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Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme
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Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme
Read moreAgreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2025.
Read moreSeries of fortnightly average wholesale market prices of selected home grown horticultural produce.
Read moreFind out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators.
Read moreA new range of bale grabs has been introduced by Quicke. The Unigrip L+ and XL+ are designed to handle
Read moreBASF has generated the first Verified Impact Units (VIUs) by reducing and removing on-farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. BASF’s global
Read moreSuffolk manufacturer Landquip has introduced a new mounted range of sprayers, said to fill the gap between its small, amenity
Read moreBoss ORV, the UK distributor for Corvus off-road vehicles, has appointed KP Agri to its dealer network. It’s a family-run
Read moreFollowing the decision by G & J Peck to focus on its Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk sales areas, JCB has
Read moreGuidance for Environmental Stewardship agreement holders on how to claim an annual or capital payment.
Read moreRead the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
Read moreBefore 1918, when John Deere acquired Iowa-based tractor and engine manufacturer Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company, Deere had specialised in implements
Read moreThe most widespread pollutant of our rivers and oceans, air quality, biodiversity and climate can be tackled by farmers adopting
Read moreNearly 40 members joined staff on the second of our Midlands Younger Members Events and were taken on an eye-opening
Read moreBased just outside of Coupar Angus, Perth and Kinross, DS Hynd & Sons is a fourth-generation business dating back to
Read moreResponding to the news that, without warning, Defra is stopping all SFI applications as of 11 March, the NFU has
Read moreToday at Indoor AgCon, LettUs Grow Ltd alongside KG Systems proudly announced their global distribution partnership. This agreement marks a
Read moreFarm business confidence has reached historically low levels, bypassing the record lows set last year, and this all before Defra
Read moreConducted before the sudden closure of the Sustainable Farm Incentive (SFI), the NFU has revealed the results of its annual
Read moreThe North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) group, which represents Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands has reported that the four
Read moreToday (12 March), the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) delivered oral evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee as part of
Read moreIn recent weeks, British winter cauliflower growers have complained about a lack of support from UK supermarket buyers. For example,
Read moreDogtooth has announced the appointment of Jorge Heraud as chairman of the board. To members of the agricultural robotics community,
Read moreVeenow Vineyard is proud to announce that after extensive research and assistance it will be the first operator and sales
Read moreAfter rumblings that changes were coming to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), Defra announced last night that it had stopped
Read moreHutchinsons is reminding growers with late-sown cereals of the importance of sowing dates, which determines the plant protection products that
Read moreADR UK Tyremart Ltd has announced the acquisition of The British Rubber Company (BRC) as part of its strategic expansion.
Read moreCrawfords Group has announced that Agwood will be fully integrated, with the Agwood brand ceasing to exist from the 31st
Read moreThe new 9.1m-wide Disco was mainly working alongside Metcalfe Farm’s Disco 9200C Business, which between them have cut about 3,200ha,
Read moreThe Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) and WorldSkills UK have announced the launch of the 2025 national landscaping competition, to
Read moreWe are seeking views on proposed reforms and technical amendments to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013.
Read moreMore than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming
Read moreThe entry-level CultiWise drone will reportedly allow farmers to generate high-precision prescription maps within hours, even when conventional satellite images
Read moreProfessional scientific monitoring of fruit trees can be matched in accuracy by the public’s own observations, a new study has
Read moreVeg Power announced today that its highly effective and hugely popular multi award-winning Eat Them To Defeat Them campaign is returning
Read moreFarmers across the UK are being encouraged to help foster greater appreciation for their vital role in food production by
Read moreRoutine inspections by the UK Plant Health Service, has found two related consignments of ware potatoes imported from Poland by
Read moreYesterday, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) hosted a successful peat-free growing workshop at Hillier
Read moreCongratulations to all of this year’s North West & North Wales Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year
Read moreCongratulations to the South West Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025! Huge well done to the
Read moreCongratulations to the Scotland Regional Finalists of the Young Horticulturist of the Year 2025! The Scotland Young Horticulturist of the
Read moreFind out what farmers must ask vets to do during a follow-up, and what documentation farmers need from vets.
Read moreAnnual update to tables on emissions of important air pollutants in the UK.
Read moreWater Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and
Read moreAdd your business to the Animal and Plant Health Agency list of authorised distance plant sellers.
Read moreThe Welsh and UK Government have today announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues
Read moreThe signs of foot and mouth disease, what to do if you suspect it in your animals and measures to
Read moreExemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for cadmium in helium lasers for Raman spectroscopy
Read moreDetails of a notification to release a qualifying higher plant.
Read moreConsultation on an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for lead solder in control units of
Read moreSee the list of applications to protect the geographical name of a food, drink or agricultural product in Great Britain.
