Discover more about Massey Ferguson products and services to find out how we can help you boost your business success. In this first edition, you will find more about MF history, incredible events and facts, and also about MF products and services designed by you & for you.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), announces the launch of the new MF 9S Series, which includes six models with powers from 285hp to 425hp. All feature the innovative Protec-U design and bring more power, comfort, control and automation to the sector.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to introduce MF By You, a new factory-fit service that enables farmers to specify their tractors to better meet their agronomic, comfort or operational expectations.
MF 8S won as Trator do Ano and in the category above 200 hp. MF 4707 cab version has also been awarded.
Ribeirão Preto, May 2, 2023 – Massey Ferguson was the winner of the Trator do Ano 2023/2024 with MF 8S. The same tractor was chosen in the “Tractors over 200 hp” category.
MF also won in the machines up to 100 hp category with MF 4707 Cab tractor for the second consecutive year. The announcement took place on May 1st at Agrishow.
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, infrastructure and precision ag technology, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Hexagon, to expand its factory-fit and aftermarket guidance offering. The new guidance system will be sold as Fuse Guide on Massey Ferguson and Valtra tractors.
DULUTH, GA/ZURICH – AGCO Corporation, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced it is donating USD 650,000 to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in direct support of its earthquake response in Türkiye. The donation will facilitate the provision of critical supplies and services to children, adolescents, and families affected by the recent earthquakes.
The Massey Ferguson® LB2200 Series Large Square Baler merges the reliability of previous models with new cutting-edge technology advancements.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is proud to announce that, for the first time ever, it is bringing its full MF eXperience Tour to an international show, as well as exhibiting in Hall 7 at the forthcoming SIMA Show in Paris, from 6th to 10th November.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is proud to announce its outstandingly versatile MF 5S Series is the winner of a Farm Machine 2023 Award for tractors less than 120hp. The prestigious honour from Groupe La France Agricole was presented at a special ceremony at the SIMA Show, in Paris, France, on 6th November.
In order to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Japanese farm machinery dealer MSK Farm Machinery and their long-standing partnership with Massey Ferguson, 65 unique Massey tractors have been specially produced for the occasion.
Jessica Williamson, Hay and Forage Specialist, AGCO
Baled silage offers operators a unique opportunity to harvest high quality forage in a shorter window of time compared to dry hay. It has the potential for higher quality, higher protein, and is often more palatable, resulting in less waste than dry hay. However, maximizing these benefits requires detailed management before, during and after harvest.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce it is strengthening its hay and forage harvesting range with a choice of conditioners for its new generation butterfly mowers, along with further features to boost productivity on its widest four-rotor rake.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce the introduction of its completely renewed MF Activa range of five straw-walker combines, which deliver more power, additional features and the option of the renowned, performance-enhancing Multi Crop Separator option on all models.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce it is introducing a range of new features and options to improve operation and productivity on its MF RB Series round balers.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce significant enhancements that further improve the ease of use, durability and performance of its renowned MF 2200 Series large square balers.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce its unique IDEALdrive joystick steering system is now available to replace the steering wheel on its IDEAL 7, IDEAL 8 and IDEAL 9 TrakRide combine harvester models.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce the launch of the premium MF 1842S high capacity, in-line small square baler. This new model delivers the exceptional outputs required by contractors and professional users looking for maximum performance to make standard size bales.
Jessica Williamson, Hay and Forage Specialist, AGCO
In the process of making hay, there are a few harvest management tactics that can greatly affect forage quality at feeding. The raking process can be the most critical to identify and conduct proper management practices to help conserve the available nutrients in the crop and reduce crop losses.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce its Beauvais factory (France) just produced its 1,000,000th tractor. Another significant milestone as the brand is celebrating 175 years of history. The brand has been manufacturing tractors in Beauvais since November, 20th 1960.
Jessica Williamson, Hay and Forage Specialist, AGCO
Making hay is often a time-sensitive endeavor where hours count and balancing hay quality and machine efficiency is imperative. Although hay machines have a standard recommended PTO and ground speed for operation, farmers and operators sometimes do not follow those recommendations due to time constraints or other personal convictions.
Jessica Williamson, Hay and Forage Specialist, AGCO
The hay-making process can be challenging. In combination with the necessity of ideal weather and harvest timing at the targeted stage of growth, maintaining the nutritional quality of the crop found while it is standing in the field throughout the harvest process adds an additional challenge.
There are some management practices that can be done during the mowing phase to help optimize forage quality and preserve the nutrients found in the crop
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is proud to announce its outstandingly versatile award-winning MF 5S.145 Dyna-6 received further recognition at a ceremony held at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas (ETSIAAB) of the Universidad Politécnica of Madrid, where the Tractor of Spain 2022 awards took place on the 22nd of April.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the introduction of the new 54hp, MF 1755 E and 40hp, MF 1740 E compact tractors. Both are powered by the latest Stage V compliant engines and come equipped with mechanical gearboxes.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the introduction of its latest MF 3 Speciality Series. This comprehensive new range includes six variants designed specifically to provide the dimensions, specifications and power that precisely match the particular demands of each specialist sector.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce its straightforward and dependable MF 5S Series has received the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2022.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is proud to announce its highly efficient and comfortable MF 8S is the winner of the Farm Machine 22 Award for tractors in the 180hp to 400hp category.
The MF eXperience Tour is a Pan-European event designed with and for farmers like you, with targeted activities unique to your business needs. Discover our new straightforward and dependable full line of products, technology and services. Spend time talking to our MF eXperts about how the Massey Ferguson full range can help you increase your business yield.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is excited to announce a fresh new look for its iconic Triple Triangle logo and its new “Born to Farm” brand identity to celebrate its 175 year anniversary in 2022.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), proud to announce that, after the success of the recent launch of the MF 6S and MF 7S Series, it is now introducing the new flagship 210hp, MF 7S.210, which further increases choice in this hard-working tractor sector.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), was delighted to host so many viewers during its Born to Farm event, a celebration of farming with all those who were Born to farm around the globe.. Those, in fact, who do not stop because they are tired, but because they finished the job. A very special day for Massey Ferguson as we are bringing 7 new Born to Farm Smart Machines and Digital Services, designed and built with - and for- farmers.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce a range of significant upgrades to its MF RB round balers and MF Protec baler/wrapper combinations for the 2022 season. These improvements help to further lift forage quality as well as enable users to specifically select the features they need to match their crops and conditions.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the launch of its brand new MF 7S Series, which introduces four new models offering maximum powers from the 155hp up to 190hp.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), is proud to announce the launch of the new MF 6S Series, which extends its ‘new era’ of enhanced user experience, connectivity, and smart farming to the 135hp to 180hp sector. As well as following the new, modern neo-retro family style, these new tractors introduce significantly higher levels of comfort and control.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce it is strengthening its hay and forage range with new generation of butterfly and front-mounted mowers, two latest design four-rotor rakes as well as specialist equipment for Alpine farmers.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce the introduction of MF E-Loader, a novel new auto-control function that helps to increase loading efficiency, accuracy, productivity and safety on front loader applications.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce it is extending the power of its award-winning MF 8S Series with the addition of new 285hp and 305hp tractors. At the same time it is adding the choice of the Dyna-VT Super ECO continuously variable transmission across the whole MF 8S range.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the introduction of the latest MF TH telehandler Series, which features a completely new cab plus other significant changes that further enhance comfort, operation and productivity.
Jessica Williamson, Hay and Forage Specialist, AGCO
The hay-making process can be challenging. In combination with the necessity of ideal weather and harvest timing at the targeted stage of growth, maintaining the nutritional quality of the crop found while it is standing in the field throughout the harvest process adds an additional challenge.
There are some management practices that can be done during the mowing phase to help optimize forage quality and preserve the nutrients found in the crop.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce it is honoured to receive a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021 for Product design, in the commercial vehicle category, for the innovative MF 8 S Series of tractors. This latest accolade follows the MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power Exclusive winning the prestigious Tractor of the Year 2021 as well as Best Global Digital launch 2020.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is delighted to announce the MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power Exclusive is the winner of Tractor Of The Year 2021. This prestigious award, judged by a jury from 26 European countries, was presented at a special Tractor Of The Year 2021 fully digital event ceremony, on 18th December.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), proudly announces the introduction of five new models from 105hp to 145hp in the MF 5S Series, which continues its striking new era design and enhanced operator experience introduced on the advanced, new MF 8S Series.
