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Geoff Ashcroft
July 31, 2026
LONG TERM TEST: When Fendt took the wraps off its revised 900-series in 2019, the 415hp flagship 942 pushed the firm’s 900-series well over 400hp for the first time. With an all-new transmission and a…
July 31, 2026
PRACTICAL TEST: A hot water pressure washer is an increasingly popular choice for farm use. Here we look at a Kränzle Therm-RP 1400 AT to see what a more powerful machine has to offer.
August 2, 2026
WORKSHOP: When the hydrostatic drive in an item of kit starts to give trouble, a farm workshop fix is typically not an option. A visit to German outfit Jetschke Hydraulik in Hamburg gave us an…
July 31, 2026
REPORT: Fresh in the field last season, we have been testing the new generation Rollant Uniwrap combi baler to find out if previous criticisms have been addressed.
August 1, 2026
USED MACHINERY: Kuhn introduced its mounted Megant tine coulter drills back in 2007 in working widths initially spanning 4.0m to 6.0m. Fast forward to 2026, and the Megant evolved into the current three-model 6.00m, 7.20m…
August 2, 2026
REPORT: The expanding business of this leading British manufacturer of drills and machinery is now accommodated in new production and office facilities at the family’s farm in Worcestershire.
July 17, 2026
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The freshening up of the Claas tractor range continues, with the five-model Axion 800 making way for a trio of Axion 8s. We climb into the cab of the range-topping 8.290.
August 1, 2026
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Reiter launched its first belt merger 10 years ago. For this season, the team introduces a new generation, which is based on user experience and wishes. In the last cut in 2025, we…
July 6, 2026
REPORT: Last year Albanwise Farming’s Barton Bendish operation purchased the first and so far only wheeled articulated Case IH Steiger 525 in the UK. We look at why this artic powerhouse was selected, where it…
July 6, 2026
REPORT: Several manufacturers have had a go at making a nonstop round baler, but the Claas Rapid was a forerunner. Unfortunately, only a handful of machines were ever produced.
July 6, 2026
REPORT: There has been a lot said about the potential of drones to aid ag work. Simon Blakey is so convinced he has set up a contracting business to offer such services.
