Abstract: A machine for training plants to be supported between two lifting wires positioned one to each side of a row of such plants. The machine includes a head comprising first and second lifting means for raising from ground level the aforesaid lifting wires and plant vegetation to be supported therebetween, first and second guide means positioned behind the lifting means in the intended direction of travel of the machine for guiding and drawing together the raised lifting wires, and connection means positioned behind the guiding means in the intended direction of travel of the machine for interconnecting the raised lifting wires. The arrangement is such that, in operation of the machine, the said first lifting means and said first guide means are positioned on one side of said row of plants and said second lifting means and said second guide means are positioned on the other side of said row of plants.