Ingenuity and invention: the backbone of agriculture

When it comes to ingenuity and innovation, agriculture has it by the bucket load. But where do you go and what do you do with that next great idea that may have been cooked up in the back of a shed? James Huyton gets the insight from Dr Tim Fray of Loven Patents and Trademarks Ltd.

08 January 2025 鈥� 7 min read

Every problem has a solution and often those that deal with problems that come up on a daily basis are the best ideas. In the backdrop of an ever-changing agricultural landscape, extra income streams are...

Six battery leaf blowers tested: Can electric match petrol on-farm?

Originally only a two-stroke powered leaf blower could create enough puff to blow down combines, balers and grain stores, but as battery technology and manufacturer ambition has increased, several suppliers of battery-only leaf blowers are making an impact

Toby Whatley

23 December 2025 鈥� 8 min read

Machinery

New HE-VA G-Drill for low-cost establishment

Launched a new disc drill capable of drilling grass, cereals, pulses and cover crops directly into stubbles and established leys for reseeding

Melanie Jenkins

20 December 2025 鈥� 2 min read

Machinery

Inside Weaving Machinery: The British family firm driving innovation in direct drilling and cultivation

Weaving Machinery has become a leading player in the drills and cultivations market, with the principles established by Edward Weaving standing the business in good stead through challenging times

Jane Carley

19 December 2025 鈥� 12 min read

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