Forty Years of Worcester Innovation: Inside Weaving Machinery’s New Evesham Facility
Weaving Machinery opens Evesham facility
Manufacturer in Focus
Content direct from those who make the drills and have spent years perfecting the way they work
A ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farming is Encouraging Many Businesses to Re-Evaluate Their Approach
Jeff Claydon on rethinking establishment
Rainbow Brings a Complete Portfolio, Built on Quality You Can Trust
Rainbow brings trusted crop protection
Designing machinery around the soil.
Every pass changes the soil. The question is whether that change helps the next crop or simply burns more diesel. That thinking sits behind the design of AMAZONE’s drilling and cultivation machinery. There is no single establishment system that will suit every field, soil type or season. What matters is giving the operator enough control …
Government and Defra must regain farmers’ trust
Feb 2026 The apparent lack of understanding of the agricultural sector by government / Defra is making it almost impossible for farmers to operate viable businesses and do their job of feeding the nation, says Suffolk arable farmer Jeff Claydon. 23 February 2026 Since the start of 2026 it has rained virtually every day here …
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Soil improvements under cover
Cover crop establishment has been a serious challenge for many this season, with the extreme dry soils after the long hot summer. However, years of soil improvement and a minimal soil movement strategy have achieved good results at low cost for Northamptonshire grower, David Beesley, even on his light, free-draining ironstone soils. “It’s been very …
The AerWorx Viper Direct Double Disc Seed Drill Â
In line with their no-till mantra, AerWorx offers up a drill that is straightforward, efficient and competitively priced. The AerWorx VIPER series, which attracted much attention at Groundswell 25, will again be on display at this year’s show. Suitable for grassland and arable use, the drill can accommodate a variety of seed sizes from clover …
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With history repeating itself now is the time to ‘Think Change’
With lacklustre world commodity prices squeezing profitability the situation in farming today parallels that in 2002 when Jeff Claydon was forced to reduce production costs or see his family’s arable enterprise in Suffolk go out of business. The crop establishment system he invented then has ensured that the Claydon farm has made a profit every …
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Treating cover crops with the respect they deserve
Comprehensive evaluation at AMAZONE’s Wambergen Trials Centre has shown that drilling cover crops pays dividends in terms of establishment success and getting the best return on their investment. Establishing diverse cover crop mixes brings huge benefits to soil health. This multipronged approach improves soilstructure, enhances root formation, increases soil organic matter, provides pollinators with a …
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Precision and Performance: Amazone’s new updates to Condor, Primera and Cirrus Grand redefine drilling
As farming systems evolve, the demand for precision, efficiency and sustainability in crop establishment has never been greater. Drilling technology is at the heart of this transformation, and Amazone has long been recognised for pushing the boundaries of innovation. With the introduction of the Condor 8002-2C, 9002-2C and the Primera 6002-2C, Amazone is setting new …