June 17, 2026
Third generation Dewulf Kwatro
The latest version of the Kwatro (Xtreme) four-row self-propelled potato harvester can actively make decisions based on sensors, data and AI driven analysis.
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News
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June 16, 2026
Horsch sees strong future for spot spraying
Horsch is taking a strategic stake in SAM-Dimension, the Stuttgart based spot spraying specialist.
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June 15, 2026
UK launch of Kverneland Alentix
Kverneland used last week’s Cereals event to introduce the Alentix twin-disc fertiliser spreader to the UK market.
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June 12, 2026
John Deere 50ft header
John Deere’s combine headers have now stepped over the 15m threshold. It’s not been the best kept secret that a 50-footer was on the way but Cereals provided the UK launchpad for the green giant’s…
Tests and Reviews
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June 8, 2026
Fresh cab, more comfort as Deere launches 6R 260
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Alongside the 6M, the 6R is being revamped, with the large and extra large frame tractors being the first to be rolled out. Sitting at the top of the range is the 6R…
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June 8, 2026
John Deere 6M 220 with E19 transmission: A round of applause
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The engineering team at John Deere deserves a round of applause. The new, fully automatic E19 transmission is largely based on the PowrQuad, which has proven itself thousands of times over. So, time…
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June 7, 2026
Shelbourne Reynolds Powermix diet feeders: Another one for the used mix
USED MACHINERY: Shelbourne Reynolds Powermix vertical auger diet feeders were introduced in 1992, a Powermix 100/50 10m3 capacity model we tried in 1998 seeming a relatively large bit of kit at the time. It also…
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Tractors
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June 8, 2026
Fresh cab, more comfort as Deere launches 6R 260
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Alongside the 6M, the 6R is being revamped, with the large and extra large frame tractors being the first to be rolled out. Sitting at the top of the range is the 6R…
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June 8, 2026
John Deere 6M 220 with E19 transmission: A round of applause
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The engineering team at John Deere deserves a round of applause. The new, fully automatic E19 transmission is largely based on the PowrQuad, which has proven itself thousands of times over. So, time…
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June 1, 2026
Valtra S416: Bossing it
TRACTOR TEST: Maxing out at 425hp, our Valtra S416 certainly proved it had the muscle to handle heavy kit, but it was also a bit on the shouty side.
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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April 13, 2026
Wrights Agricultural Contractors: Making every drop count
The arrival of a Vervaet Hydro Trike XL for Derbyshire-based Wrights Agricultural Contractors complete with 6.0m Evers cultivator and 18m dribble bar, has opened up new opportunities for precision slurry and digestate applications.
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April 11, 2026
Lemken Diamant 18 with FlexPack plough and press: A punch-packing gem
With its Diamant 18, Lemken is offering a semi-mounted plough with a rear wheel and integrated press option. We’ve had the chance to work this gem.
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February 17, 2026
Shallow cultivations: Below the surface
REPORT: High speed and generally a lower power requirement, shallow cultivators can come in many guises. Manufacturers give us a run through of what machines do what as we round up your options currently on…
Materials Handling Equipment
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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…
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January 20, 2026
LiuGong 870HE loading shovel: Sparky loader
DRIVING IMPRESSION: An almost circular system, the electricity generated from an AD plant could provide the power to the same loading shovel being used to feed the bio-gas unit. With this in mind we take…
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December 19, 2025
Weycor AR480 Agrarline and AR530 Agrarline: Only half a tonne – but much more
PRACTICAL TEST: Weycor has two wheeled loaders that sit in the 6.0t class, yet there's a whole pile of differences between them. We put the AR480 and AR530 to the test.
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November 14, 2025
Ostler K2TT yard loader: Stable for your stable
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The Ostler K2TT is not only of sturdy build — it also stands firm. Stability comes from the telescopic front axle, which is one of several intriguing features we discovered during our test.
Drills And Planters
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June 7, 2026
Eckley Farms revisited: Controlled traffic disrupter
REPORT: The last time we visited Kent grower Guy Eckley, he was focussed on adopting controlled traffic farming and direct drilling strategies. Nearly 11 years later, we caught up with this forward-thinking grower to see…
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May 28, 2026
Childerditch Farms: Go big, or go home
REPORT: For one Essex grower, machinery buying decisions are based around capacity and technology for both its sprayer and drill, as it seeks to boost timeliness with all aspects of fieldwork to make the most…
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May 27, 2026
No-till in Slovenia: Farming and family
REPORT: One of the smaller countries in Europe, Slovenia’s farmers are also equally small-scale. We visited three of the larger full-time farms that follow a min-till approach.
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May 15, 2026
Brixworth Farming: Farming in a time of change
REPORT: We return to Brixworth Farming, a 2,000ha arable joint venture business based in Northamptonshire with six farms operating in collaboration to see how it has adapted to changes over the last six years.
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February 16, 2026
Cultivators and seed drills: About drills and cultivators
TUNING: When it comes to cultivators and drills, it seems there is lots of potential for on-farm tweaks and mods. Sönke Schulz has been through the profi back catalogue to pick out some of the…
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February 15, 2026
Horsch Maestro precision planter: Music to your used buying ears
USED MACHINERY: Horsch launched its Maestro precision ‘single grain’ planters back in 2011, trailed SW models with a choice of 12-, 16-, 18- or 24-rows were available by the time these started to arrive in…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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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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March 17, 2026
Andy Walker, Krone BaleTrain: Raking on steroids
REPORT: Krone’s Swadro Bale Train combination links its twin-rotor rake with its round baler, promising greater automation and an increase in operational efficiency for those prepared to swallow the brave pill. The first of its…
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March 17, 2026
Spotlight on tedder rotor design: Throw your arms up in the air
REPORT: The business end of a tedder comes under the spotlight here as we look at the rotor design — from how the tines are mounted on the arms to making those critical adjustments. And…
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March 15, 2026
Kubota, Kverneland and Vicon tedders: Different colour, same machine?
USED MACHINERY: The Kubota, Kverneland and Vicon tedders we consider as a used buy in this article differ from one another in two ways. Model number and paint colour. This must be good news if…
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