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Farm Business

Solutions available to tackle blackgrass pressures after early drilling

With many growers looking to drill earlier this year after last year’s wet weather, ADAMA is warning that blackgrass pressure

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Farm Business

BKT adds new agro-industrial transport tyre to its portfolio

BKT has introduced the FL 695 agro-industrial tyre to its transport range, available in 600/55 R 26.5, 650/55 R 26.5,

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Hort news

HTA responds to the result of the 2024 General Election

Commenting on the incoming new Labour Government and Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister, Fran Barnes, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)

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Jul/Aug 2024 The Commercial Greenhouse Grower Magazine

… The post Jul/Aug 2024 <span>The Commercial Greenhouse Grower Magazine</span> appeared first on Hort News.

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Phoenix Plant Sales Open Day: Get hands-on with Yanmar’s newest excavators

Phoenix Plant Sales, the largest new and used plant machinery dealer in Wales and esteemed supplier for Yanmar Compact Equipment

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NFU looks forward to working with new government

The NFU is looking forward to working with the new government to help deliver its missions for Britain by boosting

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DEFRA

Guidance: Restrictions on germinal product from bluetongue-susceptible animals

In the event of a bluetongue outbreak, controls will be imposed to prevent the spread of disease via the germinal

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Farm Business

Pöttinger launches new Cross Flow mower

Pöttinger’s Cross Flow technology enables swathes to be merged without the need for a conditioning unit on the mower. An

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Hutchinsons highlights wheat and barley varieties to consider this autumn

With growers now looking ahead to autumn planting, David Bouch, national seed manager for Hutchinsons, notes that there are several

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Farm Business

LE-TEC announces Technicians for 2024

The Land-based Engineering – Training and Education Committee (LE-TEC Ltd) has announced the winners of their Technicians For 2024 competition.

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Farm Business

Yokohama-ATG strengthens Alliance OEM distribution in the UK

Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG) products will now be offered to the OEM market in the UK by Wheel Solutions Ltd. The company

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Farm Business

Tractor registrations drop significantly in June

Just 869 machines were registered in the month of June, a 23% drop year-on-year according to the Agricultural Engineers Association

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New NAAC Standard Terms and Conditions for Contractors

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new Terms and Conditions for members, in conjunction with Chattertons Solicitors.

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Low Carbon Fertiliser Boosts NUE by 20% First UK Trials Reveal

The first UK trials of a pioneering low carbon, slow release nitrogen fertiliser have revealed it can boost crop Nutrient

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Farm Business

Online portal launched to boost digital skills in farming

Hartpury Agriculture has launched a brand-new online portal. It says this digital resource is designed to support businesses and professionals

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Farm Business

Three new Prolander models introduced by Kuhn

Kuhn Farm Machinery has extended its Prolander cultivator range with three wider models to suit customers requiring more output. The

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KWS inaugurates new R&D facility in Uberlândia, Brazil

As part of its international growth strategy, seed specialist KWS opened its new research and breeding station for vegetables in

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José Cuadrado committed to make Yanmar CE a global leader

Building a sustainable future for both company and customers lies at the heart of Cuadrado’s strategy for putting Yanmar CE

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TIAH launches virtual work experience programme

The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Virtual Work Experience (VWEX)

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Plant and flower industry call for urgent action on import cost hikes

In an open letter ahead of the General Election, the UK’s Horticultural Trades Association and sister associations from across Europe

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Source.ag unveils Source APIs for direct data management

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers has announced the release of Source APIs. The latest addition to

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Farm Business

Growers urged to consider resistance testing ahead of wild oat control

Growers concerned about wild oat populations are being advised to get seed samples tested to help plan control strategies. Early

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John Deere expands 6M tractor range

John Deere has extended its 6M tractor portfolio, offering 17 models across five different chassis sizes and with four- or

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Farm Business

Varied vintage collection achieves high prices at Cheffins sale

The Manor Park Farm Collection, owned by Peter and David Ingall, was offered to the market by Cheffins at a

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Farm Business

Entries still open for National Arable and Grassland Awards

Do you know a grower who has excelled this year despite the difficult conditions? Or a contractor or agronomist who

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Farm Business

Limagrain looks ahead to hard wheats

The introduction of the Beowulf variety to the Limagrain wheat portfolio continues a shift in focus from the company. Phillip

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Hort news

Nanobubbles boost tomatoes at R&L Holt

Vale of Evesham tomato growers R&L Holt has added nanobubble technology to the unique patented irrigation system in use at

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Irrigation water sources can introduce tyre additives to leafy veg

A new study by scientists from the University of Vienna and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shown that, as

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New Holland and Bluewhite announce strategic partnership

CNH brand New Holland has announced a multi-phase partnership with autonomous technology company Bluewhite (formerly Blue White Robotics) to collaborate

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Rijk Zwaan opens new breeding greenhouse for berries

Dutch breeding company Rijk Zwaan, best known in the UK for its vegetable varieties, has opened a new breeding greenhouse

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Farm Business

SMS extends cultivation portfolio

Czech manufacturer SMS has announced a series of new models within its cultivation portfolio. The new Titan Simple 630 Cambridge

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NAAC announces new terms and conditions

Working with Chattertons Solicitors, the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new terms and conditions to give members

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Farm Business

Broad-spectrum viral resistance as Syngenta advances trait technology

SY Kestrel is the first variety to hit UK shores and is the flagship of Syngenta’s new Hyvido Neo branding.

