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New grain handling technology on display at Midlands Machinery Show

This year’s Midlands Machinery Show will not only feature the latest heavy machinery, but also let farmers see first hand the latest technology improving harvest returns.

Huge public support to keep food self-sufficiency levels above 60%

More than 54,000 people have signed a letter to Defra Secretary of State George Eustice in support of NFU calls for a commitment to not let Britain’s food production slip below its current level of 60% self-sufficiency.

Farmers protest as Boris Johnson accused of failing to take action on staffing crisis

Following weeks of mounting concern and frustration, pig farmers have taken to the streets to protest, gathering outside the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester on 4th October to highlight the current sector crisis.

NFU calls for delay and urgent review of BPS reductions in 2022 and 2023

The NFU is calling for an urgent review of Defra’s future farming programme for England, including the postponement of Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) reductions in 2022 and 2023, as farmers and growers continue to deal with multiple challenges which are causing severe disruptions to essential food producing businesses.

2022 Yamaha range revealed

Yamaha has launched a new range of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs).

Sixty-year-old herbicide proves increasingly important

Industry interest in a 60-year-old herbicide is at an all-time high this autumn as growers and agronomists across the country deal with an upsurge in grassweed problems.

Diversification: Where to begin

As diversification becomes increasingly important to rural businesses, James Whilding, managing director of Acorus Rural Property Services Ltd, offers advice on potential barriers and how to get started.

Your guide to cattle health around the transition period

Metabolic disorders and health issues can erase the profit potential for dairy cow farms for the year. Provita technical sales advisor George Shaw shares his thoughts.

Has recent UK temperature changes made planting vineyards viable?

With the ever-rising average temperatures in the UK, farmers can look at other options for crops, including vineyards and grapes.

New survey reveals the stress caused by rising machinery costs

Rising machinery prices are rivalling bad weather and breakdowns when it comes to the main worries keeping agri-contractors awake at night, according to research conducted by NFU Mutual.

World’s largest vertical farm being built in the UK

The Jones Food Company (JFC), owner of Europe’s largest vertical farm near Scunthorpe, has today broken ground on what will become the world’s largest vertical farm.

2022 line-up of ATV and side-by-side vehicles unveiled

Can-Am is once again delivering with its 2022 model year line-up of ATVs and side-by-side vehicles – from entry level to top performance.

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