The organisers said: “By bringing together the UK’s largest showcase of agricultural machinery and technology with the leading arable sector event, this co-location creates an unparalleled one-stop shop where exhibitors gain access to a powerful, combined arable audience.”

Over recent years, LAMMA and CropTec have each grown as stand-alone events with distinct strengths and audiences.

LAMMA has long been recognised as one of the UK’s premier destinations for agricultural machinery, innovation, and business networking, attracting over 600 exhibitors and attendees representing more than 6.6 million hectares of UK farmland.

CropTec, meanwhile, has become a specialised hub for the arable sector, spotlighting critical industry issues from crop varieties and disease management to pioneering technology and regulatory updates.

Arable and machinery technology in one place

The co-location at LAMMA 2026 is set to combine these strengths, providing exhibitors a unique opportunity to engage with an expanded audience and offering visitors a streamlined experience where they can explore everything the arable sector has to offer, all in one place.

Event portfolio director Sarah Whittaker-Smith said: “This collaboration is about providing real value to our exhibitors and attendees by reducing the time pressures on our busy farmers.

“Farmers who may have previously only attended one event now have a compelling reason to attend both, giving them access to innovations, insights, and industry expertise across both machinery and arable technology.”

Key benefits of the LAMMA and CropTec co-location

• Access to a robust combined audience: Over 29% of LAMMA’s 34,580 attendees in 2024 were arable and grassland farmers, many of whom had not attended CropTec 2023. With 9,765 farmers in this category alone, exhibitors can look forward to engaging a fresh, substantial audience.

• Increased convenience and efficiency for visitors: Recognising that farmers are often time-poor, the co-location offers a consolidated, efficient experience where they can connect with both machinery experts and arable specialists in a single venue. This streamlines their ability to access critical insights and products essential for their farm’s success and sustainability.

• Future-focused innovation at every turn: By uniting LAMMA’s machinery focus with CropTec’s emphasis on arable technology and future-proofing, the combined event ensures that attendees are equipped with actionable strategies and state-of-the-art solutions to help them navigate the evolving landscape of agriculture.

The organisers said that LAMMA and CropTec will continue their individual missions, but this co-location represents a strategic move to help farmers access the tools and knowledge they need to thrive.

For the first time, attendees will find cutting-edge machinery alongside the latest advancements in AI, robotics, gene-editing, and controlled environment agriculture, all under one roof.

Visitors will also benefit from CropTec’s three keynote theatres, focusing on innovation, knowledge, and profit, providing practical guidance on driving profitability and sustainability on the farm.

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The driver of the Mercedes failed a roadside drug test after the accident, which caused a tractor towing a slurry tanker to veer off the road.

Matthew Cumpsty appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 15th July, where he was handed a 12-month community order, including 200 hours community service. 

He was also ordered to pay £85 costs and £114 surcharge.

The 52-year-old, of Oldfield Drive, Great Boughton, had earlier pleaded guilty to drug driving and dangerous driving.

The court heard that at around 6.30am on Tuesday 1st April, Cumpsty was driving a silver Mercedes E-Class on Green Lane in Chester.

As he approached the junction with the A51, Vicars Cross Road, he drove straight through a red light, into the path of a JCB tractor, which had been travelling out of Chester.

The impact of the collision caused the tractor to veer off path and crash into homes at the side of the road.

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Emergency services attended the scene and on arrival found that two properties had suffered serious structural damage. Thankfully, there were no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident.

Cumpsty was arrested at the scene after failing a roadside drugs swipe. A toxicology report later reveal that he was over the limit for benzoylecgonine (cocaine) with 65 micrograms per litre of blood, over the limit of 50 micrograms per litre.

CCTV footage recovered from the scene showed him clearly driving through the red light.

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Life-changing impact

Following the sentencing, police constable Richard Phillips, said:

“While Cumpsty has shown remorse for his actions, the impact of his actions that day were lifechanging and it was pure chance that nobody suffered any serious injuries.

“As a result of one bad decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence, several families were left homeless and commuters travelling into Chester were left with serious disruption for several weeks while repair work was undertaken.

