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  • WM Agri announces two new products from Canadian manufacturer 24/10/2024
    Norfolk-based importer and distributor, WM Agri, has announced two new products, both developed by Canadian engineer Darcy Goossen and distributed under the business name The TireGrabber Ltd. The first is The post WM Agri announces two new products from Canadian manufacturer appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Farming Unions voice concern over potential changes under Labour 24/10/2024
    The farming unions from across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have written to Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner to raise concerns over possible changes to the new dairy contracts The post Farming Unions voice concern over potential changes under Labour appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • New Holland takes home medal in EIMA Technical Innovation Awards 24/10/2024
    A new guidance system for New Holland’s T4 FNV specialist tractors has received a Technical Innovation Award ahead of the EIMA International event. Developed to help address a lack of The post New Holland takes home medal in EIMA Technical Innovation Awards appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • UK farmers look to Sukup drying silos from McArthur BDC 24/10/2024
    According to McArthur BDC, demand for Sukip drying silos is increasing in the UK due to their capability to dry, cool and store grain in a single system. An additional The post UK farmers look to Sukup drying silos from McArthur BDC appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Press release: Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisation 23/10/2024
    The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses.
  • Farmers urged to take measures to prevent rural crime 23/10/2024
    During National Rural Crime Action Week, H&H Insurance Brokers is urging farmers to take extra steps to avoid becoming another target. Amanda Wallbank says that putting measures in place to The post Farmers urged to take measures to prevent rural crime appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Government provides support to horticulture and livestock businesses 23/10/2024
    A new package of measures has been introduced by the government, said to provide stability to farmers in the horticulture, poultry and sheep sectors. The Seasonal Worker visa route has The post Government provides support to horticulture and livestock businesses appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Bluetongue vaccine now available on general licence in England 23/10/2024
    The general licence for the bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine now covers the whole of England, enabling all livestock keepers to use any of the permitted vaccines without special licence. The post Bluetongue vaccine now available on general licence in England appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • UPL reminds growers of deadline to purchase mancozeb 23/10/2024
    Growers have until 30 November to purchase plant protection products containing mancozeb, following the expiry of its active substance approval earlier this year. Those with product in stock will have The post UPL reminds growers of deadline to purchase mancozeb appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Lemken opens new Competence Centre for Crop Care 23/10/2024
    Starting construction in February 2023, Lemken has now opened its Competence Centre for Crop Care, based in Dinteloord, the Netherlands. The factory, which was already producing machines as early as The post Lemken opens new Competence Centre for Crop Care appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Two day showcase to discover biomass potential 22/10/2024
    A new two-day event has been announced, which will look at the UK biomass industry and how it can play a role in boosting energy security, driving economic growth and The post Two day showcase to discover biomass potential appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Trelleborg Tires reveals its first agri rubber track 22/10/2024
    From November 6-10, Trelleborg Tires will introduce its first agriculture rubber track, the ART1000, at Italy’s EIMA exhibition, along with a selection of products and services designed for modern farming. The post Trelleborg Tires reveals its first agri rubber track appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.