Agriculture -Latest news

  • Cummins showcases new engine technology at EIMA 07/11/2024
    Cummins’ hydrogen-powered, internal combustion engine – the H2-ICE – went on show for the first time at EIMA International. Rated at 290hp and offering 1,200Nm peak torque, the first hydrogen The post Cummins showcases new engine technology at EIMA appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • MP looks for support in letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves 07/11/2024
    Harriet Cross, Member of Parliament for Gordon and Buchan, is looking for co-signatories for a letter she plans to send Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP. It follows changes to Agricultural Property The post MP looks for support in letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • NFU meets with Defra and Treasury to discuss IHT changes 07/11/2024
    Following the industry response to the autumn budget, NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with the Defra Secretary of State and Treasury officials to stress the impact changes to inheritance tax The post NFU meets with Defra and Treasury to discuss IHT changes appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • David Brown VAK1 series to be celebrated at vintage event 07/11/2024
    This year’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will include anniversary celebrations for the David Brown VAK1 series. Originally known as the David Brown Tractor, it became the Vehicle Agricultural The post David Brown VAK1 series to be celebrated at vintage event appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • RSABI appoints new case officer 06/11/2024
    Scottish agricultural charity RSABI has appointed Susan Stewart to the role of case officer, providing support to Central Scotland. Susan grew up in a farming community in Perthshire and has The post RSABI appoints new case officer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Apollo Vredestein introduces first range of sprayer tyres 06/11/2024
    EIMA International will see the introduction of the Vredestein Traxion CropCare, Apollo Tyres’ first boot for the trailed and self-propelled sprayer market. Available from early 2025, the Traxion CropCare will The post Apollo Vredestein introduces first range of sprayer tyres appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Whatever happened to… Allis-Chalmers 6-12 motor plough? 06/11/2024
    The increase in tractor and motor plough popularity during World War 1 occurred mainly in the United States, Canada and the UK where the farming industry was losing large numbers The post Whatever happened to… Allis-Chalmers 6-12 motor plough? appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Adapting tillage choice to added acreage 06/11/2024
    Whixley Grange Farm is run by three generations of Voakes, with James farming in partnership with his father, James’ brother Andrew running the Voakes Pies enterprise, and James’ sons, Ben The post Adapting tillage choice to added acreage appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Guidance: Defra employee and contractor privacy notice 05/11/2024
    How we collect and use our employee and contractor personal data for recruitment and employment purposes.
  • Export goods from the UK: step by step 05/11/2024
    How to move goods from the UK to international destinations, including any special rules you’ll need to follow to move your goods from the UK.
  • Financial consultancy gives practical steps to mitigate budget 05/11/2024
    Rural accountant Old Mill has released a series of practical tips to help mitigate the impact of changes announced in the budget. “There’s no getting away from the fact that The post Financial consultancy gives practical steps to mitigate budget appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator to debut at AgriScot 05/11/2024
    Opico has announced that it will showcase a new HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator at AgriScot, taking place on the 13th of November. The company states that it expects livestock farmers The post New HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator to debut at AgriScot appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.