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  • Speech: Environment Secretary address at International Grain Conference – 25 November 2023 26/11/2023
    Environment Secretary Steve Barclay made a video address on financial support to the Ukrainian people at the Kyiv International Summit: Grain from Ukraine.
  • Press release: Environment Secretary Steve Barclay: UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine to protect global food security 25/11/2023
    Environment Secretary addresses Kyiv conference and announces further support for Ukraine food security initiatives.
  • More funding available to reduce slurry pollution 25/11/2023
    The second round of the Slurry Infrastructure Grant has been announced, with more than £74 million available to meet the increased demands. Applications are now open and several improvements to The post More funding available to reduce slurry pollution appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Changes to John Deere’s Irish dealer network 25/11/2023
    John Deere has announced that sales, service and support across County Louth and County Dublin will now be handled by Meath Farm Machinery Ltd. An agreement with Hanlon Machinery Ltd The post Changes to John Deere’s Irish dealer network appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New finance offers for Bobcat mini-excavators 25/11/2023
    Bobcat has announced the Agility scheme for its mini-excavator range, enabling customers to take advantage of 0% finance for up to four years, inclusive of maintenance and warranty, and offering The post New finance offers for Bobcat mini-excavators appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Hotline established for bluetongue virus 25/11/2023
    Farmers in and around the Temporary Control Zone relating to the first confirmed case of the new strain of bluetongue, will now be able to call a dedicated hotline for The post Hotline established for bluetongue virus appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Precision tined weeder launched by Zocon 25/11/2023
    Agritechnica saw the introduction of a new precision tined weeder by Netherlands manufacturer Zocon BV. It is the result of a collaboration with agricultural trading company Geertsema. The machine has The post Precision tined weeder launched by Zocon appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Guidance: Funding for farmers, growers and land managers 24/11/2023
    Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
  • North Wales dealer extends Kubota lineup 24/11/2023
    Major Owen Ltd, a groundscare dealership in North Wales, has announced that it will now support the agricultural market in its area, offering Kubota’s M-series tractors. These additional models will The post North Wales dealer extends Kubota lineup appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New 140hp tractors and UTVs to be launched by Kioti 24/11/2023
    Kioti UK will head to Lamma with two new products to showcase. Distributing the South Korean tractor range, it will showcase new 130hp and 140hp models for the HX series, The post New 140hp tractors and UTVs to be launched by Kioti appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New Agricast press roll rings to be launched at Lamma 24/11/2023
    Wearing parts specialist, Agricast, will introduce its latest press ring roll at Lamma in January. The PRR-560-LW is the fourth addition to the range, which was launched back in 2018 The post New Agricast press roll rings to be launched at Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Grange announces greater versatility for Strip-Till machines 24/11/2023
    Grange Machinery has adapted its Strip-Till Preparator range, offering wider working widths and an increased options list. Grange Machinery’s managing director Rhun Jones explained how the machine works: “Three independent The post Grange announces greater versatility for Strip-Till machines appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.