Now in its 1oth year, Whitbourne Annual hedging competition will take place on Saturday, March 3 at the same venue as last year – Churchfield Orchard, Whitbourne, Worcestershire.

Pontesbury Tractors Limited, the new agricultural machinery dealership for Shropshire and Mid Wales holds its first open day on Friday, February 24 from noon until 8pm at the new depot at Unit 3 & 4, Malehurst, Minsterley near Shrewsbury.

‘Disappointing and a missed opportunity’ is how farming leaders in England have described the release of the European Commission’s extensively leaked Common Agriculture Policy Reform proposals.

BASIS and the Environment Agency have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding, formally recognising more than 30 years in which the two organisations have worked together to raise standards in the pesticide supply and advice sector.

A new agricultural machinery dealership has opened in Shropshire.

Farmers using tractors to grit road should check the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)  website to see if they can use red diesel.

A versatile block of pastureland on Rowe Lane at Stanton Long near Much Wenlock in Shropshire has come on the market with Berrys.

Following the introduction in spring 2011 of the new 8R Series tractors from 260 to 360hp, designed to meet European Stage IIIB emissions regulations, John Deere has announced a number of significant updates to the range for 2012.

The Farmer/Barclays Farming for the Future competition has been launched – have you got what it takes to win?

Farmers in Cheshire can now receive funding to help meet Nitrate Vulnerable Zone legislation.

The UK Cereal Pathogen Virulence Survey (UKCPVS) confirms the presence of new races of yellow rust and brown rust in winter wheat.

Massey Ferguson’s new MF7600 Series of tractors combines well proven, award winning technology with the latest fuel efficient engines, creating a unique and impressive tractor.