For nearly 20 years Stephen Richmond has worked for farmer John Raven, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. The farm has grown to well over 500 acres, an arable unit whose main crops are oilseed rape, sugar beet, potatoes, wheat and barley. Stephen’s diary covers a typical year from January to December, including all the arable operations and diverse machinery, including Case IH, John Deere and Claas tractors.