News GOT A STORY? THEN WRITE TO THE EDITOR: Scott Lambert, Kelsey Publishing Ltd., The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL EMAIL: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk IN BRIEF Tractor registrations
The total number of tractors registered in 2020 was 11,935, including both agricultural tractors (more than 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below). The table below shows the number of machines and market share recorded during that year by brand. As always, data is released after a one-year delay, due to competition law restrictions.
UK TRACTOR MARKET SHARE 2020 UNITS
% OF TOTAL
3,229 2,129 1,100
27.1 17.8 9.2
3,157
26.5
3,133 1,581 898 654
26.3 13.2 7.5 5.5
Kubota
784
6.6
Claas
449
3.8
Same Deutz-Fahr
208
1.7
JCB
187
1.6
AGRI ARGO of which: McCormick Landini
154 105 51
1.3 0.9 0.4
COMPANY CNH of which:
New Holland Case IH
John Deere AGCO of which:
MF Fendt Valtra
Others
634
5.3
TOTAL
11,935
100.0
Working day
The Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day takes place on Sunday 13 March at Stanfield, Norfolk (on the B1145), at 10am. All proceeds will go to the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Stanfield Church. For further information, please contact Adrian Hall on 01328 851571 or Ian Thompson on 07950 023027. www.tractormagazine.co.uk
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Open Farm Sunday
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hether it is healthy soil, healthy food or a healthy mind, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) returns this June with a focus on the many health benefits that can be found on farm. Organisers of the farming industry’s annual open day, Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) are calling on farmers to take part and organise their own event to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, climate mitigation, nutritious food and a well-managed countryside. Taking place on Sunday 12 June 2022, it is an opportunity for every farmer to plan their own event, engage their local community, share their farming story, dispel misconceptions and give visitors a hugely positive, memorable experience. Annabel Shackleton, LEAF Open Farm Sunday Manager explains the importance of the event: “Last year we launched our new 10-year strategy at LEAF, with a commitment to driving more sustainable circular agriculture through climate, nature, the economy and society. “In addition, COP26, and the recent National Food Strategy has drawn attention to the impact of farming and food production on climate change. Whilst we have the public’s attention, it is more important than ever that we feed their enthusiasm and interest. “LEAF Open Farm Sunday is the perfect way for visitors to really
understand what best practice looks like and how farmers, and the food sector are part of the solution, delivering for our health and the health of the planet – through the food we eat and the fresh air and countryside that we enjoy.” A series of interactive online Zoom meetings for farmers wanting to find out more about hosting an event this June, are being held on the first Thursday of each month. Hosted by the team of experienced LEAF Open Farm Sunday Ambassadors, topics cover: 3 February – Planning and marketing your LOFS event 3 March – Managing visitor numbers, including ticketing 7 April – Promoting your event and making use of LOFS free resources 5 May – Final words of wisdom! Annabel’s LOFS top tip is to keep it simple, planning the day based on what you have on farm: “LEAF Open Farm Sunday is your event, your story and your chance to share it with the wider public. Concentrate on what you feel comfortable sharing - you don’t need to talk about every enterprise in the UK, nor open your whole farm. “You have full control to manage what visitors see, how long you run your event for and who you invite. Some hosts hold a private event for a local group, whilst others are much more public.” Farmers do not need to be members of LEAF to take part, but they do need to register their event via the website (farmsunday.org), where they can also access an information pack and book to attend the Zoom meetings.
Welsh National Tractor Road Run 2022 ALL ROADS HEAD to Rhos-onSea on 19 June for the eighth running of the Welsh National Tractor Road Run, organised this year by Clwb Tractor Dyffryn Conwy (Conwy Valley Tractor Club), under the leadership of Gareth Lloyd. Starting from the Dinarth Hall Camping & Caravan Site, Rhos-on-Sea, the route will take in the Great Orme, the Victorian
jewel of Llandudno, as well as the historical walled town of Conwy and scenic Llanrwst. Look out for the WNTRR stand at the Malvern 4x4 and Tractor Spares Day on 27 February, where entry forms will be available. For more information and entries please contact Gareth Lloyd on 01492 580724 or WNTRR co-founder John Bates e-mail: gwlloyd50@hotmail.com on his trusty Nuffield 3/45.
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