Farm Business

Netherton Tractors takes on Kverneland franchise

Kverneland has announced the addition of Netherton Tractors to its dealer network, offering sales, service and support for the full

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New Holland celebrates Dealer of the Year winners

New Holland announced the winners of its Dealer of the Year Awards at its annual dealer meeting on the 11th

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Hort news

Dr Alison Karley appointed Head of Ecological Sciences at The James Hutton Institute

The James Hutton Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Alison Karley as the new Head of the

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Julia Giermaniuk appointed Plant Healthy Lead at Wyevale Nurseries

Wyevale Nurseries has appointed Julia Giermaniuk as its new Plant Healthy Lead, strengthening its commitment to plant health and biosecurity.

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DEFRA

COP16 concludes in Rome with a landmark agreement to mobilise resources for people and nature

The UK welcomes the positive conclusion to negotiations at the resumed meeting of CBD COP16, which saw the international community

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Farm Business

Carter Jonas responds to Defra measures

At the NFU Conference, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed announced new reforms which the

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Farm Business

New study highlights James Hutton Institute’s position in crop genetics

A new study published in the Nature Genetics journal has highlighted the role of The James Hutton Institute in plant

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Farm Business

CLA calls for rural crime strategy as fly-tipping incidents increase

The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has called on the government to launch its rural crime strategy as new

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Farm Business

Government Increases Higher Level Stewardship Payments and reopens Capital Grants Scheme

The government announced on February 24th that farmers and land managers in England will receive increased Higher-Level Stewardship (HLS) payment

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Hort news

UK exhibitor group at Fruit Logistica reports a record show

Fruit Logistica, 5-7 February, Messe Berlin was a busy and productive show for the group of UK companies exhibiting as

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DEFRA

Extended producer responsibility for packaging: register and pay the fee

Details of how organisations who are responsible under extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging register with the environmental regulators, and

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Farm Business

Tallis Amos Group announce support for service leavers by signing Military Covenant

On February 24th, 2025, Tallis Amos Group (TAG) signed the Military Covenant at Silverstone Circuit, reaffirming its support for veterans’

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Farm Business

HSE visits highlight several issues

The NFU has reviewed the findings of the HSE’s pesticide enforcement officers (PEOs), who have been undertaking farm visits to check for

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Hort news

Brussels looks to level playing field on crop protection products

Among the proposals in the European Commission’s new Vision on Agriculture and Food document which was launched last week (19

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Harper Adams launches new course for winemakers

Harper Adams University has launched a series of courses to help develop new brewers, winemakers, and distillers. The courses are

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Call to develop UK-grown flower trade

A research project led by the University of Surrey (Dr Jill Timms) and Coventry University (Prof David Bek), in collaboration

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Innovative applicator helps growers reap the benefits of precision biological control

Natutec Drive, Koppert’s applicator for predatory mites, has gained a strong following among UK soft-fruit growers in the four years

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New studies unveil science of apples

Three studies backed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and recently published in Horticultural Research have shed light on the

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DEFRA

Public invited to have say on water sector fit for the future

Independent Water Commission explores fresh ideas on water sector reforms, both evolutionary and revolutionary.

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Farm Business

Growers reminded of urea restrictions

Farmers are reminded that only protected urea fertiliser products can be spread beyond 1 April but that this will offer

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Farm Business

McArthur BDC announces strategic partnership

McArthur BDC has announced a new partnership with Bühler UK, part of the Bühler Group, providing customers with access to

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Farm Business

Hutchinsons agronomist gives tips on sprayer setup

George Baxter, agronomist at Hutchinsons, has provided steps to help growers setup their sprayers ahead of spring applications. Do a

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Farm Business

Positive outlook for spring malting barley

Information from a recent malting barley conference suggests a positive future for the crop, with increased malting capacity and a

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Farm Business

NFU to urge government to reset relationship with British farming

At the NFU Conference today, NFU president Tom Bradshaw is expected to call on the government to reset its relationship

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Farm Business

Royal visit to JCB ahead of 80th anniversary

His Majesty The King visited the JCB headquarters in Uttoxeter as part of the company’s 80th anniversary celebrations. During a

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Farm Business

New policies and investment announced at NFU Conference

Speaking at the NFU Conference, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed announced new reforms which

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Hort news

New technology makes biosecurity responses easier for fruit growers 

A new $1.7 million mapping initiative is expected to change how fruit growers will soon respond to biosecurity threats.  Drawing

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DEFRA

Government announces raft of new policies and major investment to boost profits for farmers

Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change

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Farm Business

Merlo adds North Wales dealership to network

Effective from the start of February, Clwyd Agricultural, based near Dyserth, will offer sales and service for Merlo’s range of

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Farm Business

Organisations appeal for urgent action over unfair environmental schemes

The National Farmers’ Union, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link have written

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Farm Business

Cheffins to auction off vintage tractor for charity

A 1963 Fordson Super Dexta will be auctioned off by Cheffins this October, with all proceeds going to the Addenbrookes

