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Growers and chemical distributors are being warned to be on high alert after a well-organised break-in at a secure distributor store. The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) issued the warning after The post AIC issues rural crime alert after agrochemical break-in appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A new partnership has been announced between Maschio Gaspardo UK and Grégoire Besson, with Maschio becoming the official importer and distributor of the French manufacturer. The aim is to expand The post Maschio Gaspardo joins forces with Grégoire Besson appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The JK Machinery JCC 08 VibroCompact Intercropper from McArthur BDC will be the centre piece of the company’s stand at Groundswell – said to provide cost-effective cleaning and separation of The post McArthur BDC to highlight post-harvest options for intercropping at Groundswell appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

On the 13th of June, John Deere will invite servicemen and women to its UK headquarters in Nottinghamshire for an event designed to highlight technician roles within the brand’s dealer The post John Deere opens doors to military personnel appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Mark Southwell has joined Yara UK as business development manager, tasked with supporting customers and expanding awareness of the company’s product range. He comes to the role with a background The post New business manager appointed at Yara UK appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Farming Community Network (FCN) and Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust (NFST) have teamed up to launch the FCN / Len’s Light Nuffield Farming Scholarship to support the health and well-being The post New scholarship opportunity from Nuffield Farming and FCN appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho recently visited JCB to see the manufacturer’s hydrogen combustion engine technology. Ms Coutinho said: “It was terrific to The post Energy secretary sees JCB’s hydrogen development appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

With growers able to plant their maincrop potatoes, Corteva Agriscience is highlighting the role biological products could play in 2024 nitrogen strategies. The foliar-applied BlueN captures nitrogen from the air The post Corteva urges potato growers to consider biologicals this season appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The wet weather will have led to additional challenges when it comes to grazing, with herds being delayed getting out of the sheds. UFAC-UK is stating that it is more The post Graze efficiently to maximise margins appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Entries are now open for the National Arable and Grassland Awards 2025, celebrating the very best our industry has to offer. Do you know a grower who has excelled this The post Entries open for National Arable and Grassland Awards 2025 appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

See the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.

The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza