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Strong demand from arable farms help boost tractor registrations

Agricultural tractor registrations were 10% higher in the first three months of 2023 than 2022, with strong demand particularly from arable enterprises. New figures by …
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First Milk has been honoured with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

The award, previously known as the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, continues to recognise UK businesses who go the extra mile with sustainability. It is given …
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King Charles visits Yorkshire farmers to see impact of his charity

King Charles has visited farmers in North Yorkshire to see the impact his rural charity and others are having on the region. The King visited …
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UK pig prices continue to increase to new all-time record

UK pig prices have continued to increase to a new all-time record, as tight supplies and strong EU prices continue to drive the pig price …
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Angus family farm see benefits five years on from climate project

An Angus family farm has seen the results of a changed approach to some on-farm practices, resulting in improved yields and a drop in input …
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Alpaca grazing could help tackle climate change, researchers say

Scientists are researching whether grazing alpacas alongside other animals could help farmers tackle climate change. The new research project will explore the efficiency and environmental …
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How to keep a four-cylinder Valtra N-series running at its best

Valtra has long been a proponent of the pokey four-pot engine, but the introduction of its N174 in 2015 pushed the concept to new levels. …
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UK arable farmers to grow ‘regenerative barley’ for Carlsberg

Arable farmers across the UK will grow an estimated 7,000 tonnes of ‘regenerative barley’ for the Carlsberg Group this year. The announcement by the multinational …
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‘It’s never too late to learn about farming’, Liverpool-born new entrant says

A Liverpool-born new entrant who has started her career in agriculture has told others that it is ‘never too late to learn about farming’. Nadine …
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The CropTec Show announces move to NAEC Stoneleigh this November

The organisers of CropTec 2023 have announced that the show will keep to its planned dates for 2023, taking place on Wednesday 29 to Thursday …
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Devon’s newest farming event proves a sell-out success

Finding new ways to make the most of the South West’s defining feature, grassland, was one of the key takeaway points for farmers at the …
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Farming: Co-op finds ways to make farming greener

A co-operative that sells food to local families could help form a template to make farming in Wales greener. Tyddyn Teg, near Caernarfon, in Gwynedd, …
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Most farmers to adopt nature friendly practices ‘on 15% of land by 2030’

Defra has announced a five-year delivery plan to improve the the environment, which includes incentivising most farmers to adopt nature-friendly practices on at least 10 …
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Cattle prices ended 2022 on historic highs

Cattle prices ended 2022 on historic highs, with prices peaking at 448.1p/kg, the highest on record, according to new AHDB analysis. In the four weeks …
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Fendt 728 Vario wins ‘Tractor of the Year 2023’

The time for the Tractor of the Year 2023 has come around and the results have just been announced by the judging panel at EIMA, the …
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New tool helps Welsh pig producers to benchmark businesses

Pig producers in Wales can now benchmark their business’ performance using a free programme developed by the sector. Designed for all types of pig enterprises, …
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Making the right decisions matters!

Farmers are facing challenges on various levels. In addition to ever tighter legislation and growing societal demands, there are also immediate effects of climate change …
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New Bobcat telehandler to fit tight spaces

Replacing tractor-mounted front-end loaders with purpose-built material handlers is proving an uphill task for the manufacturers of the latter, in Ireland at least. However, that …
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No change in this year’s Basic Payment Scheme rates

The Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) entitlement rates for 2022 will remain the same as last year, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has confirmed. For this …
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Farm businesses to have energy bills halved as part of new scheme

The government has unveiled new much-needed support for farming and rural businesses facing surging energy bills this winter. Through a new Energy Bill Relief Scheme …
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Harvest 2022 in closing stages in most regions of Britain

This year’s harvest is now in the closing stages in most regions of Britain, with 95% of it completed according to the latest data. This …
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