MF, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce that its MF 8S “Landing on Earth” digital event won the Gold Medal Award in the category “Best Use of Digital Technology” and the Silver Medal Award as “Best B2B Digital/Hybrid Event” at the Best Event Award 2020, on December, 4th 2020 livestreamed digitally from Milan (Italy).
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the introduction of the new MF 1700 M Series of compact tractors. All are powered by the latest Stage V compliant engines delivering powers up to 67hp.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce a new era of complete connectivity with the introduction of wireless transfer of machine and agronomic data along with a comprehensive suite of sustainable farming services to boost efficiency, productivity and profitability.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the launch of the completely new MF 8S Series, which introduces a new era of Straightforward and Dependable tractors, delivering new levels of comfort and efficiency for fully connected smart and sustainable farming.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce the introduction of its new MF 4700 M Series, which includes three new models from 82hp to 100hp and all come with the option of a completely new Dyna-2, 24 x 24 Powershift transmission.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), announces that it has implemented reinforced health measures and manufacturing processes for a safe and sustainable restart of production at its Beauvais facility April, 27th.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce that while its manufacturing activities are on hold from March 18th because of the coronavirus situation, in its Beauvais (France) facility, it will use its 3D printing capacity to donate full face shields to its local community medical staff heroes working hard to save lives from the Coronavirus pandemic.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), announces that following Corporate and Responsibility guidelines to secure Health and Safety for its employees, whilst at the same time facing suppliers shortages, the decision has been made to cease production at its Beauvais tractors manufacturing facility from March, 17th.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is delighted to receive a Finalist Award for its 95hp, MF 3709 AL in the Tractor of the Year 2020 ‘Best of Specialised’ category, at a special ceremony at the Agritechnica Show, Hannover, Germany on 10th November.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce the new MF 6700 S Stage V Series has been named the Machine of the Year 2020 at the Agritechnica Show in Hannover, taking the top spot in the mid-power tractor category.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce at Agritechnica the introduction of an exclusive courtesy fleet service that defines a new standard of customer service in the farm machinery industry.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce at Agritechnica 2019, the introduction of the new MF 5700 M Series, which includes five models from 95hp to 135hp.
Ground-breaking design sees IDEAL combine harvester from Massey Ferguson receive Platinum A’Design Award winner in 2018 - 2019 Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design Award Category in Italy.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to announce its MF eXperience tour begins in Treviso, Italy on 4th April, providing a superb opportunity for farmers, contractors and operators, across Europe, to get hands-on experience of its latest full-line of equipment.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is delighted to announce the 190hp, MF 7719 S has been rewarded as the Machine of the Year 2019 in the “L Category” at the SIMA Show in Paris, taking the top spot in the mid-power tractor category.
AGCO is further investing in expanding its operations at its Global Centre of Excellence for Massey Ferguson Tractors Engineering and Manufacturing in Beauvais, France.
A new top-of-the-range machine – the MF TH.8043 – extends Massey Ferguson’s renowned line-up of telehandlers to six models.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the addition of new products in the MF Hay and Forage range, part of the company’s strategy as a full line manufacturer.
Massey Ferguson is honoured to announce that the IDEAL combine harvester from Massey Ferguson was awarded in the Red Dot Design Award category of commercial vehicles with the title of “Red Dot: Best of the Best”.
Massey Ferguson is extending and expanding the appeal of its ground-breaking MF 5700 Global Series tractors Series with its renowned Dyna-4 transmission now available for the four-cylinder MF 5710 and MF 5711 models.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) President Jannes Maes discusses the CEJA seminar and working group on Brexit which took place at the UK’s Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire in early March.
Massey Ferguson has renewed its platinum sponsorship for The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) we talk to their Vice President Tomáš Ignác Fénix from Czechia.
Young farmers from across Europe converged on the UK’s Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire to discuss the impact of potential trade and policy changes post Brexit.
Massey Ferguson has named the Saracakis Group as distributor for its full line of farm equipment in Greece.
Massey Ferguson has added further to its trophy cabinet with the award of a Silver Leaf for its new MF 3700 tractors in the Innovation Awards presented at Italy’s Fieragricola Show for agricultural technologies.
The European Council of Young Farmers’ (CEJA) President Jannes Maes and Vice Presidents Iris Bouwers and Tomáš Ignác Fénix were sponsored by Massey Ferguson to attend the UK’s 2018 Oxford Farming Conference. For this month’s regular CEJA column, we interview them about their impressions of the event.
In our series of interviews with Vice Presidents of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), this month we speak to Seán Finan.
Without young farmers in the fields of Europe the future of food production and open landscapes would be compromised says Jannes Maes, President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) in a new report on building a sustainable farming sector.
New IDEAL from Massey Ferguson combine takes two top honours in Machine of the Year Awards at Agritechnica!
The brand-new MF 3710 was a finalist in the coveted Tractor of the Year awards presented at Germany’s Agritechnica Show.
The brand-new MF 5709 was a finalist in the coveted Tractor of the Year awards presented at Germany’s Agritechnica Show.
Massey Ferguson’s new flagship rake, the MF RK 1404 TRC-PRO, which offers a working width up to 14m, is developed to meet the needs of modern, large-scale farming operations and contractors.
Two new, 3.1m and 3.6m wide mounted disc mowers in the MF DM TL-V Series fold vertically behind the tractor, providing extra width and even more choice in the fast-expanding Massey Ferguson hay and forage equipment range.
Massey Ferguson is introducing the ‘S Effect’ across its entire range of high-spec Beauvais-built tractors which make their world-wide debut at the Agritechnica Show in Hannover.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the introduction of the new specialist MF 3700 Series, which is due to be launched at Agritechnica, 12-18th November in Hannover, Germany.
Massey Ferguson is set to launch a new suite of customer support services aimed at making it easier to own and operate MF farm equipment.
Introducing state-of-the-art engineering in all areas, the MF 2370 Ultra HD is in a class of its own. Producing 20% heavier bales, it delivers market-leading density, capacity and performance.
Germany’s Agritechnica Show in November sees Massey Ferguson launch a series of Diamond offers that provide even more added value to the business-oriented customer.
As Massey Ferguson’s new product offensive gathers pace, every single machine on the MF stand at Agritechnica is brand-new this year.
With the introduction of the MF TH.7030, Massey Ferguson is further extending its strong position in the semi-compact telehandler sector.
With the launch of two new, three-cylinder tractors Massey Ferguson is further extending the choice in its successful MF 5700 Global Series.
Massey Ferguson played a key part in Macra na Feirme’s National Conference in County Meath (27- 29 October). This year’s event attracted some 300 delegates and focused on ‘ifarmer’ – Technology in Agriculture.
Massey Ferguson is extending its key sponsorship of Harper Adams University Students’ Union (HASU) for a second year.
Five new round balers, providing wide choice of fixed- and variable chamber models, strengthen Massey Ferguson’s fast-growing fleet of efficient and dependable equipment.
This month’s column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) features an interview with Iris Bouwers, one of the organisation’s newly-elected Vice Presidents.
In our look ahead at last year's Irish Ploughing Championships, the MF 5700 SL tractor was said to be 'combining an ideal power-to-weight ratio with great manoeuvrability.'
Massey Ferguson has scooped a Silver Medal for the newly-launched IDEAL combine harvesters in the prestigious Innovation Awards presented by the DLG (German Agricultural Society).
Massey Ferguson is unveiling a new-generation rotary combine harvester range which promises a major step forward in performance and productivity for business-orientated farmers.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), we hear from its new President, Jannes Maes, a young farmer from Belgium, who was elected to the post on 6 July.
Massey Ferguson is introducing its unique ParaLevel levelling system to its class-leading MF Activa S range of combines. With levelling capability up to 20%, this increases the choice for farmers with sloping land.
Massey Ferguson is further increasing its support for the new generation farmers as a Gold Corporate Sponsor of The Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
Practical, hands-on experience of a range of Massey Ferguson equipment was one of the highlights for delegates from 11 countries who attended the SACAU Young Agripreneurs Forum hosted by AGCO Africa at its Future Farm in Zambia.
