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 available... Read more

• Time to look ahead after Budget • Farmers have clarity on finances • Industry purchases for long term Farmers and contractors looking for some much-needed clarity before purchasing much-needed kit can look forward to a perfectly timed Midlands Machinery Show. That’s the feedback Chandlers Farm Equipment has received... Read more

• More than 200 trade stands booked • Latest machines on demonstration • Driving experiences and health hub A packed schedule has been confirmed for the 10th annual Midlands Machinery Show, which takes place this month. Thousands of farmers and contractors are expected to attend the two-day event –due... Read more

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

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