DEFRA

Corporate report: Delivering economic growth and nature recovery: an independent review of Defra’s regulatory landscape

Dan Corry’s review examines whether Defra’s regulatory landscape (the regulators and regulations) is fit for purpose in driving both economic

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Farm Business

Boss ORV announces first Aodes off-road vehicle dealers

Following the announcement last year that Boss ORV would import and distribute Aodes ATVs and UTVs, the company has now

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Farm Business

New training services to focus on autonomous machinery

A new series of Lantra-accredited online courses have been developed by Ei Operator to help manufacturers, dealers, owners and operators

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Farm Business

Mitas adds new trailer and tanker tyre to portfolio

The Agriterra Ultra from Mitas has been designed for slurry tankers, trailers and other transport equipment, with a new structure,

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Farm Business

£16m announced to improve flood protection

More details have been announced about flood prevention funding from the government. Thanks to an additional £16m for internal drainage

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Farm Business

Cheffins’ first 2025 vintage sale to feature more than 3,500 lots

On the 25th and 26th of April, the first Cheffins Vintage Sale of the year will see more than 3,500

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Hort news

Hortifrut unveils “Berry Easter”

Hortifrut proudly introduces “Berry Easter”, a fresh, limited-edition blueberry product designed to celebrate the Easter season. More than just a

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Hort news

Stand up for UK farming in any US trade deal, UK farming unions urge

All four of the UK’s farming unions have said today that the government must stand up for UK agriculture in

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Hort news

Prestigious appointment for Niab oenologist Belinda Kemp

Niab’s viticulture and oenology research leader Dr Belinda Kemp has been appointed to the role of Vice-President of the Microbiology

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Hort news

RHS makes concessions at Shows for growers transitioning to 100% peat free

With no Government legislation on a Peat ban, no official guidance on Peat Free definitions and little funding, the RHS

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DEFRA

Guidance: Create an organisation account on the Comply with UK REACH service

You’ll need to create a Government Gateway account to access the Comply with UK REACH service.

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Farm Business

Red Tractor commits to change following Farm Assurance Review

Red Tractor has responded to the Farm Assurance Review with a statement from its board of directors, The board, comprised

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Farm Business

Cereals to highlight alternative crops

With the closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive, and uncertainty about future iterations of the scheme, Cereals will aim to

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Farm Business

Palm-free fat supplement helps dairy farms to cut CO2

Research from the University of Nottingham has suggested that dairy farmers switching to a palm-free, chemical-free fat supplement could save

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Farm Business

Merger for ATV aftermarket suppliers

Ace ATV and ATVS Only have announced that the two companies will merge. The Buckinghamshire-based ATVS Only specialises in parts

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Farm Business

European Ploughing Championships come to Nottinghamshire

The European Ploughing Championships happened in Nottinghamshire; the first time that both the Reversible and Vintage classes have been competed

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DEFRA

£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

Additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to boost farm and rural flood resilience, bringing total IDB Fund to £91

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DEFRA

Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Schemes supported as part of record £2.65 billion two-year investment to protect communities from flooding

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DEFRA

New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlife

Extension to ban of burning on deep peat proposed by Government, so that an extra 146,000 hectares are protected

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Hort news

Scholarship winners are announced for 2025 by The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation

The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation is delighted to announce this year’s winners of The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation Scholarships. With competition for

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Hort news

FICOFI becomes major supporter of the Institute of Masters of Wine

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is proud to announce that FICOFI – whose Le Club FICOFI® is a

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Hort news

HOKO Breeding introduces world first

HOKO Breeding unveils a world-first in hydrangea breeding: a variety that displays a subtle, natural glow-in-the-dark effect. The phenomenon was

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Hort news

HTA says the government needs to prioritise decisive action after Spring Statement

In response to today’s Spring Statement from the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) Director of Public Affairs,

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Hort news

NFU reaction to Spring Statement

Reacting to the government’s Spring Statement, NFU President Tom Bradshaw said: “I agree with the Chancellor, our world is changing,

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Farm Business

New dealer boosts Merlo coverage in Scotland

Merlo has announced the appointment of Alistair Young Engineering Ltd to its dealer network. Based in Dunphail, Forres, the company

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Farm Business

Valtra’s flagship S Series wins If Design Award 2025.

The 280-425 hp Valtra S Series tractor has won the category of Commercial Vehicle in the IF Design Awards 2025.

