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George Baxter, agronomist at Hutchinsons, has provided steps to help growers setup their sprayers ahead of spring applications. Do a visual inspection He says that a visual inspection of all The post Hutchinsons agronomist gives tips on sprayer setup appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

McArthur BDC has announced a new partnership with Bühler UK, part of the Bühler Group, providing customers with access to cost-effective colour sorting solutions. “Bühler is well established as delivering The post McArthur BDC announces strategic partnership appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Information from a recent malting barley conference suggests a positive future for the crop, with increased malting capacity and a strong overseas uptake of a UK variety. Addressing attendees, Tracy The post Positive outlook for spring malting barley appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

At the NFU Conference today, NFU president Tom Bradshaw is expected to call on the government to reset its relationship with British farming, following the fallout from the Autumn Budget. The post NFU to urge government to reset relationship with British farming appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Speaking at the NFU Conference, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed announced new reforms which the government states will make farming more profitable. These include: The post New policies and investment announced at NFU Conference appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

His Majesty The King visited the JCB headquarters in Uttoxeter as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations. During a tour of the Innovation Centre, His Majesty was given an The post Royal visit to JCB ahead of 80th anniversary appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change

Effective from the start of February, Clwyd Agricultural, based near Dyserth, will offer sales and service for Merlo’s range of telehandlers and machinery across Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. The post Merlo adds North Wales dealership to network appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

A 1963 Fordson Super Dexta will be auctioned off by Cheffins this October, with all proceeds going to the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. The tractor was purchased by the firm in The post Cheffins to auction off vintage tractor for charity appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The National Farmers’ Union, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link have written to the Defra Secretary on behalf of farmers in Higher The post Organisations appeal for urgent action over unfair environmental schemes appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The topper isn’t just used for maintaining grass growth and tidying up areas of the farm anymore. While the milder winters have put a greater focus on controlling grass growth The post Latest updates to flail and rotary mowers appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.