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Apply for the 2026 FETF Grant
Calendar icon March 17, 2026
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Applications are now open (effective 17th March 2026) for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) from productivity items and specifications. The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) will pay you a grant amount of 40% or 50% towards either: The average cost of the item – if an item costs you the same or more than the expected average cost in their list. The actual cost you pay for the item – if an item costs you less than the average cost in their published list. Russells are able to support with grant eligible items including: FETF44 – Direct drill FETF207 – Air drill for establishing cover crops FETF208 – Tractor mounted stubble rake 6m FETF210 – Inter row companion drills 6m FETF211 & 12 – Liquid fertiliser applicator for seed drills/planters 3m or 6m FETF110 – Cover crop roller FETF5 – Intra row weeders 1.8m FETF6 or 7 – Inter row hoe 3m or 6m FETF112 – Grassland sward lifters FETF411 – Grassland pasture aerator FETF215 – Weed wiper 2.4m The Russells team are able to offer advice on machines currently in stock or available to order from our Partners including Vaderstad, Horizon and Amazone. Applications close at midday on 28th […]

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Martin Lishman Grain Clinics 2026
Calendar icon March 17, 2026
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Our Martin Lishman Grain Clinics are back for 2026! Simply bring along your Moisture Meter, Bale Probe or Temperature Probe to receive a calibration certificate that is suitable for grain assurance schemes. All Clinics run from 10am – 4pm: 7th April at o Malton Depot PLUS free Farmer Health Checks with the Rural Nurses 8th April Boroughbridge Depot 9th April Eggborough Depot 23rd April Tuxford Depot PLUS Lincolnshire Rural Support Network and Notts Rural Police will be in attendance Drop & Go is also available from our Northallerton and Harby Depots, with drop off deadlines of the 3rd April and 17th April respectively. Should you require more information about this years Grain Clinics, contact your local Russells Parts Team now.

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MANITOU EXPANDS AGRICULTURAL AREA WITH RUSSELLS
Calendar icon January 12, 2026
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Russells, one of Manitou’s long-established agricultural machinery dealers, is expanding its Manitou agricultural area of responsibility. Effective from 1st January, Russells will assume responsibility for the former Farmstar Marr and Brigg territory. Russells newly acquired area extends from North Sheffi eld eastwards through South Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire to Grimsby, covering key agricultural centres including Barnsley, Doncaster, Gainsborough and Brigg, along with the surrounding rural areas. This expansion complements Russell’s existing Manitou territory which currently operates from depots in Northallerton, Leyburn, Malton, Boroughbridge, Cranswick, Eggborough and Owstwick. Together, this established infrastructure provides a strong sales, service and parts support network across North, East and West Yorkshire, while the addition of the Marr and Brigg area further strengthens Russells’ regional coverage and ensures continuity of support for Manitou customers. Peter Smyth Manitou Sales Director UK and Ireland commented: “Manitou UK has worked closely with Farmstar for many years and we thank them for their support of the Manitou brand. As part of our continued focus on strengthening our dealer network and ensuring a consistent, high level of specialist service, we have decided to transfer the territory to the Russells Group. With over 80 specialist engineers and seven locations across Yorkshire, Russells […]

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Hutton Cranswick and Owstwick Open Days
Calendar icon June 17, 2025
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Date for your diary! Join us for our upcoming open days… We’d love for you to join us for our Open Day. Come enjoy a tasty hog roast and a drink from the bar. You’ll get a chance to check out a fantastic display of machinery from our key suppliers and snag some special one-day-only offers on machinery and parts.  Plus, we’re hosting a raffle to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, with lots of great prizes to win! We can’t wait to see you there! Hutton Cranswick 25th June 2.00pm – 8.00pm _________________________________________________ Owstwick 2nd July 2.00pm – 8.00pm _________________________________________________ If you want to find out more, then contact your local depot or sales rep: https://russells.uk.com/contact-us/ We look forward to seeing you there!

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FLASH Sale!!
Calendar icon September 19, 2024

We have some great offers available in our FLASH Sale!! New and Used Quality Machinery, at Low Prices. Don’t miss out. Check them out NOW! Contact your local Sales Rep.

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Harby Open Day
Calendar icon April 3, 2024
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Come along to our Harby Open Day, Thursday 18th April 2024! Hog Roast and Special offers available on the day. Leading manufacturers showcasing their latest products and much more.  

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Groundcare Hire Booklet
Calendar icon March 25, 2024
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Click the link below to view our Groundcare Hire booklet: Groundcare Hire Booklet 2023 LR Or visit our dedicated Hire web page: https://russells.uk.com/hire

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Demo Day with Major
Calendar icon March 18, 2024
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Come and experience the latest Ground Care solutions on Tuesday, March 26th 2024 Date: Tuesday, March 26th ⏲Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm 📍Venue: Sheffield University, Playing Fields, Warminster Road, S8 8PS We’ll have live demonstrations of our roller mowers ✔ CS Pro ✔ Major Swift Roller Mower ✔ Major Contoura for golf and sports Our product specialists will be on site to answer questions and share best practices on using our machinery on various turf and ground conditions. Connect with experts and exchange tips on how to address issues and challenges facing today’s grounds care professionals. FREE Entry Food and refreshments provided by Bears Street Food so come hungry!

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New Holland Dealer of the Year
Calendar icon February 21, 2024
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We are delighted to announce that we have won New Holland Dealer of the Year! We are honoured to be recognised by New Holland for our efforts and look forward to continuing to serve our customers with the same level of excellence in the future. Thank you to all of our staff and customers for their continued support.

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Ventrac Live Demo with Ride & Drive
Calendar icon February 5, 2024
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REMINDER DON’T MISS IT THIS WEDNESDAY!! You are invited to: Ventrac Live Demo with Ride & Drive – Wednesday 7th Feb 2024 10am onwards at Leeshall Golf Club, The club house carpark Hemsworth Rd, Sheffield S8-8LL On registration, Hot drinks & bacon butties and free merchandise. 5 tractors & over 15 attachments that will be demonstrated. Ventrac is not just a banks mower, there are over 30 attachments available in the UK, giving you all year round usage. Ventrac is the Swiss Army knife of machines and is a real game changer. See it & Ride it to believe it. The wetter the better, 30+ degrees slope capabilities. Get on board. Over 40 machines sold in the Yorkshire area in the last three years. SISIS machinery attending with 3 point linkage attachments for the Ventrac. Amazone also attending, showing the new Profihoppers. You Won’t Regret It!! RSVP Email: gsawyer@russells.uk.com WhatsApp: 07855 224 282

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