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  • July registrations show continued downward trend 06/08/2024
    Just 948 agricultural tractors were registered in July 2024, down 13.6% when compared to the same month last year. The figures, from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) also indicate that The post July registrations show continued downward trend appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Lemken launches new combination drill 06/08/2024
    The latest Solitair MR drill and Zirkon power harrow combination from Lemken is available in working widths of 3m and 4m. Base capacity is 1,500 litres, with the option to The post Lemken launches new combination drill appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • 2024 Drills and Seeds supplement 06/08/2024
    The 2024 Drills and Seeds supplement is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments. The post 2024 Drills and Seeds supplement appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • August 2024 Issue 06/08/2024
    The August 2024 issue is now available online! Packed full of news, features and comments. The post August 2024 Issue appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Speech: Defra Secretary of State at Summer Stakeholder Reception 01/08/2024
    Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception in the Garden Museum in Lambeth
  • RASE and Nuffield team up for new Bitesize Guides 01/08/2024
    The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) and Nuffield Farming Scholarships have partnered to launch new online guides, with support from the Elizabeth Creak Charitable Trust. ‘Nutrients & water – The post RASE and Nuffield team up for new Bitesize Guides appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • ADAS and Premium Crops launch online YEN network for linseed 01/08/2024
    A new online-only Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) for linseed growers has been launched, with key funding from Premium Crops. The idea behind Linseed YEN Lite is to give growers a The post ADAS and Premium Crops launch online YEN network for linseed appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Dean Cottey takes new role at Opico 01/08/2024
    Opico has announced the appointment of Dean Cottey as UK product manager for the Strautmann brand. Dean joined the company at the start of the year as territory manager for The post Dean Cottey takes new role at Opico appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Vintage Tractor Show to host world record attempt 01/08/2024
    Tickets are now on sale for the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show, taking place on the 9th and 10th of November, with over 1,000 vintage tractors, implements, horticultural machinery The post Vintage Tractor Show to host world record attempt appeared first on Farm Contractor & Large Scale Farmer.
  • Policy paper: Government response to OEP’s report on the implementation of the water framework directive regulations and river basin management planning 31/07/2024
    Provides an initial response to the OEP’s report on the implementation of the water framework directive regulations and river basin management planning and advises Parliament that a further full response will follow.
  • Guidance: Get your disinfectant approved by Defra 31/07/2024
    Find out about the process and costs to apply for Defra disinfectant approval.
  • Press release: Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets 31/07/2024
    New report shows the dire state of nature and the need for accelerated action