Brussels 6 July 2017: As a principal partner of CEJA (the European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson was invited to attend the organisation’s General Assembly and the election of its new Board.
Celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of vegetable producer and distributor Huntapac were marked with the delivery of a specially branded new tractor from Massey Ferguson, courtesy of Ormskirk-based dealer Clarke & Pulman.
AGCO is set to expand its Operations facility in Beauvais, France with the acquisition of 8ha of extra land and 30,000m2 of buildings adjacent to its main tractor manufacturing site in the city.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), we interview President Alan Jagoe about a new CEJA document which highlights why young farmers are key in the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Peter May runs a contracting business serving approximately 250 clients within a 40-mile radius of his base at Harlow, Essex. A wide range of tasks are undertaken for a variety of farming, equestrian, sporting, amenity and local authority clients.
Massey Ferguson has signed a Platinum sponsorship agreement with Macra na Feirme, the Irish organisation for young farmers and rural youth.
Visitors to last week’s Grassland & Muck 2017 were treated to live demonstrations and displays of the latest ranges of balers, rakes, mowers and tedders from Massey Ferguson.
Towards the end of last year, North Yorkshire farmer Adam Stones entered a Red Tractor Assurance on-line competition to win a 200hp Massey Ferguson 7720 tractor for a year.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), President Alan Jagoe tells us about a new initiative for collaboration between European and Chinese young farmers.
In our series of interviews with Vice-Presidents of CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – this month we speak to Radek Nienartowicz from Poland.
The HAMILTON ROSS GROUP are delighted to announce that several of their Apprentices have been recognised for achievements in Agricultural Engineering.
In our series of interviews with Vice Presidents of CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – this month we speak to Jannes Maes from Belgium.
The new MF 6700 S Series, which includes the world’s first 200hp, four-cylinder agricultural tractor, made its SIMA Show debut in Paris, following its preview in France last year.
Massey Ferguson’s new CornFlow header delivers high capacity for faster maize harvesting and exceptional performance in laid crops, with reduced header and cob losses.
The Massey Ferguson MF TH Telehandler Series, which made its debut at the SIMA Show, in Paris, introduces four new models that deliver more power, lift height, extra capacity and a longer reach.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce Massey Ferguson's 'S Effect' has scooped award-winning success at the SIMA Show in Paris, with a jury from 17 of Europe's leading farming magazines voting the MF 6718 S Machine of the Year in the mid-power tractor category.
Massey Ferguson’s advanced, new Datatronic 5 system, introduced at the SIMA Show in Paris, puts complete tractor and precision farming control at the operator’s fingertips.
The addition of the new Visioline Roof option for Global Series tractors, launched at the SIMA, Paris show, further improves the tractors’ visibility, safety and efficiency when handling loads.
At the SIMA, Paris Show Massey Ferguson joined with fellow leading French manufacturers, Michelin and Grégoire-Besson, to demonstrate how advanced engineering designs combine to improve field performance for farmers.
Massey Ferguson new and unique electronic top link control system, which automatically maintains the correct working angle of mounted implements, has won an Innovation Award at the SIMA, Paris show.
The 400hp MF 8740, introduced at the SIMA, Paris show, is the new Massey Ferguson flagship tractor, heading up the enhanced, six-model MF 8700 Series.
With the introduction of the new MF FL loader Series at the SIMA, Paris show, Massey Ferguson is further extending its leading position in providing the perfect tractor and front loader combination.
As part of its Working Group on ‘Smart Agriculture, CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – visited AGCO’s Breganze plant in Italy which makes Massey Ferguson combines. In this month’s regular column, CEJA President, Alan Jagoe reports on the meeting.
The Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster are delighted to announce Massey Ferguson, one of the world’s leading farm machinery brands, as a brand new platinum sponsorship for the association.
Fifteen of the UK's top farmers are being funded to attend the 2017 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) which will be held at Oxford University from 3-5 January 2017.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – we interview Vice-President Juha Tehno about his views on the outlook for young people in agriculture.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), is proud to receive a Citation in the SIMA Innovation Awards for its new and unique electronic top link control system, which automatically maintains the correct working angle of mounted implements.
The revolutionary design of Massey Ferguson’s All in One Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system has been recognised in the Technical Innovation Awards at the EIMA 16 Show in Bologna, Italy.
AGCO appoints Thierry Lhotte as Vice President and Managing Director for Massey Ferguson in Europe and Middle East.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the European launch of its powerful and compact MF 6700 S Series tractors at the EIMA Show, Bologna on 9th-13th November. The range flagship, the MF 6718 S is the world’s first 200hp, four cylinder agricultural tractor.
In our regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – President Alan Jagoe discusses the outcome of a European meeting which focused on how the position of farmers in the food supply chain could be strengthened.
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, has announced a realignment of its regional structure which will see an increase in its on-the-ground presence in Africa and a further expansion of the Company’s significant operations on the Continent.
An insight into Massey Ferguson and its marketing from the company’s Campbell Scott was part of a packed itinerary for a group of 50 UK young farmers who visited MF’s European headquarters in Beauvais, France.
AGCO is further strengthening Sales, Customer Service and Support for Massey Ferguson in Scotland’s central belt following the formation of a new company by its Dealer franchise holders, Hamilton Ross Group and G Reekie Group Ltd.
In his role as President of the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA), Richard Markwell of Massey Ferguson, is encouraging European Common Agricultural Policy reform to focus on innovation and include measures and incentives to help farmers invest in digital technology and equipment.
AGCO has appointed A.M.Phillip Agritech Ltd as the new Distributor for its Massey Ferguson brand in Aberdeenshire, Angus and Morayshire.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – Vice-President, Alice Cerutti talks about her role and her vision for the farming sector.
Massey Ferguson is to become a key sponsor of Harper Adams University Students’ Union (HASU). Recently-named Modern University of the Year, Harper Adams is the UK’s leading institution for rural and land-based higher education.
A fascinating tractor pull-off, between two new MF 6718 S models, recently demonstrated the superior qualities of Massey Ferguson’s unique factory-fit Trelleborg ProgressiveTraction™ tyre option.
Thirty-nine members from the German branch of the Friends of Ferguson Heritage Club travelled to Coventry in the UK to see the latest Massey Ferguson exhibitions and sites around the City.
Red Tractor is launching its biggest ever promotion designed to give food shoppers a taste of what it is like to live close to where their food comes from.
Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce that its powerful C3000 large colour, touch-screen terminal will be supplied and installed free of charge in the new factory-fitted, centimetre-accurate Auto-Guide 3000 Technology Package option ordered by 31st December 2016.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the introduction of its new MF TH Telehandler Series at Innovagri 2016, Outarville, Loiret, France on 6-8th September.
Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce it is setting a new standard with the introduction of the MF 6700 S Series, which includes the world’s first 200 hp, four-cylinder agricultural tractor.
The recently-launched MF 300 Xtra tractors with exclusive features and comprehensive after-sales support are now available to purchase new exclusively through the official MF Dealer Network.
Massey Ferguson reports that the 67,000th combine harvester to be produced at AGCO’s Breganze Manufacturing Facility in Italy – an MF Beta 7370 - has arrived at its destination in Sweden.
Massey Ferguson is once again gearing up for another great tractor adventure.
In this month’s regular column Alan Jagoe, President of CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers - discusses the 2016 CEJA General Assembly held in Brussels on 18-19 July
A dressage horse and rider at the height of their game is a breath-taking sight. Precision, discipline, artistry, strength and agility all merge to produce a balletic performance where man and beast are one.
Massey Ferguson reports that enthusiastic crowds turned out to see the historic ’70 Tractors for 70 Years’ parade through the streets of the City of Coventry on 30 July.
Congratulations to Bryan McKinley who came out top in the Massey Ferguson-sponsored speech-bubble photo competition run at Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster AGM & Conference.
67,000th combine harvester to be manufactured at AGCO Breganze plant in Italy is a Massey Ferguson BETA 7370.
The dairy crisis comes under the spotlight in this month’s regular column from Alan Jagoe, President of CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers.
Massey Ferguson is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the start of production of its famous Ferguson TE20 tractor.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce that a completely new front linkage and front PTO are now available for the MF 1740 and the MF 1747 models to increase the versatility of these tractors in order to perform an even wider range of different tasks.
