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Changes to rebated red diesel from 1 April 2022 onwards
The government has announced changes to the use of rebated red diesel and biofuel from 1 April 2022 onwards. Learn more about vehicles and machinery that will need to start using white diesel.
John Deere launch versatile 3038E compact
John Deere has launched a new compact, economic tractor that is versatile and suitable for customers ranging from small-scale livestock and equestrian operations to rural property owners and landscape contractors.
CLAAS notches up its 40,000th JAGUAR at its German plant
The 40,000th CLAAS JAGUAR has rolled off the production line at the company’s headquarters in Harsewinkel, Germany.
John Deere develop an electric, cable powered tractor
John Deere’s research project GridCON has developed a 400hp electric cable powered tractor. Development of the tractor is part of John Deere’s continued aspirations in the electrification of agricultural machinery, designed to offer new opportunities for farmers wanting to supply and use their own energy.
The government must prioritise rural broadband and mobile coverage say the NFU
Slow broadband speeds and inconsistent mobile coverage are major barriers to improving on farm productivity and the uptake of digital technology claim the NFU.
UK Roundtable cautions that a no-deal Brexit must be avoided at all costs
Organisations representing farmers and growers from agricultural sectors across the UK have come together to from a UK Farming Roundable. As a result they are warning that a ‘no-deal’ departure from the EU this March would have a severe impact on UK food and farming.
LAMMA hailed a great success
Thousands of visitors have thronged to this year’s LAMMA that was held for the first time at the NEC in Birmingham. There were over 650 exhibitors and thousands of visitors attended to see the latest farming machinery, equipment and innovations.
Kverneland are celebrating 140 years in business
2019 for Kverneland is a year of celebration with the company achieving 140 years as an international agricultural machinery supplier.
Encyclopaedia of arable weeds gets an update
The encyclopaedia of arable weeds originally published by AHDB and Defra has undergone a refresh. Popular with farmers across the country it was first published 10 years ago.
Growers urged to manage pesticides
Agronomists Hutchinsons’ are asking growers to rigorously manage pesticide applications and stick to restrictions and measures such as buffer zones and application timings.
Claydon show new compact 6m trailed drill at LAMMA 2019
Claydon’s latest 6m OptiTill® T6c compact trailed drill will be on display at LAMMA 2019, in Hall 6 Stand 6.600. The T6c is the latest development of Claydon’s OptiTill® system designed to optimise crop establishment, development, performance and profitability.
NFU joins forces with food supply chain to in a bid to tackle food waste
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has announced support for the Food Waste Reduction Roadmap, encouraging members to do what they can to help tackle waste in the food industry supply chain.
