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Budget ‘lacks measures’ to encourage growth
Labour’s first Budget in 14 years has far-reaching consequences for farmers and the economy The government has missed a key opportunity to boost economic growth for agriculture and UK businesses, says a farming analyst. As the dust settles from the autumn Budget, the consequences for farming and the wider... Read more
Financial advice to ease Budget pain
Biggest change ‘for a generation’ Farming families should seek professional advice rather than making rash decisions following the Autumn budget, say financial experts. It comes after the government’s decision to abolish 100% agricultural property relief (APR) and impose inheritance tax (IHT) on the value of farming assets above £1m.... Read more
Kuhn back at show after five year absence
Kuhn Farm Machinery returns to LAMMA for the first time in five years, showcasing several models making debuts. Explaining the company’s decision to exhibit at the NEC Birmingham, Kuhn UK managing director Sian Pritchard, says the show’s wide-ranging audience was a major factor in coming back to the event... Read more
Latest products from Claydon make LAMMA debut
Suffolk-based farm machinery manufacturers Claydon will exhibit three new products at LAMMA 2025 next month. The company’s stand at the NEC Birmingham will include the company’s new Evolution front hopper, a 4m version of its Evolution drill toolbar with twin-tine fertiliser placement, and a Claydon mole drainer. Claydon will... Read more
Tramspread unrolls 1400m hose reeler
Slurry and digestate management specialist Tramspread has added a new larger-capacity random wrap hose reeler to its extensive range. The new model, which will be shown for the first time in the UK at LAMMA 2025, is designed to handle bigger diameter spools which can comfortably accommodate 1400m of... Read more
Fendt launches new machinery at LAMMA
• ‘Perfect opportunity’ for showcase • Efficient and smarter engineering • Good in wide range of conditions LAMMA 2025 will be the first showing of the new Fendt 600 Vario – and will mark the UK launch of the new generation of Fendt Former rakes. The Fendt stand will... Read more
Interactive display highlights ease of remapping
Avon Tuning HD will showcasean interactive display enabling farmers to manually configure an ECU and use Dimsport remapping equipment to mirror the process carried out on farms. The LAMMA 2025 display will demonstrate the professional and safe nature of remapping to prospective agents and farmers. It will highlight how... Read more
LAMMA debut for latest machines from Case IH
Innovative new models and technology developments from global machinery giant Case IH will be introduced to visitors at next  month’s LAMMA event. The two-day show at the NEC Birmingham heralds the first UK appearance of an AF10 combine harvester – part of the new AF Series.  The AF9 and... Read more
LAMMA 2025 set to be ‘best event yet’
• Two-day machinery farm extravaganza • Product launches from manufacturers • Practical demonstration and seminars More than 600 exhibitors will showcase the latest agricultural innovations at next month’s flagship LAMMA event. Due to take place on 15-16 January at NEC Birmingham, organisers say LAMMA 2025 promises to be a... Read more
Liver fluke lateral flow test is way forward
A new – and faster – Covid-style test-at-home kit for liver fluke in ruminants could bring benefits for sheep producers, writes Nerys Wright. Covid has a lot to answer for, but helping on-farm testing is not one that would have been top of my list. The experience of using... Read more