Massey Ferguson’s state of the art MF 5713 SL tractor has won a Technical Innovation Award at this year’s Royal Highland Show.
‘Daniel Massey Bronze’ is tribute to 75 years of the combine harvester which revolutionised farming throughout the world.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers. President Alan Jagoe discusses trade agreements.
AGCO's Massey Ferguson Manufacturing Facility at Beauvais, France, has been presented with France’s prestigious Factory of the Year 2016 award.
The arrival of an impressive motorcade with police escort at the gates of AGCO’s Beauvais Massey Ferguson tractor plant in France took many by surprise on 4 May.
Consumers of all types of products have become more demanding in recent years. They want to know where what they buy came from, how they were made and who made them.
These are the three words that sum up the YFC Annual Convention, according to Massey Ferguson.
Massey Ferguson will showcase the tracked version of its MF Delta 9380 combine harvester at this year’s Cereals, the first time it will have been seen in the UK.
As one of the sponsors of the Generation Farm Conference, leading farm machinery manufacturer Massey Ferguson is strongly focused on the future of farming and farmers.
A visit to AGCO’s Abbey Park facility at Stoneleigh in the UK was a key part of the agenda for the Friends of Ferguson Heritage Club’s 2016 Annual General Meeting Weekend.
President Alan Jagoe looks at the crisis facing key farming sectors in Europe in this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers.
Massey Ferguson is supporting Culture Coventry’s major new exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum celebrating the tractor ‘from factory to field’.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the introduction of the new Massey Ferguson 5700 Series, completing the family of non-cab Global Series tractors.
Massey Ferguson is inviting farmers and agricultural dealers from across Africa to attend its exciting ‘Vision of the Future’ farm mechanisation event at the AGCO Future Farm in Lusaka, Zambia (8 April 2016).
Two completely new tractors in the Massey Ferguson MF 6700 Series, which offer maximum powers of 120hp in the MF 6712 and 130hp in the MF 6713, are the largest, most powerful models in its Global Series of sturdy and straight-forward, all-purpose tractors.
Massey Ferguson is launching its new 120-130hp MF 6700 tractors at this year’s TechAgro Show in Brno, Czech Republic.
Massey Ferguson’s Richard Markwell was part of a top-level meeting to discuss foreign investment in France with French President François Hollande at the Elysée Palace in Paris.
Massey Ferguson has been presented with France’s prestigious Foreign Exporter award (Le prix de L’Exportateur Etranger).
Finding time in the farming calendar even for important family events can often be difficult. For Jessica Sayers, persuading her then husband-to-be James to take time off from their County Tyrone farm in order to get married last year was “a nightmare.”
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – President Alan Jagoe outlines the CEJA work plan for 2016.
Massey Ferguson has cemented its partnership with the Red Tractor Assurance Scheme to launch a national campaign offering farmers the chance to use a brand new machine for the 2017 season.
The year started well for Rabbit G'n Wild. During the winter the tractor has undergone inspection and preparation for this season that started in Zwolle on January 23rd 2016, where it came 3rd place.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce the introduction of the new MF 6700 Tractor Series, a major step forward in the evolution of the Massey Ferguson Global Series.
Two new tractors in the MF 5700 Global Series further reinforce Massey Ferguson’s strength in the below 130hp sector.
It was a big day for Torben Andersen when he met Queen Margrethe of Denmark.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – we talked to its President Alan Jagoe about his attendance at the UK’s Oxford Farming Conference held at the beginning of January.
Massey Ferguson, has announced a number of updates to the MF 9000 Series Telehandlers, enhancing their versatility and making them even more user-friendly.
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) saw the attendance of three young farmers from Europe thanks to support from Massey Ferguson through its partnership with CEJA (Council of European Young Farmers).
Due to the need to expand operations, successful digestate and slurry contractors Rupert and son Wayne Middleton from Yarpole, Leominster have just increased their fleet of Massey Ferguson tractors from four to six following the purchase of four brand new MF 7700 Dyna-VT tractors.
“We are making major investments for future growth to equip farmers with the tools they need to meet the challenges of agriculture in the 21st century,” says Richard Markwell, Massey Ferguson Vice-President and Managing Director for Europe/Africa/Middle East in his review of the year. Catch up on his latest video here.
High-flying young farmers received national recognition at the UK’s prestigious Farm Business Food and Farming Industry Awards held at the House of Commons on 11 December.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – we talked to its President Alan Jagoe about the latest COP 21 Sustainable Innovation Forum in Paris and CEJA’s views on the objective to adopt a convention on climate change.
“Success in farming means always striving to be better - never settle for second best,” said Massey Ferguson’s Campbell Scott, Director Marketing Services Europe/Africa/Middle East speaking on Ambition in Agriculture at the Scottish Association of Young Famers Club (SAYFC) Agri and Rural Affairs Conference 2015.
Exactly one year ago today, the Antarctica2 Expedition and MF 5610 made history when they arrived at the South Pole becoming the first team to make that journey with a conventional wheeled tractor.
Family-run agricultural dealer, RVW Pugh Ltd has now been selling Massey Ferguson tractors from their Churchstoke branch for an impressive 15 years!
‘Inspiration for this generation; taking the next step’ was the motivational theme of Macra na Feirme’s Annual Conference in Cork, Ireland. Massey Ferguson was among the key supporters of the event which took place at the Rochestown Park Hotel at the end of October.
Massey Ferguson is introducing a new range of 50-85hp tractors for selected African and Middle East markets.
A new 360° camera system now available for the Massey Ferguson MF 9380 Delta and MF 7380 and MF 7382 Centora combines has been awarded a DLG Silver Medal at the Agritechnica Show 2015.
Four new highly versatile 100hp to 130hp tractors in the new Massey Ferguson MF 5700 SL Series offer best in class visibility, manoeuvrability and transmission control.
The Massey Ferguson MF 5713 SL is the first winner of the new Best Utility category in the prestigious Tractor of the Year Award. Judged by a jury of experts from 23 European countries, the Award was presented at a special ceremony at the Agritechnica Show, Hannover, Germany on Sunday 8th November.
Three new models in the Massey Ferguson MF 4700 Series are the first standard farm tractors for generations, from any manufacturer, which have been developed specifically for the demanding 75hp to 100hp sector.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers – we caught up with Alan Jagoe, the organisation’s recently-elected new President to tell us more about himself, his vision for young farmers and the role of CEJA.
There’s no more colourful or picturesque a season than the autumn and two of the most exciting events in the calendar for many, has to be Halloween and Christmas. For one Massey Ferguson customer, it’s what their business is all about!
It’s always gratifying for a manufacturer or service provider to receive wholesome, positive feedback from a happy customer.
Here's a little update on how things are going with the strongest MF tractor ever - Rabbit G'n Wild. The information comes from the Rabbit Pulling team. The team travels around Denmark and Europe with Rabbit G’n Wild and their other tractor, Rabbit G’n Mad.
One of the highlights forming part of the training received by many of the apprentices at Massey Ferguson Dealerships in all parts of the world is to visit the company’s principal manufacturing plant in France – Beauvais.
Massey Ferguson is launching two new combines for the 2016 season – the new MF 7340 Activa combine, which is powered by the latest, highly advanced four cylinder engine and the six cylinder powered, MF 7344 Activa.
The new Massey Ferguson ProCut system for MF 2200 Series large square balers introduces unique clamp-on rotor fingers and a range of new features to deliver a huge increase in capacity with a finer, uniform chop while also offering superb service access.
Along with two new MF Activa models, Massey Ferguson is further enhancing the specifications and features on its combine harvester range to improve operation and performance for the 2016 season.
As a demonstration of our commitment to delivering exceptional aftersales service, AGCO Parts are once again running the highly regarded AGCO Harvest Promise programme during the 2015 harvest season*.
A visit to Kenya prompts the production of a video to demonstrate the merits of buying genuine AGCO filters and how to spot counterfeit parts.
Curd nerds and cider lovers returned to the West Country last month for one of the UK’s cheesiest annual food and music festivals.
Massey Ferguson is launching a tractor for the Kenya market which will provide emerging farmers and new-start agricultural contractors with the important first step in farm mechanisation.
Soaring temperatures made it a tough ride for the 60 cyclists participating in the 1226 km tour from Denmark to the Massey Ferguson tractor factory in France but the pack made a triumphant entry into the Beauvais plant bang on schedule on 3 July.
