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Kuhn extends Prolander tine cultivator to 14.2m

Kuhn has upped the potential output of its Prolander tine cultivators by introducing three new models at the top of the range. The additions of the 9000, 12000 and 14000,…

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HCC boss explains decision to hire crisis comms agency

The chairwoman of Welsh red meat levy body Hybu Cig Cymru has defended its decision to hire a public relations company with expertise in crisis communications, insisting the move will…

PAYMENTS, SCHEMES AND GRANTS

Concerns raised over Defra's future IT capabilities

Future support payments to farmers in England could be at “high risk” of non-delivery if Defra fails to replace its existing IT support service speedily, according to the National Audit…

BUSINESS

NFU acquires Woolf Bond planning advisers

The NFU has expanded its portfolio of professional services with the acquisition of Berkshire-based planning consultancy Woolf Bond for an undisclosed sum. Woolf Bond specialises in planning advice for residential…

AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION

Transition Live: Practical know-how and expert advice

Farmers Weekly’s inaugural Transition Live event has been hailed a success after hundreds of visitors descended on Cambridge University’s Park Farm. The event took place in warm, spring sunshine and…

WEATHER

Climate change increasing hot and wet days, says Met Office

The UK is experiencing hotter and wetter conditions more quickly, with climate change significantly driving this trend, according to new Met Office analysis. The forecaster’s annual State of Climate Report…

GRANTS

NI agri-food supply chain to benefit from £46m investment

Grant funding has been made available for businesses in Northern Ireland (NI) through a new £46m agri-food investment initiative. Eligible businesses include processors for meat, dairy, potatoes, cereals, fruit, vegetables,…

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Editor's View: Don't let familiarity breed contempt

That familiarity breeds contempt is as true as it is clichéd, which probably explains why so many of those who lose their lives on farms across the UK (40%) are…

WILL'S WORLD

Will's World: When farmer derring-do meets daddy cool

It had been an uneventful Saturday morning. I’d fed the cattle and the dogs, hastily grabbed a bite of breakfast, and headed out the door with the youngest of my…