Technical events

If you have a new sprayer on the shopping list or would like to upgrade the tech on your machine, there is plenty to see a CropTec, with a number of manufacturers presenting their latest machines. It is also the perfect opportunity to discuss and try out the latest terminals, nozzle control systems and site-specific spraying technology with on-stand simulations. Jane Carley reports

This year Switzerland played host to the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) annual congress, James Huyton visited a no-till farm in the heart of the Swiss flat lands that took an Australian insight to make positive change.

Hosted at the Rothamsted Research Centre, the Institute of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) annual Landwards conference brought together a range of industry specialists, posed with the question: ‘What do we want from agricultural engineers?’

Slurry transportation and application is an integral part of many dairy systems, James Huyton takes a look around Joskin’s Belgian production facilities to see how their range of slurry tankers are made.

Tillage Live brings together a host of manufacturers, showcasing the latest in crop establishment technology. James Huyton reports from the show.

Indispensable on many farms for cutting and handling clamp silage, the shear grab is a daily necessity which may not get the service attention it needs

Held in the grounds and woodlands of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the biannual AFP Exhibition is the UK's largest forestry, woodland, arboriculture, firewood, fencing and timber trade show. Toby Whatley looked at some of the exhibits for farm and estate diversification

Theft and criminal damage are growing concerns for farming businesses, so improving security could be a valuable investment. Jane Carley reports

The humble bearing plays a pivotal role in the design and manufacture of many agricultural implements James Huyton takes a look at how Yorkshire cultivation manufacturer Sumo are now incorporating self-lubricating bearing technology into its machines.

What can showgoers expect from this year's Royal Highland Show? James Huyton looks at the leading manufacturer's lineups in the run up to the main event.