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This award recognizes a farm manager who plays a crucial role in the decision-making process of a substantial arable or grassland business. The judges will assess the manager’s ability to The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Farm Manager of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Introduction of deposit return scheme will be a step forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain

Licences to move animals to market from a bluetongue restricted zone.

Warwickshire-based dealership Hunts Engineering will move into the agricultural market, following its appointment by Kubota to offer the M-series tractors across Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire. Located near Shipston-on-Stour, the The post Hunts Engineering moves into ag market with Kubota brand appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

McConnel returned to Lamma with a host of new developments, including a new hedgetrimmer, new control systems and uprated flailheads. Celebrating the company’s 90-year history, the PA1935 Limited Edition Power The post McConnel brings host of new additions to Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Poor broadband and mobile connectivity “significantly hinder” farmers’ ability to run effective, food-producing businesses, suggests the NFU. A 2024 survey of 755 NFU members revealed that only 38% consider their broadband adequate The post Survey highlights connectivity concerns appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Designed to be used with the increasingly popular compact telehandlers and pivot-steer machines, Teagle has introduced the Tomahawk 6100H Compact bale processor. It is said to have many of the The post Teagle adds new compact Tomahawk bale processor appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

This award is for individuals aged 30 and under who are actively managing an arable or grassland business. The panel of judges will assess candidates based on their demonstrated commitment The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Young Farmer of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

How Defra is performing against its commitments to reduce its impacts on the environment.

Reports on departmental staff numbers and costs.

Understand the import rules for food products that contain multiple products of animal origin (POAO).

An emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted