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LAMMA 2026 round-up - tractors, talks and tech

Visitors flooded the NEC in Birmingham as LAMMA Show opened its doors for this year's show. But what were the highlights?

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LAMMA 2026 round-up - tractors, talks and tech

The first day of LAMMA 2026 started with Clarkson's 51AVÊÓÆµstar Harriet Cowan unveiling the Deutz Fahr 8-series, telling Farmers Guardian that there is optimism in farming's future.

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Machinery, of course, takes centre stage at LAMMA, so do not miss FG's coverage of the New Holland T7.440XD, JCB Fastrac 6000 series and Fendt 800 Vario Series, to name but a few.Ìý

TAKE YOUR PICK:

LAMMA 2026: New Holland T7.440XD

LAMMA 2026: JCB Fastrac 6000 Series

LAMMA 2026: Trioliet WP 2 600 feed robot

LAMMA 2026: Fendt 800 Vario Series

LAMMA 2026: Can-Am Outlander EV

Day one video highlights:

Top 5 things at LAMMA for your farm - under £2.5k

From front-mounted tractor toolboxes to infrared heaters and wheel dollies, here are some of the top bits of kit at LAMMA for under £2,500.

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Top 5 things at LAMMA for your farm - under £20k

From bale grabs and fuel tanks to UTVs, we have picked out some of the top kit from LAMMA 2026 for your farm business, for under £20,000.

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Discussion

This year LAMMA also hosted CropTec and Low Carbon Agriculture Show, and various panels have taken place throughout the day including Fuels for Farmers, highlighting the latest developments in low-emission vehicles and alternative fuels for farming, the Farmer-led Innovation session and the diversity and new entrant panel, held in the Future in Farming zone.Ìý

Save Britain's Family Farms

The Farmers Guardian's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign session also brought in the crowds, as Conservative Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke of the fight that farming still has on its hands.Ìý

ÌýShe said: "We will carry on this fight for you, to make sure Labour understand the impact around [policies] that make life difficult.Ìý

"We understand the damage."

Simon Weaving, director of sales at Weaving Machinery, spoke of the turbulence over the last 12 months.Ìý

He said the business has had a good five years, but currently it is as though someone has 'turned off a light switch'.

And in terms of the impact of Government policy such as Inheritance Tax, he said the ripple effect it will have could be devastating on ancillary industries.

FG's machinery and technology specialist James Huyton's top machinery moments:

  • JCB Fastrac 6000Ìý
  • Bateman Sprayers RB60
  • Grange 6m trailed LDL
  • Knight TrailblazerÌý

"It has been great to see innovative British manufacturers showcasing new products, and it is a true celebration of the technology and drive that embodies British farming," said James.

Future in Farming stage

Future of Farming, a new campaign launched 51AVÊÓÆµ's AgriWorks at LAMMA, held various panels across the two days, delving into topics such as profitability and sustainability.Ìý

The stage also hosted curriculum and diversity talks with farming stars Harriet Cowan and Hannah Jackson.Ìý

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