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Find out what to do and how much it costs to record allocation of off-site biodiversity gains to a development.

Annual confirmed sightings of the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) in the UK.

Cereals will introduce a brand new seminar stage this year, tracing the arable supply chain from seed in the field to products on the shelf. Sponsored by KWS, the Seed The post Supply chain in focus at this year’s Cereals Event appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Starting from May 2024, Trelleborg tyres will increase prices globally by up to 5% across all segments. It comes alongside news from Mitas tyres that their prices will also be The post Staple tyre brands to hitch prices up across their ranges appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

ProCam is advising growers to ensure that ground is properly prepared ahead of maize planting, as the wet weather could have done significant damage. “After several months of waterlogged conditions The post Remedial work needed to reset maize ground after wet winter appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Barenbrug is warning growers to seek advice on the suitability of seed mixtures being sold as SAM3 compatible, as decisions over herbal ley seed loom. The company notes that Defra The post Growers urged to check ‘Made for SFI’ seed mixes carefully appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Amazone has announced that its trailed precision air seeder, the Precea, will now include a 6m model, complementing the existing 9m and 12m versions launched at Agritechnica. The Precea 6000-TCC The post Amazone adds 6m model to Precea range appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The mild and wet conditions that have impacted the UK in recent months could provide the perfect conditions for barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) in spring barley. Dr Bill Lankford, The post ADAMA warns of perfect storm for BYDV appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) will be part of the discussion about rural business growth and resilience at the Cultivate conference in May. As the official continuing professional The post TIAH to take part in Cultivate conference appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The first vintage machinery auction of the year will see over 2,700 lots go under the hammer, including one-of-a-kind tractors, steam engines and vehicles. Held by auctioneers Cheffins on its The post Rare machinery auction gets underway later this month appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

With a combined value of £9.3 million, two farms have been brought to market by property consultant Carter Jonas. Frogmary Green Farm in South Petherton, Somerset, and Ruses Farm, near The post Carter Jonas brings two farms to market appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Versatile Equipment, an Authorised Dealer for the Bobcat brand, has expanded its territory into the counties of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. It continues the recent expansion of the company across The post Versatile Equipment expands territory for Bobcat appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.