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Signs that may suggest rabies in bats, what to do if you spot them and measures to prevent exposing yourself to the disease.

Bearings can be a source of contention. They are a small part of a machinery build, yet they take up a disproportionate amount of maintenance time. Changing bearings can be The post Why Sumo has made the change to Igus bearings appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you’re not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.

How to make a complaint to the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator

Last year’s difficult drilling season is expected to have disrupted certified seed cropping plans, with disease pressure making some older varieties vulnerable and the possibility of short supplies of in-demand The post Getting the best quality farm-saved seed appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

AHDB’s latest Planting and Variety Survey shows a dramatic decline in cereals and oilseed rape planted in the UK. Conducted from mid-April to mid-June 2024, levels have decreased by 5% The post Survey finds lowest cereals and OSR area in over 20 years appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

As growers look to establish oilseed rape crops, Pioneer has outlined the benefits of two seed treatments available on varieties being shipped to the UK. Andy Stainthorpe, sales manager for The post New seed treatment for OSR growers appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

At the Frameless art exhibition in central London, Hutchinsons laid out its plan for the next phase of the Omnia farm management system In hindsight, Frameless was the ideal location The post Hutchinsons’ Omnia updates help optimise production appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

With many growers looking to drill earlier this year after last year’s wet weather, ADAMA is warning that blackgrass pressure will be higher and advises growers to have a strong The post Solutions available to tackle blackgrass pressures after early drilling appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

BKT has introduced the FL 695 agro-industrial tyre to its transport range, available in 600/55 R 26.5, 650/55 R 26.5, 600/60 R 30.5 and 710/50 R 30.5 sizes. “With FL The post BKT adds new agro-industrial transport tyre to its portfolio appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

In the event of a bluetongue outbreak, controls will be imposed to prevent the spread of disease via the germinal product from bluetongue-susceptible animals.

Pöttinger’s Cross Flow technology enables swathes to be merged without the need for a conditioning unit on the mower. An auger is mounted on the rear and enables forage to The post Pöttinger launches new Cross Flow mower appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.