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UK tractor registrations down 15% so far this year
Agricultural tractor registrations in the UK for the first nine months of 2024 were 15% lower than in the same period last year, new analysis shows…
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Safety campaign says 'no excuses' to not wearing ATV helmet
A new safety campaign is asking why farmers would not wear a helmet when riding an ATV, emphasising that there are 'no excuses'. Campaigners say…
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Spike in quad bike thefts leads to call for farms to boost security
A rise in quad bike and ATV thefts have impacted farmers in the past month, with spikes seen in the East and South East of England in particular…
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More than 800 farms apply to £20m slurry infrastructure schemes
More than 800 farming business in Wales have applied for a share of £20 million from two slurry infrastructure schemes, the Welsh government has…
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JCB posts pre-tax profits of over £800m but 2024 'less positive'
Machinery manufacturer JCB recorded pre-tax profits of over £805m on a turnover of £6.5bn for the year ending 31 December 2023. Despite the good…
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Bigger than usual decline in UK tractor registrations
The number of tractors registered in the UK was significantly lower than normal in August, amounting to a 30% decline compared to the same month in…
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Small cheesemaker uses new tech to monitor conditions remotely
A small family-run cheese producer has turned to Internet of Things (IoT) technology to make its processes more efficient and sustainable. The new…
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Calls made to roll out AI and sensors to boost UK food safety
Calls have been made for the government to change how food quality and safety is checked, as new technology can track food from farm-to-plate in real…
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Dispersal sale ends family’s three generations at dairy farm
A successful dispersal sale has ended a family’s three generations at a Shropshire organic dairy farm. The auction, which followed the sale of Hall…
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Farmers reminded to sign up for slurry management grants
Livestock farmers in England are being urged to futureproof slurry infrastructure and nutrient management systems with up to £250,000 of available…
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