Seize opportunity to forge own destiny
News 07/01/2026
Growers and livestock producers are being encouraged to throw off the shackles and forge their own destiny. “Change is not optional,” says Louise Manning, author of the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference Report. “To thrive, not merely survive, UK agriculture must become agile, robust and opportunity driven.” The report is... Read more
DSV showcases breeding strength with new provisional Group 1 winter wheat and top spot OSR added to AHDB 2026/27 RL
News 23/12/2025
DSV UK takes a strong position on the AHDB 2026/27 Recommended List with the new provisional Group 1 wheat Arlington joining the line-up and hybrid oilseed rape Dompteur the highest-yielding OSR variety on the list. Combining outstanding yield and excellent grain quality, Arlington offers significant potential for UK growers... Read more
Rising demand is tightening supply in Britain’s free-range egg market – creating opportunities for farmers to diversify. Driven by strong retail and foodservice demand for trusted, high-welfare production, the free-range egg market is forecast to grow by more than 10% by 2030, says Matthew Falk, of egg producers Stonegate.... Read more
Soaring electricity bills are expected to pile the pressure on farm businesses over the coming months, say analysts. Fixed charge increases are expected to increase by between 60% and 130% on a like for like basis, says Barry Crossan, head of utilities at the AF Group. This will be... Read more
Almost half of farmers still have no plans in place outlining how they will hand their farms to the next generation – despite proposed changes to inheritance tax. New figures from NFU Mutual show that almost 18% of farmers know it is important to put plans in place for... Read more
Vogelsang has announced it will launch a new UniSpread model at LAMMA, alongside a new super-scale separator. The new 12-metre UniSpread will join the existing range to offer an additional one fifth working width. The new XSplit XS30-80 separator offers a throughput capacity of 175 cubic metres per hour.... Read more
Handlers reach new heights at LAMMA
Machinery 04/12/2025
A strengthened line-up will be on show at LAMMA from Merlo – highlighting the brand’s commitment to energy-efficient high-performance machines. From compact handlers for smaller operators to high-capacity equipment for the largest arable and contracting operations, the company says it will have something for everyone on offer at the... Read more
New launches showcased across MF range
Machinery 04/12/2025
Massey Ferguson will showcase its recently launched MF 8S Xtra at LAMMA – alongside the brand-new MF 5S with Dyna-VT transmission option. Returning to the show for the third year running, the focus will also be on the compact MF 1M and MF 1700e models alongside the headline launches.... Read more
New trailed sprayers soon on demo
Machinery 04/12/2025
Kuhn Farm Machinery has unveiled the Karan high-capacity trailed sprayer range aimed at farmers and contractors requiring high daily spraying outputs. Initially available as the mid-range Power model featuring steel and aluminium boom width options from 24 to 39 metres, the Karan boasts innovative technology to improve application accuracy.... Read more
Fendt will bring four new tractor series to the UK for LAMMA in January – following a flurry of new releases. The 500 Gen4, 700 Gen7.1, 800 Gen5 and 1000 Gen4 series will all be showcased at the two-day show. The most anticipated series is likely to be the... Read more