Trade Shows & Global News

The latest version of the VMS V300 milk robot is claimed to be faster and smarter, and the bigger box offers more space for larger cows than its predecessor.Notable updates include Flow-Responsive Milking in which the pre-set vacuum at the teat end remains constant, regardless of the milk flow. DeLaval reckons this can r...

The Amazone Cenio and Cenius mounted cultivators and Catros mounted compact disc harrows can now be fitted with the FW 580 flex ring roller.With a ring spacing of 200mm and a narrow roller core, the 580mm diameter packer roller is suitable for a wide range of soils, including sand and loam. The continuous...

Case IH has upped the power, tweaked the powershift, and made a few other performance boosting changes to its top-end Magnum tractors.The new lineup comprises the 355 (390hp/boost to 410hp), 385 (417hp/435hp) and 405 (435hp no boost). The 385 and 405 models can be specified in Rowtrac configuration. Replac...

Long-standing Merlo dealer RVW Pugh has taken over the South Lancashire territory previously covered by Malpas Tractors.Operating from their head office in Churchstoke, Powys, and with depots at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire and Newport in Shropshire (TR Machinery), RVW Pugh now also operates from the former Malpas Tractors ...

Kubota (UK) has boosted its range of guidance solutions with an entry-level auto-steer package called Value Line Steering. The new kit is said to bring affordable precision to any Kubota machine equipped with a steering wheel.Sourced through Topcon, the kit includes the XR-1 GNSS receiver with built-in gyroscope and acce...

French cultivator and mechanical hoe manufacturer Carré has filed for judicial protection with the French authorities.This step was taken in response to a decline in order volumes since 2023 and is part of a restructuring procedure aimed at ensuring the company’s continuity. The judicial protection – ...

Kuhn Farm Machinery has strengthened its dealer network in the north of England with the appointment of Clapham Agricultural Engineering as a full product line dealership.Clapham Agricultural is run by Ed and Debbie Clapham. Based at Ripponden, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, the move reinforces Kuhn’s presence in a key ...

A 785hp Case IH Quadtrac is coming to sit above the existing 715hp model. It is not known when the 10% more powerful top model will be available. Revealed at the CNH Investor Day 2025, other product launches planned from both Case IH and New Holland up to 2027 include 15+ new tractors, and the company plans to completel...

Manitou Group is looking to expand its electric machine ranges over the next five years. The goal is that 28% of all machines sold by the company in 2030 will be electric.The company is also planning to accelerate the development of new products and services, consolidate its strong position in telehandlers and reinforce ...

PTx Trimble says that users of the new NAV-960 GNSS guidance controller will see improvements in terms of increased uptime and reduced overlap.Designed as a successor and upgrade to the flagship NAV-900, as well as the additional processing power of the upgraded CPU, the next generation receiver is now capable of trackin...

Higher load capacity, less soil compaction and increased road comfort are some of the claimed benefits by BKT for its Agrimax Proharvest tyre for combines and other harvesters.VF (Very High Flexion) technology allows the new tyre to carry 40% more load compared to standard versions with the same inflation pressure. ...

Combines, tractors and a range of used equipment from a prominent New Holland dealership is being auctioned due to fleet renewal.Held across four depots in south-west England, the four New Holland combines in the BPI auctions include a 2022 CX8.90, 2019 CR10.90, and 2017 CX8.80. The 10 lots of New Holland tractors includ...

The Catros+ 6003-2TS Special offers all the same advantages of the existing models in the Catros family. It is suitable for shallow soil tillage from a working depth of 5 cm and can also be used at depths of up to 14 cm to incorporate larger quantities of organic matter. It operates on speeds of up to 18 km/h which maxim...

Harrison Tractors has taken on the Knight Farm Machinery franchise. The March-based business is set to sell, service and support the full Knight range of mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers across an important part of the UK’s arable area north of Cambridge.Founded by James Harrison in 2003, the family-run dea...

Apollo Tyres NL has announced plans to close its Dutch plant at Enschede with the loss of 500 jobs. The nearly 80-year-old facility looks set to close by the summer of 2026.The intended decision to shut down the facility is driven by continued high energy and labour costs in the Netherlands, a decline in demand for Space...

"Despite the challenging market conditions, CNH remains committed to driving operational excellence and advancing technologies", says Gerrit Marx, Chief Executive Officer CNH. "Our focus on reducing dealer inventories and managing costs has positioned us to weather the current macroeconomic uncertainties, and our balance...

Samagri now distributes the full product portfolio of German manufacturer Ludwig Bergmann in southern England and South Wales.This cooperation with Samagri complements the existing partnership with RMV Machinery Sales, which has represented Bergmann in northern England and North Wales since 2024. “We are...

At the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Curitiba plant, New Holland showcases multiple products, including new T8 high-horsepower tractors, a special commemoration TL5 tractor and a complete sprayer lineup, including developments in drones, plus the Latin American début of the CR10/CR11 combines. The one-off 50th...

Three of Massey Ferguson’s TH telehandlers are now available with the new Dyna-CT transmission; the TH.6534, TH.7038 and TH.8043.All three share the same engines, lift capacities and maximum lift height as other models in the range, but feature a new continuous transmission that utilises one pump and two hydraulic moto...

Relevant features at Agritechnica in hall 2 include “Business Matchmaking”, which enables targeted contacts between dealers and exhibitors, and the International Dealer Center. Registered dealers will benefit from being listed at the Agritechnica website and in the trade fair app since they can be found quickly by cu...

Amazone has added an 8.0m model to its Cirrus Grand seed drill range. The new drill is aimed at large farms and contractors working with tractors from 280hp.A key feature of the Cirrus 8004-2C Grand is the new three-chamber hopper with a total capacity of 5,900l. Up to three different products can be individually metered...

The cross-ridge hiller, the latest hoe attachment tool from Einböck, is designed to reduce erosion in row-crops, such as maize and potatoes.Said to be particularly useful on slopes, run-off water collects between the ridges, which are formed at a 90-degree angle to the crop rows. Driven mechanically via a...

The new Claas X11 cab and revised controls are the main updates on the latest version of the Grimme two-row Varitron self-propelled harvester.Creature comforts inside the new structure include a swivelling leather seat and two-zone automatic climate control system. The large windscreen provides an unobstructed view of th...

With the new expanded facility, delivery time of parts to the region is expected to be up to 50%.  Mato Grosso  a large part of Brazil’s grain production is concentrated. The expansion will also make it possible to serve the state of Rondônia, another important production region. The center serves both the Case IH a...

Horsch says that the 8.0mm thick hollow profile trough on the Kredo HD power harrow allows it to work behind tractors of up to 300hp.This hollow profile design reduces the sealing surface to a minimum and the rotor sets are screwed from below. The tine carrier, rotor kit and the shaft, that is supported by two taper 60mm...