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Farm Business

Bumper crowds attend the Arable Event

The 2024 Arable Event reportedly saw bumper crowds, with machinery demonstrations, crop trials and trade stands, as well as a

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Farm Business

Stihl partners with Screwfix to bring battery and electric tools to market

Screwfix has been announced as a new retailer for the Stihl range of battery and electric tools. The product range

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Farm Business

Military event showcases machinery careers for service leavers

John Deere has seen an influx of applications to its Military Hiring Programme after hosting a bespoke dealers event for

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Hort news

FEATURED: Join us in Spalding – advancing sustainable horticulture

We are excited to invite you to a morning and lunch session at the Sessions House in Spalding on Wednesday

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Greenlux Lighting Solutions names Mr. Kari Kylä-Kaila as new CEO

Greenlux Lighting Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Kari Kylä-Kaila as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer,

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BioFirst appoints Bart Sosef as President of its Plant Products division

BioFirst Group is excited to announce the appointment of Bart Sosef as President of its Plant Products division. Bart, currently

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VITICULTURE ADVICE: Summer canopy management in UK vineyards

Managing your vineyard canopy in summer (i.e. fruit thinning) is crucial for achieving the best yield and fruit quality. This

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DEFRA

Guidance: Import groupage or mixed load consignments of animal products into Great Britain

Guidance for EU exporters, exporters from the rest of the world and UK importers, on how to import groupage or

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Farm Business

New low cost robot offered for on-farm packing

PACE Mechanical Handling has introduced the PacePal collaborative robot, designed to work in close proximity with people without the need

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Farm Business

Scottish estate puts Grange toolbar to work

A new 6m Close Coupled Toolbar (CCT) from Grange Machinery has been purchased by the Stracathro Estate, located on the

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Farm Business

New flagship Cyclone from Major Equipment

A new 9.2m Cyclone rotary shredder has been added to the Major Equipment range, offering increased working speeds according to

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Farm Business

Soil Farmer of the Year announced at Groundswell

This year’s Groundswell saw the announcement of the Soil Farmer of the Year, a competition that was judged by representatives

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Hort news

Act now: Final chance to shape the future of UK horticulture by completing the Wellbeing Survey

erennial, the charity dedicated to supporting people in horticulture, is calling on everyone in the industry to take part in

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Exciting developments mean Bulrush Horticulture is well-placed for a busy season next year

As the demand for peat-free products continues to skyrocket, leading substrate producer Bulrush Horticulture has been investing back into the

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DEFRA

Guidance: Export plants and plant products from Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Check if you need a licence or phytosanitary certificate to export plants and plant products.

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DEFRA

Form: Apply to use Northern Ireland plant health labels

Get authorisation to use Northern Ireland plant health labels (NIPHL) and see the list of regulated plants for planting.

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Hort news

Double British fruit and veg to fix diets and tackle climate and nature crisis, environment groups say

The UK must stop relying on imports and fix diets by doubling the land used to grow fruit and vegetables

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Farm Business

Trelleborg launches new initiative with ABP Food Group

Trelleborg has partnered with ABP Group, a leading food processor, with an initiative aimed at boosting fuel efficiency by focusing

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Farm Business

Construction taking shape at new Joskin factory

Following delays due to a location that straddles both the Sanem and Esch-sur-Alzette communes, Joskin has now reported good progress

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Water parasite found in supermarket pre-washed vegetables

The water-borne and food-borne parasite Cryptosporidium has been detected in pre-washed vegetables from major supermarkets in Kent by researchers from

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Weather creates strawberry shortage and blueberry glut

According to reports, cool weather at the beginning of June has seen a decline in strawberry availability, although supplies are

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73rd British National Ploughing Championships

Around 250 top ploughmen and women from all over Great Britain will compete at the 73rd British National Ploughing Championships  on the 12th &

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UK potatoes reach new high for second year in a row

UK white potato prices have reached record levels for the second year in a row according to price monitoring service

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Farm Business

UK potato industry gets access to StoreGuard

Biofresh Safestore, the UK distributor of StoreGuard, is preparing for its first full season. Manufactured by AgroFresh, the product uses

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Farm Business

Half a million combines from Claas

Claas is celebrating the production of its 500,000th combine harvester since launching the product range in 1936. To celebrate the

