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Milwaukee extends outdoor power equipment range

Since launching in 2017, Milwaukee has developed its range of outdoor power equipment (OPE) to feature more than 60 tools

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Kuhn to showcase a bumper range of products at Cereals

Kuhn Farm Machinery will bring more than 20 machines to Cereals this year, including a debuting mechanical weeding range and

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Tractor registrations remain down but in line with seasonal figures

The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has released tractor registration figures for April, showing that the number of units was 9.5%

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Alliance adds 15 new sizes to popular Agriflex+ 372 range

Yokohama-ATG has expanded the range of Agriflex+ 372 tyres for combines and tractors with an additional 15 sizes, taking the

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Basildon hosts IAgrE Annual Awards

The Institution of Agricultural Engineers (IAgrE) Annual Awards Ceremony took place on the 24th of April, hosted by the New

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New Holland launches free platform for real-time data management

At the Agrishow 2024 event in Brazil, New Holland introduced FieldOps, a new free-to-use farm management web portal and mobile

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Simon Brown to step down as managing director of Amazone UK

Amazone Ltd has announced the retirement of managing director Simon Brown, following 40 years with the company. After leaving Harper

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CropTec enters ‘new era’ for 12th event

CropTec has unveiled a new brand identity and revised its conference programme to better align with the evolving industry for

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Vogelsang’s XSplit brings benefits to Lancashire dairy farm

As conversations continue to intensify around the use and storage of slurry, Matthew Tilt headed up to Lancashire to see

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JCB cyclists finish ahead of schedule for charity ride

On the 26th of April, cyclists from JCB completed a charity fundraising effort to ride around the world in 80

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New agriculture app to streamline machine connections on-farm

Case IH has unveiled the FieldOps app, an all-in-one mobile and web solution for farmers to connect, view, and manage

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Strawson Ltd celebrates 20 years of Haith’s root veg polisher with new model

Strawson Ltd purchased the first root vegetable polisher from Haith in its Nottinghamshire production line when the product was launched

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Bunning to bring extended product line to Royal Highland Show

G T Bunning and Sons will be exhibiting at the Royal Highland Show on a larger stand, enabling the company

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Alarms raised over decision to stop farm inspections

The Farm Safety Partnership (FSP) has raised serious concerns over the recent decision by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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Simon Richard Ltd appoints new sales manager

Will Davies has joined Simon Richard Ltd as the southern area sales manager. Commenting on the new hire, Simon Richard

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Farm safety initiative raises over £700 for charity

Tallis Amos Group (TAG) servicing teams have been promoting farm safety by contributing £15 from each harvest machinery check throughout

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Bicycle and forager to complete a 1,000 mile route for charity

Nick Bragg, who farms in Somerset at Frogmary Green Farm, is raising funds for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)

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Close attention is needed with plant growth regulators this spring

With more ground being put down to spring cropping this year, Farmacy is advising growers to pay close attention to

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Kverneland extends butterfly mower range

The 2024 mower portfolio from Kverneland has been expanded with two models – the 5387MT and the 5395MT, which fit

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Yara UK appoints new area manager

Catherine McNair will join Yara UK as area manager for East Anglia, with responsibilities including farmer-customer relationships throughout the region.

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Miravis comes at ideal time given current disease risks

Syngenta’s new fungicide, Miravis Plus, has been brought to market – reportedly offering a step change in wheat and barley

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Working demonstrations to take centre stage at Cereals 2024

This year’s Cereals Event, taking place on the 11th and 12th of June, will include over 200 working demonstrations, enabling

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Pöttinger adds extra functionality to Harvest Assist app

Pöttinger’s Harvest Assist app has been designed to help optimise forage harvesting and now includes three new functions to further

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DJI expands crop protection capabilities with two new drones

Building on the Agras product line, DJI has launched the T50 and T25 models, both of which are compatible with

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International animal disease agencies celebrate a century of work

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) came together yesterday, 29 April, to

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Boss ORV appoints new Corvus dealer for Cornwall

J&R Agricultural Engineering Ltd is the latest dealership to join the Corvus network, adding the range of UTVs to its

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Case IH returns to Cereals with a focus on connected services

On the 11th and 12th of June, Case IH will bring a brand new stand layout to Cereals, focusing on

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Crop trials to take centre stage at the Arable Event

A full range of new and conventional winter cereal crops will be on show at the Arable Event, which takes

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New Avant Tecno UK headquarters hits new milestone

The construction of Avant Tecno’s new UK headquarters has reached a new milestone with its topping-out ceremony. Development has been

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MJP Supplies returns to Cereals as interest in Agrifol grows

The UK distributor of the Agrifol biostimulant, MJP Supplies, will return to Cereals on the 11th and 12th of June

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BRP announces new dealer as it expands Welsh network

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has announced that Thorncliffe will join its dealer network. The Rhyl-based, family-run business has more than

