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We are seeking views on proposed reforms and technical amendments to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.

Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations.

Merlo has extended its dealer network with the appointment of Norfolk-based Chris Coleman Agricultural Engineering (CC Agri). “This strategic appointment underscores Merlo UK’s commitment to providing our agricultural sector customers The post Merlo expands dealer network with CC Agri appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Sustainable Farming Incentive, as well as possibilities to cut the initial investment through the FETF grant scheme, has made agro-forestry an attractive diversification for contractors and farms. We look The post Latest agro-forestry product launches appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Paul Harris, CEO of staff specialist firm Real Success, says that it is essential to stay calm and make a plan for your business amidst the fallout from the autumn The post Real Success calls for composure amid budget changes appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The EIMA International trade fair in Bologna saw the introduction of a new Lemken Diamant 18 plough; revamping the range that was launched six years ago. It is available with The post New Lemken plough model launched at EIMA appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Wheat sowing will be late again this year, as growers become used to extreme weather patterns. As the unusual becomes usual, UPL is advising growers to think outside of the The post Biostimulants could boost late drilled wheat crops appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Biofresh Safestore, reportedly the leading potato sprout control technology provider in the UK, has added two new features to its system. First is a CO2 monitor, which can be incorporated The post Biofresh Safestore introduces new features appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The forage harvester remains one of the most powerful machines on the farm, often reaching the 900-1,000hp range. As they enter the most power-intensive forage crop of the year, maize, The post Key forage harvester manufacturer updates appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

This contingency plan describes how the government will manage an outbreak or incident of exotic notifiable disease of animals in England.

Survey for the detection of avian influenza in dairy cattle in Great Britain.

Just 818 machines were registered in October, according to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). This was an 18.8% reduction compared to the same month in 2023 but was slightly above The post Registrations still down but peak over five year average appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.