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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

The Topcon 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…

CEREAL DRILLS

KRM debuts Sola GS300 direct disc drill for grass

Machinery distributor KRM and its seed-drill supplier, Spanish manufacturer Sola, have entered the market for disc coulter direct drills. The KRM Sola GS300 air drill is aimed primarily at sowing…

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: 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…

ROAD LEGAL

Harvest workforce hit by seven-month delays for tractor tests

Substantial delays of up to seven months for young farmers looking to book tractor tests could leave some businesses being short-staffed this harvest. Arable enterprises often employ young harvest workers…

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…

FORAGE WAGONS

Driver’s view: Andrew Whitelaw’s Strautmann Giga-Vitesse

As the mid-spec model in Strautmann’s forage wagon line-up, the Giga-Vitesse packs plenty of high-end features without the added expense of pivoting headboards found on fancier Magnon machines. At the…

CULTIVATORS

Amazone goes large with 25-row Venterra VR 4 weeder

Amazone has gone large with the latest addition to its precision-hoe range – the Venterra VR 4 is available in working widths from 7.2-12.8m. The newcomer is clearly designed for…

ATVS AND UTVS

ATVtrac offers lower cost Lite vehicle-tracking system

ATVtrac has launched a Lite version of its vehicle-tracking system for buyers happy to forego a few features in return for a keener price. It offers largely identical security provisions,…

WHATS IN YOUR SHED

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…

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TRACTORS

Zetor launches 131-171hp four-cylinder Series 6 tractors

Zetor may have drifted off the UK farming radar, but the Czech firm intends to bounce back – starting with a new 131-171hp Series 6 range. It encompasses three four-cylinder…

TRACTORS

Ultimate guide to buying a tractor 2025

A flurry of newcomers in the 90-130hp range destined for livestock and mixed-enterprise farms are the main changes to this year’s Farmers Weekly Ultimate Guide to tractors. See also: Fendt tractors:…

CEREAL DRILLS

Beds farmer builds 6m low-disturbance drill for wet ground

Nothing gets the cogs of a creative mind whirring quite like the pitter-patter of rain on the workshop roof when there’s field work to get done. With Green End Farm’s…

TELEHANDLERS

Ultimate guide to buying a telehandler 2025

Anyone intending to invest in a new telescopic materials handler this year will find a wider choice of makes and models than ever. Most manufacturers and importers have responded to…

MACHINERY

BKT beefs up Agrimax Spargo SB row-crop sprayer tyre

A heavier-duty version of BKT’s Agrimax Spargo row-crop tyre has been developed to cater for especially demanding crop spraying operations where added carcass and tread stability, and increased puncture resistance,…

DIET FEEDERS

Lely ramps up capacity of automated Vector feeding system

Dairy producers switching to Lely’s Vector automated feeding system or using an existing installation can equip themselves with a comprehensively upgraded mixer-feeder to save time or serve more cattle. The…

SPRAYING AND SPREADING

Contractor customises UK's first Borger slurry separator

Several contractors are running trailer-mounted Borger RC150 separators these days, but Lockerbie-based Andy Rae was the first to do so in the UK. Having pumped, hauled and spread millions of…

GRASSLAND AND MAIZE EQUIPMENT

Tractek develops trailed grass harrow for ATVs and pickups

Devonian outfit Tractek has bolstered its fledgling range of grassland rejuvenators with a new trailed model. Its debut Scarrow was a tractor-mounted affair that paired 96 scarifying tines with a…

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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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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…

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: 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…

CONTRACTOR COMMENT

Contractor Comment: Cyber attack causes grain dryer havoc

Of all the potential catastrophes that might befall a busy farm in the heat of harvest, perhaps the most unlikely – and, in some ways, the most eerily alarming –…

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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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