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Corteva to hold celebration at Cereals

Five years after it launched as a global agricultural company, Corteva Agriscience is inviting farmers to join them at Cereals

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A successful first year for Develon

Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, has completed its first year on the market across Europe and is reporting very successful

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BKT launches new tyre to reduce fuel consumption during transport

The All Steel radial tanker and trailer tyre, the Powertrailer SR 331, has been launched by BKT. It is designed

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Dispersal sale sees high prices achieved

The Rugby Farmers Market at Stoneleigh saw several high-achieving cattle go under the hammer as the Goodrest herd – from

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Amazone to bring new kit to Cereals

Amazone has announced a series of launches and showcases at this year’s Cereals Event to highlight the shifting trends in

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Cost of farmland hits a record-breaking high

The average price of bare agricultural land in England and Wales hit a new all-time high of £9,250/acre in the

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SIP to showcase new Star grass rake at Welsh grassland event

The Sustainable Muck and Grass event will be the first opportunity for people to see SIP’s new Star R 770/24TC

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B-hive Innovations gains funding for apple growing project

B-hive Innovations and fruit grower Adrian Scripps Ltd have joined forces for a new Innovate UK project. The 12-month project

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AHDB pushes for industry use of residual potato levy fund

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is asking ministers to consider using residual potato levy funds as a grant

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Gordons takes on the Develon brand for Scotland

Gordons, an agricultural and construction machinery dealer based in Castle Douglas, has been appointed the Authorised Dealer for Develon equipment

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Metribuzin confirmed safe for mainline potato variety

Metribuzin can now be safely applied as a pre-emergence herbicide to Elland potatoes, extending the usage for ADAMA’s product Shotput.

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Kuhn looks ahead to Halloween with new pumpkin drill

Kuhn Farm Machinery has extended its precision drill range with the two-row Kosma M pumpkin drill, designed to offer growers

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Kubota dealer adds second depot

Hosplant, a dealer for the Kubota range of agricultural tractors, implements and construction equipment, has opened a second depot to

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UK conventional rape variety tops AHDB Recommended List

Pinnacle, a conventional oilseed rape variety bred in the UK, has been named the number one variety in the 2024

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Krone announces new warranty and finance deals

Krone UK has announced an additional year of warranty, free of charge, for mowers, tedders and rakes purchased before the

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New AEA president highlights importance of knowledge exchange

In his first address as president of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) at the association’s annual conference, Mark Earles highlighted

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Biostimulants importer urges potato growers to invest ahead of scorching summer

MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of Agrifol, is advising potato growers to plan ahead as another hot summer is predicted.

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Land sales could surge in spring according to Carter Jonas

While the weather held off some sales earmarked for the start of the year, Carter Jonas is suggesting that there

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Kubota announces partnership to boost hydrogen engine development

Kubota has joined Allianz Hydrogen Engine, an organisation which pools knowledge from industry and research, to enhance the development of

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Dieci launches new high-performance articulated telehandler

Dieci has announced the Pivot T80 articulated telehandler, extending the product range with a new flagship model that offers a

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AGCO and Trimble complete joint venture

AGCO and Trimble have announced the completion of the joint venture PTx Trimble, combining the Trimble business with AGCO’s JCA

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‘Inevitable’ price increases across contracting, survey finds

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has released its latest survey, showing “inevitable” price increases this spring. Across the

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Contractor of the Year 2024: Martin Hays Contracting

For more than 30 years, Martin Hays has offered contracting services to the Derbyshire area. We went and visited the

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Sumitomo Chemical anticipate approval on two new cereal fungicides

Agrochemical manufacturer Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, best known for its biorational agricultural products and solutions, aims to strengthen its market

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Supply chain in focus at this year’s Cereals Event

Cereals will introduce a brand new seminar stage this year, tracing the arable supply chain from seed in the field

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Staple tyre brands to hitch prices up across their ranges

Starting from May 2024, Trelleborg tyres will increase prices globally by up to 5% across all segments. It comes alongside

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Remedial work needed to reset maize ground after wet winter

ProCam is advising growers to ensure that ground is properly prepared ahead of maize planting, as the wet weather could

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Growers urged to check ‘Made for SFI’ seed mixes carefully

Barenbrug is warning growers to seek advice on the suitability of seed mixtures being sold as SAM3 compatible, as decisions

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Amazone adds 6m model to Precea range

Amazone has announced that its trailed precision air seeder, the Precea, will now include a 6m model, complementing the existing

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ADAMA warns of perfect storm for BYDV

The mild and wet conditions that have impacted the UK in recent months could provide the perfect conditions for barley

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TIAH to take part in Cultivate conference

The Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture (TIAH) will be part of the discussion about rural business growth and resilience at

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Rare machinery auction gets underway later this month

The first vintage machinery auction of the year will see over 2,700 lots go under the hammer, including one-of-a-kind tractors,

