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The food industry is fighting for the Treasury to change the inheritance tax switch-ups announced in the budget. The NFU has led the charge in writing a letter from the The post Inheritance tax changes threaten the stability of food supply chains, industry warns appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The NFU has responded to recommendations from the National Preparedness Commission, which has warned that the UK’s food security is in a precarious state. The Commission is an independent group The post National Preparedness Commission warns that food security is in precarious state appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed has announced greater protection for homes, businesses and farmland from flooding, with a commitment of £2.65bn. It follows confirmation The post Defra announces £2.65bn investment in flood resilience appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

As part of an ongoing global expansion strategy, Yokohama TWS has announced the opening of Yokohama TWS Turkey Lastik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., based in Istanbul. The business has been The post Yokohama TWS opens new subsidiary in Turkey appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The recipient of the Cereal Grower of the Year award will exhibit a successful rotation strategy and disease management policy. They will consistently achieve high yields and demonstrate a dedication The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Cereal Grower of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

An innovative biocontrol project has been launched aiming to reduce the spread of floating pennywort in the Cam Washes, SSSI.

A record £2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, protecting more than 66,000 properties.

Waste including asbestos was burned next to a housing estate and ancient woodland

Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced the Starliner rotary hoe to its growing mechanical weed range. It joins the Rowliner and Tineliner and is designed to remove weeds in young crops, The post Kuhn extends mechanical weeding range appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

George Browns Ltd will now offer the Deutz-Fahr product range across three depots spanning from London to Birmingham. According to Steve Brown, the firm’s managing director, pairing with Deutz-Fahr underlines The post George Browns to offer Deutz-Fahr products appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Details of the consent for the University of Oxford to release a genetically modified organism, reference 24/R57/01.

How to move non-qualifying Northern Ireland goods that need sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) controls from Northern Ireland to Great Britain.