Richard Lawrence

Aug 23, 2024 | aafarmer.co.uk | Richard Lawrence

The strong trade for later classic tractors showed no signs of dropping as 140 classic and vintage tractors, along with 1,000 entries of spares, implements and stationary engines, went under the hammer at the eagerly anticipated Harrogate auction, completed by machinery auctioneers Cheffins. The Harrogate sale, held at the Great Yorkshire Showground, has been an annual event on the sale calendar for more than 30 years, and this year’s auction totalled £672,000, with a strong sale rate of 83%.

Aug 22, 2024 | aafarmer.co.uk | Richard Lawrence

A new twin amber warning light system, with wireless synchronisation, has been introduced by Kramp – meeting the growing demand within the agricultural market. “With a simple push of a button, the driver can select patterns like single synchronised flash or even double flash, all made possible by the wireless connection between the twin beacons,” says Klaas Peter van de Pol, senior category manager for Kramp.

Aug 22, 2024 | aafarmer.co.uk | Richard Lawrence

It has been another pressured week for grain markets. Ahead of the Bank Holiday the latest AHDB Grain Market Report shows Nov-24 UK feed wheat futures at £184.20/t. The May-25 contract also fell over the past week to £197.75/t. Revived crop prospects around the globe are a factor but the key driver for the downward pressure is Russian exports. After analysts expected Russian grain prices had hit a floor they fell further and highly competitive Russian grain is weighing on markets.

Aug 22, 2024 | aafarmer.co.uk | Richard Lawrence

Landowners with telecommunication masts can expect a significant increase in rent following a tribunal decisionThe Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has ruled to increase the standard rental value of unexceptional rural greenfield mast sites by more than 130%, from £750/yr to £1,750/yr.

Aug 21, 2024 | aafarmer.co.uk | Richard Lawrence

As farmers continue to seek improving soil health, an understanding of the fundamental requirements for tyre selection has never been more critical, according to Bridgestone’s sales manager Stephen Lamb. He believes that thousands of pounds worth of crop yield is being lost as a result and urges farmers to make tyres a priority consideration, rather than an afterthought as can often be the case. “Soil care is so important but one factor that is often overlooked is correct tyre selection.