Out & About

from Farmers Guide February 2023

AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENT HIRE ENGINEERING & SALES

With Farmers Guide editor Rachel Hicks and the team

Farmers Guide machinery editor David Williams attended the Agrii Winter Conference at the end of January, which annnounced the results of the Leadenham iFarm direct drill demo which took place in 2022– the March 2023 issue will feature the full report. Pictured with David are representatives of some of the drill manufacturers and dealers involved in the trials, including Weaving, Amazone, Claas Eastern, Claydon, Dale, Opico Sky and Horizon.

AgVantage UK Ltd was on-hand at LAMMA to discuss the various brands it works with, including Dewulf, Miedema, Dezeure, Dammann and Holaras. Pictured (l-r) are AgVantage service manager Gary Ashton, managing director Andy Carse, sales manager Michael Gott, Edwin Roobroeck (Dewulf), territory sales manager Gary Halliday, accounts and admin support Laura Vincent, and Ruben Weltens (Dewulf).

The Mzuri team reported a very successful couple of days at LAMMA. Pictured (l-r) on the company’s stand are Adam Denford, Tom Collett and Dani Bond.

The Farmers Guide team had a busy couple of days at LAMMA ‘23, catching up with our readers and the trade. Check out machinery editor David Williams’ full review of the show on page 52, and you’ll nd more pictures and videos on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@farmersguide) as well as on YouTube (@FarmersGuide1979).

the Agrii Winter Conference on 26th January are Agrii south region iFarm and tech centre manager Steve Corbett (right) with farmer Andrew Ward, who hosted the direct drilling demo and trials.

David Williams visited M Yardy Engineering Ltd’s new premises near Lakenheath, to discuss the company’s plans for growing the business. Find more information on page 68, which will be followed by a full report on the new franchises in the March issue.

And finally…

David also had the opportunity to test-drive new Manitou ultra-compact telehandlers in mid-December – turn to page 71 to read more. Pictured (l-r) are David Williams, Manitou sales support manager James Hulme, area sales manager and UK product manager David Clark and marketing manager, Chloe Tapp.

A little old lady answered a knock on the door, to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner.

“Good morning,” said the young man. “I wonder if I could demonstrate the very latest in high-powered vacuum cleaners to you...?

“Go away!” snapped the old lady. “I haven’t got any money!” and proceeded to close the door.

Quick as a ash, the young man wedged his foot in the door and pushed it wide open.

The annual new product open day at the Pecks Spalding depot returns this month, after a two-year break due to Covid-19. David enjoyed a sneak preview of what will be on show at the event. Pictured (l-r) are Pecks New Holland sales manager Tom Clark; Pecks director and JCB sales manager Jon Wareing; Pecks Case IH brand manager Graeme Matthews and David Williams.

“Don’t be too hasty!” he said. “Not until you’ve seen my demonstration!” And with that, he emptied a bucket of manure onto her hallway carpet.

“Now, if this vacuum cleaner does not remove all traces of this manure from your carpet, I will personally eat the remainder,” he said The old lady stepped back and said: “Well, let me get you a fork, because I can't a ord my bills so they cut o my electricity this morning.”

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