The sixty cyclists in the ‘MF Tour de Beauvais 2015’ made an impressive sight as they left Brørup in Southern Denmark en masse on 27 June. Massey Ferguson is supporting this 1226 km cycle tour to its tractor plant in Beauvais, France.
Sixty cyclists from Denmark are due to set off on the exciting ‘MF Tour de Beauvais 2015’ this Saturday 27 June.
Massey Ferguson-supported heavyweight Alex Curletto clinched first place in the semi-finals of Italy’s Strongest Man competition in Pisa. This puts him in a front-running position as the Championship moves onto the finals in Florence in September.
Massey Ferguson reports that the Antarctica2 expedition to the South Pole by MF 5610 tractor spearheaded by Manon Ossevoort has been officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
Massey Ferguson reports that Nancie Clanachan from Maryholm Farm near Dumfries, Scotland has clinched the prize in its Antarctica2 Expedition competition to win the use of an MF 5610 tractor for a season.
One third of global food production is wasted every year. In this month’s regular column, Matteo Bartolini, President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) looks at how this worldwide problem is being considered.
General Leasing S.A., AGCO’s distributor for Massey Ferguson tractors and combines in Romania, opens a new branch in Podu Iloaiei, Iași County, following an investment of over 750.000 EUR
On Wednesday May 27th, the main French TV channel, TF1, featured Massey Ferguson and its Beauvais plant as a leading example of successful investments in France.
2015 is the UN International Year of Soils. In this month’s regular column, Matteo Bartolini, President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) discusses the importance of this precious asset.
Families and other members of the public who are looking for a fruit-growing enterprise to visit during this year’s Open Farm Sunday on 7 June should have no difficulty finding one in the traditional areas of Kent, Herefordshire or Somerset
Massey Ferguson is launching a Special Edition of its best-selling MF 5600 Tractor Series based on the iconic MF 5610 Tractor which accomplished the record-breaking Antarctica2 mission to the South Pole in December 2014.
Agricultural Dealers Carrs Billington, teamed up with Newton Rigg College to host Grassland North for the second occasion on 13th May 2015.
Last week Peacock & Binnington in association with Massey Ferguson's Harvesting team hosted a two day event to showcase their investment in the harvesting business.
A Massey Ferguson tractor refurbished by students attending the AGCO agricultural engineering apprenticeship scheme at the UK’s Moreton Morrell College in Warwickshire is set for work in the village of Tunguli, Morogoro in Tanzania.
In this month’s regular column, Matteo Bartolini President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) looks at the prospects for simplification of the CAP.
Congratulations to the Land of the Little Grey Fergie at Norway’s Kongeparken which scooped a top prize at the Thea Awards in Los Angeles, considered by many to be the Oscars of the Themed Entertainment Industry.
Massey Ferguson is pleased to be sponsoringthe Pride of Coventry and Warwickshire again this year – Carer of the Year Award.
In December 2014, the owner of Bejstrup, Mr. Per Kold Kristiansen, one of the largest contractor in Denmark, held an “Open House” to celebrate its 60th birthday.
Six months since Russia imposed an embargo on imports of agricultural products from the European Union, Matteo Bartolini President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) comments on the continuing effects of the ban for farmers.
Rabbit G’n Wild - winner of the biggest European indoor tractor pulling event.
Whites Farm is at the hub of a sizeable farming operation in and around the village of Helions Bumpstead, near Haverhill, South Cambridgeshire.
2015 is set to be a momentous time for celebrating European food production because it is the year of EXPO which takes place in Milan. In his regular column, Matteo Bartolini President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) takes a look at this huge exhibition which this year focuses on feeding the planet.
In January the world's strongest MF 8700, Rabbit G'n Wild, took first place in the season's first indoor tractor pulling competition in Zwolle in the Netherlands.
Massey Ferguson is supporting operators of current production MF combines with AGCO’s innovative Harvest Promise compensation scheme.
Massey Ferguson is to extend its MF 9000 series telehandler range with the introduction of the new MF 9305 Xtra.
The new MF ACTIVA S and MF BETA combine harvesters, which make their SIMA Show debut in Paris, France, introduce more engine power, improved operator comfort and control as well as new features to boost harvesting performance.
In the continuing quest for total connectivity across all farm operations, Massey Ferguson, has announced a software upgrade making functionalities of its tractor Datatronic 4 Control Centre Display (CCD) console fully-compliant with the latest agricultural industry standards.
After the successful launch of its ground-breaking MF Global Series tractors last year, Massey Ferguson has announced the cabbed versions of the MF 4700 Series will be produced in AGCO’s Beauvais manufacturing facility in France.
Massey Ferguson is to update the MF 3600 range in both its Standard and Specialised formats. This will bring the range in line with the current Massey Ferguson styling, and also incorporate a number of new features which have been developed in order to meet the needs of the market.
Two new models in the Massey Ferguson MF 1700 Series make their debut at the SIMA Show in Paris, France.
Massey Ferguson is introducing the new MF 7700 Series at the SIMA Show in Paris, France. These new models build on the highly successful and award winning MF 7600 Series, providing an outstanding choice of straightforward and dependable tractors.
The MF 5610 tractor which captured the imagination of millions worldwide on its epic journey to the South Pole was one of the star exhibits on the Massey Ferguson stand at the SIMA Show in Paris.
Loud applause filled the room when new Massey Ferguson Global Series models were unveiled in Turkey – the latest market to launch these eagerly-anticipated new tractors.
The MF 5610 tractor which spearheaded the gruelling Antarctica2 expedition to the South Pole in December received a rapturous hero’s welcome on its return home to the French City of Beauvais on 13 February.
In his regular column, Matteo Bartolini President of CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), looks back on the Council’s achievements in 2014.
Staff at Massey Ferguson in the UK gave a warm welcome to Manon Ossevoort who drove an MF 5610 tractor on the adventurous Antarctica2 mission to the South Pole.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce that no less than three brand new tractor ranges will be previewed at LAMMA 15, alongside a full and comprehensive range of machinery that sees the brand springboarding into 2015 full of confidence amid a growing market share.
Massey Ferguson has signed a collaboration agreement with Farmyard Stories Ltd by Anne Thowsen and Morten Myklebust to take the legendary Little Grey Fergie tractor’s story around the globe.
Massey Ferguson has announced that the Beauvais Manufacturing Facility in France has been nominated by AGCO to produce a new range of tractors from the end of 2015.
(15:20 hrs CET, 20 December 2014, Novo Runway, Antarctica): The Antarctica2 bid to drive an MF 5610 agricultural tractor on an ambitious 5000km round trip to the South Pole arrived safely back at Novo Runway on the Antarctic coast today.
(Antarctica – 18th December 2014): The drive back from the South Pole is proving every bit as exciting and emotional for the Antarctica2 tractor expedition team as, hour by hour, they tick off the distance home.
(Antarctica 17th December 2014): With the Antarctica2 tractor expedition now on the home-straight, back from the South Pole, the relative comforts of Novo Runway on the coast are tantalisingly close for the team.
(Antarctica - 16th December 2014): The Massey Ferguson MF 5610 tractor being driven by Tractor Girl Manon Ossevoort and the team on the Antarctica2 expedition is now back on course for its return journey from the South Pole to Novo Runway, after having a new fan belt fitted.
Richard Albutt and his family run a 500-acre mixed stock unit at Postlip Hall Farm, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
(Antarctica - 14th December 2014): Adverse weather and the need for time to catch up on maintenance has slowed the Antarctica2 expedition’s advance to Novo Runway.
(Antarctica – 12-14th December 2014): The Antarctica2 tractor expedition team is already making good progress on its long and punishing 2500 km journey back from the South Pole to base camp at Novo Runway. But the latest big challenge is a dense ice-fog which has dramatically reduced visibility.
On the Antarctica2 expedition to the South Pole, it’s not just the Massey Ferguson MF 5610 tractor that has to handle the toughest conditions on earth.
CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) has proposed a European Bank Guarantee for Young Farmers. In his regular column, CEJA President, Matteo Bartolini discusses the details.
(9-10 December 2014, Antarctica) The drivers and support crew behind ‘Tractor Girl’ Manon Ossevoort’s successful attempt to travel to the South Pole aboard a Massey Ferguson MF 5610 tractor have been recovering from their exertions, as they prepare for the return journey ahead.
