Top Machinery News
Vineyard handling easier with new compact handler
18th February 2025
A compact handler selected for a busy Hertfordshire firewood supply business is proving even better suited to working in the estate’s expanding vineyards. David Williams reports.
Manual versus machine
18th February 2025
In today’s world, there are machines (and now even robots) that can tackle almost every task in a vineyard or orchard, from planting and pruning to harvesting. NP Seymour director Claire Seymour explains more.
Case IH Quantum tractors gain new features for 2025
5th February 2025
The 80-120hp Case IH Quantum tractors, available in vineyard, fruit, narrow and row crop versions, gain new features for 2025 that bring additional capabilities and performance from these specialist models.
Grower Profiles
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Latest Grower Profiles
Iconic jam business blends a rich history with modern techniques
5th December 2024
Wilkin & Sons is world-renowned for its jams, produced in Tiptree, Essex for over 130 years – with its Little Scarlet strawberry jam even finding favour with 007. Sarah Kidby visited the farms and factory to learn more about its enterprise.
Rolling hills, roaming deer and award-winning wines
6th November 2024
Based in the Cotswolds, the family behind Deer Park Wines are passionate about producing award-winning English wines, with a commitment to quality and sustainability. Rachel Hicks reports.
Adopting new technology to meet ambitious targets
12th September 2024
The Summer Berry Company, which produces 7,000 tonnes of fruit in the UK a year, has adopted robotics and green energy solutions to help it meet its sustainability goals – and it’s got big expansion plans in the next few years. Sarah Kidby reports.
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