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The Environment Agency is warning that ongoing flooding impacts are likely to continue

Hundreds of children across Staffordshire and Wrexham are set to get a dose of Christmas joy, courtesy of JCB. The annual Christmas Toy Appeal has seen more than 2,000 gifts The post Third JCB Christmas Toy Appeal underway appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has announced that 14 varieties of peas and beans have been added to the Descriptive List. Launching at Croptec, the list sees new The post 14 varieties join PGRO Descriptive List appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Hi-Spec Engineering will introduce a new 20t-capacity Xcel muckspreader next year. The Xcel 2050 follows the 1250 model, using the patented chain and disc spreading system. The company states that The post Hi-Spec announces new flagship muckspreader appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Joining the Opico stand at Lamma for the first time, following an agreement for Opico to handle the UK distribution, Alpego will showcase a range of products at the event. The post New 8m Alpego power harrow to go on show at Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

To manage risk in the upcoming season, those growing spring malting barley should look to varieties that have produced consistent yields over multiple years, says Robert Jackson, Syngenta seeds technical The post Spring barley growers should look to consistent performance appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Guidance from 31 March 2026 for waste collection authorities in England on ensuring good waste collection services for households.  

This policy update explains the government’s plans for Simpler Recycling in England.

A template to help waste collectors prepare written assessments to collect paper and card with other dry recyclables.

Find out how to prepare written assessments to collect paper and card with other dry recyclables. Assessments will be required from March 2025 or March 2026, depending where you collect from.

Guidance from 31 March 2025 (or 31 March 2027 for micro-firms) for waste collectors and workplaces on separating dry recyclables, food waste and black bin waste.

UK Emissions Trading Scheme continues commitments to expand the scheme and further limit carbon emissions.