(Antarctica2 – 04.30 hrs CET, 09 December 2014: Geographical South Pole) After a gruelling 2500 km ice-journey, the Antarctica2 expedition team arrived with its MF 5610 tractor at the South Pole today. All are safe, well and in high spirits.
(07 December 2014, Antarctica) Day 16: The most difficult terrain yet encountered on the Antarctica2 expedition has made the final stages of the mission to reach the South Pole using a Massey Ferguson MF 5610 tractor some of the most challenging yet.
(05 December 2014, Antarctica). Day 14 ‘Tractor Girl’, Manon Ossevoort, Lead Driver on the Antarctica2 expedition, is now very close to achieving her dream of driving to the South Pole and is calling on others to share their own dreams with her.
(3 December 2014, Antarctica) Day 12: It’s tough going for the team at the centre of the Antarctica2 expedition as they get closer to their goal of reaching the South Pole.
(2 December 2014, Antarctica. Latitude: 80 degrees South) Day 11: The Antarctica2 expedition to take an MF 5610 tractor 5000 km from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole and back has reached the first major milestone and is now halfway to the Pole.
(29-30 November 2014, Antarctica) Days 8 & 9: Over the weekend, deep soft snow continued to challenge the Antarctica2 MF 5610 tractor expedition to the South Pole.
(28 November 2014, Antarctica) Day 7: In their quest for the South Pole, the Antarctica2 tractor and crew were at last able to get fully into their stride, clocking up 23 hours non-stop travel.
Day 6: Both tractor and support trucks are taking an incredible pounding from the long hours battling across the brutal icescape in the Antarctica2 expedition to the South Pole.
(26 November 2014, Antarctica) Day 5: After a long day’s driving in arduous conditions, the Massey Ferguson MF 5610 on the Antarctica2 expedition has successfully negotiated a hazardous crevasse field and steep mountainous terrain heading towards the ‘keyhole’ that will lead onto an ice plateau.
(Antarctica2 - Tuesday 25th November 2014): The Massey Ferguson MF 5610 tractor being piloted towards the South Pole by ‘Tractor Girl’ Manon Ossevoort and her team is coping well with the challenges posed by the Antarctic climate and terrain, as the Antarctica2 expedition enters a crucial phase.
After the first 48 hours on the ice, ‘Tractor Girl’, Manon Ossevoort and the Antarctica2 team have had to battle their way across frozen snow waves and deal with the effects of a massive solar storm which severely hampered communications.
(19.55 CET, 22 November 2014, Novo Runway, Antarctica): After three years’ meticulous planning and preparation, the exciting Antarctica2 tractor expedition departed into the vast icescape today for its 5000 km journey to the South Pole and back.
As the world waits in anticipation for the imminent departure of the Antarctica2 expedition to drive a Massey Ferguson tractor to the South Pole, Lead Driver Manon Ossevoort is looking forward to the trip.
With the arrival of Expedition Ambassador and Lead Driver, Manon Ossevoort, the whole Antarctica2 team is now at Novo Runway, making final preparations before embarking on their ambitious quest to drive a Massey Ferguson MF 5610 on a 5,000km journey to the South Pole and back.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), President, Matteo Bartolini looks at the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability.
The Massey Ferguson tractor set to spearhead an expedition to the South Pole has touched down in the Antarctic.
Massey Ferguson is honoured to receive a Tractor of the Year 2015 finalist Award at the EIMA Show in Bologna, for its powerful MF 8737.
Italy’s EIMA Show will see the first fully-public showing of Massey Ferguson’s groundbreaking MF Global Series tractors.
Massey Ferguson is strengthening its position in the Compact tractor sector with the launch of two new models at the EIMA Show, Bologna. The 46hp, MF 1747 and 38hp, MF 1740 are available with either a hydrostatic transmission with cab, or in platform versions with a manual transmission.
The 2014 Antarctica2 expedition to drive a tractor to the South Pole will have to deal with one of the most hostile environments on the planet, battling against temperatures down to minus 40 degrees C, strong winds, high altitude, raging blizzards and soft snow. Sastrugi (frozen waves) are another potential hazard.
The multi-national team set to journey to the South Pole by tractor in the Antarctica2 expedition brings a vast range of experience and expertise to this exciting polar challenge.
The 2014 Antarctica2 mission to take a tractor to the South Pole emulates the achievement of explorer Sir Edmund Hillary who led the first mechanised expedition to the South Pole in 1958 using a fleet of Ferguson TE20 tractors.
Key companies and organisations from the agricultural machinery industry have come together to help turn the Antarctica2 tractor-trek dream into reality.
The Massey Ferguson MF 5610 Dyna-4 tractor which is to provide the power for the Antarctica2 expedition to the South Pole is all set for its extraordinary journey.
The bold and ambitious Antarctica2 mission to drive an MF 5610 tractor to the South Pole is ready to roll. The team is standing by to fly from Cape Town in South Africa to Novo Runway in Eastern Antarctica.
Massey Ferguson hosted the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) Working Group meeting at its manufacturing facility in Beauvais, France on 31 October.
In the year that Massey Ferguson has launched its new and revolutionary Global Tractor, it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the remarkable MF 100 Series
Massey Ferguson has been recognised by the government of Zambia for its enduring contribution to the country’s commercial development.
The European Commission is set to see a new President and new Commissioners officially installed in November. In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), President, Matteo Bartolini discusses the prospects under the new regime.
Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce that technicians employed by dealerships within the United Kingdom and Ireland will be able to register on a nationally-recognised technician accreditation scheme developed and backed by the AEA and IAgrE, with support from BAGMA.
The MF 5610 tractor set to journey to the South Pole in less than six weeks’ time has successfully completed stringent tests in Iceland.
This month we are celebrating a very special anniversary. It’s been fifteen years since we launched a partnership with Warwickshire College and initiated our UK dealer apprenticeship scheme.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), President, Matteo Bartolini explains what the EU is doing to support farmers following the import ban by Russia on EU food products.
Massey Ferguson helped provide a taste of British farming and food production to more than 250 leading journalists attending the International Federation of Agricultural Journalist’s Congress in North East Scotland.
Massey Ferguson has announced key new developments to its on-line 10+ Parts catalogue for tractors.
Massey Ferguson is pleased to announce the full partnership of the European Council of Young Farmers at its Vision of the Future event in Beauvais, France, 19-29 August 2014.
Massey Ferguson is proud to announce AGCO’s Fuse Technologies fitted to high horsepower MF tractors are now in use across all five continents with the delivery of a new MF 8737 to Australia.
Massey Ferguson reports that more than 500 key components spanning 15 product groups are now available under the AGCO Reman scheme for MF tractors and combines. The range covers all generations of machines from the late 1970s through to current production models
Massey Ferguson is introducing the first new tractors in its new Global Series.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), has introduced the innovative Harvest Promise compensation scheme for operators of current production MF combines.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), is focused on developing straightforward, intelligent farm machinery with broad appeal in the quest to increase crop yields and produce higher quality food with less assets.
New Civil Dialogue Groups are being established by the European Commission to give stakeholders more of a voice. In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), we asked President, Matteo Bartolini to explain the background.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), has celebrated the launch of an ambitious mission to drive a tractor to the Geographical South Pole, the fulfilment of a dream for a Dutch theatre maker that also aims to inspire others to dare to dream.
Massey Ferguson’s award-winning success continues on a global scale. Latest recognition comes from Tianjin, China where the MF 7624 tractor won the prize of prizes – the ‘Comprehensive Golden Award’ – in the country’s annual Agricultural Machinery Top50 Awards.
Peter Matheson, decided to do something extraordinary to raise awareness of teenage cancer, when the son of a family friend passed away last year at the age of just 19. He set a goal of raising £100,000 for the Tom Bowdidge Foundation and UNICEF. But how was he to do it?
New MF ACTIVA S and MF BETA combines from Massey Ferguson provide more engine power, improve operator comfort and control as well as increase harvesting performance in a wide range of crops.
A few weeks ago saw the 130th Lincolnshire Show and proved the perfect location to celebrate the 120th Year anniversary of Massey Ferguson Dealership Peacock and Binnington, serving the farmers of Lincolnshire & Yorkshire.
