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Rural Affairs Minister attends Gardening and Horticulture CPG at Holyrood to discuss sector challenges

The Scottish Parliament’s Gardening and Horticulture Cross-Party Group, which brings together industry professionals and Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs),

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BerryWorld packaging innovation wins Gold

BerryWorld’s latest packaging innovation was awarded a gold medal at The Grocer New Product & Packaging Awards 2024. The 100%

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Conference highlights need for intelligent management for the future

For a profitable and sustainable future, the agricultural industry must drive innovation, attract talent, and use data to drive decision-making

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Farm Business

Pöttinger founds Dutch subsidiary

Since the middle of October, Pöttinger has offered direct sales and support to customers in the Netherlands, following the opening

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DEFRA

Press release: Reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities

£50 million investment into internal drainage boards and plans to consult on new strategic vision for floods investment

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Farm Business

Kuhn Farm Machinery announces return to Lamma

For the first time in five years, Kuhn Farm Machinery will exhibit at the Lamma Show, showcasing its broad range

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Farm Business

Grimme announces new generation of the Matrix precision seeder

After ten years on the market, Grimme has revamped the Matrix precision seeder range with the latest generation of the

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Farm Business

Begbies Traynor asks: is insolvency the final straw for farmers?

While the cost of living crisis exacerbated by record inflation and rising farming input costs deems farming budgets insufficient, farmers

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Hort news

Reject raspberries put to good use

This summer, family-run artisan gin brand Penrhos Spirits called Herefordshire fruit farmers together to help them save rejected raspberries and

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Californian vineyard implements laser bird deterrent technology

Well-known Californian wine company E. & J. Gallo Winery has adopted an innovative bird-deterrent system using the AVIX Autonomic laser

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Greenfingers Charity AGM: Sue Allen steps down as Chairman as Boyd Douglas-Davies takes the helm

At the Greenfingers Charity Annual General Meeting on 31st October, a significant leadership transition took place. Sue Allen, who has been

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DEFRA

Open consultation: Reforms to The Bathing Water Regulations 2013

We are seeking views on proposed reforms and technical amendments to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.

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DEFRA

Press release: Bathing water reforms to consider water sports and water quality

Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water

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Farm Business

Merlo expands dealer network with CC Agri

Merlo has extended its dealer network with the appointment of Norfolk-based Chris Coleman Agricultural Engineering (CC Agri). “This strategic appointment

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Farm Business

Latest agro-forestry product launches

The Sustainable Farming Incentive, as well as possibilities to cut the initial investment through the FETF grant scheme, has made

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Farm Business

Real Success calls for composure amid budget changes

Paul Harris, CEO of staff specialist firm Real Success, says that it is essential to stay calm and make a

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Farm Business

New Lemken plough model launched at EIMA

The EIMA International trade fair in Bologna saw the introduction of a new Lemken Diamant 18 plough; revamping the range

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Farm Business

Biostimulants could boost late drilled wheat crops

Wheat sowing will be late again this year, as growers become used to extreme weather patterns. As the unusual becomes

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Farm Business

Biofresh Safestore introduces new features

Biofresh Safestore, reportedly the leading potato sprout control technology provider in the UK, has added two new features to its

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Hort news

Three horticultural professionals shortlisted for the AIPH Young International Grower of the Year 2025

For the fourth year in a row, AIPH is collaborating with Jungle Talks to present the Young International Grower of

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Syngenta Flowers moves towards a Peat Free young plant production in De Lier (NL)

Syngenta Flowers, a leader in the pot and bedding plants business, have announced the reduction of peat in their young

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Farm Business

Key forage harvester manufacturer updates

The forage harvester remains one of the most powerful machines on the farm, often reaching the 900-1,000hp range. As they

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Hort news

Critical sector issues raised at HTA ‘Plants in Parliament’ event

Following the success of last year’s Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) drop-in showcase in Parliament, the HTA has once again presented

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British farming to acknowledge huge public support at historic Lord Mayor’s parade

The significant role British farmers and growers play in delivering sustainable, homegrown food for the nation and caring for our

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DEFRA

Policy paper: Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England

This contingency plan describes how the government will manage an outbreak or incident of exotic notifiable disease of animals in

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Farm Business

Registrations still down but peak over five year average

Just 818 machines were registered in October, according to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). This was an 18.8% reduction compared

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Farm Business

Ludlow Training Company to hold accredited first aid courses for farming

The Ludlow Training Company is running its accredited first aid course for farmers on the 28th of November. Suitable for

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Hort news

Sam from Vitacress Herbs awarded Nuffield Farming Scholarship

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, including Sam Brook from the

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DEFRA

Policy paper: Fisheries: agreed records of consultations and distribution reports for North-East Atlantic mackerel, blue whiting and Norwegian spring spawning herring 2025

Reports from stock distribution working groups and agreed records of annual consultations on the management of Norwegian spring spawning herring,

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DEFRA

Press release: £47 million to unlock 28,000 nutrient neutrality stalled homes

Tens of thousands of new homes will be delivered across England, thanks to government funding and partnership work, to unlock

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DEFRA

News story: Government and business leaders come together to accelerate climate action before COP29

Government hosts roundtables to strengthen global climate action ahead of COP29.

