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  • Barenbrug UK appoints new regional sales manager for Scotland 11/01/2024
    Barenbrug UK has announced that Donna Mearns will take on the role of regional sales manager for Scotland, bringing 26 years of experience and a detailed knowledge of Scottish farming The post Barenbrug UK appoints new regional sales manager for Scotland appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New powerful, battery-powered brushcutters from Stihl 10/01/2024
    Said to offer up to 60% more power than the previous FSA 135, Stihl’s latest FSA 200 and 200 R brushcutters provide comparable performance to the petrol FS 361 C-EM The post New powerful, battery-powered brushcutters from Stihl appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Kuhn introduces new flagship trailed mower 10/01/2024
    Initially launched at Agritechnica, Kuhn has introduced the new FC 13460 RA trailed mower conditioner, offering a working width of between 12.4m and 13.4m, while also featuring the well-known Lift-Control The post Kuhn introduces new flagship trailed mower appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Hutchinsons announces leadership transition 10/01/2024
    Crop production specialist Hutchinsons has announced new appointments to lead the company as it prepares for the future. The company has seen significant growth in its 85-year history, and since The post Hutchinsons announces leadership transition appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Mastenbroek celebrates 23 years working with customer 10/01/2024
    DMJ Drainage has worked with Mastenbroek for 23 years, starting in 2001 when managing director Darren Howell purchased his first agricultural trencher. Since then, thanks to the company’s professional approach, The post Mastenbroek celebrates 23 years working with customer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Statement to Parliament: Statement on Storm Henk 09/01/2024
    Floods Minister Robbie Moore gives an oral statement to the House on Storm Henk.
  • Press release: Government payments for communities affected by flooding 07/01/2024
    Flood-hit communities can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.
  • Press release: Public urged to remain vigilant and flooding continues in England 07/01/2024
    The Environment Agency is warning people to take care during the ongoing flooding
  • Lynx Engineering to bring new Stoll ISOBUS loader to Lamma 06/01/2024
    Lynx Engineering, the UK importer and distributor of Stoll loaders, will introduce the manufacturer’s latest ISOBUS-compatible front loader at Lamma. The Stoll ProfiLine+ ISOBUSconnected integrates loader controls into the tractor’s The post Lynx Engineering to bring new Stoll ISOBUS loader to Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New Holland to debut new products at Lamma 06/01/2024
    Returning to the event for the first time since 2020, New Holland will bring several new products to Lamma this year. The CR11 combine harvester will make its UK debut The post New Holland to debut new products at Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Government pledges to increase transparency in food labelling 05/01/2024
    Environment Secretary Steve Barclay has announced measures to improve transparency in food labelling and ensure that high-quality British food stands out. The plans, laid out at the Oxford Farming Conference, The post Government pledges to increase transparency in food labelling appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Horticulture growth under threat as costs continue to rise 05/01/2024
    The soaring cost of production has caused leading horticultural companies in the UK to shelve growth plans, putting the future of the fruit and vegetable industry at risk, the NFU The post Horticulture growth under threat as costs continue to rise appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.