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Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural
Read moreApplication form for a Women’s Land Army and Timber Corps veteran’s badge.
Read moreSummary of expert workshops held under the Specialised Committee on Fisheries
Read moreGrants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature.
Read moreRecognised non-UK breed societies for bovine, ovine, porcine, equine and caprine species.
Read moreA new entry-level autosteer package is being offered by Kubota for its range of agricultural and groundcare machinery. Sourced from
Read moreContinuing to add functionality based on customer demand, the latest MeritAgCheck update takes the app a step closer to a
Read moreA total of 12 women have been honoured as winners in an awards scheme designed to recognise and reward women
Read moreJohn Saunders Davies, a Welsh contractor, is urging those in the industry to get checked as soon as possible if
Read moreThe 42nd edition of Macfrut opened today (6th May) at the Rimini Expo Centre, inaugurated by Italy’s Minister of Agriculture,
Read moreKeukenhof’s spring season reaches its peak this week, with a captivating floral border by JUB Holland that combines horticultural expertise
Read moreMaren Franke steps into a new role at Yara, joining the company as Vice President for the UK and Ireland.
Read moreRené Koppert has decided to transition from his role as CEO and will join Koppert’s Supervisory Board as of 14
Read moreWith the order book open and production getting under way, JCB’s latest, and smallest, telescopic wheeled loader reinforces JCB Agriculture’s
Read more12% of survey respondents had been diagnosed with some form of skin cancer, according to a survey performed by the
Read moreThis guidance only applies to movements of bluetongue susceptible animals. Non-susceptible animals may attend shows as normal.
Read moreSince 2021, Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) UK has been providing after-market wearing parts, using a product range developed and tested
Read moreTHE vertical farming industry could be on the verge of its next major revolution thanks to the launch of CropCam,
Read moreWorldwide Fruit has introduced smaller Jazz apples to retailers under the banner Jazz Juniors. The new format of what is
Read moreFruit Focus 2025 is set to provide UK fruit growers with a valuable opportunity to explore the latest international innovations
Read moreIndia’s agricultural sector plays a pivotal role on the global stage, with 220 million hectares of cropped land and nearly
Read moreams OSRAM (SIX: AMS), a global technology leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against
Read moreThe Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) has announced that tractor registrations dropped by nearly 15% in April, compared to the same
Read moreThe new Outlander Pro HD7 XU comes with a series of improvements over the previous generation of machines. Walking around
Read moreArgo Tractors GB, the importer for the McCormick and Landini tractor ranges, has appointed Hollies Engineering to its dealer network.
Read moreWH Gittins & Son, based in Ruyton-XI-Town, Shropshire, operates across more than 1,500ha of owned, contract-farmed and farm business tenancy
Read moreInterest-free, unsecured loans of up to £25,000 will be available for organic and ecological farmers following the relaunch of the
Read moreJordan Adams has joined Vogelsang UK as an agricultural sales manager, coming to the business with a background in anaerobic
Read moreFour agricultural machinery sales are now live on the BPI Auctions website, with more than £1.8 million worth of equipment
Read moreKoppert has transferred the management of its biostimulant and fertiliser portfolio to REKA Group BV, in a move that it
Read moreMike Pickford is the only breeder in the UK focused on conventional oilseed rape varieties. The independent plant breeder believes
Read moreA new collaboration to open new opportunities for early-career individuals and professionals has been announced by Agri-TechE and the Institute
Read moreScottish agricultural charity, RSABI, has appointed Josie Barclay to the newly-created role of suicide prevention lead. Coming from a farming
Read moreThe focus on farming sustainably has led many producers to look within to find by-products or inputs that can be
Read moreKnight Farm Machinery has announced that March-based Harrison Tractors Ltd will offer the company’s full range of mounted, trailed and
Read moreCheffins has reported its largest vintage sale to date when 3,500 lots went under the hammer on the 25th and
Read morePhormium, the Belgian thermal screen manufacturer, is launching an innovative, fully aluminized screen: Noctis Thermo. The screen offers a superior
Read moreCandidates standing in this week’s local authority and mayoral elections are being urged by the NFU to back British farming
Read moreThis notice sets out the Secretary of State’s decision to approve part of the proposals for improving coastal access between
Read moreIn the March 2021 edition of Farm Contractor, Mike Williams wrote a Whatever Happened To… piece about the Ferguson Black
Read moreAmie Hunter, agronomist and technical support at Hutchinsons, has provided advice on successful maize establishment. “With over 50% of the
Read moreThe James Hutton Institute has been awarded £100,000 from the Novo Nordisk Foundation to take part in a three-year project
Read moreThoroughly cleaning out grain stores ahead of the 2025 harvest can help reduce the risk of insect damage. According to
Read moreLilian Greenwood, Minister for the Future of Roads, has signed a statutory instrument allowing the use of hydrogen-fuelled construction and
Read moreThe May 2025 issue is now available online. Packed full of news, features and comments. The post May 2025 issue
Read moreA research initiative at Teagasc’s Oak Park at Carlow in Ireland aims to boost apple production by exploring innovative training
Read moreAngus Fruits managing director John Gray has published his Nuffield Farming report ‘Fresh produce excellence: Growing our share of the
Read moreWith the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) stark warning that over half of England’s top quality agricultural land is at risk
Read morePerennial, the charity helping people in horticulture, is proud to announce that Mark Gregory, a renowned garden designer, landscaper and
Read moreResidents of Chart Sutton, near Maidstone, Kent, are protesting over plans by Charltons Farms to construct 22ha of polytunnels. According
Read moreAdvice for licensed operators on how to cage-trap, vaccinate and mark badgers to control bovine tuberculosis (TB) in England.