Oathall Community College farm, in West Sussex, has taken delivery of a brand new red tractor thanks to donations from sponsors including West Sussex NFU.
Massey Ferguson has unveiled a new public artwork which salutes the contribution of Coventry’s Banner Lane tractor manufacturing plant and workforce to the City’s industrial heritage and the development of farm mechanisation throughout the world.
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), has released information and a preview of its groundbreaking new Global Series tractors set to launch later this year.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), President, Matteo Bartolini looks at implementation plans for the CAP.
Richard Markwell, Massey Ferguson Vice President and Managing Director Europe/Africa/Middle East has been elected the new President of CEMA – the association representing producers of agricultural machinery in Europe.
Plans are in hand for more than 6000 farmers and contractors from 35 countries across Europe, Africa and Middle East (EAME) to attend the exciting ‘Vision of the Future from Massey Ferguson’ event in Beauvais, France (19-29 August 2014).
There was little doubt which make of tractor would be selected by Pembrokeshire livestock enterprise, Beechwood Farms Ltd, when the time came to change their 120hp MF 5465 tractor, which was purchased new in 2004 by the family farm partnership comprising Colin and Jean Rees and son, Andrew, who is responsible for managing the business.
The mighty 400hp MF 8737 - Massey Ferguson's most powerful tractor ever - has stormed into the final of this year's Tractor of the Year competition.
With only days to go from one of the world’s biggest sporting events, The Tour de France, a new initiative will provide mobile broadband in the heart of the event in Yorkshire – and highlight the challenges of superfast broadband for rural communities.
Massey Ferguson is delighted to have been awarded a Silver award for its MF 6600 range of tractors at the inaugural IMMA awards at this year's Cereals event in Cambridgeshire, England.
Herefordshire turkey farmer, Clive Thomas, is aiming to make his farm totally energy-independent over the next five years . . . and he is using Massey Ferguson tractors to help him achieve his goal.
The Land of the Little Grey Fergie – Gråtassland – opened in grand style in Norway on 4 June.
The European Commission launched its new Milk Market Observatory in April. In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), we asked President, Matteo Bartolini to outline what can be expected from this new body.
A Massey Ferguson tractor ploughed its way through traffic to the heart of the City at Canary Wharf to highlight the vital contribution of agriculture and food to the economy.
Massey Ferguson is sponsoring the Inspire Pavilion at Cereals 2014, along with De Lacy Executive and McDonald's. Come along to see our speakers!
A heady mix of food, drink and music is promised at the Somerset Cheese, Cider and Moozik Fest 20-22 June at Cricketer Farm, Nether Stowey.
Massey Ferguson is delighted to have been shortlisted for either a Gold or Silver award at the inaugural IMMA awards to be announced at this year's Cereals event in Cambridgeshire, 11th & 12th June. Massey Ferguson is nominated with its MF 6600 range of tractors.
The winners of an all-expenses-paid trip to tour the Massey Ferguson tractor plant at Beauvais in France have just returned home to the UK after a truly memorable visit.
What might the European parliamentary elections mean for farming? In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to President, Matteo Bartolini about the possible outcomes and finds out more about CEJA’s latest campaign to target the new parliament.
While European agriculture continues to invest in large, capital intensive, fully specialised industrial farms, many young farmers cannot and do not want to build their future on this model.
This year Massey Ferguson will showcase its definitive grass harvesting lineup.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President, about the links between nutrition, eating habits and the food chain.
Red Tractor Assurance is delighted to announce that Sunderland Football Club has become the latest major premiership football club to gain Red Tractor certification for its fresh meat products.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President, about the role of women in family farming.
More than 7,250 farmers, contractors and guests from as far afield as Cornwall and Scotland travelled to the Discover AGCO show at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, on 26th and 27th February to view the extensive range of equipment from Massey Ferguson.
The dedicated yard tractor used by Martin Dairy Ltd gets very little respite during the time that it is working for the Martin family partnership, which farms 650ha of grass and arable land near Bodmin, Cornwall.
Massey Ferguson would like to offer huge congratulations to Brian Tuson who successfully completed a trek in the Rwenzori Mountains earlier this month.
AGCO has released several key updates to its industry-leading farm fleet management tool, AgCommand as available for use with Massey Ferguson machines.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President, about the food supply chain and its impact on farmers and consumers.
Honours have gone to Massey Ferguson farm equipment at AGROmashExpo in Hungary and the Polagra-Premiery International Fair in Poland.
2014, marks a very important milestone in the Peacock & Binnington Calendar. From humble beginnings in 1894, through to progressively meeting the needs of modern day farming, they are proudly celebrating 120 years of serving the farmers of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire and would like to thank you for your valued custom and support over the years.
Thanks to the endeavours of a group of Massey Ferguson vintage tractor enthusiasts, over £5500 has been presented to the Diabetes Research Group at Kings College, London.
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Visitors to the UK’s LAMMA Show saw Massey Ferguson out in strength with a feast of machinery on exhibit spearheaded by the mighty new 400hp MF 8737 tractor.
As a newly-announced partner of CEJA (the European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson met Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President last week to discuss joint projects for the coming year.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President, about the 2014 UN International Year of Family Farming.
A new concept from AGCO, our very own agricultural machinery show, showcasing the world of solutions from AGCO, supported by a programme of agricultural seminars from leading speakers on a range of stimulating topics.
Spurred on by a true spirit of adventure, Brian Tuson is taking part in an expedition to the Rwenzori – the Mountains of the Moon in Uganda, the largest snow and glacial mountain range in Africa.
Marking its 55th anniversary, CEJA, the European Council of Young Farmers, launched its new visual identity and revealed its new logo in Brussels in December.
Massey Ferguson sponsored the keynote Political Session at this year’s Oxford Farming Conference in the UK. The Conference sets the farming agenda at the beginning of every year attracting speakers and delegates from across the UK, Europe and beyond.
In a glittering ceremony for the prestigious Food and Farming Industry Awards, Lorna Robinson of Cloughbane Farm Foods and Peter Mitchell of OSI Food Solutions were announced as winners in the Massey Ferguson-sponsored Retailer of the Year and Food Buyer of the Year.
2013 has been a year of major new investment, new products and prestigious awards for Massey Ferguson.
In this month’s regular column from CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers), Massey Ferguson speaks to Matteo Bartolini, CEJA President, about CAP Reform and what it means for young farmers.
19 November saw celebrations to mark the official opening of Massey Ferguson’s brand-new dedicated cab production facility at the recently-acquired second site in Beauvais, France.
The recent purchase of a new MF 7616 tractor by Hadlow College, Tonbridge, Kent, has extended the close working relationship that has existed for almost 50 years between Massey Ferguson and the well-known land-based college, rated as “outstanding” in its most recent Ofsted inspection.
The Diocese of Worcester is working with Warwickshire College at Moreton Morrell to send an MF 265 tractor, and a trailer and plough to Tunguli, which is a village about 300k North West of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
A brand new MF 6616 found a new home recently on the Island of Jersey. Le Pav Ltd are a local business who specialise in Agricultural Contracting, Pasture Renovation and Maintenance and local timber and have just taken ownership of Massey Ferguson’s latest mid-horsepower offering, supplied by Tractor Services C.I. Ltd.
The Massey Ferguson MF DELTA combine harvester has won the prestigious Machine of the Year Award at the Agritechnica Show in Hannover.
Massey Ferguson has signed a partnership arrangement with CEJA – The European Council of Young Farmers on the opening day of the Agritechnica Show in Hannover.
With the announcement that Massey Ferguson is to partner CEJA – the European Council of Young Farmers - we caught up with Matteo Bartolini, the recently-elected new CEJA President at the Agritechnica Show in Germany to tell us more about the organisation and its outlook. This will be the first in a regular post by CEJA on the MF web site so look out for more news every month.
Thursday 17 October at London’s Soho Hotel sees the first screening of the brand-new children’s series ‘Little Grey Fergie’ featuring the adventures of a full-size, live-action Ferguson TE20 tractor.
A second Massey Ferguson compact tractor has joined the machinery fleet looking after the extensive grounds and playing fields of independent co-educational prep and pre-prep schools, Highfield and Brookham, located near Liphook, Hampshire.
