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  • New study from Continental shows agriculture’s commitment to sustainability 14/11/2024
    A study of more than 500 farmers from across Germany, France, USA, Brazil and Japan has highlighted the need for support for sustainable farming practices. The study was commissioned in The post New study from Continental shows agriculture’s commitment to sustainability appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Growers urged to look for signs of rape winter stem weevil 14/11/2024
    Hutchinsons is advising growers to watch out for signs of rape winter stem weevil (RWSW), following reports of the pest in eastern counties. According to Neil Watson, technical manager, the The post Growers urged to look for signs of rape winter stem weevil appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • AIC launches Sustainability Action Plan for agri-supply chain 14/11/2024
    The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has launched a new strategic resource for agri-supply businesses, in a bid to help them navigate the sustainability landscape and promote greater efficiency. Unveiled at The post AIC launches Sustainability Action Plan for agri-supply chain appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Survey shows half of farming families could break inheritance promises 14/11/2024
    A survey has found that half of those making business inheritance assurances to their children also admit they could still change their minds. The study by Lime Solicitors revealed despite 82% of The post Survey shows half of farming families could break inheritance promises appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Opico promotes Robbie Polson to commercial director 14/11/2024
    Opico has announced that Robbie Polson will step into the role of commercial director, following time as development manager and within sister company Stocks Ag. According to the company, Robbie The post Opico promotes Robbie Polson to commercial director appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Pöttinger founds Dutch subsidiary 13/11/2024
    Since the middle of October, Pöttinger has offered direct sales and support to customers in the Netherlands, following the opening of its subsidiary. According to the company, the decision to The post Pöttinger founds Dutch subsidiary appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Press release: Reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities 13/11/2024
    £50 million investment into internal drainage boards and plans to consult on new strategic vision for floods investment
  • Grimme announces new generation of the Matrix precision seeder 13/11/2024
    After ten years on the market, Grimme has revamped the Matrix precision seeder range with the latest generation of the 12- and 18-row models. Development was focused on a compact The post Grimme announces new generation of the Matrix precision seeder appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Grange Machinery to bring new innovations to Lamma 13/11/2024
    The Lamma Show, taking place on the 15th and 16th of January at the NEC, Birmingham, will see a host of innovations from Grange Machinery. One of these is the The post Grange Machinery to bring new innovations to Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Kuhn Farm Machinery announces return to Lamma 13/11/2024
    For the first time in five years, Kuhn Farm Machinery will exhibit at the Lamma Show, showcasing its broad range of products. Commenting on the decision, Kuhn UK managing director The post Kuhn Farm Machinery announces return to Lamma appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Begbies Traynor asks: is insolvency the final straw for farmers? 13/11/2024
    While the cost of living crisis exacerbated by record inflation and rising farming input costs deems farming budgets insufficient, farmers must cast an eye for signs of insolvency to avoid The post Begbies Traynor asks: is insolvency the final straw for farmers? appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Open consultation: Diwygio Rheoliadau Dŵr Ymdrochi 2013 12/11/2024
    Rydym yn ceisio barn am ddiwygiadau arfaethedig a diwygiadau technegol i Reoliadau Dŵr Ymdrochi 2013.