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Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week to ensure every person knows their flood risk, marking one year on from Storm Babet

Throughput has been the focus of a lot of combine launches in recent years. CNH has introduced new flagships across both its brands, while John Deere has worked to integrate The post Getting the most out of combine harvestesters appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

In celebration of its 175th anniversary, AVR, manufacturer of a full range of machines for the potato cultivation industry, is planning the launch of several new products. The AVR Scorpio The post AVR launches several new crop handling machines for its 175th anniversary appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its CallFirst service, a resource used by thousands of members since its establishment in 1999. CallFirst is an unlimited The post 25 years of NFU CallFirst appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Merlo will return to AgriScot this year, taking its usual spot at Stand 142 in the Highland Hall where it will showcase the latest additions to its telehandler range. The The post Merlo set to return to AgriScot appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Biostimulant specialist Orion Future Technologies has appointed BASIS and FACTS qualified Gerry Strydom to its team of agronomists. He brings experience in nurseries and glasshouse growing and will specialise in The post Orion appoints new agronomist appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has launched a new campaign to raise awareness of cancer risks, signs and symptoms in farming and rural communities. The ‘Nip it in the Bud’ The post Charity cancer campaign urges farming community to ‘Nip It in The Bud’ appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of the Agrifol biostimulant, is encouraging visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show to plan spring applications with large discounts on high-capacity reusable bulk containers (RBCs). The post Midlands Machinery visitors offered special Agrifol price appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The new Thulit MF/1200 sees Lemken extend its mechanical weeding range beyond a 12m working width. It uses a four-bar design, with eight rows of harrow tine and hydraulic pressure The post Lemken extends Thulit weeder range appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Gowan is reminding growers and contractors that it offers free dummy Avadex granules for effective calibration. Hank King, country manager, says that the dummy granules can be used up to The post Get the best grassweed control from Avadex Excel this autumn appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

H&H Insurance Brokers has created a new management role. Specialising in rural and business insurance, the firm has promoted David Murchie to head of agriculture. Coming from a family farm The post New management role set to enhance agricultural services at H&H appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

At the CropTec event, Hutchinsons staff will be on hand to discuss how the EasyPlan upgrade for the Omnia farm management system can help growers navigate sustainable farming. Experts will The post Hutchinsons to showcase latest Omnia updates at CropTec appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.