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Red diesel alert for farm tractor road gritters

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

Red diesel alert for farm tractor road gritters

Attractive block of pasture for sale in south Shropshire

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

Attractive block of pasture for sale in south Shropshire

John Deere updates new 8R Series tractors

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.

John Deere updates new 8R Series tractors

Entries invited for Farming for the Future competition

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

Entries invited for Farming for the Future competition

Funding help to meet legislation on nitrates

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

Funding help to meet legislation on nitrates

New rust pathogens found on wheats

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

New rust pathogens found on wheats

Top Productivity with the new MF7600 Series

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.


Massey Ferguson Offer to Take Harvester Market by Storm with New Combine Additions

Massey Ferguson has shown its intention to make a big impact in the combine harvester market by releasing a slew of new combine harvesters to strengthen their current ranges.


Ploughing marathon will raise money for charity

Agriculture students at Walford and North Shropshire College will complete a charity, 24 hour ploughing marathon, on Friday and Saturday September 16 and 17.

Ploughing marathon will raise money for charity

Farmers urged to complete harvest survey

Arable farmers across England and Wales are being urged to complete this year’s NFU harvest survey.

Farmers urged to complete harvest survey

Farmers play the harvest time watch and wait game

Despite the August sun blazing, arable farmers in the region are still playing the annual watch and wait harvest game. Frustrating is the only way to put it. Oilseed rape has exceeded all expectations for many farmers. One Stafford farmer with both light and heavy land farms has harvested 350 tonnes off 180 acres, something [...]

Farmers play the harvest time watch and wait game

Free professional advice on hot topics at shows

Free advice on maximising revenues from renewable energy will be available for farmers and property owners visiting the Berrys Stand at Nantwich Show  (July 27).

Free professional advice on hot topics at shows

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