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Farm Business

Finalists announced for National Arable and Grassland Awards 2025

The finalists for the National Arable and Grassland Awards have been announced. Once again, the quality of the entries was

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Farm Business

CAAV looks at impact of autumn budget

The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has explored the impact of the autumn budget, stating: Labour’s aim for growth

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Farm Business

New conference set to tackle dependency on imported soya

A new event hopes to help transition away from imported soya and to a more sustainable, secure food system in

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Farm Business

Agronomist offers tips after delayed winter drilling

Mike Thornton, head of crop production at ProCam, is advising growers to be flexible when it comes to managing later-drilled

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Farm Business

High-capacity push-off trailers for intensive silage operations

Tipping trailers remain a popular option on farms, but as the need for greater capacities has increased, these come with

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Hort news

UK food security threatened by Spanish floods and storms

The devastating floods and storms in southern and eastern Spain, which have claimed more than 250 lives, have also highlighted

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Tomato greenhouse mistaken for Northern Lights

According to press reports, the growth lights from a tomato greenhouse in Suffolk have been mistaken for the Northern Lights

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The best of British fruit on show as growers set ambitious growth targets

The National Fruit Show celebrated its 91st year at the Kent County Showground on Wednesday 6thNovember 2024. The show was

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New Covent Garden Market celebrates 50 years anniversary

New Covent Garden Market proudly celebrates 50 years at its iconic Nine Elms site, marking a milestone in the long

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Farm Business

Two companies share Claas Dealer of the Year award

Two family-owned dealerships, Rickerby and Gordons, have both been awarded the Claas UK Dealer of the Year award. The award

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Farm Business

Cummins showcases new engine technology at EIMA

Cummins’ hydrogen-powered, internal combustion engine – the H2-ICE – went on show for the first time at EIMA International. Rated

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Farm Business

MP looks for support in letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Harriet Cross, Member of Parliament for Gordon and Buchan, is looking for co-signatories for a letter she plans to send

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Farm Business

NFU meets with Defra and Treasury to discuss IHT changes

Following the industry response to the autumn budget, NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with the Defra Secretary of State and

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Farm Business

David Brown VAK1 series to be celebrated at vintage event

This year’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will include anniversary celebrations for the David Brown VAK1 series. Originally known

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Hort news

New Vinescapes consultant to lead innovation and regenerative viticulture

On 2 December, experienced viticulturist Cameron Roucher returns to the United Kingdom as a senior consultant for Vinescapes in Surrey.

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NFU meets with Defra and Treasury to discuss Inheritance Tax

The NFU has today (Monday 4th November) met with the Defra Secretary of State and Treasury officials to stress the

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FEATURED: Are you compliant? Application equipment testing, including fertiliser spreaders

Update to test requirements As part of compliance for the whole chain of plant protection product (PPP) use, HSE pesticide

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MM Flowers’ parent company buys Poplar Farm Flowers

MM Investment Holdings (MM), parent company of MM Flowers, the biggest supplier of flowers to UK retailers including M&S, Tesco

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Farm Business

RSABI appoints new case officer

Scottish agricultural charity RSABI has appointed Susan Stewart to the role of case officer, providing support to Central Scotland. Susan

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Farm Business

Apollo Vredestein introduces first range of sprayer tyres

EIMA International will see the introduction of the Vredestein Traxion CropCare, Apollo Tyres’ first boot for the trailed and self-propelled

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Farm Business

Whatever happened to… Allis-Chalmers 6-12 motor plough?

The increase in tractor and motor plough popularity during World War 1 occurred mainly in the United States, Canada and

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Farm Business

Adapting tillage choice to added acreage

Whixley Grange Farm is run by three generations of Voakes, with James farming in partnership with his father, James’ brother

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PBGA announces 2024 conference line-up

The Pea and Bean Growers Association (PBGA) is excited to welcome industry professionals to its highly anticipated biennial conference. The event

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Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust announces new scholars

The Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust has announced the appointment of 24 new Scholars for 2025, including Tom and Ali from

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Manufacturers unite to champion the future of professional growing media in the UK

A coalition of growing media manufacturers have formed the ‘Growing Media Manufacturers’ Council’ (GMMC) with a goal of ensuring the

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Farm Business

Financial consultancy gives practical steps to mitigate budget

Rural accountant Old Mill has released a series of practical tips to help mitigate the impact of changes announced in

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Farm Business

New HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator to debut at AgriScot

Opico has announced that it will showcase a new HE-VA Compact Grass Rejuvenator at AgriScot, taking place on the 13th

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Farm Business

Mitas to showcase full range of agri tyres at EIMA

At EIMA International, Mitas will highlight its comprehensive range of agricultural radial tyres. The products on show will include: VF800/70

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Farm Business

Whatever happened to… wood-fuelled tractors?