“In addition, Cumpsty is facing a lengthy driving ban, I hope that this ban will give him time to reflect on his actions that day.”

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Lexion users will have the option of a new addition to the range – the Lexion 8500, which rounds off the lower end of the Lexion 8000 series. Powered by a 549hp MAN engine, it has a 13,500- or 15,000-litre tank option and features the APS Synflow Hybrid threshing system.

In addition, the Lexion 8700 and 8600 now come with more powerful 646 and 598hp engines and larger grain tanks. All models now also come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a DAB+ radio and Bluetooth.

The Trion 760 is a new addition at the top of the Trion range, which is powered by a 507hp engine and has a 13,500-litre tank with the Aps Twin Hybrid threshing system. Other updates also include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a DAB+ radio and Bluetooth.

The Scorpion 848 is a new addition to the Scorpion range, which has a maximum load capacity of 4,800kg and a lift height of up to 8.0 metres. It is powered by a 156hp engine driving through a Varipower Plus transmission.

The Cerex 700 is a completely new high-capacity variable round baler that comes in above the Variant. Bale diameter is from 0.90 to 1.60m (Cerex 760RC) or 1.83m (Cerex 780RC) and can achieve bale densities over 135kg/m³ with baling rates of up to 60 bales an hour.

All Variant 500 series balers will now come as standard with the new Claas Multiflow HD pick-up. It features five tine bars, is 2.1m wide and includes a new cam track that requires 20% less drive and has heavy-duty plastic strippers. Pick-up speed is 146 rpm for up to 20% more performance.

The Rollant 630RC is a new addition that comes in above the Rollant 520. It also features the new Multiflow HD pick-up with either a 17-knife or 25-knife chopping system. It features a heavy-duty reinforced chain drive and 55mm thick drive shafts on the rotors subject to the heaviest load, in addition to the MPS II pressure system.

The Disco Contour range has been completely renewed and now comes with the option of either tine or roller conditioners and features grey protective covers. A new option is counterweights for a more even load on the tractors’ rear wheels, especially when using smaller tractors and when working on slopes.

The Disco 1100 C/RC Business has a maximum working width of 10.70m, has load sensing and is ISOBUS controlled. It features reinforced telescopic arms with independent adjustment, and with RC versions, there is the option of either a tine or roller conditioner driven through a scissor gearbox.

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Recent figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association reported that the number of agricultural tractors being registered in the UK has dropped to the lowest level since 1998, as farmers look to cut back on costs following the changes to UK agricultural policy and the lack of financial backing from the government.

This has had the knock-on effect of an increased demand from UK-based farmers looking for good quality, second-hand machinery. As prices rise for second-hand machinery and demand remains consistent, Cheffins has hosted 34 auctions between January and June 2025, with the monthly machinery sales regularly grossing over £3 million per auction.

Joe Page, director at Cheffins and who runs the Cheffins monthly machinery sale, said: “We have seen a consistent flow of sales throughout the first half of the year, both in terms of on-farm on behalf of farmers, timed online sales, and a steady level of consignments into the monthly sale.

“With this in mind, it is important for sellers to present their machinery in the best light possible to achieve the highest prices. Demand for kit is high, and prices have remained healthy, particularly as the prices of new machinery are now reaching the realms of unaffordable for many.”

Taking this into account, Mr Page has put together a comprehensive guide of how to best prepare agricultural machinery ahead of auction to help sellers ensure their equipment reaches its full potential.

Top tips on how to prepare machinery for auction

• Presentation: You must present the tractor or machinery in decent condition. Give it a washdown, clear the cab of rubbish, remove any old drinks cans, chocolate bar wrappers and so on. Buyers who see a messy cab will assume that it has not been looked after properly.

• Paperwork: Try and dig out all of the paperwork you have about the tractor’s history or any maintenance which has been carried out. While this might have been relegated to the bottom drawer of your desk, do try and find it and give it to the auctioneer. It helps present a full history of the tractor for a buyer and helps with confidence that they are buying something which has been well maintained. Also, make sure you find the V5 and have that ready.

