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DEFRA

Press release: Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans

Introduction of deposit return scheme will be a step forward in ending the throwaway society and cleaning up Britain

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Farm Business

Hunts Engineering moves into ag market with Kubota brand

Warwickshire-based dealership Hunts Engineering will move into the agricultural market, following its appointment by Kubota to offer the M-series tractors

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Farm Business

McConnel brings host of new additions to Lamma

McConnel returned to Lamma with a host of new developments, including a new hedgetrimmer, new control systems and uprated flailheads.

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Farm Business

Teagle adds new compact Tomahawk bale processor

Designed to be used with the increasingly popular compact telehandlers and pivot-steer machines, Teagle has introduced the Tomahawk 6100H Compact

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Farm Business

Survey highlights connectivity concerns

Poor broadband and mobile connectivity “significantly hinder” farmers’ ability to run effective, food-producing businesses, suggests the NFU. A 2024 survey of 755

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Farm Business

National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Young Farmer of the Year

This award is for individuals aged 30 and under who are actively managing an arable or grassland business. The panel

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Hort news

Four years on: environmental horticulture Brexit costs and border impacts

Four years after environmental horticulture became the first sector hit by the full impacts of Brexit checks, businesses are still

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DEFRA

Press release: Pesticide emergency authorisation denied for 2025 to protect bees

An emergency authorisation for Cruiser SB, a neonicotinoid pesticide, will not be granted

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DEFRA

Impact assessment: Cruiser SB HSE emergency registration report 2025

This report contains the Health and Safety Executive’s advice on the use of Cruiser SB on the UK’s sugar beet

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DEFRA

Corporate report: Defra’s performance against greening government commitments

How Defra is performing against its commitments to reduce its impacts on the environment.

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DEFRA

Decision: Neonicotinoid product as seed treatment for sugar beet: emergency authorisation application 2025

The Minister for Water and Flooding denies application for emergency authorisation to use a product containing a neonicotinoid to treat

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Farm Business

Vintage tractors and classic automobilia to be auctioned off by Cheffins

Cheffins will host a timed online auction from the 18th to the 27th of February, with part of the estate

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Farm Business

Office for Budget Responsibility places further doubt on inheritance tax changes

A report from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has stated that it is ‘highly uncertain’ that changes to inheritance

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Farm Business

National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Young Agronomist of the Year

This award is for a young agronomist, aged 30 or under. The recipient will be able to showcase how their

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Farm Business

Dalbo to offer new subsoiler, as well as Brevi branded kit

Lamma saw multiple debuts on the Dalbo stand, with the event marking the first time the company showcased its distribution

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Hort news

MPs investigate issues around biosecurity measures

The House of Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched an inquiry into Animal and Plant

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Funding window to re-open for on-farm trials in Wales

With Farming Connect-funded trials ranging from growing lucerne in Brecon to establishing sunflowers as a companion crop with maize, farmers

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FRC Randwijk: research in the heart of fruit growing

At its New Year’s reception on 16 January, Proeftuin Randwijk proudly unveiled its new name and corporate identity. The new

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Growers downplay reports of brassica shortage

Growers have downplayed newspaper reports that the UK could face a shortage of broccoli and cauliflower later this spring due

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Spanish pepper growers suffering from thrips outbreak

Up to a third of pepper crops in Almeria, Spain could be affected by Tobacco thrips (Thrips parvispinus), according to

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Farm Business

Kuhn debuts Smart Soil Technology at Lamma

After winning a gold award in the Arable Establishment Innovation category at Lamma, Kuhn showcased its Smart Soil Technology (STS)

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Farm Business

WM Agri introduces new GPS safe to tackle theft

Continuing to fill its portfolio with products that aid with health and safety or security, importer WM Agri introduced the

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Farm Business

Kverneland introduces Sync telematics

This newly developed implement gateway for all Kverneland Group Isobus-equipped implements has been introduced to simplify and improve data exchange

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Farm Business

Quality meat from Britain’s website launch works to boost red meat exports to Europe

Plans to maximise the potential of red meat exports to Europe are being enhanced with the continued roll-out of Quality

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Hort news

Source.ag Welcomes Magnus Hilding as New CTO

Source.ag have announced the appointment of Magnus Hilding as its new Chief Technology Officer. Hilding brings a proven track record

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DEFRA

Press release: Seasonally vector low period for bluetongue begins

UK Chief Veterinary Officer announces we are now in the seasonally vector low period for bluetongue virus.

