Technical events

Despite the challenging conditions, Irish manufacturers presented a host of new products at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, against a backdrop of some market uncertainty

Compact machinery and product accessories were key items on display at this year’s Royal Welsh Show as manufacturers look to offer a wider choice for users

With harvest now in full swing, James Huyton looks at some of the potential hazards and some steps to help the season run smoothly.

Dealing with deadly blind spots around tractors and telehandlers could help to prevent death or serious injury to those who share space with mobile machinery. Geoff Ashcroft looks at examples adopted by the construction industry, to see how their use could make farm life much safer

Many farms are investigating the benefits of intercropping, and ensuring that post-harvest handling equipment will help get the best value from the crops is a key element.

A diverse mix of machinery and technology options were on display for the farming businesses which attended the regenerative agriculture festival

The machinery display at The Royal Highland is the largest in Scotland, with products and technology on display from homegrown suppliers and large multinational businesses

Continental is making strides back into the agricultural marketplace with an extensive new tyre range and the company is linking with major manufacturers to give further factory-specified options for new machinery buyers

Held at Thorsby Estate, the event included some European tractor launches alongside newly businesses and updates from a range of manufacturers.

The machinery display at the Royal Highland is the largest of any event in Scotland