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The new SilotitePro1800 Sustane range of bale film is developed with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic, according to Silotite. By using recycled content, Berry Global, Silotite’s parent company, states that it The post Silotite launches new bale film range with 25% recycled plastic appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A response by the government to the House of Lords, Horticultural Sector Committee – report of session 2022 to 2023.

Cornish manufacturer Teagle used Lamma 2024 as a launching pad for the Tomahawk C120 Calibrator straw processor. It’s an update from the 2017 C12 model, which was designed for single-operator The post Teagle updates Tomahawk range for Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A new wing share has been launched for the Amazone Cenius and Cenio mounted cultivators. Measuring 360mm wide, it can be mounted in three positions on the tine to cater The post Amazone introduces new adjustable wing share for mulch cultivator range appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Suffolk manufacturer Claydon Drills has been recognised by the Suffolk Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (SFWAG) for its design and development of machinery that enables farmers to establish crops in The post Claydon Drills receives ecological excellence award appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Chris Harrold has been appointed as product manager for the YaraVita biostimulant range for the UK and Ireland. He joins Yara UK with ten years of experience as an agronomist The post Yara UK appoints YaraVita product manager appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A levy rate increase put forward by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) that will cover Cereals and Oilseed among livestock and dairy sectors has been approved by Defra The post Cereal and oilseed sector sees increased AHDB levy rate receive approval appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Last night (the 7th of February) the industry came together to celebrate the very best working in agriculture at the National Arable and Grassland Awards (NAGA). The event was held The post National Arable and Grassland Awards announces winners at lavish London event appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Farming couple Carol and Richard Rettie will attend The Farmers’ Choir performance at Perth Concert Hall later this month, and have shared their experience with RSABI about working with livestock. The post Farming couple highlights the importance of working safely with livestock appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

New statistics released by ADHB show that farm profitability may be impacted in 2024, due to short-term variability in input costs and inflation for UK farm businesses. The report found The post Agriculture input costs likely to remain high in 2024, AHDB warns appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

At the end of January, Red Tractor confirmed that the European Commission had assessed it to be a recognised scheme under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), retaining the UK’s access The post Red Tractor protects UK access to biofuels market appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Agronomy firm Procam has announced that Justin Smith will join its team in the southeast of England as a regional technical manager. Having grown up on a small mixed farm The post Procam appoints southeast agronomy specialist appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.