Despite the disadvantages, wood has provided fuel for tractors on many thousands of farms, and it has also been used

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

The wonder of Cherry Blossom; Japanese author to give public lecture in Durham

Cherry blossom or ‘Sakura’ is the national flower of Japan, symbolising the transient beauty of life. Tourists make pilgrimages in

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Eastern Branch 40th Anniversary event- Fullers Mill Garden, 24 October 2024

The Eastern Branch chose Fullers Mill, near Bury St Edmunds, for its 40th anniversary event because of its central location

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Extension to the Tree Health Pilot grant announced

The Tree Health Pilot grant is being extended until the launch of the full nationwide Tree Health grant scheme to

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Seasonal Worker visa announced for 2025 and 2023 Seasonal Worker Survey results

Seasonal Worker visa route has been confirmed for 2025, with a total of 43,000 Seasonal Worker visas available for horticulture.

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Regional Branch Committee Volunteers

Following a call out for Members to get more involved in their regional branch, Members who expressed an interest were

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DEFRA

Press release: New deal for biodiversity from using nature’s genetic information

Breakthrough deal struck on sharing the benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) at CBD COP16 in Colombia

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Hort news

British Garden Centres raises £30,000 for Greenfingers Charity

British Garden Centres has again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to giving back to the charity, presenting Greenfingers with a cheque for

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DEFRA

Guidance: Bluetongue approved slaughter markets and designated breeding sales

Licences to move animals to bluetongue-approved slaughter markets or breeding sales and how to become a bluetongue-approved market.

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Farm Business

AHDB states budget highlights importance of succession planning and investments

The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has stated that conversations around succession planning will be vital, following changes to

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Farm Business

Ceat Specialty links up with Massey Ferguson

It has been announced that the Massey Ferguson 5700 M series will be fitted with Ceat Specialty Farmax tyres –

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Farm Business

Entries open for 2025 National Women in Agriculture Awards

The National Women in Agriculture Awards will return for its second year in 2025, after a phenomenal first event in

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Hort news

HTA responds to the Autumn Budget

In response to yesterday’s Autumn Budget, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Director of Public Affairs, Jennifer Pheasey, said: “The Budget

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DEFRA

Guidance: Get funding for farming in protected landscapes

If you’re a farmer or land manager, you can get funding to support and improve National Landscapes, National Parks and

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Farm Business

Kubota celebrates a decade of the M7 with a series of updates

Kubota has announced a new generation of the M7 tractor series, marking ten years since the company’s flagship range. Updates

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Farm Business

Arag to showcase award-winning liquid fertiliser system at EIMA

Arag will be exhibiting at the upcoming EIMA International, showcasing its Orion Pro system, which was awarded a Technical Innovation

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Farm Business

New partnership to strengthen Yanmar in European ag market

Stam BV, the European subsidiary of  ITL Group, the parent company of the Solis tractor range, has announced a strategic

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Farm Business

Profile: Importing knowledge to help develop family farm

Having won the Farm Manager of the Year title at the 2022 National Arable and Grassland Awards (NAGA), David Bell

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Farm Business

New generation of Tafe tractors to make UK debut at Lamma

The latest generation of Tafe tractors will make its debut at Lamma 2025 following an agreement between Tafe Ltd and the

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Farm Business

Industry responds to autumn budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s autumn budget saw the agricultural budget remain fixed at £2.4bn, despite fears that it would be cut

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Hort news

LettUs Grow hosts exclusive unveiling of new aeroponic innovation centre

LettUs Grow, experts in advanced aeroponic irrigation, officially unveiled their latest Aeroponic Rolling Bench™ product last week to an exclusive group of

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Niab Soft Fruit Day highlights research to maximise yield potential

Growers and industry stakeholders are invited to join Niab’s free online soft fruit day on 28th November, that will include

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New Sinclair appointments strengthen its sales team

Sinclair, part of Westland Horticulture, is pleased to announce the appointment of two highly experienced members to its sales team.

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Hort news

FEATURED: Ribbstyle at the National Fruit Show 2024

Ribbstyle is excited to participate in the National Fruit Show on November 6, 2024, at the Kent Event Centre. Visit

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HTA highlights garden centre thefts to Police and Crime Commissioners for urgent action

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) continues to drive its campaign against retail crime within the garden centre sector, engaging with

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Farm Business

Warm weather could increase weed pressure, as well as benefit OSR crops

Corteva Agriscience is warning growers that the unseasonably mild temperatures mean that weeds will continue to emerge in oilseed rape

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