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  • Case IH unveils new Farmall C tractor range 04/10/2024
    The Farmall C range from Case IH has received a major update for 2025. From next year all models will be fitted with the ActiveDrive 2 (Hi-Lo) transmission, offering 24 The post Case IH unveils new Farmall C tractor range appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Maxam AgriXtra XL tyres get DLG approval 04/10/2024
    Maxam, a tyre brand from Sailun which is distributed in the UK by Kirkby Tyres, has put its AgriXtra XL model through testing by the German Agricultural Society (DLG). Both The post Maxam AgriXtra XL tyres get DLG approval appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • John Deere and DeLaval launch Milk Sustainability Centre 04/10/2024
    Initially announced ahead of Agritechnica last year, John Deere and DeLaval have announced the Milk Sustainability Centre. It is a new digital platform that allows farmers to integrate crop and The post John Deere and DeLaval launch Milk Sustainability Centre appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Cheffins reports over £8.5m of machinery sold through auctions this September 04/10/2024
    Second-hand equipment sold at auctions remains unaffected by the challenging conditions of the machinery market for manufacturers and dealers. This is according to auctioneers Cheffins, which has sold more than The post Cheffins reports over £8.5m of machinery sold through auctions this September appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Tractor of the Year 2025: TotY HighPower – Case IH Quadtrac 715 ASF Connect 04/10/2024
    One of the largest tractors to ever take part in the competition, the Case IH Quadtrac is powered by an FPT Cursor 16 engine, with an output of 778hp and The post Tractor of the Year 2025: TotY HighPower – Case IH Quadtrac 715 ASF Connect appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale ...
  • Decision: Grand Union Canal Transfer Project: section 35 direction, Planning Act 2008 03/10/2024
    Direction by the Secretary of State relating to a proposed water recycling plant and water transfer project.
  • CLA calls for a strong and robust farming budget 03/10/2024
    Government must put its money where its mouth is on sustainable farming in the autumn budget, according to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). Bolstering the farming budget will The post CLA calls for a strong and robust farming budget appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Develon Europe launches new used equipment platform 03/10/2024
    Develon Europe, formerly known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched a new digital platform following the creation of the Remarketing Division. The platform allows the company’s dealers, as well as The post Develon Europe launches new used equipment platform appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Contracting business adds grass crop for seed 03/10/2024
    When the dairy herd at North Farm Horton was sold in 2005, the Dorset business looked to the arable sector to replace that lost income. Taking on whole-farm and stubble-to-stubble The post Contracting business adds grass crop for seed appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Farmers Against Farmwashing look to expose misleading practices 03/10/2024
    Riverford, the organic vegetable box company headed up by Guy Singh-Watson, has teamed up with a group of British farmers, including TV presenter Jimmy Doherty to expose misleading farmwashing practices The post Farmers Against Farmwashing look to expose misleading practices appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Tractor of the Year 2025: TotY MidPower – Valtra N175 Direct 03/10/2024
    Using an Agco Power four-cylinder engine, the N175 Direct produces 165hp and 680Nm of torque, with a two-stage boost system pushing the maximum output up to 201hp and 800Nm during The post Tractor of the Year 2025: TotY MidPower – Valtra N175 Direct appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Oxford Farming Conference awards eight Breaking Barriers bursaries 03/10/2024
    The Oxford Farming Conference, along with partner McDonald’s UK and Ireland, has announced the recipients of the Breaking Barriers Scholarship. It supports eight individuals under 30 who identify as black The post Oxford Farming Conference awards eight Breaking Barriers bursaries appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.