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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

Kuhn is no newcomer to the trailed mower market but recent years have seen sales fall in favour of mounted front, rear and butterfly units. We take a look at one farming business that has moved away from mounted and back to a trailed unit

When farm economics come into tractor choice, we take a look at one mixed farming enterprise finding the McCormick brand a viable alternative. James Huyton reports.

How does a contractor thrive in a competitive area? Jane Carley reports on a Cornish business that offers a forage wagon service as an alternative to a forager.

A Hampshire grower has added a third John Deere 9900i to its fleet to make the most of a short harvesting window for whole-crop forage. Geoff Ashcroft caught up with the team mid-way through its 1,820 hectare harvest.

Does simultaneous maize and inter-row grass planting provide for a better establishment of both crops with significant cost savings? Toby Whatley reports

While square bales are beginning to dominate the landscape in many areas, round balers still have their place, and the application of tech makes them more versatile. Jane Carley 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.

Why has Techneat’s Multicast applicator proven to be an adaptable tool for one Yorkshire-based contractor? James Huyton finds out more.