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Farm Business

Stocks Ag adds new field sales representative

Stocks Ag has announced the appointment of Will Fowler, who joins as a field sales representative. He will work across

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Farm Business

New Holland celebrates half a century of the Twin Rotor combine

It has been 50 years since New Holland introduced the Twin Rotor threshing and separation combine harvester technology, which has

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Hort news

Fruit sector is latest to suffer from Spanish weather

Further concerns about the UK’s reliance on fresh produce imported from countries such as Spain and Morocco have been raised

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Hort news

Red Tractor commits to delivering tangible, positive change for farmers

Red Tractor has today (25 March) responded in full to the Farm Assurance Review, with the Red Tractor Board of

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Hort news

FPSA transitions into GB Potatoes Fresh Sector Consultation Group

The Fresh Potato Suppliers Association (FPSA), which was established in 2009 to represent the fresh sector of the potato industry,

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DEFRA

Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash waste, boost growth and clean up Britain

In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of

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Farm Business

35 years for the Vervaet Hydro Trike

The Vervaet Hydro Trike self-propelled slurry applicator is celebrating 35 years on the market this year, and to mark this

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Farm Business

Baroness Minette Batters appointed honorary president of FCN

The Farming Community Network (FCN) has announced that Baroness Minette Batters has been appointed honorary president, carrying on the legacy

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Farm Business

New subscription platform launched to connect the dots with market trends

Agricultural consultancy business Preston Waldon has launched a new software tool, AgriLook, to enable agri-businesses to keep abreast of policy

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Farm Business

Alliance celebrates one million Agri Star II units

Alliance, one of the leading brands in the Yokohama-ATG group, has announced the sale of one million Agri Star II

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Farm Business

Cereals to focus on boosting soil health and forage quality

This year’s Cereals Event visitors can see how minimum disturbance machines improve soil health, which is vital to arable and

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Farm Business

Boss ORV partners with Techneat Engineering

A new partnership has been announced between Boss ORV and Techneat Engineering, as the latter switches out its petrol ATV

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Hort news

Scotts partners with Agropack Solutions to enhance presence in Scotland

Scotts Precision Manufacturing is pleased to announce that it has formed a new partnership with Agropack Solutions to strengthen its

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Ireland Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all competitors in the Ireland Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at

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Hort news

Potato supply veteran retires after more than three decades in the industry

After more than three decades of service to the potato supply industry, Richard Clark, commercial director at leading potato supplier

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Hort news

British Garden Centres to create show garden at Harrogate for Greenfingers

British Garden Centres is excited to announce it is creating a show garden, working with renowned garden designer Pip Probert,

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Hort news

VITICULTURE ADVICE: Unlocking vineyard potential: the importance of healthy soil

Why soil health matters in vineyards Healthy soil is more than just a growing medium – it’s a complex ecosystem

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Hort news

Bio boost for cavity spot in carrots

Trials conducted by Richard Austin Agriculture have identified a natural alternative to fungicides to prevent cavity spot in carrots. Using

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Northern Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all competitors in the Northern Branch Regional Final of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition, hosted at

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

West Midlands & South Wales Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all of this year’s West Midlands & South Wales Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year

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Farm Business

New safety option for Vari-Leader ploughs

A new T traction bolt safety feature has been added to Kuhn’s range of large Vari-Leader ploughs, offering users a

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Farm Business

Significant changes needed to Land Reform (Scotland) Bill to meet policy objectives

Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee has published a report stating that changes are needed to the Land Reform

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Farm Business

Last call for 2025 RHASS Innovation Awards applications

Agri-entrepreneurs and businesses from across the country have until Monday 24th March to enter their innovative products into the 2025

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Farm Business

Foot and mouth case confirmed in Slovakia

Following the first confirmed case in Hungary, more foot and mouth cases have been discovered on the Hungarian/Slovakian border. The

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Farm Business

Pesticides action plan not aligned with SFI closure, says NFU

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan (NAP) has been welcomed by the NFU, alongside compliance and new targets to minimise

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DEFRA

Tony Juniper CBE reappointed to continue protecting nature and boosting growth as Natural England Chair

His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm’s-length bodies to unlock growth

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DEFRA

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the

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Hort news

Jon Gooden joins Yara as Head of Crop Nutrition Services

Yara UK welcomes Jon Gooden as Head of Crop Nutrition Services, the company’s retail business segment which sells its portfolio

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Hort news

ARU to host Plant Empowerment’s first UK workshop

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is to host an exclusive workshop aimed at anyone involved in indoor crop production, focusing on

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

The Gardens Trust urges UK Government to reconsider proposal to remove statutory consultee status

The Gardens Trust is urging the UK Government to reconsider its plans, announced on 10 March,to remove the role of

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

South East Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all of this year’s South East Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition! 1st Place:

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Hort news

WCG students celebrate prestigious horticultural scholarship wins

Three talented students from WCG’s Pershore College have achieved a significant milestone in their horticultural careers by securing prestigious scholarships.

