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  • Kramp launches new synchronised amber beacon system 23/08/2024
    A new twin amber warning light system, with wireless synchronisation, has been introduced by Kramp – meeting the growing demand within the agricultural market. “With a simple push of a The post Kramp launches new synchronised amber beacon system appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • ProCam appoints new technical and services manager 23/08/2024
    Simon Francis has been appointed as the UK technical and services manager at ProCam. He will be based in Skipton and brings a long history in agriculture to the role. The post ProCam appoints new technical and services manager appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Agricast launches its strongest grassland point 23/08/2024
    After great success with the Grass Land Extra (GLX) point, Agricast has introduced the GLX Ultra – said to be the strongest grassland point in the range. It features a The post Agricast launches its strongest grassland point appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Telecommunications ordered to significantly increase rental payments 23/08/2024
    Following a tribunal decision, landowners with telecommunication masts on their farms will see a significant increase in the rent paid. The Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) has ruled to increase the The post Telecommunications ordered to significantly increase rental payments appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Press release: New controls on sheep and goat products to protect against peste des petits ruminants (PPR) 22/08/2024
    Strict new controls suspending personal imports of certain sheep and goat commodities, such as meat, cheese and milk products, have been announced today (21 August).
  • Guidance: Salmonella in poultry: testing laboratories in the UK 21/08/2024
    Approved laboratories for testing of salmonella in poultry, broilers and turkeys under the Salmonella National Control Programmes.
  • Project aims to improve hoof health 21/08/2024
    It is estimated that about 30% of the UK’s total dairy herd suffers from lameness, with digital dermatitis one of the biggest contributing factors. Anthony Marsh, founder and director of The post Project aims to improve hoof health appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Bridgestone urges farmers to be aware of soil fundamentals 21/08/2024
    As farmers continue to pursue the never-ending challenge of improving soil health, be it for no-till / regen approaches, carbon retention and credits, yield productivity or Government-funded schemes, many new The post Bridgestone urges farmers to be aware of soil fundamentals appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • GB Tyres appointed UK distributor for Advance Tyre 21/08/2024
    GB Tyres, already an exclusive distributor for Nokian, CEAT, MRF and TVS Eurogrip, has been appointed the UK dealer for Advance Tyre agricultural products. Founded in 1958 and part of The post GB Tyres appointed UK distributor for Advance Tyre appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • How manufacturer and distributor Ryetec has expanded significantly 19/08/2024
    Ryetec Industrial Equipment was established in 1992 by Mark Harrison, distributing a range of specialist equipment, from log splitters to mower-collectors, as well as high-specification agricultural machinery like the Gustrower The post How manufacturer and distributor Ryetec has expanded significantly appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Form: Glue trap licence application forms 16/08/2024
    Forms for pest controllers to apply for a glue trap licence, report action taken under a licence, and to give a reference supporting a licence application.
  • Guidance: Glue trap licences 16/08/2024
    Information for pest controllers about the rules for using glue traps to catch rodents, and how to apply for a licence.