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As the UK horticulture sector continues to face significant challenges, from soaring production costs to a lack of certainty over future workforce availability, the NFU has welcomed many of the House of Lords’ recommendations to the government to help overcome barriers and grow the sector. This includes recommendations to improve fairness in the supply chain, enable greater access to government …
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The CropTec show is fast-approaching! Don't forget that this year, we will be at our new venue of NAEC, Stoneleigh. This year, we have all new seminars, knowledge hubs, sprayer test drives, and over 150+ exhibitors attending! So, what are you waiting for?
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Get practical advice to help you and your farm this November and register for your FREE ticket now!
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Improved 23 and 24 farm margins are predicted after Strutt & Parker updated its arable farm profitability model. It has revised harvest 23 and 24 results, initially calculated in June, based on current market conditions. This is mainly due to revised variable and fixed costings but agri-environment income is budgeted to increase by 30% for harvest 2023 and by a …
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An agricultural insurance company is assisting Ukraine conflict charity ‘Driving Ukraine’ and is looking for further support. Over the past year, Acres Insurance has been involved in organising the MOTs, repairs and insurance for vehicles, along with obtaining and delivering supplies to the Ukrainian front line. In April, insurance director Nigel Welling helped to organise the safe delivery of three …
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Dieci has added a hybrid telehandler option, reducing fuel use and environmental impact. The Agri Farmer Hybrid model allows for a smaller diesel unit, with the power being made up from a 55 + 10 kW Hybrid Pack. It activates only when necessary, eliminating unwanted energy waste. The company claims it offers performance levels on par with the standard engine …
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With increasing demand to remap tractors and combines, tuning specialists Avon Tuning has seen its authorised dealer network double in just 18 months. The company now has over 150 centers ranging from Cornwall to Kirkwall in the Orkney Isles. Mapping is where the ECU (engine control unit) or ECM (engine control module) is reprogrammed to offer improved engine performance. Most …
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The October 2023 issue is now available online In this issue, SFI applications are now open, but the NFU is calling for DEFRA to delay the cuts in Basic Payments until issues are resolved. BOFIN’s Tom Allen Stevens says that it’s time for growers to take a lead in agri-research…
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