• Early action can pay dividends • Disease control is key challenge • Choice and timings important Growers are being advised to tackle rust problems early in winter wheat crops – or risk paying the penalty later. Mike Thornton, head of crop production at ProCam UK, says recent mild... Read more
‘Key milestone’ for digital passports
Arable 27/02/2025
• Industry agrees on way forward • Goal is a more efficient system • Next steps include funding talks Digital passports are another step closer for cereal crops after the NFU said its concerns had been addressed. Due to replicate the existing paper system, the digital passport will enable... Read more
Have your say on hare coursing penalties
News 27/02/2025
Hare coursers could face stiffer sentences and bigger fines following a consultation to clamp down on the criminal gangs at the heart of the problem. The Sentencing Council consultation on court guidelines when dealing with hare coursing offences follows a campaign by the NFU – and countless incidents across... Read more
• Treasury refuses to listen to farmers • Government ‘no interest’ in moving • Leaders propose compromise tax Industry leaders have pledged to fight on after the Treasury again refused to back down on plans to impose inheritance tax in farmers. It came after Treasury minister James Murray summoned... Read more
The government’s latest move in the battle over inheritance tax has rightly angered farmers and farming families. Summoning industry leaders from across the UK to attend top level talks in London raised hopes of a Treasury compromise on plans to impose inheritance tax on farming assets worth more than... Read more
Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137
Machinery 20/02/2025
More than 200 historic tractors came together for a mass rally at last month’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show. Some 203 Massey Ferguson 135s – a model which sold more than any others in the series and remains in use across the world today – were showcased at... Read more
Guide to selecting the right work light
Machinery 20/02/2025
Selecting the appropriate lighting for farm workshop is crucial for efficiency, safety and getting the job done. Choosing the right work light means considering various factors – including brightness, power source and durability. To help farmers reach the right decision, JCB has published a comprehensive guide on the factors... Read more
• Up to £40,000 available for coming year • Biggest UK supplier for farm spare parts • 44 grants awarded from 400 applications Machinery and parts supplier Kramp has announced that its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for farmers, agricultural engineers and students. Some £40,000 is being made... Read more
Robbie Polson will be on hand to meet visitors at LAMMA following his recent promotion to commercial director at Opico. Mr Polson joined Opico as business development manager in 2022 – and has also spent time working at sister company Stocks Ag while being involved in a number of... Read more
Family-run firm Grange Machinery will exhibit a number of new innovations at LAMMA 2025. Based in Holderness, East Yorkshire, the company manufactures agricultural machines and wearing parts that offer affordable solutions to farmers across the UK, Europe and as far as New Zealand, recently launching in Australia. The product... Read more
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