Read moreList of applications to protect the geographical name of a spirit drink in Great Britain.
Read moreSeeking views on proposed changes to how you’re allowed to catch (lift and carry) laying hens and meat chickens when
Read moreConsultation on an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations to use mercury in discharge lamps for
Read moreConsultation for an exemption renewal under the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) regulations for lead use in bearings and bushes
Read moreTracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from
Read moreThe Land-based Engineering Technician of the Year competition celebrates top individuals in land-based engineering and encourages new talent to join
Read moreFollowing a confirmed case of foot and mouth (FMD) in Hungary, the government has banned the import of cattle, pigs,
Read moreNext year will mark 50 years of farming operations by the Wilson family, who are based near Tain, Ross-shire. Allan
Read moreFollowing the news that CropTec will move to the NEC to run alongside the Lamma event in 2026, AgriConnect has
Read moreEnvironment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
Read moreFarmers and hauliers are being urged not to forget safety when it comes to loading and unloading on farms. UK
Read moreThe NFFN has cautiously welcomed the latest Carbon Budget Reduction Advice outlining the key actions needed to meet the UK’s
Read moreImport ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Read moreCurrent issues relating to imports and exports of animals and animal products.
Read moreChanges to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.
Read morePreliminary outbreak assessment for foot and mouth disease (FMD) in Hungary.
Read moreWith just 300 units registered, figures for February were 37.1% lower than the same month last year, and just over
Read moreHortifrut, a global leader in the production and marketing of berries, is pleased to announce that it has obtained LEAF
Read moreLet’s dig into wellness and reconnect with nature with the new Cultivating Wellbeing app from Thrive, the gardening for health
Read moreRural communities are under siege from rising crime, and farmers are paying the price. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) is
Read moreVertical farming company Smartkas has lost its case against equipment supplier Artechno Growsystems at a court in The Hague, the
Read moreAccording to the growers and grower’s organisations, seed availability for 2025 is an issue for potato growers, following similar issues
Read moreChapel Down recently announced the appointment of James Pennefather as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Chapel Down, with James to commence
Read moreAccording to the latest findings of the BeeWalk national bumblebee monitoring scheme run by the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, 2024 was
Read moreMexican-Dutch Plant propagation specialist Plantanova has announced that horticulture industry veteran Sjaak Bakker has joined the company as a Advisor
Read moreGet free bluetongue testing for your animals if you’re in a bluetongue zone.
Read moreWhen you need to use movement licences.
Read moreA strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services, Biodiversity indicators: 2024 assessment.
Read moreThis spring a new Battle Bluetongue campaign launched across the ruminant industry is urging farmers in England and Wales to
Read moreThe Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published a new report urging farmers to assess their businesses and identify
Read moreSimon Richard Ltd, has expanded its offering of Sauerburger machines by introducing a range of duty rotary mowers. It means
Read moreFarmer-led approaches to innovation are critical, Phil Bicknell, CEO of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, told the audience at the NFU conference.
Read moreJanuary’s Barometer of Trade (BoT) figures released by the Garden Centre Association (GCA) reveal members recorded ‘a steady start to
Read moreThis February the European website www.cosmiccrisp.eu has a completely new look. “Adopting an original approach for the fruit and vegetable industry, we
Read moreBritish Garden Centres has announced its main charity support for 2025 – Greenfingers Charity which celebrates its 25th birthday this
Read moreThe latest HTA Market Update presents a mixed picture for UK garden centres in January 2025, with overall sales declining
Read moreThe Department of Education released the following press release on the 13th February More red tape slashed to reduce apprenticeship
Read moreThe consultation is to gather feedback on the proposed Precision Bred Variety List for England. Defra want to understand how
Read moreThe Succession Alliance, a new not-for-profit, has been launched to address the need for guidance and support in farm succession
Read moreAndrew Ward MBE, of Heath Farm, will host the Cereals Event on the 11th and 12th of June, for the
Read moreA new project, Biofilm Biofertiliser, is said to offer a sustainable nutrient management solution that could reduce the use of
Read moreFollowing a smaller cereal harvest in 2024, there was an increased reliance on imported grain, according to the Agriculture and
Read moreThe ‘Varieties International Project’ (VIP) is a series of focus sessions on genetic improvement and new varieties in modern fruit growing and
Read moreThe first seeds have been sown for what is hoped to be another bumper crop of tomatoes at the UK’s
Read moreThe NFU used its recent conference to call on the government to set a new course for British food and
Read moreThe Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is delighted to announce four new candidates have joined the membership after successfully
Read moreAhead of the spring application season, farmers, growers and distributors of plant protection products (PPPs) are urged to guard against
Read moreMasons Kings, a Cornish agricultural and turf machinery dealer, has adapted a John Deere Gator to enhance the mobility of
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