http://www.fwi.co.ukFarmers Weekly interactive provides a agricultural machinery news feeden-gbFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131398/kymco-announces-budget-quad.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/10/131398/kymco-announces-budget-quad.htmlThe ATV market is swamped with north-east Asian influences, with motorbike manufacturer Kymco the latest company to announce it is releasing a new model. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131345/german-farm-machinery-sales-on-the-up.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131345/german-farm-machinery-sales-on-the-up.htmlGerman farm machinery makers enjoyed strong demand in 2011, according to the VDMA (the German equivalent of the UK's Agricultural Engineers Association). Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131346/help-to-avoid-cables-and-pipes-when-digging.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/09/131346/help-to-avoid-cables-and-pipes-when-digging.htmlDigging large holes and trenches rarely proves as straightforward as it should be, often because of pipes and cables laid in illogical underground positions.Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:57:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131356/john-deere-and-macdon-extend-partnership.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131356/john-deere-and-macdon-extend-partnership.htmlJohn Deere has announced an agreement with Candian firm MacDon to expand its range of Deere-badged hay, forage and small-grain machineryWed, 08 Feb 2012 15:11:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131339/big-beet-chaser-bins-growing-in-popularity.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/08/131339/big-beet-chaser-bins-growing-in-popularity.htmlThe increase in size and sophistication of sugar beet harvesters is being matched by new ways of gettinging beet from harvester to lorry. Nick Wigdahl looks at the increasing use of beet chaser bins and self-propelled loaders Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:12:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131334/ford-ranger-gets-bigger-plusher-and-more-clever.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/131334/ford-ranger-gets-bigger-plusher-and-more-clever.htmlFord reckons its all-new Ranger pickup can outgun the established Japanese marques, explains David Cousins.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131315/security-barrier-keeps-trespassers-at-bay.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/06/131315/security-barrier-keeps-trespassers-at-bay.htmlWhile farmers aren't often subject to heavy gunfire (bar the odd stray shot on shooting days), the new Hesco Bastion range of military-style security barriers is already finding a place on UK farms.Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:26:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/05/131288/mawash-pressure-washer-system-needs-no-mains-water-or-power.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/05/131288/mawash-pressure-washer-system-needs-no-mains-water-or-power.htmlHere's a neat way to let you pressure wash machinery, sheds or mud on the road, even when you're a long way from the nearest water or power supply.Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131280/tractors-on-the-road-dont-ignore-the-road-rules.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/04/131280/tractors-on-the-road-dont-ignore-the-road-rules.htmlAll rules and regulations tend to get a bit outdated at some point or other. However some of the road regulations affecting tractor drivers and their employers were probably drawn up in the days of Little Grey Fergies, reckons PC Bryant. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:01:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131277/skidsteer-combines.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131277/skidsteer-combines.htmlMassey Ferguson is the latest maker to announce that it will offer tracks on its combines. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131256/boma7-off-road-wheelchair-widens-its-appeal.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/131256/boma7-off-road-wheelchair-widens-its-appeal.htmlThe Boma5 off-road wheelchair has been replaced by a more versatile model called the Boma7Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131258/nfu-says-cesar-it-or-sleep-with-it.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131258/nfu-says-cesar-it-or-sleep-with-it.htmlDespite attempts to deter them, thieves are continuing to target high-value tractors, ATVs and other farm machinery. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:47:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131254/keenans-new-mixer-wagon-can-call-home.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/02/131254/keenans-new-mixer-wagon-can-call-home.htmlKeenan's new iKeenan system aims to bring mixer wagons into the internet age, explains David Cousins Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:41:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131218/precision-farming-success-requires-right-mindset.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/31/131218/precision-farming-success-requires-right-mindset.htmlPrecision farming technology is playing an increasingly important role at Mentmore Park Farms in Buckinghamshire, but the past 10 years haven't all been plain sailing, as Louise Impey discovers.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:25:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131216/tracks-become-increasingly-popular-over-tyres.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/30/131216/tracks-become-increasingly-popular-over-tyres.htmlPeace of mind is a valuable commodity in farming, especially when it comes to the grain harvest. And the ability of tracked combines to get on to damp fields where tyres would struggle means this form of traction is an increasingly popular choice. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/28/131194/quadtracs-pull-together-for-a-good-cause.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/28/131194/quadtracs-pull-together-for-a-good-cause.htmlA world record attempt to have the most Quadtracs cultivating in one field is to take place on 28 July in Lincolnshire. Organisers are planning to have 40 Case IH Quadtracs, amassing 20,000hp, working in one field at the same time to take the record and raise money for Relay for Life, a Cancer Research UK initiative. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:01:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131187/lamma-2012-perards-new-grain-transfer-hopper.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/27/131187/lamma-2012-perards-new-grain-transfer-hopper.htmlGenuinely novel types of farm machinery don't come along very often, but a new mobile grain transfer hopper from French firm Perard could be one of them.Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/26/131137/lamma-2012-sumo-mounts-the-trio.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/26/131137/lamma-2012-sumo-mounts-the-trio.htmlSumo's Versaplus drill is due to replace the current Versadrill for 2013. Capable of working as either min-till or direct drill, there is a choice of 3m rigid model or folding 4m and 6m versions. In its 3m guise the drill has a 2,500-litre hopper. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131154/school-resource-will-teach-kids-farm-safety.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131154/school-resource-will-teach-kids-farm-safety.htmlMore than 260,000 schoolchildren across the West Country will be encouraged to learn about farm and rural safety as part of the school curriculumWed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131133/lamma-2012-easy-cow-lifter-helps-downer-cows.htmlhttp://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/25/131133/lamma-2012-easy-cow-lifter-helps-downer-cows.html There are plenty of lifting devices to help downer cows get to their feet, but North Yorkshire dairy farmer Jonathan Caygill reckons his Easy...Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:46:00 GMT