October 15, 2026
Samson affected by downturn in the markets
Samson Group reports a turnover of €119.9 million for its 2025-26 financial year; 5.0% lower than the €126.2 million one year ago.
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News
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October 14, 2026
Charity auction of Silver Jubilee Ford tractor
A father whose son received a life-saving heart transplant at Royal Papworth hospital is donating all the proceeds from the sale of his 1991 Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee tractor to the Cambridge-based hospital.
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October 14, 2026
Kilworth Machinery now part of Startin Tractors
Kilworth Machinery has been acquired by Startin Tractors. Trading will continue from the Kilworth premises at Smisby for the foreseeable future.
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October 13, 2026
CNH dealer shake up in Norfolk
Ernest Doe & Sons has strengthened its Case IH and New Holland coverage in Norfolk - Nicholsons Stalham is losing the Case IH franchise.
Tests and Reviews
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October 15, 2026
Väderstad Tempo T6/7 precision planter: New row spacing in less than 60 seconds
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The precision planter market in Germany is the biggest in Europe, and a six-row machine with a telescopic frame is the bestseller. The new Tempo T allows operators to alter the row spacing…
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October 15, 2026
Lemken Faya M precision planter: North meets South
With the Faya M, Lemken is adding more versatility to its precision planter range, which can be used for sugar beet and oilseed rape as well as maize. We head to the field to learn…
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September 30, 2026
Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2: Lucky number 7
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We always wondered how Massey Ferguson was going to graft the 8S onto the 7S without making it look like a giant wobble head. Yet the 7S Mark 2 design team has sprinkled…
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Tractors
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September 30, 2026
Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2: Lucky number 7
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We always wondered how Massey Ferguson was going to graft the 8S onto the 7S without making it look like a giant wobble head. Yet the 7S Mark 2 design team has sprinkled…
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August 31, 2026
Tom Dirom revisit, Harewood Mill: Cost fixer
REPORT: When we last visited Yorkshire contractor Tom Dirom, his tractor choices leant towards the Finnish Valtra brand, topped by a 400hp reverse-drive S-series. As the business and its workload has evolved, so too has…
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August 20, 2026
Case IH Farmall C (with a bit of A, U and U Pro): One name, big family
USED MACHINERY: The Farmall name first appeared on the bonnet of a 22hp International Harvester tricycle tractor in the mid-1920s, with the 183hp US market IH 1566 being the last in 1976 until Case IH…
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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August 18, 2026
Güttler GreenMaster 600 Compact: Mounted rethink
DRIVING IMPRESSION: For those wanting a wider working GreenMaster, Güttler already had a semi-mounted version. However, this just didn’t hit the chord for the UK market, prompting importer Wox Agri Services to develop the mounted…
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August 13, 2026
Drills and cultivators: Ready, set, drill!
TUNING: With harvest wrapped up early, you might just have gained some time to give your seed drill a fettle ... to make the autumn sowing campaign go that little bit smoother. Here we provide…
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August 13, 2026
JH & MM Jones, Hatton Bank Farm: Maintenance, not correction
REPORT: When we visited Warwickshire farmer David Jones of JH & MM Jones in 2006, he was five years into a min-till regime that was focussed on managing costs while encouraging yields. Twenty years on,…
Materials Handling Equipment
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September 28, 2026
Joe Williams, Eastern Counties Straw: Get a load of this
REPORT: With a 4,850ha forage workload comprising grass, whole crop and mostly maize, one Hertfordshire contractor has invested heavily in logistics, to ensure that his team operates like a well-oiled machine that can make the…
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September 25, 2026
New Holland W170D+ Forage Power: Bucketful of more performance
DRIVING IMPRESSION: New Holland has listened to user feedback, giving its reworked 16.5t loading shovel more power to match the pace of bigger choppers. We pack away some silage with the W170D+ Forage Power.
