Kubota has underlined its commitment to contributing towards a climate-neutral, sustainable future by joining Allianz Hydrogen Engine, an organisation which pools knowledge from industry and research. The move is the latest initiative by Kubota Business Unit Engines Europe (KBUEE), which is advancing the use of several alternative fuels such as hydrogen. Kubota’s own concept 3.8 litre 114hp H2 hydrogen engine has already been publicly unveiled and has already been attracting widespread industry interest. Kubota is positioning social, environmental and governance best practice at the core of it ..read more

A new range of single-use antibacterial udder wipes, providing safe and effective cleaning and disinfection prior to milking, has been introduced by Coventry-based specialist cleaning product manufacturer EcoTech (Europe) Ltd. Drawing on EcoTech’s extensive experience in high-performing products for a broad spectrum of cleaning tasks, each Dirty Cow udder wipe is made from a fabric comprising PET and viscose, which delivers maximum durability. It is also a softer fabric, addressing concerns among some farmers about the harsh sensation created by some products on the market. Dirty Cow leaves no ..read more

Slurry and digestate management specialist Tramspread has introduced a new range of temporary slurry stores. These are quick to install and consist of a steel tank with a durable Landflex Elvaloy lining suitable for slurry. The new Butek Tank stores are manufactured in Britain by Butyl Products Ltd with capacities of 280 m³, 500 m³, 800m³, 1100m³ and 1250m³. The steel is treated with Magnelis, a metallic zing coating said to last three times as long as standard galvanised steel, and then powder coated for a durable maintenance-free finish. Tanks can be supplied in any RAL colour, although dark ..read more

Available with new transmissions and integrated AutoTracTM functionalities in the dashboard, the new John Deere 5M is a versatile machine in the field, around the farmyard, and on the road. John Deere has also added the 5M 130 to the range, broadening the upper power class portfolio with a maximum output of up to 135 horsepower. The new PowrQuadTM PLUS and Powr8TM transmission options provide farmers with solutions for a wide range of tasks. The technology allows operators to experience continuous pulling power with smooth gear shifts within the selected group. Additionally, a button on the le ..read more

Makita has added two new pruning products to its ever growing outdoor product range. Powered by Makita’s 18V LXT battery system, the new DUP180 Brushless Pruning Shear and the DUC150 150mm Pruning Saw offer a comfortable and powerful solution to make quick and light work of repetitive or heavy pruning jobs. With an adjustable shear blade opening angle, the new DUP180 18V LXT Brushless Pruning Shear accommodates four different cutting capacities up to ø30mm and provides up to 8,800 cuts on a single charge (when used with a 6.0Ah battery). Thanks to a brushless motor and belt holster to carry th ..read more

Claas has launched a new generation of highly innovative front loaders with significantly improved comfort and performance features to replace the previous FL C series with integrated mechanical self-levelling linkage.  The six new models from FL 40 C to FL 140 cover lift capacities from 940kg to 2,490kg (measured 80cm in front of the bucket pivot point) and a breakaway force from 1,820kg to 3,120kg. Maximum lift heights at the bucket pivot point range from 3.5m to 4.5m. The new FL C series front loaders transform the EAXOS and ARION into even more productive loading machines. The new loa ..read more

NFU Mutual and the police are urging farmers and other owners of pick-up trucks to take action to safeguard their vehicles against sophisticated thieves.  Both the leading rural insurer and the National Rural Crime Unit (NRCU) have seen an increase in the thefts of pick-ups from farms and rural locations around the UK, with newer models targeted by sophisticated criminals who compromise keyless entrance systems.  Together they are advising owners to adopt a combination of traditional and technological security measures in order to safeguard their vehicles from criminal gangs. &n ..read more

The latest HORSCH Leeb PT and VT self-propelled sprayers feature an all-new cab that offers significantly higher levels of operator comfort. Quieter, more spacious and more intuitively designed controls that have been specifically tailored to crop care, the new cab creates a productive environment that allows operators to work more effectively. “Traditionally, self-propelled sprayers have lagged behind tractors in cab comfort. The new HORSCH cab elevates operator comfort to highest levels for all-day productivity,” highlights Stephen Burcham, General Manager for HORSCH UK. Based on the latest ..read more

As a specialist in arable farming machinery, Pöttinger is always up to speed with optimising production methods in agriculture. The mechanical crop care range includes the FLEXCARE row crop cultivator that offers full flexibility working in a variety of crops. FLEXCARE can now be equipped with the Profiline comfort control system as an option. The Profiline comfort control system is available on all machines with up to 16 rows. Profiline comfort control system for precision operation With the Profiline comfort control system machines can be operated directly either using an ISOBUS tractor term ..read more

Kverneland UK has extended its Ecomat shallow plough range, with smaller models suitable for in-furrow use. The new versions are available in six-, seven- and eight-furrow builds, and join the existing eight- and 10-furrow on-land models. Developed as an option for minimum disturbance seedbed preparation, the Ecomat shallow plough offers mechanical control of pests and weeds through soil inversion, reducing the reliance on chemical methods. “Ecomat is a half-way house between a plough and a cultivator,” explains Kverneland product specialist Adam Burt. “As a shallow plough, the Ecomat still tu ..read more