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Many young farmers addressed MPs yesterday ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on the family farm tax petition. It came as hundreds of tractors once again descended on Whitehall to The post Young farmers send warning over family farm tax appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Jack Wyatt has stepped into the director of sales and marketing role at Spearhead Machinery, following the departure of Antony Prince who moves onto the wider Alamo Group as general The post Spearhead appoints new director of sales and marketing appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Sugar beet growers are being reminded to look at neonicotinoid alternatives for sugar beet, following Defra’s refusal for emergency authorisation of Cruiser SB. According to Orion, biological alternatives have shown The post Farmers reminded of neonicotinoid alternatives appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Contractor of the Year will be a distinguished individual renowned for their expertise and professionalism in providing advice and support to their clients; acknowledged as a vital asset to The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Contractor of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

James Stewart of Stewart Trailers purchased the 2.8m Major Cyclone to control bracken and willow for his sheep farm on the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire in north-east Scotland. The farm The post Major Cyclone aids agricultural engineer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Looking at the Oxton Estate as a whole, it is a heavily diversified enterprise, with a golf club, three natural burial grounds (with plans to franchise them across the country), The post Award-winning farm manager’s constant drive to improve appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

2025 registrations were off to a slow start again, according to figures released by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). A total of 462 machines were registered in January, 3% less The post Tractor registrations off to a slow start appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

This award recognises an outstanding agronomist, who is committed to empowering growers to reach their full potential. The nominee must demonstrate expertise and enthusiasm in the field of agronomy, as The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Agronomist of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

In consideration for this award, the panel of judges will evaluate candidates based on their exemplary performance in meeting key performance indicators, such as yield per hectare and its impact The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Grassland Manager of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Mark Popplewell has won gold in the 2025 Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) awards for an 11.46t/ha crop of Merlin Oats, more than double the national average. “The numbers were so The post Lincolnshire farmer takes home YEN award for oat crop appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Acres Insurance Brokers is advising farmers and contractors to pay close attention to maintenance ahead of a busy spring to avoid costly downtime. According to director Georgie Spencer, most will The post Maintenance is key to successful operations appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Lamma proved to be the industry refresh we desperately needed. While efforts continue to protect the industry from the worst impact of the Autumn Budget, the general mood at the The post Lamma 2025 – a positive start to the year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.