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Hort news

Genomics: A new frontier in crop production

The UK is at the forefront of genomics research, paving the way for revolutionary advancements in agriculture. Emerging technologies are

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Hort news

Standen Launch three-row trailed cup planter

Following the success of the SR200 and SR400 planters launched in 2023 and 2024, Standen Engineering Ltd have announced the

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Farm Business

Latest updates to flail and rotary mowers

The topper isn’t just used for maintaining grass growth and tidying up areas of the farm anymore. While the milder

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Hort news

NFU and NGOs call for urgent action on unfair environmental scheme

The National Farmers’ Union, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, National Trust and Wildlife and Countryside Link have come

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Cheffins to hold charity auction

Cheffins will auction an iconic 1963 Fordson Super Dexta tractor with all proceeds to the Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, as part

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DEFRA

Guidance: Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: how to register and seal consignments

How to register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme to move or sell food in Northern Ireland.

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Farm Business

UTV Products introduces new square LED

Aftermarket LED specialists, UTV Products, has announced the release of the UTV3023, a month after previewing the product at Lamma.

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Farm Business

ForFarmers announces new multi-nutrient fertiliser range

The new TopFert range from ForFarmers is a polysulphate product; a multi-nutrient containing sulphur, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Microgranules range

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Farm Business

Scottish John Deere dealer completes acquistion

J&S Montgomery, a longstanding John Deere dealership, has agreed to acquire DKR Agricultural Services, expanding its territory into Lanarkshire, South

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Farm Business

Harvest Tec highlights need for preservatives

Analysis conducted by Harvest Tec around sunshine and rainfall data from the Met Office has shown that recent summers have

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Farm Business

Scottish dealer completes sale of eight McCormick tractors

Fife Tractors has announced the sale of eight McCormick tractors to one of the region’s most productive farms. The deal

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Hort news

Not enough being done to save insects

Politicians have suggested that not enough is being done to save insects and food pollinators in particular, after the House

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Mar/Apr 2025 The Commercial Greenhouse Grower Magazine

… The post Mar/Apr 2025 <span>The Commercial Greenhouse Grower Magazine</span> appeared first on Hort News.

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Southern hemisphere apple crop predicted to rise

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) used its AGM at Fruit Logistica in Berlin to release its forecast for

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VITICULTURE ADVICE : Spring Pruning and Tying Techniques

Spring frosts are a perennial concern for UK grape growers. Various frost protection tools are available, including gas burners, bougie

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Farm Business

Hydraulic overload protection added to Amazone Cenius cultivators

Amazone has announced the Cenius Ultra mounted cultivator, available in working widths of 3m and 3.5m. It features the C-Mix

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Farm Business

Adama launches three new formulations

Adama has launched three new fungicide co-formulations in the UK. All three products contain the active ingredient prothioconazole, with two

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Farm Business

John Deere extends self-repair solutions

John Deere has announced new systems to enable customers to maintain and repair their equipment. The new suite of digital

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Farm Business

Househam Sprayers acquired by newly founded Househam Group

The newly incorporated Househam Group Ltd has acquired the trade and assets of Househam Sprayers Ltd, which entered administration earlier

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Farm Business

Opico adds hydraulic tine adjustment to comb harrow range

On the move hydraulic tine adjustment will now be available for the range of Opico comb harrows. This will enable

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Farm Business

Orkney’s largest Bere barley growers invest in second drier from McArthur BDC

J&S Hay has invested in a second Mecmar mobile drier, sourced from McArthur BDC, to increase drying capacity for heritage

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Farm Business

Precision application updates to spreading equipment

While the cost of fertiliser has dropped back from its peak a few years ago, it still represents a huge

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Farm Business

Security alert after agrochemical stores targeted

The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) is warning growers to guard against criminal gangs seeking to raid storage facilities for plant

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Farm Business

‘Government will reap what its sows’ warns NFU

The Government has refused to budge after ministers reportedly refused any suggestion of compromise over the family farm tax in

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Farm Business

European Ploughing Championships heads to Nottinghamshire

On the 1st and 2nd of March, champion ploughmen and women will descend on Nottinghamshire for the European Ploughing Championships.

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Farm Business

Deutz-Fahr chooses Vredestein tyres

Following an agreement at EIMA 2024, the SDF Group has announced that Vredestein Traxion tyres will be offered as original

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Farm Business

British Business Bank provides funding boost for Scottish drone contractor

A Melrose-based contractor is set to become the first in Scotland to offer crop spraying services with a drone, following

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Hort news

New strain of Myzus persicae could pose problems

Koppert has released new information about the strain of Myzus persicae (informally called ‘Myzus 2.0’) and how the challenges it

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Farm tax protests spread as half of farmers consider quitting

A new survey published by McCain shows that half of UK farmers have reconsidered their future in the sector due

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NFU says government will reap what it sows after alternative to family farm tax goes unheard by Treasury

The devastating impacts on farming families and the nation’s food security from the family farm tax sit squarely on government’s

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CLA meets Treasury and calls for ‘clawback’ mechanism to prevent disastrous consequences of farm tax

The CLA is calling for a ‘clawback’ mechanism that could generate a similar revenue without the disastrous consequences of the

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Hort news

Horticulture sector unites to boost peat-free gardening

As the growing season approaches, a coalition of expert organisations – retailers, manufacturers, growing media manufacturers, growers, conservation charities, and

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Farm Business

What benefits do an umbilical setup offer?

