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  • NAAC announces new terms and conditions 03/07/2024
    Working with Chattertons Solicitors, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new terms and conditions to give members and their customers confidence in contracting agreements made, including details The post NAAC announces new terms and conditions appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Broad-spectrum viral resistance as Syngenta advances trait technology 03/07/2024
    SY Kestrel is the first variety to hit UK shores and is the flagship of Syngenta’s new Hyvido Neo branding. Syngenta sees Hyvido Neo as the next step in its The post Broad-spectrum viral resistance as Syngenta advances trait technology appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Bumper crowds attend the Arable Event 03/07/2024
    The 2024 Arable Event reportedly saw bumper crowds, with machinery demonstrations, crop trials and trade stands, as well as a packed seminar schedule. Event manager Kelly Dolphin said: “We had The post Bumper crowds attend the Arable Event appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Stihl partners with Screwfix to bring battery and electric tools to market 03/07/2024
    Screwfix has been announced as a new retailer for the Stihl range of battery and electric tools. The product range will be available for click and collect across the 800 The post Stihl partners with Screwfix to bring battery and electric tools to market appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Military event showcases machinery careers for service leavers 03/07/2024
    John Deere has seen an influx of applications to its Military Hiring Programme after hosting a bespoke dealers event for service leavers. Held at the company’s headquarters in Langar, Nottinghamshire, The post Military event showcases machinery careers for service leavers appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Guidance: Import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain 02/07/2024
    Guidance for EU exporters, exporters from the rest of the world and UK importers, on how to import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain.
  • New low cost robot offered for on-farm packing 02/07/2024
    PACE Mechanical Handling has introduced the PacePal collaborative robot, designed to work in close proximity with people without the need to be placed within a cage. It is designed to The post New low cost robot offered for on-farm packing appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Scottish estate puts Grange toolbar to work 02/07/2024
    A new 6m Close Coupled Toolbar (CCT) from Grange Machinery has been purchased by the Stracathro Estate, located on the Aberdeenshire/Angus border. Owned by the Campbell Adamson family, 1,600ha of The post Scottish estate puts Grange toolbar to work appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New wheel hire solution from Brocks 02/07/2024
    Brocks Wheel & Tyre (BWT) has announced a new hire scheme for short and long term agricultural wheel leasing. The service will enable farmers and contractors to pay only for The post New wheel hire solution from Brocks appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New flagship Cyclone from Major Equipment 02/07/2024
    A new 9.2m Cyclone rotary shredder has been added to the Major Equipment range, offering increased working speeds according to the company. It features the company’s proven double-cut blade system, The post New flagship Cyclone from Major Equipment appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Soil Farmer of the Year announced at Groundswell 02/07/2024
    This year’s Groundswell saw the announcement of the Soil Farmer of the Year, a competition that was judged by representatives of Hutchinsons, Innovation for Agriculture, the Farm Carbon Toolkit and The post Soil Farmer of the Year announced at Groundswell appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Guidance: Export plants and plant products from Great Britain and Northern Ireland 29/06/2024
    Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.