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To build on the success of the first government agri-tech strategy ten years ago, Agri-TechE is calling for a refreshed strategy to unlock potential in the agricultural and horticultural sectors. The post Agri-TechE calls for new strategy and government support appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Agronomy firm Hutchinsons has published a guide to vineyard agronomy, alongside the launch of an accompanying support service. Unveiled at the Vineyard & Winery Show, the guide is aimed at The post Hutchinsons releases new viticulture agronomy guide appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Two new machines will be on show at the KRM stand during Lamma 2025. The first is the Bredal K110 trailed lime and fertiliser spreader, a tandem axle model that The post KRM to launch new strip-till cultivator and spreaders and Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Iseki UK & Ireland will be at Lamma 2025, with a host of compact tractors, as well as the SXG3 collecting mower and a Raymo electric remote-controlled mower. The manufacturer The post Iseki to celebrate 100 years of manufacturer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Origin Soil Nutrition (formally Origin Fertilisers) will have a practical demonstration of micronutrition at Lamma, highlighting updates to its NUE-Leg project. Its team of nutrition agronomists will be on hand The post Micronutrition to be the focus at Origin’s Lamma stand appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Storm Bert has caused significant river and surface water flooding in parts of England

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2024 Country Land and Business Association conference.

Estimates of the size of the agricultural workforce in England broken down by employment type, including age and sex of the farm holder and financial & legal responsibility status.

Defra is seeking views on draft information and guidance on storm overflows. This aims to support water companies and regulators in carrying out their responsibilities to reduce the use of storm overflows.

UK government ministers continue to push for global action on nature at COP29 nature day

Sean Stanfield has taken on the role of sales manager at Stocks Ag, with responsibility for the sales team and managing sales of the range of aftermarket wheels and applicators The post Stocks Ag appoints new sales manager appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Meeting demand for greater customisation and high quality in-cab materials from tractor operators, Claas has introduced a limited edition specification for Arion 550 and 660 CMATIC tractors, as well as The post Claas introduces new Night Edition specification for Arion and Axion tractors appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.