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Maximising machine use to make the most of an investment is often a priority for most machinery buyers. But one Wiltshire farming business has taken this thinking to the next level.

Combining the capability of a telehandler with the functionality of a tractor, Merlos MultiFarmer is proving a worthwhile purchase for one Cornish grower.

Looking for more efficiency, one Kent grower has replaced his Hardi Alpha self-propelled sprayer with the Danish makers latest Evo II version, complete with a bigger tank. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

A change in machinery policy has led Stafford Proctor and Sid Mann, of Long Sutton-based Proctor Bros, to buy two John Deere track layer tractors. Alex Heath finds out more

Sprayer capacities continue to creep up, but the concept of a large trailed sprayer is still slightly alien in the UK. Jane Carley finds out why a 6,000 litre, 42m Landquip is the right option for one Suffolk farm.

Over the last five years, one Oxfordshire grower has made the most of a Versatile 550DT for frontline power. Its performance and low running costs have led to a second Versatile joining the fleet. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

John Deeres 6M high-visibility range of tractors represents a new element in the companys 90hp-120hp line-up, an increasingly popular sector of the UK market. Simon Henley visits a Warwickshire salad grower to see how the new tractors are performing.

Traditionally the domain of the ATV, one Borders shepherding business is finding that the Honda Pioneer side-by-side vehicle fits into the flock well.

In recent years, attention to Massey Fergusons combines has been diverted at the range topping Ideal machines, however, its smaller ranges are still proving invaluable for many farmers. Alex Heath speaks to a Beta user of six years to find out how it is performing.

Straw grinding with a Roto Grind 760 has become an integral part of the livestock contract services provided by Shropshire-based CR Bowen Contractors. Geoff Ashcroft reports.