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The Case IH 715 Quadtrac has finally arrived on UK shores. We speak to Warwickshire arable farmer David Jones to find out his initial thoughts on the latest iteration of this iconic centre-pivot, high-horsepower tractor

There is a wide range of mowers suitable for use with ATVs andUTVs, but a tough job such as restoring land for grazing, demands a heavy duty machine.

A Somerset dairy farm is the first to benefit from a small-scale, slurry-based anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to help cut energy costs

Installing an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant in 2012 provided a new income stream for an arable farm looking to reduce risk through diversification

Becoming a popular option for maize growers wising to reduce tillage passes and establishment costs. Jane Carley met a farmer with several seasons’ experience.

Working in agriculture but not from farming, the move into machinery hire was an opportunity for Ryan Lanfear to build a successful business model

Demand for wholesale Christmas trees from retailers across the UK has created a year-round specialist business for Herefordshire-based Festive Forestry Services.

To improve the efficiency of slurry spreading, Cheshire contractor Steve Jones and his team created a trailed, 360hp pumping station specifically to meet the needs of the business. Geoff Ashcroft reports

James Huyton takes a look at how one start-up contracting business has made its first step onto the machinery ladder with an iconic John Deere 7530.

A contractor offering a specialist Avadex application service has boosted his capacity by deploying a pneumatic fertiliser spreader. Jane Carley reports.