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Running a trio of 300hp tractors might be unnecessary for many farms but Martin Bramley’s operation requires all three at peak times and his latest MF 8S.305 has versatility far beyond being a traditional high horsepower field lugger.

Following the launch of the 300M series late last year at Agritechnica, the UK rollout of Deere’s new self-propelled sprayer has been long anticipated. James Huyton takes one of the first machines out to find out more.

Steven Baxter has dedicated his life to the sector and has cherished being a key part of the farming community. Amy Wilkinson finds out more

Hannah Hetherington and Tom Martin are 18 months into a Norfolk County Council farm tenancy and learning new things every day. Sara Gregson paid them a visit

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

Valtra’s Q-series was shoe-horned between its T and S models, boasting a Fendt-derived CVT, power outputs from 230-305hp and a host of custom options through its Unlimited studio. Geoff Ashcroft caught up with a Shropshire user to find out how it fits in to the fleet.

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.

Looking for the ultimate clamp solution for its 4,850-hectare silage workload, one Hertfordshire contractor has opted for JCB’s flagship wheeled loader, the 282hp, 20-tonne 457S.

In summer 2023 Mark Dewes, Warwickshire, decided to try a new breed of sheep, the New Zealand Romney, alongside his established flock of Mules and Suffolk/Charollais crosses