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A tractor rally was held in Canterbury earlier this week to protest against cheap food imports and to demand better treatment in the food production supply chain. Over 240 tractors The post Farmers in Kent hold slow tractor protest against food imports appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Bobcat L75 and L85 wheel loaders are seeing a range of new features arriving for their 2024 model editions, offering the same advanced features as their premium L95. These include The post Bobcat upgrades wheel loaders with top-of-the-range features appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The UK farming unions and AHDB have called for Red Tractor to scrap its plans to introduce the Greener Farms Commitment (GFC) bolt-on that has caused controversy across the industry. In The post AHDB and farming unions call for Red Tractor to scrap Greener Farms Commitment appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

English hedgerows will be protected in law as the government lays out plans for domestic hedgerow regulations following a consultation last year.  These include a two-metre buffer strip from the The post Hedgerows to be protected under law to conserve farmland wildlife appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

NFU Energy has voiced concerns and proposed solutions to the challenges facing its agricultural customers from changes to Ofgem’s standing charge. It comes following an open consultation from Ofgem that The post NFU Energy pushes for standing charge overhaul amid possible cost increase appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Ocado Retail, the world’s largest dedicated online supermarket, has launched a Best of British range dedicated to showcasing produce from UK farmers and growers. Similar actions have been carried out The post Ocado Retail launches Best of British aisle to showcase British produce appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.

It will no longer be possible to keep primates as household pets in environments that fail to provide for their needs

Apply to be a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme and operate legally under your approval.

The Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has announced a programme of agriculture and outdoor events throughout the year to celebrate its 240th anniversary.  Founded in 1784, the The post Scottish agriculture charity celebrates over two hundred of rural culture appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Royal Countryside Fund (RCF) has announced an investment of over £434k in rural community and farm support organisations across the UK. This funding will support those living and working The post The Royal Countryside Fund provides financial boost for rural communities appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Rea Valley Tractors (RVT), a leading tractor and agricultural dealer, has announced the acquisition of Teme Valley Tractors (TVT) as it looks to strengthen its territories in South Shropshire and The post Rea Valley Tractors increases presence with Teme Valley Tractors acquisition appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.