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UK tractor registrations rise but recovery remains fragile
UK tractor registrations continued to recover in June, but the machinery market remains fragile as low farmer confidence and rising input costs weigh…
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£3,500 reward offered after Northern Ireland farm thefts
A £3,500 Crimestoppers reward has been offered after a series of thefts targeting farms, rural businesses and agricultural properties in Northern…
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Farmers warned after agriculture linked to half of pipeline incidents
Farmers and landowners have been warned to check for underground pipelines before carrying out routine land work, after agriculture was linked to…
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North West farmers told to 'look up' after 22 power line strikes
Farmers are being warned to “look out and look up” after agricultural machinery struck overhead power lines 22 times in the North West over the past…
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Witham Group urges farmers to order early for harvest
Farmers are being urged to secure lubricant supplies ahead of harvest amid warnings that global supply chain pressures could lead to longer lead…
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Rural crime falls to £41.5m but quad and livestock theft rise
Rural crime cost the UK £41.5 million last year, but NFU Mutual has warned that quad bike, ATV, agricultural vehicle and livestock theft are…
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Farmers warned after £22k digger stolen in online scam
Farmers and machinery buyers are being urged to carry out checks before purchasing used equipment after a Volvo mini digger worth around £22,000 was…
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Blaney opens £50,000 fund for farm machinery innovators
Farmers and contractors are being offered up to £50,000 to turn everyday on-farm frustrations into new machinery. The Blaney Innovator Programme has…
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'Perfect storm' conditions see tractor crash risks soar during harvest
Collisions involving tractors and farm machinery soar during harvest season, with drivers being warned to take extra care on countryside roads this…
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Train hit farm trailer after signaller forgot approaching service
A passenger train travelling at 80mph smashed into an agricultural trailer at a Herefordshire level crossing after a signaller forgot the train was…
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