G T Bunning and Sons will return to the Royal Highland Show 2024 on a larger stand, allowing the company to display a wider selection of its spreaders alongside an 18t version of the recently launched trailer range The new stand, on Avenue C, will display a Lowlander 175 HBD featuring Isobus with weigh cells for increased accuracy; a Lowlander 120 Hybrid model with Widebody augers; and a small Lowlander 90 TVA, which will appeal to farmers looking for a cost-effective option to undertake spreading works in-house. Bunning is a regular at the annual event in Ingliston, and Ben Johnson, UK and ..read more

The popularity of Haith’s root veg polisher has been confirmed on its 20th birthday with the company that bought the very first model taking delivery of the latest machine to run off the company’s South Yorkshire production line. The UK’s leading supplier of vegetable handling machinery installed its first root veg polisher at Strawson Ltd’s Nottinghamshire site in 2004. This month, two decades later, Haith’s engineers returned to Bilsthorpe to commission Strawson’s latest root veg polisher, which has been installed as part of a brand-new receiving, cleaning, washing, and trimming line. Sinc ..read more

Visitors to the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society’s Sustainable Muck and Grass event will get the opportunity to see SIP’s new STAR R 770/24TC rake in action for the first time. SIP will be attending the event at Aberystwyth University Farm, Trawscoed on 30th to support dealers Amaeth Cothi, Clwyd Agricultural and Borders dealer Edwards & Farmer and will demonstrate the innovative STAR R 770/24TC rake on its working plot. From SIP’s Robust line of professional grass machinery, the trailed central delivery STAR R 770/24TC rake has hydraulic working width adjustment from 6.80-7.70m and offe ..read more

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched a new manifesto to ensure that the importance of contractors is recognised in agricultural policy across the UK Over 91% of farms use a contractor and many farmers are now reliant on their services. Three key asks have been identified including: Policy and decision makers must consider the role of contractors. This cannot be underestimated, and it is essential that our farmers ‘without’ land are recognised alongside their fellow farmers ‘with’ land in policy and funding opportunities.  Contractors and farmers shoul ..read more

Seeing machinery in action is critical for farmers who are interested in buying any new kit. But it’s not always easy to arrange – so visitors to the Cereals Event will be delighted to know that there will be 200+ demonstrations happening across both days of the event this year. “This is one of Cereals’ biggest years for demonstrations,” says event manager, Alli McEntyre. “The co-located DirectDriller@Cereals – co-hosted with Direct Driller Magazine – adds even more working demonstrations to the line-up.” So what can visitors expect to see across the varied working demonstration areas on 11-12 ..read more

Kverneland Group UK Ltd has extended its range of butterfly mower conditioners for 2024 with the introduction of the 5387MT and 5395MT. These two new models fit between the 5087MT and 53100MT Vario, giving more choice for farmers and contractors. In addition, both models have the ability to be fitted with BX swath groupers. Based on the 3300-series mower platform, the two new butterfly models achieve fixed cutting widths of 8.75m and 9.5m respectively, using pairs of beds mounted on a linkage-mounted, folding frame. Where the 5387MT uses 3.2m eight-disc beds, the 5395MT uses 3.6m nine-disc b ..read more

Cereals 2024 will be the first chance to see the new Fendt 600 Vario The Fendt stand will include the 620 Profi+, the Gen7 728 Vario, IDEAL combine and the latest Rogator MY24 self-propelled sprayer “It has been a busy couple of years at Fendt, with many new model launches, and it is great to have these models at Cereals for visitors to see working,” says Fendt’s Ed Dennett. The top model Fendt 620 Profi+ offers 209hp from its 4-cylinder 5 litre AGCO Power CORE50 engine that also features a DynamicPerformance system that can provide an additional 15hp regardless of forward speed. “This tract ..read more

Case IH will be returning to Cereals 2024 on 11-12 June with a brand new stand that will showcase its connected services and latest machinery The ‘Case IH Connect: Farming REDefined’ stand will incorporate one of the largest working demonstration plots on the Cereals site, and provide the first opportunity for UK farmers to see a new Axial-Flow 260 Series combine harvester and the latest harvesting innovations. At the heart of the hospitality area and static machinery displays, visitors can experience a live Case IH Connect Room where the team will show how the brand’s connected services enh ..read more

Mitas implements a global price increase across its tyre portfolio Effective from May 2024, Mitas will adjust prices globally, with an increase of up to 5% across all segments. This decision is a response to significant inflation experienced over the past two years, coupled with rising costs of raw materials, as well as increased inbound logistics expenses. Specific details regarding the actual increase will be communicated directly to our customers by Mitas representatives in each market. Related news: Support for tyre technology ..read more

The all-new Polaris 2025 Sportsman 2-Up 570 lineup features refreshed styling, enhanced seat comfort and ergonomics, and durability upgrades Polaris Off Road has unveilled its long-awaited 2-up ATV 570 lineup joining its bestselling Sportsman platform. The all-new 2025 Sportsman 570 portfolio now includes three new models; the Sportsman Touring, X2, and 6×6. Whether riders tackle tough jobs, embark on hunting expeditions, or explore new trails, the new Sportsman 570 2-up range allows them to experience it together, offering unmatched comfort, strength and versatility. “We’re fully committed ..read more