- Tractor of the Year 2025: TotYBOT – FieldRobotics HammerHead 12/09/2024
A key feature of the FieldRobotics HammerHead tracked machine is the newly developed battery-change system. Using a trolley system, the 160kg, 23kWh, lithium-ion power unit can be changed by a
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- New research suggests that palm-free fat supplement could reduce carbon footprints 11/09/2024
A new paper published in Animal Feed Science and Technology journal has concluded that envirolac, a new palm-free fat supplement from UFAC-UK, can replace palm-based fats and reduce the carbon
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- Acres advises growers on how to limit liability around bale stacks 11/09/2024
Farmers are being urged to take precautions to reduce accidental damage or injury caused by falling bale stacks, as well as fire risks caused by malicious intent. “The first consideration
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- Valtra holds VIP event to celebrate 50 S Series tractors 11/09/2024
The most powerful tractor in the Valtra range, and the largest to be produced at its Suolahti, Finland, factory, the S Series is now in full production. To celebrate the
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- 68 jobs saved at Burdens Group sale 11/09/2024
Jobs have been saved in Lincolnshire following the pre-pack sale of the Burdens Group in a deal negotiated by joint administrators Gareth Rusling and Robert Dymond of Begbies Traynor. Burdens
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- Tractor of the Year 2025: TotYBOT – Black Shire RC 3075 11/09/2024
Based in Northern Italy, Black Shire has worked on its tracked robot since 2020. It’s powered by a four-cylinder, turbocharged Kubota engine, producing 74hp and 265Nm of torque. This feeds
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- RSABI focus on suicide prevention in Scottish agriculture 11/09/2024
On World Suicide Prevention Day, RSABI is on a recruitment drive for a new role within the company, focused on suicide prevention within Scotland’s farming and crofting communities. The new
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- Policy paper: Animal by-products legislation for England: exemptions 10/09/2024
Authorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions.
- Guidance: List of plants and wood that need a plant passport for movement within Great Britain 10/09/2024
Plants and wood that need a plant passport for movement within Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
- Guidance: Fish health checks: before moving fish into inland waters 10/09/2024
When fishery owners and suppliers of live fish must get a fish health check. How to arrange the check and how to report the results.
- Promotional material: Animal diseases: plan, prevent and protect webinars 10/09/2024
Webinars about what you can do to protect the health and welfare of animals you keep or work with from notifiable and reportable animal diseases.
- Commercial vehicles to be highlighted at the Newark Vintage Tractor Show 10/09/2024
On the 9th and 10th of November, the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will showcase some of Britain’s manufacturers of commercial vehicles. One such company is Scammell Lorries, which
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