dealer for the area following the end of its partnership with Alan MacKay Machinery

Krone UK to end dealer partnership with Alan MacKay Machinery

Well maintained machinery continues to sell at inflated prices as was shown at the timed online sale from LE Barnes and Sons, Bedfordshire

Well maintained machinery continues to sell at inflated prices as was shown at the timed online sale from LE Barnes and Sons, Bedfordshire

Cheffins Second hand machinery sales rise 85% from first to second quarter

A Fendt 724 Vario tractor led the trade at £41,200

A Fendt 724 Vario tractor led the trade at £41,200

Farm machinery auctions

A Fendt 724 Vario tractor tops Border Livestock Exchange sale at £41,200

Andy Green puts Hydromax through its paces

Andy Green puts Hydromax through its paces

JCB hydrogen car hits 208mph ahead of Bonneville record attempt

The Kemper C30 grass pick-up is now available through Greencrop in Kemper red

The Kemper C30 grass pick-up is now available through Greencrop in Kemper red

Greencrop adds Kemper C30 grass pick-up to machinery range

Murray Cooper with the AgXeed AgBot

Murray Cooper with the AgXeed AgBot

Future of farming?

Can robots solve farming's labour crisis? One farmer thinks so

Trials will test autonomous drones and ground vehicles on working farms across multiple countries

Trials will test autonomous drones and ground vehicles on working farms across multiple countries

Robot bees and moles could transform future farming

The new Simtech TJG300 is available with a 1000-litre Stocks Ag hopper to reduce refill stops during drilling

The new Simtech TJG300 is available with a 1000-litre Stocks Ag hopper to reduce refill stops during drilling

Direct drilling

OPICO expands Simtech drill range with larger hopper option