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Fastrac prototype snapped up by an enthusiast at JCB auction

A prototype of the unique JCB Fastrac that went into series production in the early 1990s has been snapped up at auction by a Northern Ireland enthusiast.

Agrifac UK takes on the Three Peaks Challenge

Six employees from Agrifac UK are taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge this July in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Collectors’ items under the hammer at Europe’s largest vintage sale

Cheffins’ Cambridge Vintage Sale at Sutton, near Ely on the 27th April 2019 will showcase a number of the world’s most unusual classic and vintage tractors.

New fertiliser is battery-powered

ZM-Grow, a new award-winning multi-nutrient fertiliser, has been launched in the UK and Ireland, providing zinc and manganese, together with potassium and sulphur, in liquid form.

Leading farmers’ co-operative launches Fram Farmers Insurance Services

Fram Farmers has launched a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Fram Farmers Insurance Services, to provide bespoke insurance products & services for 1200-plus member farming businesses.

Strategic parts partnership announced

A strategic partnership which sees Lincolnshire-based dealership Agri-Linc acquiring the Brock Parts division of J Brock & Sons, has been announced.

RPA confirms 2018 BPS and CS bridging payments

Farmers due their 2018 Countryside Stewardship advance or Basic Payment Scheme payment will receive bridging payments in April.

Watch out for disease in extended spray interval

Growers that applied their first wheat fungicide early must monitor crops closely and prepare to take a tougher approach

Cereals 2019 event fast approaching

Cereals is returning to Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 12th and 13th.

East Anglian success at Champions showcase

There was a long distance success at Skipton Auction Mart’s annual Craven Champions highlight in February when Norfolk breeder Henry Harvey & Son, from Waxham Hall, Waxham, took the supreme championship.

All Breeds Calf Show returns to Peterborough

The East of England Showground will see the return of this year’s All Breeds All Britain (ABAB) Calf Show.

Early start to grass sowing

Livestock farmers across England and Wales have been out earlier than usual drilling new grass leys this year.

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