APF 2024: Diversification with forestry kit gets the wood from the trees

Held in the grounds and woodlands of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the biannual AFP Exhibition is the UK's largest forestry, woodland, arboriculture, firewood, fencing and timber trade show. Toby Whatley looked at some of the exhibits for farm and estate diversification

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24 September 2024 鈥� 4 min read

For the machinery minded, the APF Exhibition makes for an interesting visit, with a varied display of timber harvesting, handling, processing and chipping machinery from across the sector. Impressive...

On Test: Ford Ranger PHEV 2-Seat 鈥� More space, fewer seats, lower emissions, less tax.

HMRC's double-cab tax changes have forced manufacturers to rethink the traditional pick-up. Ford's new Ranger PHEV 2-Seat combines commercial vehicle tax advantages with an innovative second load area, but does it make more sense than the standard five-seat model?

Toby Whatley

17 July 2026 鈥� 10 min read

Machinery

Vervaet launches third-generation Hydro Trike slurry applicator

A larger tank, new transmission, 530hp engine and redesigned cab headline Vervaet's third-generation Hydro Trike, which is due to enter production later this year.

Toby Whatley

16 July 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Machinery

First Drive: Polaris Ranger 500 offers farmers a compact ATV alternative

Designed to offer ATV buyers greater comfort, safety and load-carrying capacity without the price tag of larger UTVs, Polaris' new Ranger 500 aims to bridge the gap between quad bikes and full-size utility vehicles.

Toby Whatley

14 July 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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