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
Final touches are being put in place for next month’s LAMMA event, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC on 14-15 January. More than 600 exhibitors will showcase the the latest innovations in tractors, combines, arable and grassland machinery, say organisers, giving visitors the opportunity to see a range... Read more
Reflections on my Australian adventure
Livestock 04/12/2025
October was a whirlwind month as I headed to Australia—a trip packed with learning, connections, and a few surprises along the way, writes Nerys Wright. I flew into Melbourne first, where I spent some precious time with family before diving into the sheep world. From there, I travelled to... Read more
The government must do more to prepare for a severe animal disease outbreak, MPs have warned. In a report on resilience to animal diseases such as bird flu, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said that government would find responding to such outbreaks would be extremely stretching. Defra had worked... Read more
A rise in swine dysentery cases has triggered calls for better biosecurity on UK pig farms. Confirmed cases of swine dysentery have increased from just eight in 2021 to 54 in 2024 – with numbers rising year-on-year, according to the GB Pig Surveillance Dashboard, run by the Animal and... Read more
Mixed forage quality and variable ewe condition scores this year are putting extra pressure on sheep flocks ahead of lambing. Grass growth nationally was 20% lower than average from March to August. But significant regional variation depending on rainfall and soil type means forage quality has also varied greatly.... Read more