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  • Cornish firm appointed as an Authorised Bobcat Dealer 15/02/2024
    Hamblys Ltd, based in Launceston, Cornwall, has been appointed the new Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Cornwall and Devon with immediate effect, and will also take on the West Somerset area The post Cornish firm appointed as an Authorised Bobcat Dealer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Avon Tuning HD appoints new technical support team member 15/02/2024
    Avon Tuning HD has brought in David Tripon to the new role of technical sales engineer to support and expand its authorised agent network. It’s part of a strengthening of The post Avon Tuning HD appoints new technical support team member appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Guidance: Bovine TB: get your cattle tested in England 14/02/2024
    The tests you must arrange for bovine TB, what happens if your cattle test positive, when cattle must be slaughtered, and compensation.
  • Press release: Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive 14/02/2024
    SFI has been expanded and improved based on farmers’ feedback to include 50 new actions and a 10% increase in the average value of agreements.
  • Vogelsang introduces retrofit parts to halve trailing shoe spacing 14/02/2024
    The new DoubleFlow linkage option for trailing shoe applicators from Vogelsang will enable operators to halve the row spacing from 25cm to 12.5cm, doubling the surface area without impacting forward The post Vogelsang introduces retrofit parts to halve trailing shoe spacing appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Farming protests erupt across the UK against new government regulation 14/02/2024
    UK farmers nationwide have been protesting and blocking roads across England and Wales in an outrage against recent legislative changes to the agricultural sector. The marches started last week at The post Farming protests erupt across the UK against new government regulation appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • JCB cyclists set to pedal around the world to raise money for cancer charity 14/02/2024
    A team of cyclists from JCB are embarking on a massive fundraising challenge to enhance the lives of children and young people with cancer. Hoping to raise £100,000, 42 cyclists The post JCB cyclists set to pedal around the world to raise money for cancer charity appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Farming mental health campaigns recruits household names to promote awareness 13/02/2024
    Rural charity the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) has found that mental health among agricultural workers has become a nationwide concern, with 95% of 450 surveyed farmers agreeing it is The post Farming mental health campaigns recruits household names to promote awareness appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Cefetra partners with NatWest to support growers 13/02/2024
    Aiming to reduce financial barriers for growers looking to adopt more sustainable practices, Cefetra has partnered with NatWest. The banking firm’s asset finance arm, Lombard, will provide financial assistance to The post Cefetra partners with NatWest to support growers appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Kirkby Tyres announces partnership with Maxam Europe 13/02/2024
    Maxam, part of the Sailun Group, used Lamma 2024 as a launch pad for its tyre portfolio, which will now be offered through wholesale distributor Kirkby Tyres. “The new year The post Kirkby Tyres announces partnership with Maxam Europe appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Press release: New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move 12/02/2024
    In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial developments.
  • Press release: Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses 12/02/2024
    Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced today.