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4X4S

Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid pickup packs a 275hp punch

Early examples of Ford’s Plug-in Hybrid Ranger will soon be hitting UK roads, offering spicy performance and the option of driving 26 miles on electricity alone. A heady 275hp and…

SLUG PELLET SPREADERS

New fan drive sees Stocks Ag Jet go wider and faster

A new version of the Turbo Jet 10 from Stocks Ag has hydraulic drive to a 1,400cfm fan to deliver increased airflow, enabling faster forward speeds, wider working widths and…

CEREAL DRILLS

How Limavady farmer built versatile drill on the cheap

Tired of Limavady’s persistent rainfall hampering the use of his trailed disc drill, Alistair Craig hatched a plan to build a less weather-dependent alternative. Key criteria were that it should…

CEREAL DRILLS

Horizon adds 3m and 4m rigid-frame DSX direct drills

Grain and oilseeds growers – as well as contractors – operating in smaller fields and across fewer hectares are being catered for by 3m and 4m rigid-frame additions to Horizon…

4X4S

KGM Rexton Commercial SUV offers lower tax for businesses

For anyone that hasn’t caught up yet, Ssanygong is called KGM these days and it’s got a new commercial-spec version of its Rexton SUV. Just like the passenger model, this…

CULTIVATORS

Einbock develops cross-ridge tool for row crops on slopes

A simple device to discourage loss of soil, organic matter and nutrients from row crops grown on sloping ground has been developed by Einbock for its precision hoes. The so-called…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

Massey Ferguson unveils new twin-chamber conventional baler

There has been a flurry of new developments in the small baler world in recent months, the latest of which was Massey Ferguson's launch of a new twin-chamber conventional baler…

ROOT CROP HARVESTERS

Grimme revamps Varitron harvester for quicker crop changes

Growers needing to reconfigure their harvester to handle different vegetable crops will find it an easier job on the latest version of Grimme’s two-row, self-propelled Varitron. Standardising the design of…

WORKSHOP SKILLS

Workshop Legends: Articulated tractor king John Nicholson

If you set out in search of advice on high-horsepower artic tractors, your quest would probably immediately take you across the Atlantic. But hidden deep in North Yorkshire there’s a…

ATVS AND UTVS

Quad-X develops ATV-towed snacker for filling field troughs

Sheep farmers who prefer to feed their sheep from troughs in the field rather than on the ground can now do so using an ATV- or UTV-trailed “snacker” from Quad-X.…

TRAILERS

Mitas launches heavier duty Agriterra Ultra trailer tyre

The introduction of a new range of heavier duty Mitas Agriterra trailed implement tyres has kicked off with the popular 560/60 R22.5 size for trailers, slurry tankers, manure spreaders and…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Tough decisions help grow Cornish farm

On our Contractor Comment roster this week are Cornwall-based Josh and Helen Collins, whose extensive machinery fleet is almost exclusively built by Claas. Farmers Weekly catches up with them. See…

POWER HARROWS

Horsch pulls wraps off heavier-duty Kredo HD power harrow

Horsch has bolstered the cultivating performance of its piggy-back and seed cart drills by introducing a heavier-duty power harrow, the Kredo HD. This implement, which can be had on its…

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CEREAL DRILLS

New triple hopper for Amazone Cirrus Grand 8m drill

Growers on 24m tramlines wanting more drilling capacity are being catered for by an 8m version of Amazone’s Cirrus cultivator drill. The newcomer slots into the range between the current…

MACHINERY

NAAC contractor price guide 2025-26

Farms can expect to pay more for outsourced agricultural work this year, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC). Its annual round-up of members’…

4X4S

On test: Revamped Land Cruiser still a true off-roader

If you want a vehicle that’ll stand the test of time, you won’t go far wrong if there’s a Toyota badge on the tailgate. Team this with the words Land…

CULTIVATORS

Amazone unveils moisture-conserving TopCut cutting roller

A new implement for moisture-conserving ultra-shallow tillage has been added to the Amazone equipment range. The TopCut is designed to work at up to 20kph no more than 2cm deep,…

MACHINERY

NAAC contractor price guide 2025-26

Farms can expect to pay more for outsourced agricultural work this year, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC). Its annual round-up of members’…

4X4S

On test: Revamped Land Cruiser still a true off-roader

If you want a vehicle that’ll stand the test of time, you won’t go far wrong if there’s a Toyota badge on the tailgate. Team this with the words Land…

CULTIVATORS

Amazone unveils moisture-conserving TopCut cutting roller

A new implement for moisture-conserving ultra-shallow tillage has been added to the Amazone equipment range. The TopCut is designed to work at up to 20kph no more than 2cm deep,…

MUCKSPREADERS

Bunning muckspreaders get slicker Topcon iD1 display

Topcon's iD1 has been chosen by GT Bunning as the entry-level isobus display for its manure spreaders, replacing the ISOcan unit produced by Topcon subsidiary RDS Technology. The 7in iD1…

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What's in Your Shed? visits a busy Somerset arable farm

