A trials site open day sheds light on the best options for farmers Farmers looking for the most suitable Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options found help at hand during an autumn open day in Cambridgeshire. More than 100 options are available under the expanded 2024 SFI offer – so... Read more
Princess Royal attends Beef Shorthorn day
News 02/11/2024
More than 100 Beef Shorthorn enthusiasts were in attendance when HRH the Princess Royal visited Pode Hole Farm, near Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire. Kindly hosted by Charles and Sally Horrell, along with son Harry, the Beef Shorthorn Development Day saw a packed schedule of expert talks with on topics ranging... Read more
13% of farm revenue not from farming More growers and livestock producers are diversifying as they strive to secure a more sustainable future for their farm business. Some 17% of farmers plan to start a diversification in the next five years – up from 15% in 2023. And 40%... Read more
When times are challenging, it’s important to accept that some things are largely beyond our control. In farming, there’s much we can’t influence directly. Unpredictable weather, volatile market prices and uncertain agricultural policies to name just a few. But by taking the emotion out of decision-making and controlling what... Read more
Following the busy harvest season, maintaining the reliability and functionality of farm vehicles remains a top priority for farmers as they prepare for the months ahead. From jump starters and hand tools to welders, battery chargers, and essential PPE, Jefferson Tools has everything you need to maintain and repair... Read more
Save the date for Tractor World event
Machinery 17/10/2024
Preparations are in full swing for next year’s Tractor World Show, due to take place at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire on 22-23 February 2025. The show will showcase veteran, vintage, classic and brand new tractors – as well as Land Rovers, classic lorries and trucks, horticultural and... Read more
• Vintage tractor and heritage show • Two-cylinder John Deere engines • ‘’Exceptional’ power and economy John Deere will mark the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor next month at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show. The modern 8RX 410 may look a far cry from its... Read more
Profits rose to £805.8 million last year at JCB, according to the latest figures from the farm machinery and construction equipment manufacturer. Global sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion – with the group maintaining a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout the year. Market share JCB chief... Read more
Fendt’s Smart AG Engineering division has launched a raft of retrofit options for some of its most popular tractor models. UK-listed options include additional hydraulic valves, retrofit side windscreen wipers, a cab-mounted MultifixBoard to attach control boxes, and a base plate to hold a trailer hitch, hand wash container... Read more
5 top tyre cultivation tips
Machinery 17/10/2024
Continental tyre specialist Tom Godwin offers some top tips to get the best from autumn cultivations after a challenging season. 1. Load pressure The load a tyre can carry is provided on the sidewall – as a number for the load index, and as a letter for the speed... Read more
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