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Tillage-Live returns to Cirencester 2021

Now in its 30th year Tillage-Live 2021, the national crop establishment demonstration, returns to the west this autumn.

CrossCutter makes light work of stale seedbeds

Preparing the ideal stale seedbed ahead of a direct drill is an exacting task and like many farmers, Richard Budd has tried a number of approaches at Stevens Farm, near Hawkhurst, Kent.

Understanding the real value of carbon

TerraMap Carbon offers a groundbreaking way of measuring soil carbon without actually having to break ground! So says Andrew Pitts, host farmer of the Helix National Helix Farm of farm business JW Pitts & Sons located at Mears Ashby and Whiston in Northamptonshire.

Tillage company adds 4m model to the tillage system line

Whether it’s residue management, weed control, moisture incorporation or creating a seedbed prior to planting, the unique diamond-shaped Kelly Tillage System offers a wide array of ground engaging disc chains to satisfy your year-round light tillage requirements.

Supporting farmers towards net zero with 5 key steps

Defra is continuing to produce a suite of guidance centred around five key areas where farming businesses can take action to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and move their business towards net zero.

Agronomists sought for biostimulant feedback

Agronomists interested in finding out more about biostimulants and the effect they can have on UK crops are being encouraged to contact one of Europe’s leading brands of natural fertilisers.

Search begins for new Student and Young Farmer Ambassadors

The NFU is once again on the hunt for young people who are passionate about agriculture to join its successful Student and Young Farmer Ambassador Programme and is calling on 18–26-year-olds from across England and Wales to apply for the scheme, now in its third year.

Exclusive tour of John Deere factory for machinery show visitors

Visitors to the Midlands Machinery Show will get an exclusive insight into the entire production line at John Deere’s renowned Mannheim factory in Germany, thanks to a live streamed tour of the facility on both days of the show.

Case IH confirm a return to live events

Case IH to exhibit at major agricultural trade shows in Europe from September 2021 to reconnect with customers.

Robin George Bunning 1942-2021

Robin passed away peacefully at home on 29th June 2021 with his family by his side.

Kuhn announce new finance schemes

Popular machinery company Kuhn is aiming to help farmers purchase their ideal equipment with a new 0% finance deal on its range of balers and baler-wrapper combinations.

Number of Approved Tuberculin Testers continues to grow

More than 100 people from across the agricultural community have now qualified or are in training to become an Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT) of cattle, reports UK Farmcare.

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