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The large-scale fly-tipping occurred across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Essex.

Map of Ag, the developers behind a platform that connects farm and agrifood data, is urging arable growers to baseline carbon emissions now to start work towards the 2040 net The post Arable farmers encouraged to baseline emissions appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Yorkshire farming business Metcalfe Farms has developed from a humble dairy farm into a diverse operation including haulage, contracting, quarrying and driver training while retaining the dairy enterprise. Managing director The post Avant compact loaders make a difference on diversified Yorkshire farm appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The variability in maize, grass and cereal crops this season could put additional pressure on silage strategies this winter, Volac is predicting. The wet spring meant that much of the The post Varied season could see more emphasis on maize silage appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The acreage of UK wheat is down significantly due to the wet autumn and spring, so quality straw will be at a premium this year. As prices continue to rise, The post It pays to preserve straw appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

The Stanhay Webb range of precision vegetable drills will now be available across north east Scotland through dealer CC Powell Ltd. CC Powell is already a well-known name for potato The post Stanhay Webb expands Scottish dealer network appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.

Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.

Check the full list of commodity codes that need individual labels in phases 1 and 2 under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.

MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of Agrifol, is citing rising input costs as the reason for an increase in RBC sales. In the last six months, the company has reportedly The post Rising costs lead to boost in biostimulant sales appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Carter Jonas is reporting that the slow economic growth and high inflation rates have shown the continued importance of diversification for rural estates. The consultancy’s Model Estate report tracts various The post Estates must look to diversification for long-term security appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.

Acres Insurance is encouraging all farmers and contractors to check operator licences as harvest continues across the country. “While not restricted to the busy harvest period, this is the point The post Business owners urged to check operator licences this harvest appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.