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Few launches in recent years have split opinion like Massey Fergusons unveiling of its 8S Series, however, for one Staffordshire contracting firm, the opinion on the new tractors is unanimous. Alex Heath reports.

With a robust build and a list of well-regarded component manufacturers, Armatrac has developed a range of simple tractors that are steadily gaining traction on a growing number of farms. Alex Heath speaks to one Warwickshire user to see how his 110hp model is performing.

For one mixed farm, Valtras new G Series is proving to be a capable all-rounder, turning its hand to any task with aplomb. Alex Heath reports.

Extending its forage wagon line-up, Strautmann, distributed in the UK by Opico, has added a new 02 Series version of its popular Giga Vitesse forage wagon. To find out more, Farmers Guardian put the new machine to work.

Getting a contracting business up and running is not without its challenges. For Jake Clover of Swineshead-based Clover 51AVÊÓƵServices, Lincolnshire, those challenges have included buying the right tractors to help the business grow.

In 2019, Claas announced a host of improvements to the Jaguar 970 self-propelled forage harvester, with new cab controls and a new six-cylinder engine, usurping the previous models V8. Simon Henley spoke to the firm involved in testing the preproduction model and who is now running two of the new six-pot Jags.

When it comes to Massey Fergusons 8S tractor, there has been plenty of hype, plenty of talk and more than enough opinion.

Reducing the weed seeds lost into the field before and during harvest shows potential to cut weed burdens. Jane Carley finds out more.