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Farm Business

Carr’s Billington converts mill fleet to HVO

Leading machinery and fuel supplier, Carr’s Billington, has announced that it has converted its mill fleet of 56 vehicles to

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Farm Business

Yara partners with Branston to cut potato carbon footprint

Yara has announced a new partnership with Branston, one of the leading suppliers of potatoes, as part of the company’s

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Farm Business

2024 tractor registrations by power and region

December registrations bucked the trend last year, according to figures released by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). Despite an uptick

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Farm Business

Barenbrug UK appoints new general manger

The UK’s largest grass seed developer, Barenbrug, has appointed a new general manager, succeeding Paul Johnson. Michael Hales steps into

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Hort news

NFU’s Horticulture and Potatoes Board looking for new members

The NFU is seeking proactive, ambitious, and forward-thinking individuals to join its Horticulture and Potatoes Board. Applications are open until

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Innovation critical to food security

Innovation is critical to UK food security and this year’s South West AgriTech Showcase will focus on how key stakeholders

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British Garden Centres acquires Dobbies Gloucester and Reading stores

British Garden Centres has announced the acquisition of two Dobbies Garden Centres in Gloucester and Reading, making it the UK’s

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Hort news

Winner 4th edition Autonomous Greenhouse Challenge announced

The tomatoes have been harvested and weighed, the yields and costs calculated, and the results added up. With this, the

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Morocco expects record blueberry crop

As Morocco began its new blueberry season in December, industry experts predicted another bumper year, making the North African country

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Suntory Flowers launches European division

A new year brings global opportunities. Last year, Suntory Flowers Limited acquired European partner MNP (Moerheim New Plant) in The

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Agricultural industries join NFU’s call to #StopTheFamilyFarmTax at LAMMA

Speaking to numerous agriculture-related industries at the machinery and technology show LAMMA, the NFU has heard that they too are

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Source.ag and Bayer announce partnership

Source.ag, the provider of AI solutions for vegetable growers, have announced its partnership with Bayer, a global leader in life

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Farm Business

Trust in UK food hits 3-Year high, survey finds

After the tumultuous times of the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, confidence from the UK public is returning for the

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Farm Business

Opico showcases 30th anniversary Hatzenbichler harrow and seeder

The Opico stand at Lamma featured a limited-edition black and gold 6m Hatzenbichler harrow and seeder to celebrate 30 years

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Hort news

Morrisons backs farmers against Budget changes

Supermarket Morrisons has said it stands alongside farmers in their protests against the government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax. In

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Grower doubles production with Welsh government support

An indoor farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf has more than doubled its production capacity thanks to support via the Welsh

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Growers sought for project on supply chain fairness

Farmers and growers are being sought to take part in an academic study looking at advancing fair practices in the

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Inflation adds 19% more farmers to inheritance tax

According to the latest calculations by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), around 19% more farmers than forecast will

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Apple growers reflect on difficult season

Top-fruit producer Adrian Scripps Ltd, based at Tonbridge in Kent, has reflected that 2024 “has possibly been one of the

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DEFRA

Press release: Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to protect farmers after Foot and Mouth case

Exports of animals and meat susceptible to the disease prohibited

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Farm Business

Farmland values stay strong, despite challenges

Despite challenges from political and environmental factors, farmland values have remained resilient, according to Knight Frank. Farmland values edged up

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Farm Business

SymAgri becomes official service centre for PTx Trimble

SymAgri, part of the Thurlow Nunn Group, has been appointed as an authorised and approved service centre for PTx Trimble

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Farm Business

New webinar to discuss nitrogen detection from space

A new webinar from agri-tech start-up Messium, co-hosted by The British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), will explore the potential of

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Farm Business

AgriWellBeing Alliance to launch at Lamma

A new coalition dubbed the AgriWellBeing Alliance is being launched at Lamma today, brought together by the Crown Estate, Mates

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Hort news

Corrina Urquhart assumes permanent leadership at BASIS

Corrina Urquhart, who has been serving as interim CEO of BASIS since November 2024, is now stepping into the permanent

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RYPEN Technology a finalist for the Fruit Logistica Innovation award

It’s Fresh Ltd is proud to announce its RYPEN Case liner is a finalist in the 2025 Fruit Logistica Innovation

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Herefordshire engineer named as finalist for 2025 LAMMA Young Engineer Award

Herefordshire-based Arnaud Henry-Lefort, Lead Machine Development Engineer at Ubiqutek Ltd, has been named a finalist for the 2025 LAMMA Young

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Hort news

HTA launches 40 new regional member events for 2025

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced a new series of 40 Regional Member Events to run throughout 2025 at

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Muddy Machines acquires Fox Robotics

UK-based agricultural robotics startup Muddy Machines, which is best known for its prototype ‘Sprout’ asparagus harvesters, has announced that it

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Farm Business

South west England dairy farm tenancy up for grabs

Sizable lettings have come on the market in Cornwall, Somerset and Devon through land agent Carter Jonas. Cornwall Council is

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Farm Business

UK Agri-Tech Centre welcomes backing for innovation and technology

Phil Bicknell, chief executive of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, has welcomed the speech from Defra Secretary Steve Reed at the

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Farm Business

New carbon insetting programme launches for agri-food supply chain

Regenagri has launched a new global carbon insetting programme, providing farmers and growers a route to monetise positive environmental impacts.