• Add-ons: If you have a weight block or a GPS system, please add them to the tractor, as it can increase its value exponentially. It’s always worth seeing what you can add on which might make your tractor stand out from the others on sale day.

• Checks and repairs: Have an honest look at the tractor and see what condition it is in and how best to present it to potential buyers. Sometimes there might be small changes which can make a big difference in terms of its sale value, so make any minor repairs, top up fluids and replace any filters.

• Photos/videos: If you can, provide Cheffins with high-quality pictures and videos of the machinery at work; this can really help with the promotion of it in the run-up to sale day.

Cheffins has seen a series of high prices paid for second-hand machinery recently, such as £82,500 paid for a 2018 Fendt 936 tractor, £58,500 for a 2017 John Deere 6215R tractor and £58,000 for a 2022 McHale Fusion baler.

Mr Page continued: “Overseas trade has also come back in force. At the monthly machinery sale, we have seen recent sales to Spain, Ireland, Romania, Portugal, the Netherlands, Egypt, Sudan and Ukraine, with approximately 40 per cent of items in every sale being exported out of the country. However, domestic trade is still strong.

“As many farmers look to cash in on any machinery with finance agreements as they look to reduce their costs in the face of the changes to UK agriculture, we have seen a growth in UK-based buyers heading to auction to try and purchase machinery which will cost them less in the long-term.”

The next monthly machinery sale at Cheffins will take place on Monday, 4th August.

For more information, please visit Cheffins website or call Cheffins auctioneers on 01353 777767.

READ MORE: Tractor registrations in first half of 2025 hit lowest level since 1998

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Firefighters in Staffordshire were called out to Rugeley on Thursday evening (10^th July) after a tractor caught fire while being driven back to Cowley Hill Farm. 

Farmer Will Roobottom said his brother was driving back from tedding when a small fire started on the right-hand side of the bonnet. Within two minutes of pulling over on Pipe Ridware Road, about a mile from the farm, the tractor was fully ablaze.

Two fire engines from Litchfield and Abbots Bromley attended the scene, taking about 20-30 minutes to bring the fire under control. 

The cause of the fire is not known. 

The farm shared photos and a video of the tractor fully alight, before being tackled by firefighters and the shell of the vehicle eventually being towed away. 

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Cowley Hill Farm’s social media confirmed no one was hurt: 

‘Massive thank you to everyone that came and helped yesterday evening. 

‘Where would we be without the fire service and the community around us to pull together to avoid the fire turning into a bigger problem. 

‘Metal can be replaced and luckily everyone is safe and sound. Thank you for all of the support from everyone.’

The sheep farm, which also produces hay and haylage for horses, is now in the process of looking for a replacement tractor.

“The big thing for us it was our only loader tractor on the farm – we do a lot of delivering haylage and hay to people and it’s our main tractor so it’s a bit of a pain that we haven’t got it,” Will told Farmers Guide.

“We’re borrowing a neighbour’s tractor on and off but we can’t have it 24/7.”

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The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has revealed that 852 machines were registered last month, which marks a 2% decline compared to June 2024. However, it was only around three-quarters of the average number registered in June over the previous five years.

Although the number of agricultural tractors registered in the UK in June remained well below the seasonal average, the year-on-year decline was the smallest since November, the experts said.

During the first half of the year, farmers registered 4,869 machines, 17% fewer than in January to June 2024 and 25% below the average.

AEA noted that this is the lowest level recorded by this point in the year since 1998.

‘We have nothing more to give’

The news coincides with the NFU’s call that further agricultural concessions would cripple an already hard-pressed farming and growing sector which had ‘done its bit’ on trade with the USA.

It comes amidst serious concerns that the US will demand even greater access to the UK agricultural market in return for reducing or removing the additional 10% tariffs applied by President Trump earlier this year.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: “It’s understandable that the UK government wants to eliminate the 10% tariffs on all goods going to the US, but we have to ask – what is the cost?