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September 25, 2026
Krampe ProBody 760 trailer: Wagons roll
PRACTICAL TEST: We have been using a ProBody 760, the first model in Krampe’s additional trailer range, to see how this big-tyre trailer can handle a season of crop carting. Read on to find out…
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June 4, 2026
Manitou MLT 625e fully-electric compact telehandler: Elevating electrons
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Manitou’s knowledge of battery-powered access platforms has led the French maker to introduce its first battery-powered telehandler for the agricultural sector, the MLT 625e. Is it a credible alternative to the diesel-powered MLT…
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May 11, 2026
Seven 100hp tractors — Part 3: Reach up high andlast a long time
TRACTOR TEST: We assess the other key component in our 100hp loader tractor equation — the front loader itself. Keep reading to see how these seven booms performed.
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April 11, 2026
8t midi excavators: Digging decisions
With an operating weight of around eight tonnes, the midi excavator offers huge flexibility for farm use, and with a decent selection of attachments it can become much more than just a tool for cleaning…
Drills And Planters
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October 15, 2026
Väderstad Tempo T6/7 precision planter: New row spacing in less than 60 seconds
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The precision planter market in Germany is the biggest in Europe, and a six-row machine with a telescopic frame is the bestseller. The new Tempo T allows operators to alter the row spacing…
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October 15, 2026
Lemken Faya M precision planter: North meets South
With the Faya M, Lemken is adding more versatility to its precision planter range, which can be used for sugar beet and oilseed rape as well as maize. We head to the field to learn…
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September 28, 2026
Windmill Downs Farm revisit: Choices for the future
REPORT: Windmill Downs Farm and Newton Valence Farm are part of a Joint Venture farming business with Sentry Farming, where manager James Richardson is looking to utilise the latest technology and the support of the…
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August 28, 2026
Amazone KG3001 Special and Centaya 3000C Special combination drill: Heavyweight performer
PRACTICAL TEST: Amazone has adapted its Centaya Special pneumatic drill with a split hopper and dual metering unit that can handle different types of seed or both grain and fert. We put the 3.0m combi…
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August 13, 2026
Drills and cultivators: Ready, set, drill!
TUNING: With harvest wrapped up early, you might just have gained some time to give your seed drill a fettle ... to make the autumn sowing campaign go that little bit smoother. Here we provide…
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August 13, 2026
JH & MM Jones, Hatton Bank Farm: Maintenance, not correction
REPORT: When we visited Warwickshire farmer David Jones of JH & MM Jones in 2006, he was five years into a min-till regime that was focussed on managing costs while encouraging yields. Twenty years on,…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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September 25, 2026
Fliegl Cutaro 1050 mower: Fliegl gives you wings
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The south German manufacturer isn’t venturing into the drinks business, but, when it comes to energy, Fliegl certainly seems to have plenty of pep. Its latest forage machine addition is the Cutaro self-propelled…
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August 24, 2026
Kuhn TBE 19 flail mower: Clean side cuts
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Kuhn’s TBE 19 verge mower is a versatile tool for field edge and roadside maintenance. To put it simply: it does a clean job.
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August 3, 2026
Kverneland history (May ’26): The Kverneland Jigsaw
REPORT: Known for its ploughs, Kverneland is one of those well-established firms that has a long history – in this instance, 147 years. More recently, its presence in the marketplace has strengthened, helped by mergers…
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June 6, 2026
AS 990 Tahr RC remote control tracked mower: Cuts both ways
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Last summer the AS-Motor AS 990 Tahr RC tracked remote control, 0.90m wide rotary mower was launched to complement the existing 1.0m AS 1000 Ovis RC flail mower. Here we outline how the…
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May 11, 2026
Kuhn GMD3123F and GMD3515 mowers: Simple cut
PRACTICAL TEST: Kuhn freshened up its plain mower offering in 2024 with the introduction of the rear-mounted GMD3515. We paired it with the GMD3125F last season.
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April 11, 2026
PRACTICAL TEST: Seven four-rotor rakes — Part 2 Off to work we go…
We make our way to the field with our seven simple four-rotor rakes ... to see what they are like to use and live with.
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