Multipurpose cultivator enters new generation

Väderstad’s TopDown cultivator is entering a new generation, with the introduction of the iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control, as well as the possibility to apply prescription map tillage via Isobus Task Control.

LAMMA launch for new hedge trimmer head memory system

Shelbourne Reynolds is using LAMMA 2024 to launch a new head memory system for its top-end hedge trimmer models, a development tested with operators across the UK over the past three seasons and designed to reduce operator control inputs to minimise fatigue and improve productivity.

Popular supermarket is accepting smaller vegetables from flood-hit farmers  

Tesco has said it will temporarily accept some smaller-than-usual sprouts, cauliflowers, cabbages and leeks to help UK farmers struggling with the devastating weather conditions that have affected their livelihoods.

New hub launched to help farmers invest in agri-tech 

Nearly a fifth of farmers had invested or planned to invest in agri-tech in 2023, say NFU Mutual experts. The number has increased from 13% the previous year.

Welsh MS criticised for saying “there is no reason to subsidise agriculture” 

Comments made by Welsh Labour MS Mike Hedges about farm funding have been criticised by the Welsh farming union and described as “completely out of touch”. During a Senedd plenary debate on Wednesday, 10th January, Swansea East MS Hedges said that “there is no reason to subsidise agriculture”.

Everything we know about farming schemes in 2024 

The government has announced a series of updates to the ELM schemes for this year, including additional support for tenants, upland farmers and grassland. Here, we outline the key updates from the government…

Who’s responsible for managing health and safety in forestry?

When we think about high-risk industries, construction is usually the first that comes to mind. Forestry and agriculture are often overlooked. However, they are among the most high-risk industries in the UK when it comes to health and safety. Gavin Scarr-Hall, director of health & safety at Peninsula, offers some advice.

Young Farmer celebrations: Calling all past members

The Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is urging all past members, officeholders and friends to get in touch and join in the celebrations.

Grow your rural business to new heights

One of the highlights of the Farm Business Innovation Show 2023, held in Birmingham in November, was the exploration of how diversification projects are breathing life and value back into rural spaces.

German farmers continue nationwide protests against diesel subsidy cuts 

German farmers are continuing the national protest in response to a government proposal to revoke key tax privileges. 

Free toolkit published to help farmers explore new sources of income 

A free and interactive farming toolkit has been published today, aiming to empower farmers to understand nature markets and help them determine whether they could provide a suitable new income stream for their business. 

Farmer welcomes payments for introducing wildlife

A Cambridgeshire farmer and CEO of the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN) warmly welcomed recent changes to the ELM scheme, which enable farmers to receive premium payments for taking environmental actions. 

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