The highly successful Al-Ghodwa Group, Massey Ferguson’s distributor in Iraq has opened a brand-new retail parts shop in Baghdad.
Kent farmer, contractor and agricultural engineer, Tony Warner, clocked-up a remarkable 60 successive years of combine harvester operation in July 2013 when he took the wheel of a new Massey Ferguson BETA 7360 combine.
Preparations for Antarctica 2014 from Massey Ferguson are progressing well. The MF 5600 tractor that 'Tractor Lady' Manon Ossevoort will drive to the South Pole in 2014 is built and currently being prepared for its arduous journey.
Meet Matt and Harry, they’re part of the Massey Ferguson Harvesting Elite Demonstration Team and with only a little baling left to do, they can now look back on a hectic and rather enjoyable summer.
Red Tractor Week launches on Monday 16th September. Fronted by Alex James, musician and farmer, Red Tractor week is at the heart of the year round Trust The Tractor campaign.
The Perthshire family farming company of D & A Sinclair near Perth purchased a new combine in 2012, as father, Douglas Sinclair remarked “this is the first time we have invested in a new machine rather than one which has already been worked hard.”
Big congratulations to Dave Turner, Service Technician at Massey Ferguson dealership Highwood’s, Somerset, UK.
In an amazing feat of endurance, Lincolnshire farmer, Steve Smith drove an MF 6490 in a 24-hour Plough-a-thon to raise funds for the UK farming charity the Royal Agricultural benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I.).
A pair of Massey Ferguson tractors is helping specialist Anglesey sea-farming business, Menai Oysters and Mussels, process each year more than 70,000 oysters and five million mussels, all grown and cultivated naturally in the strong, nutrition-rich tidal currents of the Menai Strait.
Dealers and AGCO staff were treated to a Harvesting extravaganza yesterday at the Stoneleigh Showground as Massey Ferguson launched its range of new machinery.
Massey Ferguson has come home to the streets of Coventry with the purchase of two Massey Ferguson 5610s by Coventry City Council.
Ferguson Homestead event will take place at the usual Long Field Magheraconluce Road Hillsborough BT25 1EE ON THE 17th August 2013 .
Massey Ferguson is proud to be involved in an exciting new campaign this month that puts food and farming firmly in the spotlight.
With the introduction of the new MF 2200 Series large Square Balers, Massey Ferguson is further improving on the industry leading MF 2100 Series which has earned a tremendous reputation for outstanding performance, reliability and low cost of ownership.
The new MF 1840 small rectangular baler from Massey Ferguson builds on the success of the MF 1839 with new features to further enhance performance and reliability of the machines.
The latest generation MF DELTA and MF CENTORA combines from Massey Ferguson introduce a host of new features to improve operator comfort and control as well as increase capacity and performance.
In the future Massey Ferguson’s information and control technology will be able to connect into a single, integrated system, together with precision farming and third party systems, thanks to AGCO Fuse Technologies.
The new MF 9000 Xtra Series telescopic handlers from Massey Ferguson are powered by new engines that meet the exacting standards set for the latest Stage 3b/Tier 4 interim emissions regulations.
Three new, four cylinder powered MF 5600 Series models from Massey Ferguson are purpose built to deliver exactly the right specification for the 110hp to 130hp sector.
With Power Management generating up to 400hp, the new MF 8700 Tractor Series includes the most powerful tractors from Massey Ferguson ever built.
Massey Ferguson-sponsored heavyweight, Alex Curletto now has the World’s Strongest Man championships clearly in his sights after successfully qualifying at the Giants Live event in Hungary.
AGCO announced today a new global corporate initiative that addresses all aspects of precision farming technology and how farmers can optimize their operations through AGCO products and new services.
A 25hp Massey Ferguson compact tractor with mid-mounted mower deck is helping Surrey comprehensive school, Broadwater, keep on top of its grounds and turf maintenance operations following the school’s decision to take back all such services from the County Council in 2009.
The chime of flagpoles and excited conversation filled the air in Edinburgh today and it could only mean one thing…It’s show time!
A cavalcade of 19 vintage red and grey Massey Ferguson tractors completed a crossing of the treacherous sands at Morecambe Bay and raised over £4000 for the charity Diabetes UK.
It was smiles all round when Mr Gareth Owen of Newtown took delivery of a brand new MF 5610 and loader recently.
Jersey is renowned for its rich soil, longs hours of sunshine and mild climate. It’s also home to the Massey Ferguson dealership Tractor Services, who recently celebrated 40 years in the business!
It was another landmark day in Lister Wilder’s coveted history as it opened its eighth branch, this time in Southam, Warwickshire. The brand new branch houses a ‘one stop shop’ for farmers, contractors and horticulturists alike.
Over 5,000 people gathered for the UK’s National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) Annual Convention – the Federation’s showcase event of the year.
A convoy of vintage red and grey Massey Ferguson tractors is to cross the hazardous sands of the UK’s Morecambe Bay in a charity run to raise money for Diabetes UK.
AGCO is proud to support the OIC International Youth Investment Summit: The Road to Economic Growth, held in Accra, Ghana on Thursday 16th May.
A farmer who launched a campaign to get free forage to snow-hit hill livestock producers says he has been overwhelmed by the response.
A Massey Ferguson 7616 provided by local Dealer, Peacock & Binnington proved a real crowd pleaser in Parliament Street, York City Centre last week for the launch of the Great British Beef Week 2013.
Proud, symbolic and with great dignity, a Massey Harris 780 Combine Harvester is recovered from the town Museum of Horn in Austria back to AGCO’s UK facility at Abbey Park, Stoneleigh to be completely renovated back to its original standard by a volunteer group of Abbey Park employees.
Growing demand for Massey Ferguson tractors is to see the creation of 100 new jobs at the AGCO facility in Beauvais, France. This comes on top of the 100 new positions established there in 2012.
A Massey Ferguson tractor that took part in the spectacular opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games has become a star feature at Fishers Farm Adventure Park, an award-winning family visitor attraction located at Wisborough Green, near Billingshurst, West Sussex.
Two identical Massey Ferguson compact tractors are winning praise from course managers and staff at St Andrews Links for their gutsy performance, fuel economy and well-balanced configuration on tasks ranging from pallet handling to overseeding and deep tine aeration to trailer work.
Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd. held an opening show for their new depot at Lutterworth in Leicestershire on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th March.
AGCO today announced the release of Auto-Guide™ 3000 – AGCO’s latest integrated assisted steering solution designed to provide agriculture professionals with bestinmarket functionality.
A New Generation of farmers is transforming the way the world is farmed and is demanding the most appropriate tractors, harvesters and equipment.
Massey Ferguson is one of the main sponsors of an expedition to reach the South Pole in 2014, using modern day tractors.
Four Cylinder Power for Compact and Agile New Massey Ferguson MF 6600 Series.
Massey Ferguson’s harvesting heritage, which stretches back centuries, has introduced many world first agricultural engineering innovations including, a combined stripper/thresher, the self-propelled combine harvester, PowerFlow header, in-cab electronic interactive display as well as GPS yield mapping, which began the precision farming revolution.
The hugely popular Little Grey Fergie Norwegian TV show is set to expand across Europe with filming starting in England this summer.
At the SIMA, Paris Show Massey Ferguson begins its celebrations to honour the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the MH-20 – the world’s first ever self-propelled combine harvester.
More young Africans will be looking at a future in farming thanks to a catchy new song - ‘Youth in Agriculture’, written and performed by the MEGA Fame Foundation from Ghana.
Massey Ferguson is the first and only manufacturer in the industry to protect its new combines with an exclusive weatherproof cover during winter shipment.
The Massey Ferguson MF 5600 Series was honoured with an Award of Merit for the Best New Product or Innovation at the LAMMA show 2013.
The AGCO team’s efforts to create an impressive display of equipment at the LAMMA Show, alongside comfortable accommodation for visitors were rewarded with the HSBC Cup for the Best Outdoor Stand at the event.
A wide range of new Massey Ferguson tractors, combines and equipment will be making its UK debut at the LAMMA show on January 16th and 17th 2013 on the Massey Ferguson stand, which is twice the size as last year.
Massey Ferguson is fighting rural crime by now fitting the CESAR Security system as standard on all models from the MF 5400 Series and above. This added protection is proven to prevent theft as well as provide significant cuts in insurance premiums.
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