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Lilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing the use of hydrogen-fuelled construction and agricultural machinery on public roads. Anthony Bamford, chairman of JCB, The post Hydrogen diggers given greenlight to use UK roads appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Advice for licensed operators on how to cage-trap, vaccinate and mark badgers to control bovine tuberculosis (TB) in England.

A favourite feature of the Cereals Event, the Syngenta Sprays and Sprayers Arena will include live demonstrations of the latest mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers, with technical experts on hand The post Sprays and Sprayers Arena to bring cutting edge machinery to Cereals appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A new GNSS receiver for auto guidance has been launched by PTx Trimble at the Agrishow in São Paulo, Brazil. The NAV-960 replaces the NAV-900 and offers higher processing power The post PTx Trimble launches new guidance controller appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Following requests from the industry, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board is seeking views on proposals to introduce tiered welfare standards and labelling. According to the organisation, the approach could The post Red Tractor opens consultation for tiered pig standards appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

UK importer Opico will showcase Alpego’s 6m DTEK power harrow combination drill, paired with an ASPro front hopper, at this year’s Cereals. The DTEK Rapido power harrow features the Twin The post Alpego to relaunch combination drill at Cereals appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Claydon Drills has announced two open days in May, providing interested growers the opportunity to learn about the Opti-Till direct drilling and stubble management system. Taking place on the 13th The post Claydon to hold open days this May appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed

Completing its dealer training offering, Stihl has introduced the Master Technician Course, which it states will provide expert-level servicing and diagnostics across the product range. Available to approved Stihl dealers The post Stihl launches Master Technician Course appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

While overall disease pressure may be lower after the driest March in 60 years, and a dry April, short-term stresses and nutrient deficiencies caused by the lack of rain could The post Dry conditions complicate barley disease control appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Axles, braking and suspension specialist, ADR, has purchased a plot of land in Perry, Iowa, for the construction of a US headquarters. The company, which recently celebrated 70 years, is The post ADR announces new US headquarters to strengthen market presence appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Stocks Ag will use the upcoming Cereals Event to introduce the Stocks Turbo Jet 10 Hydraulic (HD), which will be offered alongside the company’s range of machines with electric fans. According The post Stocks Ag to launch new hydraulic applicator at Cereals appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.