Machinery
US tractor and combine sales remain ‘positive’ through 2018
Up to the end of November, year-to-date figures show that sales of new tractors in the US remain “positive”. That’s according...
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Agri-Business
Welsh red meat producers take on capital markets
A group of Welsh red meat suppliers have taken part in a London retail ‘bootcamp’ to understand how to take...
Machinery
Auction report: Checking in with Cambridge, in ‘case’ there’s a bargain…
Monday, December 3, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...
Rural Life
600 schools enter NFU’s first national education competition
Nearly 600 primary schools, all vying for the prize of having their school turned into a farm for the day,...
Machinery
Auction report: Old-school MFs go under the hammer in Cambridge
Monday, December 3, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...
Machinery
Auction report: Flurry of Fords in search of buyers at rain-sodden sale
Monday, December 3, saw the latest monthly Cambridge Machinery Sales auction take place at Cheffins Auctioneers’ sale grounds in Sutton,...
Arable
Potato sales rise to 2.2m tonnes amid AHDB campaign success
UK shoppers bought 3% more fresh potatoes this year compared to 2015, according to the latest data analysis. The figures...
Machinery
Landini and McCormick owner signs deal with world’s 6th biggest tractor maker
A partnership agreement has been signed between Argo Tractors (the Italian manufacturer of Landini, McCormick and Valpadana tractors) and International...
Arable
Metaldehyde ban a 'big blow' to British farmers and growers
The banning of Metaldehyde is “hugely disappointing” and likely to put British farmers and growers at a major disadvantage internationally,...
Dairy
Milk contracts consultation 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunity for sector
The upcoming consultation on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the...
Machinery
JCB wheels out a ‘utility’ package for its Fastrac
Optional features for JCB Fastrac 4000 Series tractors that enable farmers and contractors to equip their machines for non-agricultural applications...
Agri-Business
NFUS members encouraged to give views on immigration consultation
Scottish farmers are encouraged to join the discussion as the UK Government considers how its new immigration framework will shape...
Arable
Metaldehyde to be banned outdoors by 2020
Metaldehyde, a pesticide used to control slugs in a range of crops and in gardens, is to be banned for...
Agri-Business
European Commission to implement no-deal action plan
With the UK’s EU departure date just over 100 days away, the European Commission has ramped up preparations for a...
Agri-Business
Farming making money from the newest crop - farm data
Farms generate a huge amount of data and this volume is growing exponentially. However, generating insights and value from this...
Machinery
Case IH keeps weeds in check – with electricity instead of chemicals
To add to its existing Advanced Farming System (AFS) products, Case IH has launched AGXTEND – which includes a system...
Dairy
Funding change for the Scottish Dairy Hub to take effect in 2019
From February 4, 2019, NFU Scotland will replace AHDB as one of the funders of the country’s Dairy Hub, with...
Machinery
Krone revenue tops €2 billion…in a record year
Against the backdrop of a “sometimes difficult environment” in the agricultural machinery and commercial trailer industries, the Krone Group finished...