“The US has made it crystal clear that they want greater access to our market for their agricultural produce, and it is not afraid to throw its weight around to get what it wants. But the UK agriculture sector has already done its bit, paying with access to our beef and ethanol markets to reduce tariffs on cars, aluminium and steel. We have nothing more to give.”

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In his latest column for The Sunday Times, Mr Clarkson revealed that he leased an AgBot T2, an Agxeed machine that is made in the Netherlands and uses German engineering.

He wrote: ‘I have never really seen the point of a driverless car. Sure, it can find its way into town, negotiate all the roundabouts and it can then park itself neatly in a space it’s found. But then what? It can’t go into the shop and buy your groceries.

‘A driverless tractor, however, is different. Because when it gets to the field that needs to be drilled or cultivated or rolled, you don’t need to be there at all. It can just get on with it.’

The Cotswolds farm owner explained that it normally takes 20 hours with a 3m cultivator to prepare the 200 acres he uses every year for “growing pasta and lager”. Then it takes about ten hours to plant the actual seeds.

‘That’s 30 hours of me just sitting there, in a bouncy tractor, going up and down endlessly. And even though I’ve now had five years of practice, I’m still not very good at it. I miss bits. I cock up turns and corners.

‘I hit gateposts, and most years I bounce along for hours, not realising that the hopper is empty and I’m busy planting nothing at all. Then I’ve got to work out where it ran out, which is not easy because it’s usually dark and cold and I just want to go home and weep,’ Mr Clarkson wrote.

He added that a driverless tractor would not make mistakes like this, and it would not get bored like he usually does.

Taking romance out of farming away 

Mr Clarkson explained that the tractor includes a 156-horsepower diesel engine, which drives a generator that is then used to power the tracks.

Because the machine has tracks rather than wheels, it can turn in its own length and does less damage to the soil.

It can also pick up eight tonnes on the back and three on the front; it has a reserve fuel tank in its weight box, and using guidance from both American and EU satellites, it can position itself anywhere on the farm to within 2.5cm.

Farm manager Kaleb Cooper, however, does not share Mr Clarkson’s enthusiasm. In his opinion, driverless tractors will put him out of business. 

Mr Clarkson explained: ‘Kaleb hates it. He says it’ll put him out of a job. I did point out, though, that if his contracting business had one, he could turn up at someone’s farm, set it off and then go to someone else’s farm with his normal tractor and get paid twice. Double dipping.’ 

The TV presenter and farmer explained that there are only 80 of the machines in the whole world. Each of them has a special name. Mr Clarkson’s tractor is called Dawn Mountain. 

Mr Clarkson added that according to some people, even though AgBot appears to be impressive, it does take some of the ‘romance’ out of farming.  

‘I’m sure they’re right. It does, in the same way that back in the 1920s the tractor took out some of the horse-based romance,’ Mr Clarkson wrote. 

Will it work?

The Diddly Squat owner has also explained that before the driverless tractor started its unstoppable work, a company representative visited the farm and produced a map of what the farmland looks like underground. 

‘For the first time we could see without using a digger or a shovel where the soil was meaty and good and where it was thin and pathetic. And now we have fed this information into the drill that will be towed behind the AgBot so that it knows, precisely, where to plant a lot of seeds and where to go easy.’ 

Mr Clarkson concluded his column by saying that he cannot be entirely sure if the machine will work as expected. 

‘We aren’t going to know until the harvest and, even then, it’s impossible to be sure because if we get a good yield, that might be down to some other factor like the weather.  

‘It’ll probably be ten years before we really know, and by then Rachel Reeves will be the new owner of Diddly Squat and it’ll be full of houses and wind turbines.’ 

The latest season of Clarkson’s Farm launched at the end of May. Click here to read more about season four of the much-loved farming show.

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Now in its 21^st year, the Pink Ladies Tractor Road Run has raised over £1.2 million for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer fund since it started in 2004.

This year’s run is set for 6^th July and will see women drive decorated tractors through Norfolk and Suffolk. 

