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With 2026 being the hottest summer on record, perhaps it is time to consider ways to mitigate fire risk and put practical measures into place to safeguard equipment and staff

Faced with increasing difficulty sourcing spare parts, a Hampshire farmer opted for Claas’ entry-level, Chinese-built Evion combine to upgrade his ageing, yet trusty Laverda self-levelling hill-side model

Haworth Agricultural Contractors has invested in Near Infra-Red (NIR) sensing to improve application accuracy for umbilical slurry spreading, delivering traceability and compliance for its customers

Devon dairy farmer Tom Laarveld has made the switch to zero grazing following Grass Technology’s introduction of the single-axle GT55 model. This 8.5cu.m, £27,000 machine is aimed at smaller herds, and has a modest power requirement of just 65hp

A Kent-based farming family has streamlined bale handling logistics with the addition of Big Bale South’s Transtacker and Hunter. The result is that field clearance is proving far more efficient than using tractors, trailers and telehandlers

Cheshire contractor Richard Lennie has been using baler-wrapper combinations since 2011, and his Goweil G-1 F125 Kombi is, he reckons, the best he has had yet

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

A Nottinghamshire grower has ditched tracks in favour of tyres on frontline horsepower to accommodate the needs of an expanding farm business

One Wiltshire grower relies on a pair of Claas Axion 810 tractors for frontline power, citing reliability and comfort among the reasons he has remained with the brand since 2007. Geoff Ashcroft reports

Looking for operational flexibility with wholecrop forage, Somerset contractors Butt Brothers have opted for a folding Marangon direct cut header with their 911hp New Holland FR920 forager. Geoff Ashcroft reports.