September 2, 2025
Sky Agriculture launches the Sonic
Described as the next-generation precision planter, the Sky Sonic is said to ensure seed placement accuracy above 99%, even at speeds exceeding 12km/hr.
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News
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September 1, 2025
Kramp takes on Vapormatic range
Kramp has acquired the Vapormatic aftermarket parts inventory, and the product range is now available through its dealers.
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August 29, 2025
Lemken launches Onyx subsoiler
Designed to work at depths of up to 60cm, the Onyx subsoiler is available in two rigid widths of 3.0m and 4.0m.
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August 29, 2025
Aerosol range from Jefferson Tools
Jefferson Tools’ new range of aerosols includes penetrating oils, brake cleaners, advanced greases, specialist sprays and a solvent cleaner.
Tests and Reviews
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September 2, 2025
Engles Machines Spider asparagus harvesting assistant: Creepy, not crawly
REPORT: A 48-strong fleet of electrically-powered Spiders are allowing Dutch grower De Wit to slash harvesting costs by nearly 50%.
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September 2, 2025
Whatever happened to the Lemken VariTansanit
REPORT: At Agritechnica 20 years ago, Lemken made a big splash with the presentation of its VariTansanit reversible ploughs. Claimed to operate behind smaller tractors, be more fuel efficient and reduce wheel slip, the new…
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September 2, 2025
J & J A Venables and Son, Cheshire: Well rounded business
REPORT: J & J A Venables and Son farm under the shadow of Joderal bank observatory in Lower Withington, Cheshire with 40 hectares of their own, and another 80ha rented, they have grown their business…
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Tractors
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September 2, 2025
J & J A Venables and Son, Cheshire: Well rounded business
REPORT: J & J A Venables and Son farm under the shadow of Joderal bank observatory in Lower Withington, Cheshire with 40 hectares of their own, and another 80ha rented, they have grown their business…
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August 30, 2025
Massey Ferguson 5M: Mmmmmbop
DRVING IMPRESSION: If you were asked which is the best-selling tractor to come out of Massey’s plant in Beauvais, you might think a livestock favourite like the 5S135, or the general all-rounder 7S180. But you'd…
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August 29, 2025
150hp, four-cylinder user survey: Four cylinders – 450 opinions
TRACTOR TEST: We asked 450 owners from Denmark, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Norway about their experiences with eight 150hp four-cylinder tractors. Here are the results.
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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August 31, 2025
Amazone Teres 300V — plough with integrated press: Pack it in
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone now offers an integrated press for some of its Cayros and Teres ploughs. We tucked the firm's plough/press combo into maize stubble back in the spring.
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August 30, 2025
Pöttinger Servo 2000N plough: Update completed
DIVING IMPRESSION: With the introduction of the Servo 2000N, Pöttinger has completed its plough line-up overhaul. We try out a four-furrow version of the firm’s lightest range.
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August 3, 2025
Maize stubble cultivator: 4 in 1 combi-roller
WORKSHOP: Master of all? Maybe. Or perhaps just the master of a few? This farm-built combi-roller is capable of performing a number of tasks, including cultivating, seeding and rolling.
Materials Handling Equipment
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August 29, 2025
J F Hudson Silo Crab: Grab a load
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When looking to feed only quality forage, some older material may end up in the muck heap once the milking herd has nosed its way through it. How best to handle it?
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July 5, 2025
Neomach Nova X40 compact wheeled loader: Is it a Super?
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When it comes to mucking out cramped sheds and pens you’re generally limited to one of two options - either a compact pivot-steer or skid-steer. Whichever way you swing there’s plenty of choice…
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July 4, 2025
Claas Scorpion 742 telehandler: More comfort and helpful details
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Claas has revised its range of smalL telehandlers, bringing them in line with the larger models. Our attention here is on the 6.93m, 4,200kg capacity 742 which replaces the most popular model, the…
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June 6, 2025
Weidemann T4512 compact telehandlers: Small but mighty
Weidemann T4512 compact telehandlers:Compact handlers are becoming popular on livestock farms, either as a sidekick to a larger machine or as an alternative to a skiddy or little loader. Weidemann has done well in this…
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June 4, 2025
Seven folding silage forks — Part 2: More forking about
PRACTICAL TEST: The test candidates differ not only in their design but also in how they handle. Read on to find out why there are no winners or losers in this comparison.
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May 9, 2025
Front loader removal and fitting: Safe stand, safe operators
WORKSHOP: Removing and fitting a front loader is easy, provided you know the correct procedure. Here we have tips on how to do just that with Stoll and Quicke loaders.
Drills And Planters
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August 1, 2025
KRM Sola GS300: A bit of what you know
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When KRM asked Sola for a grass sowing drill, the Spanish company was able to utilise several parts from its existing machines to come up with the GS300. We caught up with one…
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August 1, 2025
Pöttinger Aerosem VT DD cultivator drill: Run VT
PRACTICAL TEST: By making its wider power harrow drill combination a semi-mounted unit, it's not only easier to take on and off but also considerably reduces the amount of load on the tractor. We tested…
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July 6, 2025
Front hopper seed delivery routing: Leading to the rear
TUNING: When using a front hopper for seed or fertiliser, there is always the challenge on where and how to route the delivery pipes to the rear-mounted machine, with fitting the mounting brackets being the…
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June 7, 2025
B H Savidge & Son streamlines potato planting process: One pass potatoes
B H Savidge & Son streamlines potato planting process: The UK approach to planting potatoes is largely a one size fits all method, varying conditions dictate speed rather than how much metal is in the…
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June 5, 2025
Kuhn HRB 303D and Venta 330 drill combination: Short is sweet
PRACTICAL TEST: Compact and lighter in weight, the HRB 303 power harrow, and more specifically the Venta 330 drill, combination is also cheaper. So, where’s the catch? We used this 3.0m one-pass last season to…
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June 4, 2025
Cereals 25 Preview
NEWS: Cereals takes place in Lincolnshire this year, at Roy Ward Farms near Sleaford. There’s the usual mix of crop plots, seminars and arable machinery, with some working demonstrations thrown in for variety. Tickets and…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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August 3, 2025
Coombe End Farms: Adapt and thrive
REPORT: With the ongoing uncertainty concerning farm support and thus cropping plans, machinery investment involves some tricky decisions over which equipment will remain cost effective over its lifetime. A Müthing MU-M 600/F Vario flail mower…
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May 9, 2025
Fendt Former 920C Pro rake: Tech and two rotors
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Fendt has redesigned its two-rotor rake line-up, adding new features such as the ProConnect concept with the FlexHigh and MyMemory features. We take a look.
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May 9, 2025
Samasz XDF301 SH and KDD911 STH mower combination: Raising its game
PRACTICAL TEST: Samasz is starting to roll out its next generation of mowers, and part of that refreshed range includes the XDF301 SH front- and KDD911 STH rear-mounted combination. But it's not just a fresh…
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April 27, 2025
Kuhn GA4201 rake: Front-line player
PRACTICAL TEST: Kuhn has presented a new generation of GA single-rotor rakes. We used the 4201 last year and were impressed.
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April 6, 2025
McHale R68-78 rake: Simple and easy — what’s not to like?
PRACTICAL TEST: McHale launched its two-model rake range in 2017, and over the years it has been tweaked here and there to bolster reliability and performance. To find out just how capable it is, we…
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April 3, 2025
Krone Swadro TC1570 rake: Four rotors on a V
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We had the chance to operate Krone’s new four-rotor rake, the TC1570, in third cut last season. Keep reading to find out why the firm has gone with a V formation.
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