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DEFRA

Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts

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DEFRA

Policy paper: UK Pesticides National Action Plan 2025

This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases.

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Farm Business

New additions and updates to trailed sprayer ranges

Trailed sprayers have been updated to meet demands for increased capacity and higher levels of technology, bringing some of the

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Hort news

Is Labour planning to grab land from farmers?

The NFU has warned that farmers must be consulted “every step of the way” following the news that the government’s

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Hort news

FPC takes centre stage at IFE in call to halt plant health fee hikes

FPC’s Chief Executive, Nigel Jenney, took to the stage at IFE on Monday (17th March) to voice concerns surrounding the

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Hort news

Defra to review SFI payment eligibility going forward

Following the surprise closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme (SFI) without warning on 11 March, it is understood that

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Hort news

Cheffins celebrates 200-year anniversary by pledging £200,000 for charity

Cheffins will give £200,000 to charity to mark the firm’s 200-year anniversary this year. The money will be raised by

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Farm Business

Vredestein introduces new Traxion tyres for Claas Arion

Fourteen new sizes of the Traxion tyre range have been introduced for Claas Arion 500 and 600 midrange tractors. It

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Farm Business

Kubota announces expanded dealer areas

Three dealers in the Kubota UK network have had their sales expanded, increasing the availability of the product range across

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Farm Business

AGCO to lead new hydrogen storage project

The engineering department at AGCO Beauvais is heading up a new consortium called ARHYSTOTE, which will develop smart hydrogen storage

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Hort news

April tax changes will increase apple prices and stifle orchard investment

Food inflation is on the rise again, according to British Apple & Pears Limited (BAPL), the UK top fruit grower

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Hort news

Farming roundtable challenges Food Security Minister on SFI closure

A farming roundtable organised by the NFU has met with Food Security and Rural Affairs Minister Daniel Zeichner today (17

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Hort news

NFU Education Live Lessons inspires schoolchildren during British Science Week 2025

NFU Education’s live lessons have reached over 425,000 children during British Science Week 2025, setting a new record. These interactive

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Hort news

HTA supports the aims of Simpler Recycling on Global Recycling Day

On Global Recycling Day (18 March), the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) celebrates the industry’s progress towards greater recyclability across the

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Farm Business

Round-up of latest grassland mower updates

Like with other product lines, we’ve seen features that were previously introduced on the largest machines brought down the range

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Hort news

Landscapes by Design scoop top honour at APL Awards 2025

The Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) annual awards ceremony, sponsored by Bradstone, took place on Friday 14 March at the

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Hort news

SFI shock – pea and bean crops still an option

Following the government’s shock closure of the Sustainable Farming Incentive last month, the PGRO is reminding growers that peas and

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Hort news

Volmary unveils new 2025 & 2026 Spring ranges

On 12th and 13th March, Volmary welcomed customers to explore their new 2025 and 2026 Spring ranges. Product Managers were

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Hort news

New tool launched to support frost risk management in vineyards

A UK frost forecasting and management research project has released a Bud Burst Model to capture data from across the

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Chartered Institute of Horticulture

Eastern Regional Final Results – Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition 2025

Congratulations to all of this year’s Eastern Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year Competition! 1st Place: Charlotte

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DEFRA

UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025

UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million

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DEFRA

Decision: UK REACH authorisation for SEA (Sanitaryware Consortium), 20 February 2025

Decision on application for authorisation for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

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DEFRA

Decision: UK REACH authorisation for SEA (Technical Consortium), 20 February 2025

Decision on application for authorisation for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

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DEFRA

Decision: UK REACH authorisation for SEA (Legacy Parts Consortium), 20 February 2025

Decision on application for authorisation for Surface Engineering Association (SEA) under UK REACH.

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DEFRA

Just two weeks to go for many businesses to submit 2024 packaging data for pEPR

Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme

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DEFRA

Policy paper: Fisheries: bilateral agreement with the Faroe Islands for 2025

Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2025.

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