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Leicestershire farmer and contractor John Pierce of Morgan-Agri Contractors, was one of the first UK farmers to buy JCBs 531-70 Loadall AgriPro DualTech VT.

THE global launch of DeLavals new third-generation robotic milking system, the VMS (voluntary milking system) V300, took place in Bantega, The Netherlands.

A self-propelled feeder is a serious investment, but for one new beef unit Keenans 345SP is offering several management benefits, as well as streamlining the job.

As one of the UKs first customers of Vicons radical non-stop round baler, the FastBale, we find out from contractor D. Clifford and Sons if it was a gamble worth taking.

The trailed forage harvester has virtually been relegated into obscurity, yet for many livestock farmers, it still represents a solution to finding a manageable alternative to using a contractor with a high-output self-propelled machine.

Building on what the TM320 achieved, JCB has launched new model of pivot steer telescopic handler, the TM420.

The requirement to transport stock between outlying pastures and the home farm with the latest high-speed tractors means the humble cattle trailer has become increasingly sophisticated.

First previewed at the SIMA machinery show in Paris earlier this year, we catch up with JCBs new 419S wheeled loader for a test drive.

Aiming to increase flexibility with increased reach and lift height, JCB has launched a telescopic version of its skid steer loader. Richard Bradley put the firms Teleskid through its paces.