Gary Abbott

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Claas expands French baler factory

Claas has opened two new assembly lines at its Metz-Woippy baler factory, dedicated to the Cerex round balers and Cubix square balers, Gary Abbott writes.

NEWS 5 February 2026

Claas expands French baler factory

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Brand new silage extravaganza set for April

NEWS 4 February 2026

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

Young Stock Podcast: from Botswana to Ballinrobe to pursue a career with McHale

NEWS 4 February 2026

Claas wins AE50 innovation awards with Jaguar 1000

Claas wins AE50 innovation awards with Jaguar 1000

Claas wins AE50 innovation awards with Jaguar 1000

FARM MACHINERY 29 January 2026

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In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

The timed online clearance auction of the JN Contracts contracting fleet ended on Wednesday 21 January. Gary Abbott observed the closing prices as the auction came to a close.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Gary Abbott caught up with Cork hedge cutting contractor, Hugh Hegarty to find out why he opted to kit out a tractor with two Nokian TRI 2 block patterned tyres and how they left him threading lighter

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Lamma 2026: Scania Schuitemaker silage truck combo

Suffolk based Schuitemaker dealer, Agri Industry Solutions wowed Lamma visitors having showcased a Schuitemaker forage wagon body built onto a Scania rigid truck body, Gary Abbott writes.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Lamma 2026: Can-Am Outlander Electric

Lamma 2026: Can-Am Outlander Electric

Can-Am showcased its first fully electric, battery-powered Outlander ATV model on both its stand and within the shows demo area at Lamma 2026.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Lamma 2026: Deutz-Fahr 8 Series lands on UK soil

Lamma 2026: Deutz-Fahr 8 Series lands on UK soil

After its launch at Agritechnica last November, Deutz-Fahr unveiled its brand new 8 Series to the UK market at Lamma 2026 last week.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Lamma 2026: UK debut for New Holland's T7 short wheel base

Lamma 2026: UK debut for New Holland's T7 short wheel base

New Holland presented a flurry of brand new machines on its stand at Lamma, one of which was the new generation of short-wheel-base T7 tractors.

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Lamma 2026: novel cow toilet claims to reduce ammonia emission by 38%

Dutch agritech company, Hanskamp showcased its novel CowToilet solution designed to capture cow urine and keep it separate from dung, a process which claims to reduce ammonia emission by up to 38%.

NEWS 21 January 2026

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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