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
• Move away from standalone solutions • Automated systems require less labour • Efficiency and cost-effectiveness key Demand is growing among farmers for mobile grain dryers to be at the centre of new automated drying systems. “There is a move away from farmers using Mecmar dryers as a stand-alone... Read more
Visitors to LAMMA 2025 next month will have the chance to win a £24,000 Polaris Ranger Diesel utility vehicle. Designed to handle the toughest conditions and meet the demands of UK farms, the workhorse utility vehicle combines durability with versatility – and will be offered to the winner of... Read more
The autumn Budget shows Labour doesn’t care for farming families – or their farms, says Fen Tiger So now we know. Despite all its pre-election promises, this Labour government doesn’t care for farming. And neither does it care for farmers. The autumn Budget is a disaster for farming. Not... Read more
Big challenge is demand for water East of England farmers have a crucial role in securing the region’s water supply by embracing new thinking and fostering collaboration, says a report. An integrated water management strategy is needed to address the challenges of water quality and quality, says rural consultants... Read more
EXPERT VIEW The government’s autumn Budget heralds significant tax implications for farmers which must be carefully managed, says Stephanie Dennis. Diversification can offer many farmers a valuable additional income stream. But careful legal and tax planning is crucial to avoid unexpected costs. Farmers need to consider how diversification impacts... Read more
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
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 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
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