Keeping a hungry Somerset anaerobic digestion plant properly fed and operational requires a fleet of high-output, modern kit. What’s in Your Shed? takes a tour of Bragg Farming’s machinery sheds…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits a Carmarthenshire contractor

What's In Your Shed visits Carmarthenshire contractor Aled Jones, who runs a one-man operation with five frontlines tractors.  Aled Jones Contracting offers spraying, fertiliser spreading, mowing, cultivating and drilling services.…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits a Cheshire beef and spud farm

A horde of modern classic Ford and New Holland tractors is delivering the goods for Cheshire spud growers Pete and Will Moseley. We headed over to pose the questions. See…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits a used kit-loving Danish farmer

A multicoloured cocktail of used equipment resides in the sheds of Danish arable farmer Morten Mikkelsen. Farm facts Morten Mikkelsen, Lindved, Denmark Farm size 370ha Cropping Wheat, barley, oats, beans,…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits a Wiltshire dairy farm

The Wiltshire-based Leighfield family are in this week’s What’s in Your Shed hot seat. Oliver Mark poses the questions to Paul, Julie, Richard and Edward. See also: On test - Massey…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

What's in Your Shed? visits Barnes Contracting

Devon-based Barnes Contracting buys predominantly used or ex-demo kit and then hangs on to it... unless the purchase turns out to be a pup. Andrew Faulkner is given a yard…

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On test: Revamped Land Cruiser still a true off-roader

If you want a vehicle that’ll stand the test of time, you won’t go far wrong if there’s a Toyota badge on the tailgate. Team this with the words Land…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: Tom Dinsdale's Schuitemaker Rapide 580

Schuitemaker has been bolting forage wagons together at its Dutch factory since the mid-1980s and now has an extensive line-up to cater for farms big and small. We’re focusing on…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: Alan Ramsay's short-chop Krone RX 370

The RX is top dog in Krone’s mid-sized forage wagon line-up, with a trio of models offering capacities from 33cu m to 40cu m. Standout features include a pivoting headboard,…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: George Reed's wide-body Fendt Tigo 65 XR

Agco completed a multimillion-pound deal for Lely’s forage machinery division in 2017, giving it access to a vast range of mowers, tedders, rakes, balers and forage wagons. The latter have…

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FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: Tom Dinsdale's Schuitemaker Rapide 580

Schuitemaker has been bolting forage wagons together at its Dutch factory since the mid-1980s and now has an extensive line-up to cater for farms big and small. We’re focusing on…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: Alan Ramsay's short-chop Krone RX 370

The RX is top dog in Krone’s mid-sized forage wagon line-up, with a trio of models offering capacities from 33cu m to 40cu m. Standout features include a pivoting headboard,…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: George Reed's wide-body Fendt Tigo 65 XR

Agco completed a multimillion-pound deal for Lely’s forage machinery division in 2017, giving it access to a vast range of mowers, tedders, rakes, balers and forage wagons. The latter have…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver's view: James Ireland's Pottinger Jumbo 5340

Pottinger introduced a new Jumbo model last summer, promising the features of its big 7000- and 8000-series forage wagons in a cheaper and more compact package. There are six twin-axle…

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CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Tough decisions help grow Cornish farm

On our Contractor Comment roster this week are Cornwall-based Josh and Helen Collins, whose extensive machinery fleet is almost exclusively built by Claas. Farmers Weekly catches up with them. See…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Diversification key for JO Straughan and Co

JO Straughan & Co has been offering a comprehensive range of agricultural, plant hire and haulage services to customers in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders since 1955. Owner Roger Dickinson…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Challenge of contracting on small island

Contracting on the Isle of Wight brings both opportunities and challenges, as Farmers Weekly finds out from Westover Farm Contractors boss, Rob Chapman. Westover Farm Contractors business offers a suite…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Hedge work maintains winter cashflow

Big square baling might be the cornerstone of Derek and Linda Keeble’s business, but a carefully selected tranche of other services is key for maintaining cashflow throughout the year. Each…

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HARVEST

Video: Classic machinery brings in the spring barley harvest

A fleet of British-built classic machinery dating back to the early 1970s was bringing in the spring barley harvest at a farm on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border this week. Two Ransome…

WEED MANAGEMENT

Video: Leicester farm trials weed seed unit on Fendt combine

Europe’s first Redekop seed control unit (SCU) fitted to a Fendt Ideal 10T combine, aimed at controlling weed seeds, is being put to the test this harvest in Leicestershire at…

FORAGE WAGONS

Video: Lely revolutionises zero grazing with autonomous Exos

Dutch firm Lely has put the finishing touches to its self-propelled grass harvester and feeder, which is set to go on sale in the Netherlands next year. The battery powered…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

WIYS: Contractor ditches new kit for retro fleet

Mark Bowran, 2003 winner of Farmers Weekly’s Tractor Driver of the Year competition, opens the doors of his MBC Services contracting business. Machinery editor, Oliver Mark asks the questions and…

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