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BFREPA finds gross imbalance in egg supply contracts

The British Free Range Egg Producers Association is seeking to reform supply contracts between farmers and packers after lawyers found terms of agreements are grossly imbalanced in favour of buyers.

Claas UK recognises dealer excellence

The high level of sales, service and support offered by Claas dealers in the UK and Ireland has been recognised by Claas UK in their annual Dealer Awards.

Tillage-Live 2019 heads to Northamptonshire

Tillage-Live is heading to Northamptonshire in 2019 with the event being held at Deenethorpe Airfield by the kind permission of Brudenell Estates.

FCN helpline is here to support UK farming families

The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times.

LAMMA 2019 Farmers Guide overview

Follow our two fantastic days at the UK’s largest agricultural and machinery show, LAMMA ’19, interviewing industry experts, previewing the latest agricultural machines & celebrating our 40th year.

Seed processors take responsible approach to erucic acid

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) mobile seed processors are continuing to encourage growers to test oilseed rape seed before farm saving.

On target with wild oat control

Targeting wild oat applications in the spring can be particularly challenging for sprayer operators, according to Syngenta eastern counties application specialist, Harry Fordham, speaking at Lamma.

NBA Beef Expo 2019 date announced

The National Beef Association has announced that Beef Expo will be held on Thursday, 23rd May 2019 at North West Auctions, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Kendal. Farmers, exhibitors, agricultural companies

MPs urged to take action to avoid no-deal Brexit

The four UK farming unions have urged MPs to take all the necessary steps for the UK to avoid a no-deal Brexit, which could see catastrophic impacts for the nation’s

Three-step black-grass plan helps weed out uneconomic crops

Winter cereal growers facing uncontrolled black-grass brought on by early drilling and the dry autumn are being urged to make an honest appraisal of its likely economic impact, in order

NFU President calls on government to deliver for food and farming

NFU President Minette Batters will today challenge the government to live up to its responsibilities to ensure that Britain has a robust supply of safe, traceable and affordable food following Brexit.

The four ‘R’s of sulphur management

30% of wheat grown in the UK still doesn’t receive sulphur applications however as a macronutrient and to avoid the risk of deficiency, every cereal crop should have some sulphur applied to it– every year is the advice from Tim Kerr, Fertiliser manager with Hutchinsons.

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