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  • Impact assessment: Cruiser SB HSE emergency registration report 2025 24/01/2025
    This report contains the Health and Safety Executive’s advice on the use of Cruiser SB on the UK’s sugar beet crops.
  • Decision: Neonicotinoid product as seed treatment for sugar beet: emergency authorisation application 2025 24/01/2025
    The Minister for Water and Flooding denies application for emergency authorisation to use a product containing a neonicotinoid to treat seeds for the 2025 sugar beet crop in England.
  • Office for Budget Responsibility places further doubt on inheritance tax changes 24/01/2025
    A report from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has stated that it is ‘highly uncertain’ that changes to inheritance tax will raise the £500m the Treasury claims. It added The post Office for Budget Responsibility places further doubt on inheritance tax changes appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Vintage tractors and classic automobilia to be auctioned off by Cheffins 24/01/2025
    Cheffins will host a timed online auction from the 18th to the 27th of February, with part of the estate of Mr Rodney Thompson going under the hammer. More than The post Vintage tractors and classic automobilia to be auctioned off by Cheffins appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Dalbo to offer new subsoiler, as well as Brevi branded kit 24/01/2025
    Lamma saw multiple debuts on the Dalbo stand, with the event marking the first time the company showcased its distribution partnership with APV, with a 6m grass harrow fitted with The post Dalbo to offer new subsoiler, as well as Brevi branded kit appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Young Agronomist of the Year 24/01/2025
    This award is for a young agronomist, aged 30 or under. The recipient will be able to showcase how their expertise and guidance have resulted in measurable enhancements in the The post National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Young Agronomist of the Year appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • SlurryKat extends dribble bar portfolio 23/01/2025
    SlurryKat has introduced a new flagship to its Premium Plus dribble bar range with a new 24m machine. It contains many of the features as the proven 7.5, 10, 12, The post SlurryKat extends dribble bar portfolio appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Kuhn debuts Smart Soil Technology at Lamma 23/01/2025
    After winning a gold award in the Arable Establishment Innovation category at Lamma, Kuhn showcased its Smart Soil Technology (STS) with Isobus connectivity on the Optimer 6000 and 7500 stubble The post Kuhn debuts Smart Soil Technology at Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • WM Agri introduces new GPS safe to tackle theft 23/01/2025
    Continuing to fill its portfolio with products that aid with health and safety or security, importer WM Agri introduced the Danish-built GPS-Safe at Lamma. It comprises a box that fits The post WM Agri introduces new GPS safe to tackle theft appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Kverneland introduces Sync telematics 23/01/2025
    This newly developed implement gateway for all Kverneland Group Isobus-equipped implements has been introduced to simplify and improve data exchange between the implement and farm office. A telematics system, Sync The post Kverneland introduces Sync telematics appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Quality meat from Britain’s website launch works to boost red meat exports to Europe 23/01/2025
    Plans to maximise the potential of red meat exports to Europe are being enhanced with the continued roll-out of Quality Meat from Britain. Underpinned by the new website by the The post Quality meat from Britain’s website launch works to boost red meat exports to Europe appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Press release: Seasonally vector low period for bluetongue begins 22/01/2025
    UK Chief Veterinary Officer announces we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.