DSV showcases breeding strength with new provisional Group 1 winter wheat and top spot OSR added to AHDB 2026/27 RL
News 23/12/2025
DSV UK takes a strong position on the AHDB 2026/27 Recommended List with the new provisional Group 1 wheat Arlington joining the line-up and hybrid oilseed rape Dompteur the highest-yielding OSR variety on the list. Combining outstanding yield and excellent grain quality, Arlington offers significant potential for UK growers... Read more
Farm shops from across the region are among those vying for prestigious national recognition as finalists in the Farm Retail Awards 2026. Thriving farm shops, farm cafés, restaurants, butcheries, farmers markets and pick-your-own businesses based across the home nations have been shortlisted as the best in their industry by... Read more
Leaders across UK food and finance are calling for cross-sector collaboration on farm data collection – seeing it as vital for the industry. High-quality, consistent and trusted information is the foundation for both resilience and environmental progress, delegates at a roundtable event hosted by data specialists Map of Ag... Read more
Rising demand is tightening supply in Britain’s free-range egg market – creating opportunities for farmers to diversify. Driven by strong retail and foodservice demand for trusted, high-welfare production, the free-range egg market is forecast to grow by more than 10% by 2030, says Matthew Falk, of egg producers Stonegate.... Read more
Soaring electricity bills are expected to pile the pressure on farm businesses over the coming months, say analysts. Fixed charge increases are expected to increase by between 60% and 130% on a like for like basis, says Barry Crossan, head of utilities at the AF Group. This will be... Read more
Almost half of farmers still have no plans in place outlining how they will hand their farms to the next generation – despite proposed changes to inheritance tax. New figures from NFU Mutual show that almost 18% of farmers know it is important to put plans in place for... Read more
Vogelsang has announced it will launch a new UniSpread model at LAMMA, alongside a new super-scale separator. The new 12-metre UniSpread will join the existing range to offer an additional one fifth working width. The new XSplit XS30-80 separator offers a throughput capacity of 175 cubic metres per hour.... Read more
A strengthened line-up will be on show at LAMMA from Merlo – highlighting the brand’s commitment to energy-efficient high-performance machines. From compact handlers for smaller operators to high-capacity equipment for the largest arable and contracting operations, the company says it will have something for everyone on offer at the... Read more
Kuhn Farm Machinery has unveiled the Karan high-capacity trailed sprayer range aimed at farmers and contractors requiring high daily spraying outputs. Initially available as the mid-range Power model featuring steel and aluminium boom width options from 24 to 39 metres, the Karan boasts innovative technology to improve application accuracy.... Read more
Fendt will bring four new tractor series to the UK for LAMMA in January – following a flurry of new releases. The 500 Gen4, 700 Gen7.1, 800 Gen5 and 1000 Gen4 series will all be showcased at the two-day show. The most anticipated series is likely to be the... Read more
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