A new partnership brings the Bushel Plus SmartPan™ loss measurement system together with John Deere’s Harvest Settings Automation technology, combining physical loss measurement with real-time automated combine adjustment. The collaboration integrates Bushel Plus’s drop-pan system with John Deere’s automated combine controls, allowing operators to measure actual grain losses in the…
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Hi-spec engineering expands the specification of its Kompactor tandem and tridem axle trailers and slurry tankers with new ISOBUS-integrated hydraulic suspension and electric steering systems, aimed at improving control, automation and in-field efficiency. Central to the update is the introduction of the Fad Sidra hydraulic axle suspension system, which is…
BASIS has welcomed the publication of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Science and Technology in Agriculture (APPGSTA) report, Feeding Britain Sustainably to 2050 – The 30:50:50 Mission, which sets out a bold vision to increase UK agricultural output by 30% by 2050 while halving the sector’s environmental footprint. The report…
Tramspread will launch a new 24m vertical folding dribble bar at LAMMA 2026. The pioneering company introduced the first British-made 24m umbilical dribble bar 15 years ago. It immediately proved popular, working in 24m tramlines applying slurry and digestate to growing crops without causing damage. Further developments saw an 18/24m…
British sprayer specialist Knight Farm Machinery plans to reveal multiple innovations at LAMMA 2026, including revised trailed and self-propelled sprayer ranges, plus completely new technology for dealing with residual chemical remaining in a sprayer once work is complete, to minimise risk to crops, operators and the public. Exhibiting on stand…
The FarmDroid field robot receives a significant capability boost ahead of LAMMA 2026, with upgrades that allow it to drill larger seeds, operate faster and work across a broader range of crops. The latest development centres on the introduction of the +Seed 14 mm precision sowing system, which OPICO confirms…
Field trials found that NPHarvest’s recycled nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients deliver the same performance as commercial ones, producing 30–40% higher yields than unfertilised plots. NPHarvest, a Finnish cleantech company turning wastewater into raw materials for fertilisers, recently announced results from its 2025 cultivation trials showing that recycled nutrients can perform…
Solid fertilisers have been the foundation of crop nutrition for centuries. Yara’s own roots, which can be traced back to 1843, lie in phosphate fertiliser – and since the advent of the Haber-Bosch process for producing ammonia – NPK. However, as weather volatility continues to challenge farming operations, an increasing…
JCB’s new Fastrac 6000 Series wins the top ‘Machine of the Year’ award at the UK’s leading agricultural machinery show, standing out for its cutting-edge technology and automation. The 284hp Fastrac 6260 and 335hp 6300 impress judges with features that push the boundaries of tractor design and efficiency. Key highlights…
Hutchinsons will unveil a new level of functionality within its Omnia Digital Farming platform at LAMMA 2026with the launch of PowerZone — a new field performance mapping and zoning tool. PowerZone provides an additional way of visualising and managing in-field variation, supporting more accurate and efficient decision-making across crop management…