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farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
On the 3rd of June, the UK Agri-Tech Centre will run a farm walk and farm innovation workshop in collaboration with the Hayward family at Cold Harbour Farm in Bishop Burton, Beverley, East Yorkshire. The tour will be led by the Haywood family, including demonstrations of the latest innovations in the sector. There will also be various talks, demonstrations and interactive workshops.
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1 week ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
At its board of directors meeting, BKT outlined its strategic plan for the next five years, including growth in revenue and increased investment. The plan focuses on three main areas; strengthening its market position in the off-highway sector, expanding its carbon black business and entering new market sectors in the Indian market. Part of its off-highway plans include an approved expansion of its dedicated rubber track facility, which will be operational by the end of 2026.
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1 week ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Evesham-based Vale Green Energy has used a new silage additive from FM BioEnergy and is reporting that the product has further proved its value. The company used Silasil Energy SG in trials during 2023/24, and then used it last season. It is specifically designed to suit the variability of UK grass and is said to work in a range of dry matters, temperatures and pH levels. It’s a combination of four bacterial strains, instead of the two found in many other additives.
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1 week ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
A new coalition has been formed to improve towing safety, following alarming statistics which highlight safety concerns in both work and leisure applications.
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1 week ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Crawfords has announced the expansion of its AGCO sales and after-service territory, which will now extend across North Hampshire and Berkshire. In addition, the company has been awarded the Massey Ferguson franchise for West Sussex and South Hampshire. The company will now offer full-line support across all AGCO brands, throughout the expanded area. This includes sales, parts and aftersales service for all machines.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Several exhibitors at this year’s Cereals will be focusing on crop nutrition and plant health, with advice for visitors on disease and nutrient imbalances, as well as innovative feeds and management tools. Natural EnglandAcross its crop plots, Natural England will discuss herbal leys, autumn and spring cover crops, bird food mixes and living mulches. “Our goal is to help farmers get the crops right first,” says Mark Taylor, senior Catchment Sensitive Farming officer for Yorkshire and Humber.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Merlo has announced that Carrs Billington will expand its coverage of the brand to additional depots in Stranraer and Penrith. It follows a successful beginning to the partnership between the two companies, which was announced last year.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Syngenta is warning growers to be alert to the risk of ramularia in spring barley crops, following increased plant stress due to the dry conditions. Jason Tatnell, disease expert, says that while drilling conditions were kinder this year than in 2024, the dry, hot conditions could lead to increased disease risk. “We know that Ramularia starts to show itself in infected plants when crops are subjected to stress factors.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Agronomy specialist Hutchinsons will highlight the ease of switching over to its Omnia system at Cereals this year. Launched last year, the latest Omnia update enables growers to keep paperless records, as well as manage workloads and integrate into existing systems on the farm. At Cereals, Hutchinsons’ stand will have members of the Omnia team on hand to guide visitors through the process of switching, including on-demand training videos and the option of a farm visit.
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2 weeks ago | 
farmcontractormagazine.com | Matthew Tilt
Claydon will attend the Cereals Event on the 11th and 12th of June, bringing with it a host of new and established products from its Opti-Till system. David Furber, sales manager for the UK and ROI, states: “We will use the event to showcase our ability to offer flexible seed/fertiliser placement, meeting the requirements of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes and those who are growing companion crops.
