On his return to full-scale agricultural contracting in 2023, Geraint Jones made significant investment in machinery to ensure clamp and baled silage are produced with the best quality, and with the highest efficiency. It is why he invested in a Kubota FB1000 non-stop baler wrapper combination from JE Rees to accompany his self-propelled forager, and to accommodate chopped and baled silage-making options for customers. “I used to provide a round baling service, but this time around I wanted an advantage over my competitors,” explains Geraint Jones from West Wales. “I really wanted a non-sto ..read more

Prize Draw Terms and Conditions PLEASE READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ENTERING THIS COMPETITION. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. THE PROMOTER The Promoter is: Kubota UK of Dormer Road, Thame, Oxfordshire OX9 3UN THE COMPETITION The title of the competition is Silage Season Starter Pack THE PRIZE The prizes are:  1x  merchandise bundle worth £200 In the event of the prize not being available for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative prize of equal or ..read more

Kubota (UK) has appointed Gary Walsh as agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for Ireland. Gary has considerable experience working in the sector, both at manufacturer and dealer level. After leaving school, he embarked on a career as a technician following completion of a four-year apprenticeship in Ireland. He has been with Kubota (UK) for the last eight years, where his previous roles included that of regional sales representative across all Kubota’s business sectors, and latterly spending two years as aftersales dealer manager for Ireland. “I’m delighted to be able to step-up and t ..read more

Bridget Morris is a placement student currently working within Kubota’s construction department. A farmer’s daughter from Gloucestershire with a background in arable crops and pig breeding, Bridget is currently enjoying a 12-month placement with Kubota, as part of a four-year degree course at Harper Adams University studying agriculture with farm business management. “As I’m from a family farm, I wanted to seek something very different to farm work for my placement year,” says Bridget. “And the chance to join Kubota has so far provided me with a more diverse industry-led opportunity – it’s c ..read more

Terms & Conditions: Finance for business purposes only. Subject to acceptance and affordability checks. Applicant must be 18 or over. Promotion valid until 30th June 2024. Available on new equipment only with minimum RRP of £5,000. The finance product offered under this promotion is hire purchase. Full VAT is due on signing. An option-to-purchase fee of £25 plus VAT (for balance to finance < £10k) or £50 plus VAT (for balance to finance ≥ £10k) will be collected with the final payment. You will own the machine when all payments have been made. Alternative finance options are availabl ..read more

Terms & Conditions: Finance for business purposes only. Subject to acceptance and affordability checks. Applicant must be 18 or over. Promotion valid until 30th June 2024. Available on new equipment only with minimum RRP of £5,000. The finance product offered under this promotion is hire purchase. Full VAT is due on signing. An option-to-purchase fee of £25 plus VAT (for balance to finance < £10k) or £50 plus VAT (for balance to finance ≥ £10k) will be collected with the final payment. You will own the machine when all payments have been made. Alternative finance options are availabl ..read more

Thomas Wildgoose is a placement student working within Kubota’s tractor and groundcare marketing team. A farmer’s son from Derbyshire, Thomas is currently enjoying a 12-month placement with Kubota, as part of a three-year foundation course in agriculture at Harper Adams University. “My goal is to stay involved in the industry, either through the family farm or perhaps at manufacturer or dealer level,” says Thomas. “I also have the option to extend my University course to gain a BSc, which would be beneficial for my career prospects in the long-term.” He says his family’s mixed farm is famil ..read more

Ian Lauder has been appointed as Kubota (UK)’s agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for Scotland and the north of England. Having gained an apprenticeship as a technician and developed a background in electronics, Ian’s early career took him through the electronics industry before taking on the role of territory manager for a golf and turf care dealership. It was a career path that led him to join a turf machinery manufacturer. “Working at dealer and manufacturer level has given me a great insight into many aspects of the machinery business,” said Ian. “So, when the chance came to joi ..read more

Operating The new 2WD FC3-221E boasts superb accessibility, with a seating position that provides operators with full visibility of the mower deck, giving operators increased control and precision for every operation. In addition to the ergonomic design, the mower comes equipped with a state-of-the-art digital instrument display. This advanced feature provides operators with real-time access to vital operating information, allowing for informed decision-making and optimised performance.   Exceptional “cut and collect” performance Engineered with precision, the mounting and positioning ..read more

For Wiltshire farmer Henry Spencer, applying fertiliser with the best possible accuracy ensures that every kilo counts. “Since switching to the GEOSPREAD, we’re putting everything on so much better,” he says. “And logistically, we never run short or end up with half a bag in the hopper – it’s so much more accurate.” The majority of what the 2,250-acre family farming business grows is a source of forage for the JD Spencer 500-cow Stavilands Holstein herd, based at Manor Farm, Langley Burrell. This includes around 1,200 acres of grass leys that are cut and grazed frequently through the year ..read more