The run starts at the 100^th Bomb Group Airfield in South Norfolk, across the Waveney Valley into North Suffolk, then passes through the country town of Harleston to a public picnic lunch at Gawdy Hall, before returning to Thorpe Abbotts.

Co-founders of the event, Annie and John Chapman, were recently awarded MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours 2025 for their fundraising work.

Amazing people doing an amazing job

Cecilia Pryce, head of research, compliance and shipping for Openfield, will be taking part in the run again this year in her Dexta tractor – having had to miss it last year due to a back operation. 

“I have lost count on how many times I have now taken part in this tractor run,” she says. “The fact is it’s an amazing day out with amazing people doing an amazing job raising money for a very important cause. 

“Lumps, bumps and scars on hearts and minds are not fun but thankfully many are now removed and followed up with treatment. Unfortunately, not always and many lovely, amazing individuals also lose their battles. 

“Let’s do something for them and their families. Tractors make every normal person smile – they help feed this nation and are an honest work horse! Let’s use them to bring smiles and turn them pink for a great cause.”

Cecilia has so far raised nearly £2,000 – to donate visit her fundraising page. 

For more information on the run, visit https://www.ladiestractorroadrun.co.uk, or to donate, https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/unite/pink-ladies-tractor-road-run-2025

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The sale will be hosted on Friday, 20th June, at Machinery Dispersal-Knenhall Farm in Moddershall, Staffordshire, ST15 8TJ, from 10.30 am.

The sale will see some very attractive machinery on offer, including a Major Alpine LGP 2670 Vacuum Tanker in excellent condition and a John Deere 6155R with only 2,352 hours, on a 67-plate. 

The sale will also include a John Deere 6430 Premium and a 6330 Premium, along with a New Holland T6010 2wd plus a Kubota M4062 4wd tractor, as well as a JCB TM320S articulated handler. 

A Haughton Parkhouse tri-axle livestock trailer from 2018, which still remains in excellent condition, is also looking for a new owner.   

The JCB TM320S articulated telescopic handler that has worked 3,385 hours and is registered on a 65-plate will also be on sale. Owned from new, it has been well maintained and is in very good order.   

This Kverneland 8576 hydraulic-folding, six-rotor, mounted tedder is a 2017 model in very good condition and will be available for bids this Friday at the Knenhall Farm.  

The auction will also include three modern John Deere tractors as well as a wide selection of quality livestock and grassland machinery and equipment. 

Find more info on the Bagshaws’ website and watch out for an auction review in the Farmers Guide magazine. 

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The tractor has been finished in a striking metallic red livery, with MF’s sabre styling, now a familiar family feature across the brand’s machines. It also features black-coated wheel rims, athermic window tints to reflect the sun’s radiation away from the cab and the operator, a smartphone armrest holder, and a focal speaker upgrade.  

Lindsay Haddon, advertising and sales promotion manager – Massey Ferguson UK, IRL and Middle East, said that the tractor demonstrates how small additions during the build stage can improve everyday efficiencies for operators.   

Visitors to the stand will have a chance to see the recently launched MF 5M with a loader; MF’s Activa 7345 S combine with MF 5.5m FreeFlow header; various tractors from an MF 1755 up to an MF 8S.265 DVT; the range of grassland implements; and a duo of MF’s balers, with the MF 4160 V round baler and an MF 2234 large square baler on show.  

MF technology packages

Customers purchasing new MF 6S, 7S, 8S or 9S tractors can benefit from the latest offers on MF technology packages, the manufacturer confirmed.  

Four options are available with significant discounts available to buyers compared with adding the items to tractors individually. The MF eXperience tour will also feature as part of the stand. 

“The Royal Highland Show remains a key fixture in our farming calendar. Scotland is an incredibly important market for us, and to have our dealers on stand, talking to customers and building relationships, is very positive, especially as farming has taken plenty of punches in the last 12 months,” Ms Haddon added.  

The Royal Highland Show is an annual event, showcasing the best of food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh. This year’s event will be hosted between Thursday 19th and Sunday 22nd June. 

Massey Ferguson will be on stand H 110 (A). 

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