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JCB lands big deal as A-Plant orders 1,200 machines
JCB today announced news of one of its biggest deals of the year with an order for 1,200 machines worth £35 million from the UK’s largest plant hire…
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LAMMA 2017 - JCB's new Fastrac 8000 Series to be unveiled
Increased power and performance, a new cab providing class-leading levels of comfort and all-round visibility, and a fully hydrostatic steering…
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Man killed by his tractor as it rolls down 'steep hill' in Shropshire
A man has died due to a collision with a rolling tractor as it gained momentum down a 'steep hill' in Shropshire. Emergency services were called to a…
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Kubota launches its new generation of M5001 tractors
Kubota has today launched its new M5001 Series, a brand new range of 95HP to 113HP tractors. The tractors are powered by a four cylinder V3800 engine…
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Drone use poses 'significant risk' as farmers concerned about sheep worrying
Laws permit a farmer to shoot a dog worrying sheep but what about a drone? A farmer from Colemore, Hampshire said his sheep were 'running in circles'…
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Robots could help solve Brexit labour shortage on farms, Lords committee hears
Driverless tractors and robots could help farmers worried about the impact of labour shortages that could occur after Brexit, an engineering…
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Heavy-duty flail toppers are a cut above the rest
Direct sales specialist Spaldings has added a range of flail toppers to its field equipment product line that offers farmers and contractors a…
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New Holland announces agreement on the acquisition of Kongskilde Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture has announced, based on CNH Industrial’s agreement, the acquisition of agricultural 'Grass and Soil' business of Kongskilde…
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Farm robot 'IdaBot' aims to take mundane tasks from farmers
Researchers in Southwestern Idaho are developing a robotic platform they believe could help crop growers manage their crops and reduce labour costs…
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'Smart farming must step up to the plate to meet global challenges,' says research
The development of smart farming and precision agriculture must accelerate rapidly and learn lessons from smart city projects if it is to meet…
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