The government’s latest move in the battle over inheritance tax has rightly angered farmers and farming families. Summoning industry leaders from across the UK to attend top level talks in London raised hopes of a Treasury compromise on plans to impose inheritance tax on farming assets worth more than... Read more
Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137
Machinery 20/02/2025
More than 200 historic tractors came together for a mass rally at last month’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show. Some 203 Massey Ferguson 135s – a model which sold more than any others in the series and remains in use across the world today – were showcased at... Read more
Guide to selecting the right work light
Machinery 20/02/2025
Selecting the appropriate lighting for farm workshop is crucial for efficiency, safety and getting the job done. Choosing the right work light means considering various factors – including brightness, power source and durability. To help farmers reach the right decision, JCB has published a comprehensive guide on the factors... Read more
• Up to £40,000 available for coming year • Biggest UK supplier for farm spare parts • 44 grants awarded from 400 applications Machinery and parts supplier Kramp has announced that its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for farmers, agricultural engineers and students. Some £40,000 is being made... Read more
Robbie Polson will be on hand to meet visitors at LAMMA following his recent promotion to commercial director at Opico. Mr Polson joined Opico as business development manager in 2022 – and has also spent time working at sister company Stocks Ag while being involved in a number of... Read more
Family-run firm Grange Machinery will exhibit a number of new innovations at LAMMA 2025. Based in Holderness, East Yorkshire, the company manufactures agricultural machines and wearing parts that offer affordable solutions to farmers across the UK, Europe and as far as New Zealand, recently launching in Australia. The product... Read more
• Move away from standalone solutions • Automated systems require less labour • Efficiency and cost-effectiveness key Demand is growing among farmers for mobile grain dryers to be at the centre of new automated drying systems. “There is a move away from farmers using Mecmar dryers as a stand-alone... Read more
Visitors to LAMMA 2025 next month will have the chance to win a £24,000 Polaris Ranger Diesel utility vehicle. Designed to handle the toughest conditions and meet the demands of UK farms, the workhorse utility vehicle combines durability with versatility – and will be offered to the winner of... Read more
Clear vision needed for farming
Opinion 11/02/2025
The government’s stop-start approach to farm support is stifling investment, says Fen Tiger. The government’s decision to pause new capital grant applications has once again left thousands of farmers facing unnecessary uncertainty. Capital grants play a big part in encouraging farm businesses invest for the future – helping growers... Read more
• Generates revenue from farm carbon • Uses a simple-to-understand system • Flexible approach has many options Farmers can maximise opportunities from the carbon economy thanks to a new bespoke focus launched by Agrii and carbon farming innovators Agreena. The partnership helps producers understand carbon farming better while building... Read more
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