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  • New Holland celebrates half a century of the Twin Rotor combine 28/03/2025
    It has been 50 years since New Holland introduced the Twin Rotor threshing and separation combine harvester technology, which has grown from a single product in 1975 to a comprehensive The post New Holland celebrates half a century of the Twin Rotor combine appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash waste, boost growth and clean up Britain 27/03/2025
    In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of Government’s Plan for Change
  • 35 years for the Vervaet Hydro Trike 27/03/2025
    The Vervaet Hydro Trike self-propelled slurry applicator is celebrating 35 years on the market this year, and to mark this occasion 2025 machines will be supplied with commemorative decals and The post 35 years for the Vervaet Hydro Trike appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Baroness Minette Batters appointed honorary president of FCN 27/03/2025
    The Farming Community Network (FCN) has announced that Baroness Minette Batters has been appointed honorary president, carrying on the legacy of founder Christopher Jones MBE, who passed away in 2023. The post Baroness Minette Batters appointed honorary president of FCN appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New subscription platform launched to connect the dots with market trends 27/03/2025
    Agricultural consultancy business Preston Waldon has launched a new software tool, AgriLook, to enable agri-businesses to keep abreast of policy and market shifts. “Having grown up on a farm and The post New subscription platform launched to connect the dots with market trends appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Alliance celebrates one million Agri Star II units 27/03/2025
    Alliance, one of the leading brands in the Yokohama-ATG group, has announced the sale of one million Agri Star II tyres worldwide. Launched in 2020, the tyre includes the company’s The post Alliance celebrates one million Agri Star II units appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Cornish JCB dealer expands territory 27/03/2025
    JCB dealer RSM Beare will expand its sales and service territory to cover all of Cornwall, as well as mid-to-south Devon, following the acquisition of the former Truro Farm Machinery The post Cornish JCB dealer expands territory appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Boss ORV partners with Techneat Engineering 27/03/2025
    A new partnership has been announced between Boss ORV and Techneat Engineering, as the latter switches out its petrol ATV machines for fully-electric Paxter AS Air models. Boss ORV is The post Boss ORV partners with Techneat Engineering appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Cereals to focus on boosting soil health and forage quality 27/03/2025
    This year’s Cereals Event visitors can see how minimum disturbance machines improve soil health, which is vital to arable and forage production. The benefits of minimum disturbance machines are preserving The post Cereals to focus on boosting soil health and forage quality appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New safety option for Vari-Leader ploughs 25/03/2025
    A new T traction bolt safety feature has been added to Kuhn’s range of large Vari-Leader ploughs, offering users a cost-effective option for load protection. The option is aimed at The post New safety option for Vari-Leader ploughs appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Significant changes needed to Land Reform (Scotland) Bill to meet policy objectives 25/03/2025
    Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee has published a report stating that changes are needed to the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill to meet policy objectives. Amendments to the Bill The post Significant changes needed to Land Reform (Scotland) Bill to meet policy objectives appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Foot and mouth case confirmed in Slovakia 25/03/2025
    Following the first confirmed case in Hungary, more foot and mouth cases have been discovered on the Hungarian/Slovakian border. The three cases were found in separate premises. Since the 8th The post Foot and mouth case confirmed in Slovakia appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.