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Trials show NUE boost from low carbon fertiliser

The nutrient uptake efficiency (NUE) of spring barley and winter wheat has been shown to be increased by up to

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Silver medal for Kverneland’s Pudama system

Kverneland has been awarded a silver award by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) in its 2024

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Farm Business

Higher BYDV risk for early-drilled cereals

Following a disastrous 2023 drilling season, growers are expected to favour earlier drilling this year, however, Adama is warning that

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Funding awarded for sustainable horticultural crop protection trials

Growing Kent & Medway has awarded vouchers worth £320,000 to 13 businesses to work with researchers to advance sustainable innovation

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FEATURED: ISC Future Finance supports sustainable growth in agriculture sector with innovative financing solutions

ISC Future Finance, a dynamic commercial finance brokerage specialising in sourcing funding for businesses across various sectors, announces its official

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Wyevale Nurseries receives Plant Healthy Certification for fourth year in a row

Wyevale Nurseries has been awarded a Plant Healthy Certificate for its high biosecurity standards for the fourth year in succession

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Records broken as WineGB Awards medals announced

The eighth edition of the WineGB Awards saw a record number of wines entered and gold medals awarded with wines

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A new non-executive director for Zayndu brings extensive industry experience

Anne Williams, head of protected crops at Bayer Vegetable Seeds, has joined the Zayndu board as a non-executive director. The announcement

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Farm Business

Tractor of the Year 2025 kicks off with Let the Challenge Begin

The 2025 edition of Tractor of the Year kicked off in a lavish event in Milan last week, with 17

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Farm Business

Opico showcases new Alpego Inversa stone burier at Royal Highland Show

The Royal Highland Show saw the introduction of a new Alpego stone burier. The Inversa is based on the Alpego

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Farm Business

British Ploughing Championships return to Nottinghamshire

The venue for the 2024 British National Ploughing Championships has been announced. Thoresby Farming, based on the Thoresby Estate, near

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Hope for sustainable wheat yields

New trials conducted by KWS and Orion Future Technologies have suggested that growers may be able to produce sustainable wheat

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Farm Business

Vogelsang offers top tips for slurry legislation

As Defra seeks to ban splash plates from 2025 onwards, and grants for slurry application equipment look likely to end

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NIAB chief urges next Government to prioritise implementing rules for precision breeding

Speaking at a recent Westminster Forum event entitled ‘Next steps for gene edited foods in England’, NIAB chief executive Professor

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Wyevale Nurseries scoops six New Plant Awards at HTA National Plant Show

Wyevale Nurseries has taken six New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh

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Horticultural agronomist wins prestigious Paul Singleton Award

Agrii horticultural agronomist Emma Smith has been named the winner of the esteemed Paul Singleton Award, which honours outstanding contributions

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Cornish new potatoes herald the arrival of summer

Cornish New Potatoes are some of the earliest UK mainland New Potatoes of the summer. Thanks to the milder maritime

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Institute of Masters of Wine publish the 2024 exam questions and wines

Following the completion of the MW exam in centres worldwide last week, The Institute of Masters of Wine have published

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Farm Business

New national sales manager for Boss ORV

Boss ORV has appointed Neil Everett to the role of national sales manager, with his initial focus being on developing

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Farm Business

Sharmans extends sales area for Claydon equipment

Sharmans Agricultural Limited has announced that it will now offer the Claydon range of products across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire,

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Farm Business

Alvan Blanch invests in monster bending machine to boost production

Crop handling specialist Alvan Blanch has invested in a new bending machine for its Wiltshire manufacturing plant – said to

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Farm Business

Barenbrug celebrates 120 years

The Royal Barenbrug Group is celebrating 120 years since it was founded, having focused on grass seed innovation. Established by

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Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET wins visitor vote

Farplants Sales Ltd – Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET has been awarded the Visitor Vote, sponsored by Floramedia, at the HTA

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Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET wins visitor vote

Farplants Sales Ltd – Spiraea WALBERTON’S® PLUM CARPET has been awarded the Visitor Vote, sponsored by Floramedia, at the HTA

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Pea and bean field day

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) will welcome farmers, agronomists and other industry stakeholders to its open day at the

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Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom wins at HTA National Plant Show 2024

The Bransford Webbs Plant Company’s Digitalis purpurea Apple Blossom has been recognised as Best in Show at the New Plant

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DEFRA

Research: African swine fever in pigs and wild boars in Europe

Updated outbreak assessment for African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in Eastern Europe, Belgium and Sweden.

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DEFRA

Research: African swine fever in pigs and wild boars in Europe

Updated outbreak assessment for African swine fever in wild boar and domestic pigs in Eastern Europe, Belgium and Sweden.

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Farm Business

Call for party leaders to protect UK food security

Party leaders are being urged by the UK food and drink supply chain to ensure policies on food security are

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