Read moreFollowing requests from the industry, the Red Tractor Pigs Sector Board is seeking views on proposals to introduce tiered welfare
Read moreA favourite feature of the Cereals Event, the Syngenta Sprays and Sprayers Arena will include live demonstrations of the latest
Read moreUK importer Opico will showcase Alpego’s 6m DTEK power harrow combination drill, paired with an ASPro front hopper, at this
Read moreA new GNSS receiver for auto guidance has been launched by PTx Trimble at the Agrishow in São Paulo, Brazil.
Read moreClaydon Drills has announced two open days in May, providing interested growers the opportunity to learn about the Opti-Till direct
Read moreKUHN Farm Machinery has revamped its range of trailed orchard and vineyard sprayers with updated tank sizes and easier operation
Read moreIt is with profound sadness that we announce that Alan Clements has passed away this weekend, with his loving family
Read moreA floristry team is set to make history at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show with the first ever display
Read moreAn independent crop protection trial to understand how to maximise weed control in carrots is entering its second year, with
Read moreHortifrut, a global leader in the production and marketing of berries, joins the B Corp movement, a prestigious recognition that
Read moreWaste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed
Read moreAxles, braking and suspension specialist, ADR, has purchased a plot of land in Perry, Iowa, for the construction of a
Read moreWhile overall disease pressure may be lower after the driest March in 60 years, and a dry April, short-term stresses
Read moreCompleting its dealer training offering, Stihl has introduced the Master Technician Course, which it states will provide expert-level servicing and
Read moreRAGT has finalised the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, including its Strube and Van Waveren entities, a key player in
Read moreStocks Ag will use the upcoming Cereals Event to introduce the Stocks Turbo Jet 10 Hydraulic (HD), which will be offered
Read moreThe National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has produced stickers to promote health and safety across the industry. The stickers
Read moreThe Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO), ADAS and BASF have launched a free, comprehensive booklet, available both online and
Read moreMassey Ferguson has announced that the new Dyna-CT transmission will be fitted to three of the MF TH telehandler range.
Read moreContinental has announced that it will focus its specialist tyre business on material handling, earthmoving, and port operations, and will
Read moreJames Barnes will step down from his position as Chairman at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) at the next Annual
Read morePlanting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year, according to a new study.
Read moreAn ambitious Land Use Framework (LUF) needs to give food production the same priority as delivering legislated environmental targets, otherwise
Read moreThe UK’s largest family-run garden centre group teamed up with garden designer Pip Probert to design the garden at this
Read moreOn Saturday 10 May 2025, the municipality of Buren will proudly represent the Netherlands at Europe Day 2025 in Echternach, Luxembourg. This special invitation from the Dutch
Read moreThe Niab Fruit Annual Review 2025 has been published, providing a summary of the latest research results produced by the UK organisation
Read moreThe Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) hosted another successful “Plants in Parliament” drop-in event on Wednesday, 23 April, attended by around
Read moreLeading fresh produce supplier A.H. Worth has announced that its current sustainability measures have the potential to provide enough electricity to
Read moreWith only 2 weeks to go until the Grand Final at the Historic Royal Palace, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens, on
Read moreFollowing the successful establishment of its European division earlier this year, Suntory Flowers Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of
Read more… The post May 2025 <span>The Fruit Grower Magazine</span> appeared first on Hort News.
Read moreConfirmed findings of influenza of avian origin in non-avian wild mammals.
Read moreNew laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history.
Read moreGuidance for vets, importers and border control officials when importing fish oil that is not for human consumption to Great
Read moreIt’s that time of year when honey bee swarms start taking flight across the UK. Swarming is usually limited to
Read moreNorfolk-based family farming business, Hugh Crane Ltd, has significantly enhanced its grading operations following the installation of a new Tong
Read moreAs both UK and US officials said they are working hard to secure a trade deal, British farmers and others
Read moreGrowers have criticised retailers as many dropped the prices of staple vegetable products to just eight pence in a bid
Read moreGarden centres keen to raise money and awareness for the vital work of the horticultural industry charity Perennial can now
Read moreCarter Jonas is reporting that farmland values have continued to rise in the first quarter of 2025, despite political and
Read moreThe National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has released its latest survey of contracting prices, with price rises said to
Read moreBergmann, which manufactures muckspreaders and forage wagons, has announced that Samagri Ltd will be the regional importer and distributor for
Read moreConagri, a construction and agricultural equipment dealer, has partnered with Indian compact tractor brand Captain Tractors to launch the brand
Read moreThe Cereals Event will give visitors a first look at John Deere’s monster 9RX 830 tracked tractor, said to be
Read moreBritish Garden Centres is delighted to announce the acquisition of Hayes Garden World, one of the most respected garden centres
Read moreThe Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC), the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), and the British Potato Trade Association (BPTA) have jointly written
Read moreNew research aims to tackle rising insect pest infestations in common berry crops using advanced AI, natural lures and selected
Read moreThe UK Agri-Tech Centre has announced that its Chief Executive, Phil Bicknell, has decided to step back from his role with the
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