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...
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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...
Beef
Grahams Nicki leads Red Ladies sale at 20,000gns
A strong year of pedigree Limousin sales closed with a robust trade at the Red Ladies Derby and Weaned Calf...
Arable
Grower feedback wanted on changes to seed potato standards
British seed growers are being asked to share their feedback on potential changes to the scope of the Safe Haven...
Arable
Could improving your crop rotation improve your farm profitability?
Farmers at the Sittingbourne Monitor Farm discussed how changing crop rotations and cover crop practices could benefit their bottom line....
Machinery
An all-electric John Deere that needs no big battery; just a clever ‘extension cord’
John Deere is evidently working to develop viable electric-drive systems for future-generation tractors. Publisher Electrive.com has just revealed news of the...
Machinery
Indian and Japanese tractor giants join forces
Indian-based tractor and farm machinery manufacturer Escorts has formed a joint venture with Japan’s Kubota Corporation. Escorts is probably best...
Agri-Business
Less frequent TB testing to incentivise strengthened biosecurity
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert...
Machinery
Wacker Neuson unveils ‘contractor-spec’ loading shovel
Wacker Neuson has launched a new Deutz-powered loading shovel – namely the WL95 (pictured above). The WL95 appears to be...