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Carter Jonas brings two farms to market

With a combined value of £9.3 million, two farms have been brought to market by property consultant Carter Jonas. Frogmary

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Versatile Equipment expands territory for Bobcat

Versatile Equipment, an Authorised Dealer for the Bobcat brand, has expanded its territory into the counties of Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and

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New members appointed to AHDB

UK ministers have appointed Graeme Jack and Glen Nimmo as board members of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB),

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BRP makes new UK appointment to optimise dealer programme

Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) has appointed Richard Gregg as network development advisor for the UK and Ireland, concerning the Can-Am

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UFAC-UK appoints new technical team

As part of a strategic restructuring, UFAC-UK has appointed a new ruminant technical manager and regional business manager. Steve Willats

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Amazone launches new harrow mounted drill

The Cataya Special EcoLine from Amazone is said to be an attractively priced entry into the company’s seed drill combinations,

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Crop Marketing Group appoints Cefetra as marketing partner

Cefetra Ltd has been named as the new marketing partner for Crop Marketing (Groups) Ltd (CMG). The company will take

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Massey Ferguson 9S wins Red Dot Design Award

Continuing a run of awards for its revamped 5S and 8S tractors, Massey Ferguson has once again been awarded the

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Cereals early bird registration closes this Friday 12 April

The UK’s largest arable farming event is just around the corner once again, with the chance to grab early bird

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Agriculture systems to be used in expansive space exploration project

Vertical Future, a UK-based vertical farming technology specialist, has been awarded a grant of £1.5m to adapt their controlled-environment-agriculture (CEA)

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Trelleborg announces 1,000 members in its Premium Care program

Trelleborg has announced that its Premium Care program has reached 1,000 members, just months after launching at Agritechnica. “We are

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Sclerotina control more important than ever as OSR area drops

Growers are been urged to keep dose rates high to control sclerotinia in oilseed crops this season. The disease limits

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Pöttinger introduces new generation of Vitasem

The Pöttinger range of Vitasem mechanical seed drills has been updated. Available in working widths of 2.5m up to 4m,

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Burke cattle trophies move location following bluetongue outbreak

The Royal Agricultural Society of England, the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association and the Three Counties Agricultural Society have announced that

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Simple machinery adjustments could limit silage contamination

Ben Davies, product manager at Krone UK, has advised farmers and contractors about adjustments that can be made to silage

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Alliance introduces new excavator tyre for on and off-road operations

The Alliance 399, from Yokohama Off-Highway Tires, has been specifically designed for excavators with a non-directional, diagonal lug design to

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Early control needed for rust in wheat

Late-drilled fields, susceptible varieties and the mild winter mean that yellow rust could be a significant issue for wheat growers

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NFU team to raise money for Farm Africa at London Marathon

On the 21st of April, a team of NFU representatives will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Farm

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Yara recommends foliar nutrition to boost waterlogged crops

Following the wet autumn and winter, Chris Harrold, YaraVita product manager at Yara, has recommended crop analysis and a complete

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RSABI asks #AreEweOK? and urges farmers to #KeepTalking

Scottish agricultural charity RSABI is reminding those in the farming community to check in on each other during this busy

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Tractor registrations not as clear cut as March figures revealed

The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has announced that 1,939 tractors were registered in March – a 12.8% drop when compared

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Timac Agro finds success in ADAS trials

The ADAS Nutrition Challenge 2023 has reportedly shown the benefits of controlled-release crop nutrition programmes when compared against RB209 and

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PGRO warns of SFI impact on pulse crops

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has urged growers entering agreements for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) to fully

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Arable Event returns for 10th year, with guest speakers announced

On the 19th of June, the Arable Event will return to Western-under-Lizard with a host of seed trial plots, machinery

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Clarity needed over tax implications of environmental schemes

Carter Jonas is calling for greater clarity over the tax treatment of land put into environmental schemes. The firm states

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J Riley takes Kumm Technik slurry tanker on the road

After taking on the sole UK distribution for Kumm Technik slurry tankers at the backend of 2023, J Riley Agri

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Sunflowers could represent opportunity for growers

Grainseed is urging growers to consider sunflowers this season, following the decline in the cropped area of wheat, barley and

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Newt Estate partners with McArthur BDC to process heritage wheat

The Newt Estate in Somerset, home to The Newt boutique hotel, has worked with McArthur BDC to install a grain

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AMC launches green loan

The Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC), part of Lloyds Banking, has introduced a new green loan to support rural businesses transitioning

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NSP urges growers to ‘lead the charge’ with sustainable nematicide use

The Nematicide Stewardship Programme (NSP) has issued a reminder to growers to follow best practice with granular nematicides this spring

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Acres Insurance to deliver vehicles and supplies to Ukrainian front line

On the 14th of April, Acres Insurance will transport eight four-wheel drive vehicles as essential supplies to the Ukrainian front

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