Steve Bullman

Taking place on the 6th & 7th September at Eastbrook Farm near Swindon, the Agroforestry Show will bring together farmers, landowners, foresters and aborists to share practical ideas and knowledge about integrating trees and farming for more resilient landscapes. Organised by the the Soil Association and the Woodland Trust, the event expects to attract 1000 people to attend two days of inspiring talks and workshops, farm walks and equipment demonstrations, as well as a diversity of exhibitors and networking opportunities. How can you get involved? We're currently looking for aboricultural and forestry professionals interested in offering equipment or skills demonstrations, e.g. chainsaws, woodchippers, mobile saw-mills, tool maintenance, tree pruning etc. If this is something you would be interested in getting involved with you can email [email protected] There are also opportunities to take an exhibitor stand to showcase your company's products and showcases, or for those wishing to get more involved we also have a selection of sponsorship opportunities to take advantage of. Details can be found at www.agroforestryshow.com Finally, early-bird tickets are available for the show until the end of May and can be purchased here: www.agroforestryshow.com/tickets We hope to see you there!

STIHL has launched its first range of petrol 4-stroke water pumps, specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of agricultural, construction and hire markets. The new range consists of two models, the WP 300 and WP 600. The WP 600 boasts a robust cast iron impeller, a powerful 4.4 kW engine and 3” hose connections for the delivery of large volumes of water up to 63 m3/h, and comes complete with an integrated suction filter to protect the pump from dirt particles. With a similar design, its counterpart the WP 300 includes the same features as the WP 600 except for 2” hose connections and a lower 37 m3/h delivery capacity for smaller jobs. The WP 300 and WP 600 can be fuelled by STIHL’s Moto4Plus, a high quality alkylate fuel specifically designed for small 4-stroke engines. Compared to forecourt fuel, Moto4Plus has a significantly longer shelf life, less harmful emissions and no tank drainage requirement when in storage. Both pumps offer intuitive technology including low oil protection, meaning the engine switches off when the engine oil level falls below the safe operation threshold. An anti-vibration system also helps to reduces mechanical stress. Designed with user comfort in mind, the WP 300 and WP 600 offer a sturdy frame for excellent stability and easy transportation, simple controls and toolless access to the air filter for easy maintenance. All STIHL tools, including both water pumps, are compatible with the STIHL Connected fleet management system. Installing a STIHL Smart Connector allows the runtime to be recorded and sent to the user’s smartphone via Bluetooth for accurate usage and maintenance records. For more information on STIHL’s new petrol water pumps, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.