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Scottish farmers urged to apply for agricultural dispensation ahead of harvest
Farmers is Scotland have been encouraged to apply for an agricultural dispensation for wide vehicle movements ahead of harvest. The scheme, agreed…
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Harvest conditions ‘driest in living memory’
Conditions are dryer than the fabled summer of 1976 and its putting UK farms at high risk of devastating fires. The UK has basked in prolonged…
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How to maintain your quad bike and keep it running smoothly
Just like a motorbike, moped or car, routine maintenance is a necessary task to keep your quad bike running smoothly. For obvious reasons, the more…
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Tractor spills six tonnes of grass on motorway
A tractor has spilt six tonnes of grass from its trailer when it overturned onto a motorway in Scotland. The incident happened this morning at…
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Machinery sales thrive as farmers bounce back from Brexit woes
Higher commodity prices and strong BPS payments are providing British farmers a welcome boost following Brexit woes since 2016. The favourable…
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'Impressive' vintage tractor collection raises more than £300,000 at auction
A vintage tractor auction which saw 156 items listed, including 58 tractors and two combine harvesters has raised more than £300,000. Haulier, farmer…
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Amendments to hedge trimming regulations welcomed by Scottish farmers
Scottish farmers have welcomed an amendment to allow for hedge cutting to take place prior to the sowing of oilseed rape and grass during the month…
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New initiative looks at ways to develop 'smart farms'
A new initiative will work close with the farming industry and government to explore ways to develop 'smart farms'. Farmers and agri-businesses are…
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Machinery giant JCB announces £50m investment in new UK plant
Machinery giant JCB has announced an investment of more than £50 million in a new British plant which it says will create hundreds of jobs and double…
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Britain heading towards a 'golden age' of agricultural innovation
The government has hailed a "golden age" of British agricultural innovation as it looks to exploiting the increasing global demand for food. The…
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