KVERNELAND HEADLAND NEWS
WELCOME
TO ISSUE 51
This issue arrives at a pivotal moment for UK agriculture. Farmers and contractors across the country are navigating a period of considerable uncertainty, shaped by changing support schemes, evolving environmental policies, volatile input costs from fuel and fertiliser suppliers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. Planning ahead has rarely been more complex, and confidence in long-term decision-making is being tested. In this challenging environment, adaptability and efficiency have never been more important. In this edition, we explore how practical innovation and reliable machinery can help bring a greater degree of control to day-to-day operations. From precision farming technologies that support smarter inputs, to equipment designed for consistency in demanding conditions, our focus is on helping you manage risk, while maintaining productivity. We also share insights and experiences from those finding ways to respond to this uncertainty—adjusting their systems, embracing new approaches, and investing where it matters most. Their stories reflect the resilience that continues to define UK agriculture. Headland News aims to provide more than product updates. It is a space where we exchange ideas, highlight real-world solutions, and support informed decision making in an ever-changing landscape. I hope this issue offers both practical value and reassurance, as you plan for the seasons ahead.
Dan Crowe Managing Director
IN THIS ISSUE...
SHOW DATES
6 EASY PLOUGHING
14 DOUBLING UP
ScotGrass 13 May – Slacks Farm, Lochmaben Cereals 10-11 June – Diddly Squat Farm, Chipping Norton Royal Welsh Grassland 12 June – Cwmbrynich Farm, Brecon Royal Highland Show 18-21 June – Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh Royal Welsh Show 20-23 July – Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells Dairy Day 16 September – Telford International Centre, Telford AgriScot 18 November – Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
MJ Easey was one of the first to take delivery of the new 3400B shearbolt ploughs. 8 SMALL SEED SPECIALIST Norfolk grower chooses 24-row, three-bed Miniair Nova for onion crop . 12 HIGH ACCURACY SPREADING Switch to GEOSPREAD brought increase in spreading accuracy for Aberdeenshire farmer. 13 MOWING TO THE MAX A pair of 5387MT butterfly mowers boosts output in Lancashire .
South Yorkshire farmer doubles upon power harrow drill capacity . 17 EXTRA ROTOR BUYS TIME Twin rotor 9472C rake improves silage-making efficiency in Cornwall . 18 HIGH QUALITY RATION How a Kverneland Siloking twin auger machine has improved feed intake for one Herefordshire beef herd .
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