Frontloader specialist Quicke's Q-companion is designed to allow operators to record weights of materials loaded, so it proves useful for mixing rations or loading trucks with produce for hauling away from a farm. 

Despite Brexit being foreshadowed as a handbrake on Britain’s exports to Europe, it seems the future holds no fear for construction and farm machinery maker JCB, which has just released impressive year 2017 financial results.

In a market crowded with rear butterfly-style mowers it’s no surprise to see entrants looking for a slice of the overall pie. 

The practice of sub-soiling, by no means new, has been acknowledged by farmers and contractors as helping improve drainage and creating healthier soil conditions.

A new trailer braking system from Case-IH looks like it could markedly improve safety, particularly at high road speeds or when towing heavier loads. 

Much like the price of petrol, the power outputs of self-propelled forage harvesters continue to rise. 

Already well-known in the northern hemisphere for its manure, lime and fertiliser spreaders, Agri-Spread ought to be a great fit for the New Zealand agricultural sector. 

The latest 5G series from John Deere takes the tried-and-tested route: a wide range of formats for all horticultural and viticulture scenarios.

With a 10,000L hopper, a working width up to 54m and an operating speed up to 30km/h, the new Amazone ZG-TS 10001 trailed spreader has the right specs for high-capacity, precision spreading.

Tractor and harvester manufacturers are cagey about allowing access to their GPS and other software systems — but one farmer may have fixed this issue.