Each method of applying slurry comes with its own limitations. For self-propelled machines and tankers, there is the issue of

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Pershore College Celebrates the Success of the “Helping You Grow a Better Future” Horticulture Conference

Pershore College proudly hosted the inaugural “Helping You Grow a Better Future” horticulture conference on Wednesday 12th February 2025. The

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New R&D program a multi-billion-dollar boost for Australian growers

A new R&D program to increase the daily vegetable consumption of Australians by one serve a day is expected to

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Farm Business

KRM Bredal K135 trailed spreader makes light work of lime spreading

Lime spreading is hardwired into MBS Contract Services, the sister company of Murray Brown and Son. The family has been

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Apprenticeships – more government support is needed in horticulture

Apprenticeships offer a unique blend of hands-on experience and classroom learning, providing individuals with a comprehensive understanding of what it

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NFU responds to protests and Prime Minister’s comments on inheritance tax

Responding to disruptive protests in Buckinghamshire today and the Prime Minister’s subsequent comments about the government’s inheritance tax policy, NFU

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‘Eat more veg’ crusaders ‘The Happy Pear’ throws support behind seasonal veg campaign

The Happy Pear twins – Steve and Dave Flynn – have spent the last 20 years encouraging people to eat

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The latest Primula series – introducing Primula Dante

The launch of Dante, the latest Primula series, with extra large flowers, represents attractive opportunities for the Primula market. With

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Bionema Group to create 50 science & technology apprenticeships over the next three years

Bionema Group, a leading UK-based biocontrol technology company, is creating 50 science and technology apprenticeships over the next three years,

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Integrated indoor farm announced for central London

A new multi-use venue opening in east London this spring will include the UK’s first ‘integrated indoor vertical farm’. Corner

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James Halliday AM honoured with the IMW Lifetime Achievement Award

James Halliday AM has been named the recipient of the 2025 Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award

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Househam Sprays appoints administrators

Lincolnshire-based Househam Sprayers has called in administrators according to reports. The news came a week after reports suggested that the

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Light Science Technologies partner with Gavita International to supply Agrolux LED range in the UK & Eire

Controlled environment agriculture specialist, Light Science Technologies (LST) announces an exclusive partnership to distribute world-leading Agrolux LEDs as part of

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Farm Business

Müthing MU-Pro mulcher flail mower makes light work of linseed

Based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Silvery Tweed Cereals processes and distributes cereal and seed ingredients to the baking industry. The commercial arm

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Farm Business

National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Sustainable Farming Award

To be considered for this award, candidates must exhibit a strong dedication to reducing carbon footprint and optimising resource utilisation.

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Hort news

ICL’s new biological R&D centre to improve food security

ICL has unveiled a cutting-edge new biological research and development centre aimed at developing groundbreaking products to improve global food

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Cauliflower trials bring brassica industry together

There was a strong turnout of approximately 70 growers, agronomists, packers and breeders at the recent Duchy College Cornish autumn

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Pro-Force acquires Driven Recruitment to further strengthen Pro-Drive division

Pro-Force Ltd, a leading labour provider in the UK, is delighted to announce its acquisition of Driven Recruitment, a distinguished

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Perennial’s exclusive garden tours for 2025

Perennial is delighted to announce the return of its Exclusive Garden Tour Programme for 2025, offering garden-lovers the chance to

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Farm Business

AGCO and SDF announce new partnership

AGCO and SDF have announced a new partnership, said to offer growers a streamlined low to mid-horsepower tractor portfolio for

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Farm Business

Young farmers send warning over family farm tax

Many young farmers addressed MPs yesterday ahead of a Westminster Hall debate on the family farm tax petition. It came

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Farm Business

Spearhead appoints new director of sales and marketing

Jack Wyatt has stepped into the director of sales and marketing role at Spearhead Machinery, following the departure of Antony

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Farm Business

Farmers reminded of neonicotinoid alternatives

Sugar beet growers are being reminded to look at neonicotinoid alternatives for sugar beet, following Defra’s refusal for emergency authorisation

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Farm Business

National Arable and Grassland Awards Finalists: Contractor of the Year

The Contractor of the Year will be a distinguished individual renowned for their expertise and professionalism in providing advice and

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Hort news

£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications

Food redistribution charities can now submit applications for a new £15 million Government scheme, which is helping to ensure surplus

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