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Farm Business

Two grassland herbicides get approval

Corteva Agriscience has received approval for two new herbicides for use on grassland. Robin Bentley, category marketing manager, says: “It’s

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Farm Business

Industry responds to Government’s New Deal

Following the speech from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed at the Oxford Farming Conference,

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Hort news

Grocery suppliers asked to complete 2025 survey

The Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) has today (13 January 2025) launched its annual groceries sector survey and wants to hear

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Hort news

Successful 2025 Growers’ Day hosted by Grodan & Royal Brinkman

Grodan and Royal Brinkman hosted their 2025 Growers’ Day recently, bringing together 35 protected salad growers from across the United

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Hort news

Constellation brands awards scholarships to three Master of Wine students

Principal supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW), Constellation Brands, has awarded scholarships to three Master of Wine

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Farm Business

JCB’s hydrogen engine approved for use

A new ruling from licensing authorities will allow the JCB hydrogen engine to be used commercially, according to a new

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Farm Business

New small seed applicator added to Claydon’s Opti-Till range

The Claydon Drill stand at Lamma will include the Nutriseeder; a new addition to its range of crop establishment tools.

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Farm Business

J Riley to showcase new Kumm-Technik tanker at Lamma

J Riley will be exhibiting at Lamma with a brand new UK-compliant transport tanker from slurry specialists Kumm-Technik. The new

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Farm Business

Glyphosate resistance found in the UK

Growers are being advised to adhere to glyphosate stewardship best practice after the first case of glyphosate resistance in the

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Farm Business

Tractors registrations jump in December, but still down significantly

Tractor registrations in December were up year-on-year for the first and only time in 2024. A total of 791 machines

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Hort news

Many farms won’t make it to ‘New Deal for Farmers’, says NFU

Following the announcement of the government’s ‘New Deal for Farmers’, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “There are positive elements to

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Hort news

British Garden Centres welcomes new buyers to plant team

British Garden Centres is delighted to announce significant changes within its plant buying team. This move aims to drive forward

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DEFRA

News story: Environment Agency continues to urge caution during ongoing flooding

The Environment Agency has urged people to stay vigilant to the risk of flooding and stay away from swollen rivers.

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Farm Business

Thurlow Nunn Standen celebrates 150 years of business

East Anglian machinery dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen is celebrating 150 years of operation this year. Part of the Thurlow Nunn

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Farm Business

Trelleborg launches Premium Care Portal

Trelleborg has announced a new platform for members of its Premium Care service, which now has more than 6,000 farmer

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Farm Business

Government reaffirms commitment to food production with a series of reforms

Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference today, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed will set

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Hort news

GCA intervenes as sprout grower sues Aldi

Discount supermarket Aldi has been taken to court by long-term vegetable supplier W Clappison who claim they were delisted without

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Farmers to take part in National Day of Unity to stop the family farm tax

The NFU has confirmed that Farmers from across the UK will stage a National Day of Unity on 25 January

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Hort news

Ten Master of Wine students awarded Wilson Daniels scholarship

US-based fine wine marketer and importer Wilson Daniels has awarded scholarships to ten Master of Wine (MW) students to support

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Farm Business

Corteva’s Pixxaro herbicide to be trialled with new packaging

The broadleaf herbicide Pixxaro will be dispatched with new sustainable packaging and an easyconnect cap as part of Corteva’s design

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Farm Business

Sencrop acquired in merger

Groupe ISAGRI has announced the acquisition of Sencrop, which the two companies state will ensure the continuity of innovation and

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Farm Business

Agco announces new European parts distribution centre

Agco has announced plans to build a new parts distribution centre (PDC) in Amnéville, France, close to the organisation’s Ennery

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Hort news

New project to peel away the secrets of potato blight

The James Hutton Institute is working with the University of Dundee, the Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge (SLCU) and Imperial

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DEFRA

Guidance: Air emissions risk assessment for your environmental permit

How to complete an air emissions risk assessment, including how to calculate the impact of your emissions and the standards

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DEFRA

Statutory guidance: Dogs, cats or ferrets (live or germinal products) – Import Information Notes

Statutory guidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing live or genetic material of dogs, cats or ferrets

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DEFRA

Press release: Floods Minister and Environment Agency hold further meeting to bolster flood response and recovery

Minister Hardy and Philip Duffy discussed the response to flooding in the East Midlands, Lincolnshire and across the country.

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Farm Business

Simon Richard to highlight mulching technology at Lamma

Importer Simon Richard Ltd and Müthing GmbH will return to Lamma this month, alongside European partner Goweil GmbH. The focus

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Farm Business

John Deere showcases new autonomous kit at CES 2025

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), in Las Vegas, John Deere revealed a series of new autonomous machines. The second

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Farm Business

Boss ORV agrees distribution deal with Yanmar Agribusiness

In a deal finalised at EIMA, Boss ORV has been appointed the UK and Ireland distributor for Yanmar Agribusiness, working

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