Lower costs, higher yields: How zero grazing is paying off for Devon dairy farm

Devon dairy farmer Tom Laarveld has made the switch to zero grazing following Grass Technology鈥檚 introduction of the single-axle GT55 model. This 8.5cu.m, 拢27,000 machine is aimed at smaller herds, and has a modest power requirement of just 65hp

24 April 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Silage costs can be a bitter pill to swallow for smaller dairy units. But the introduction of Grass Technology's GT55 zero grazer was a development that both Tom Laarveld and partner Jasmine Pidgeon believed...

How investing in a Claas Evion combine proved less is more at harvest for a Hampshire grower

Faced with increasing difficulty sourcing spare parts, a Hampshire farmer opted for Claas鈥� entry-level, Chinese-built Evion combine to upgrade his ageing, yet trusty Laverda self-levelling hill-side model

Geoff Ashcroft

18 September 2026 鈥� 7 min read

Machinery

Krone brings Pro technology to four-rotor rake

Krone has expanded its four-rotor rake offering with the Swadro TC 1250 Pro, combining a 12.5-metre working width with increased automation. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton

05 September 2026 鈥� 3 min read

Machinery

Compact options for Strautmann's Magnon forage wagon range

Two lower-capacity Magnon forage wagons will join Strautmann鈥檚 offering bringing concepts from its higher models into more compact platforms. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton

04 September 2026 鈥� 2 min read

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