Top Machinery News
Fendt’s first electric tractor comes to the UK
5th September 2025
Marking a new chapter in the evolution of compact tractors, the Fendt e107 Vario is the manufacturer’s first fully electric model – and it’s no longer a prototype. Daniel Hodge attended the UK press launch.
NP Seymour presents Fendt 200 V/F/P series at Waffle N Walk
2nd July 2025
Attendees at the WineGB Midlands and North ‘Waffle N Walk’ event at Rowton Vineyard in Shropshire had a chance to discover Fendt’s 200 V/F/P series, which was presented by the NP Seymour team.
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Preparing your vineyard for mechanisation
19th June 2025
The UK’s growing wine industry faces a critical challenge: labour shortages and rising costs are pushing growers to consider mechanisation as a solution.
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Astley Vineyard: With age comes character and quality
20th June 2025
One of the oldest commercial vineyards in the UK, Astley Vineyard was established in the lush Severn Valley in Worcestershire in 1971 and features some unexpected grape varieties. Editor Rachel Hicks spoke to its current owners, the Haywood family, to find out more.
Diversifications help fruit business thrive in tough times
8th May 2025
Barra Berries opened their 13th century tower house for a series of diversifications including weddings, accommodation, a restaurant and farm shop, alongside their livestock and soft fruit businesses. Sarah Kidby reports.
Built on a foundation of enthusiasm, energy and hard work
14th April 2025
Kinsbrook is a progressive vineyard in the heart of West Sussex, run by owner and managing director Joe Beckett and his partner and marketing director, Rebecca Dancer.
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