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Designed to improve weight distribution and machine manoeuvrability, the front tank, rear toolbar direct drill or strip tillage combination is seeing a resurgence, with several UK manufacturers offering new machines

Navigating your way around tractor configurations can be mind-boggling. Jane Carley gets some help from Deutz-Fahr on understanding spec packages.

Providing greater mowing capacity with a lower horsepower requirement, non-conditioner mowers are still a popular option for some businesses. Toby Whatley looks at the current market options.

Mechanical weeders are increasingly of interest for mainstream cereal crops, as growers look for alternative methods to supplement pesticide applications. Geoff Ashcroft looks at some of the options available, and how they could be used to support broadacre farming.

With an operating weight of around 8.5 tonnes, the midi excavator offers great flexibility for farm use. With the right attachments, it could be an invaluable tool for more than just ditch cleaning.

The seemingly relentless increase in machinery prices has created some challenges for businesses both large and small, with some of the products on show close to a seven-figure price tag. Amy Wilkinson picks out the top five products for buyers with a £10,000 budget.

The seemingly relentless increase in machinery prices has created some challenges for businesses both large and small, with some of the products on show close to a seven-figure price tag. Amy Wilkinson picks out the top five products for buyers with a £1,000.

Still a popular choice of drill on many mixed farms, the power-harrow combination may not be the fastest drill on the market, but it will often work in conditions when others cannot.

Although horsepower requirements have increased on many farms in recent years, the 100-150hp bracket still offers compact design power and versatility suited to many applications. Manufacturers still offer a broad range of options in this power bracket with both functional utilitarian design and high specification models providing both operator comfort and precision technology. James Huyton takes a look at some of the market options.

With constant improvements in battery technology, James Huyton compares the current market offering of electric utility vehicles.