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Explore Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover, where 476,000 visitors discovered cutting-edge farming technology and global innovations.
Agritechnica 2025 roundup: global agri-innovation on full display in Hanover
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December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Explore Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover, where 476,000 visitors discovered cutting-edge farming technology and global innovations.
FarmDroid’s new +Seed 14mm system boosts speed and handles larger seeds, opening doors for maize, beans, peas and organic crop growers.
New FarmDroid system enables faster drilling of larger seeds
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December 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
FarmDroid’s new +Seed 14mm system boosts speed and handles larger seeds, opening doors for maize, beans, peas and organic crop growers.
Discover how Callum Simpson became Scotland’s Young Farmer of the Year and his plans for the future of farming.
Scottish Agriculture Awards celebrate Callum Simpson’s farming excellence
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December 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Discover how Callum Simpson became Scotland’s Young Farmer of the Year and his plans for the future of farming.
Evelyn Macrae captures the magic of West Linton’s first snowfall, turning the village into a serene winter scene.
Early snowfall in West Linton in the Scottish Borders
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December 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Evelyn Macrae captures the magic of West Linton’s first snowfall, turning the village into a serene winter scene.
Discover how John Gibson handcrafts 1:32 scale tractors and farm buildings, preserving farming heritage in stunning detail.
Upland farmer brings vintage tractors back to life in incredible 1:32 scale
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December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Discover how John Gibson handcrafts 1:32 scale tractors and farm buildings, preserving farming heritage in stunning detail.
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Chapman, former Yorkshire Agricultural Society President, following her unexpected passing at home.
Tributes paid to much-loved member of Great Yorkshire Show family
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December 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Tributes have been paid to Margaret Chapman, former Yorkshire Agricultural Society President, following her unexpected passing at home.
Discover how David and Hannah built their dream home on family land, balancing cost, design, and challenges along the way.
South Lanarkshire couple take on ambitious 700m2 courtyard self-build
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December 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Discover how David and Hannah built their dream home on family land, balancing cost, design, and challenges along the way.
Experience a peaceful December day as store lambs thrive in winter pasture, showcasing the quiet beauty and resilience of farm life.
Store lambs thriving under the winter sun near Cupar Angus
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December 10, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Experience a peaceful December day as store lambs thrive in winter pasture, showcasing the quiet beauty and resilience of farm life.
Three yellow weather warnings for wind are active until Wednesday evening
Weather warnings remain as Storm Bram lingers across Scotland
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December 10, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Three yellow weather warnings for wind are active until Wednesday evening
A UK survey finds consumers prioritise quality, welfare, and sustainability in dairy products over price, with taste linked to cows’ diets.
Price and quality are top considerations for UK dairy shoppers
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December 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
A UK survey finds consumers prioritise quality, welfare, and sustainability in dairy products over price, with taste linked to cows’ diets.
Early LFASS payments support farmers and crofters across Scotland, helping remote businesses stay resilient against rising costs and harsh…
Early LFASS payments deliver vital boost to rural Scotland
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December 10, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Early LFASS payments support farmers and crofters across Scotland, helping remote businesses stay resilient against rising costs and harsh…
NFU Scotland urges Scottish Government to boost 2026–27 agriculture funding to safeguard food security, climate ambitions and rural jobs.
NFU Scotland urges £90m funding rise in 2026–27 Budget
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December 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM
NFU Scotland urges Scottish Government to boost 2026–27 agriculture funding to safeguard food security, climate ambitions and rural jobs.
British dairy is reaching more global consumers as exports climb and major promotions in Thailand and the US boost demand for high-quality UK cheese.
British dairy promotions drive strong overseas growth in 2025
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December 10, 2025 at 6:29 AM
British dairy is reaching more global consumers as exports climb and major promotions in Thailand and the US boost demand for high-quality UK cheese.
Sign up for NEF26 — the UK’s leading independent equine conference on 5 March 2026. Industry voices unite to shape equestrianism’s future. Now.
National Equine Forum 2026 to discuss future of equestrianism next March
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December 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Sign up for NEF26 — the UK’s leading independent equine conference on 5 March 2026. Industry voices unite to shape equestrianism’s future. Now.
Sunset maize offers very early maturity, strong agronomic traits, and high energy yields for forage, AD, and crimped maize production.
Sunset maize variety delivers strong yields for UK farmers
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December 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Sunset maize offers very early maturity, strong agronomic traits, and high energy yields for forage, AD, and crimped maize production.
RGT Guardsman tops 102.8 yield on AHDB’s list, combining BYDV resistance with strong disease scores and solid agronomic traits.
RGT Guardsman leads BYDV-resistant wheat with high yield
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December 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
RGT Guardsman tops 102.8 yield on AHDB’s list, combining BYDV resistance with strong disease scores and solid agronomic traits.
Sparkler enters AHDB’s 2026/27 list as the highest-yielding UK Soft wheat, combining strong disease resistance and top distilling quality.
Sparkler variety earns place on AHDB Recommended List
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December 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sparkler enters AHDB’s 2026/27 list as the highest-yielding UK Soft wheat, combining strong disease resistance and top distilling quality.
Discover AHDB’s 2026/27 Recommended List with new cereal and oilseed varieties, yield boosts, and disease resistance updates.
AHDB Recommended List shows major changes in new varieties
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December 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Discover AHDB’s 2026/27 Recommended List with new cereal and oilseed varieties, yield boosts, and disease resistance updates.
Farmstrong Scotland marks a key milestone as match-funding ends and calls on the rural community to help sustain vital wellbeing support.
Farmstrong Scotland hits major milestone and urges industry backing for its future
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December 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Farmstrong Scotland marks a key milestone as match-funding ends and calls on the rural community to help sustain vital wellbeing support.
More than two-thirds of Britons refuse to give up roast potatoes at Christmas, with a third demanding mash too. Spuds remain the undisputed festive…
Roast potatoes confirmed as the UK’s must-have Christmas dinner staple, survey finds
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December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
More than two-thirds of Britons refuse to give up roast potatoes at Christmas, with a third demanding mash too. Spuds remain the undisputed festive…
Farmers face a 20 inheritance tax from April, sparking fears of rising food prices and calls for a review from industry leaders.
Reeves urged to ‘show concern for consumers and look again’ at farm tax plan
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December 9, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Farmers face a 20 inheritance tax from April, sparking fears of rising food prices and calls for a review from industry leaders.
Arevo’s Arginex offers a breakthrough in crop nutrition, reducing fertiliser use while improving yield and nitrogen efficiency.
Arevo launches Arginex to cut fertiliser reliance and boost yields
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December 9, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Arevo’s Arginex offers a breakthrough in crop nutrition, reducing fertiliser use while improving yield and nitrogen efficiency.
CRMG’s latest report shows falling CIPC residues in potatoes, but continued testing is vital to protect UK storage capacity.
CIPC monitoring group calls for growers’ urgent support
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CRMG’s latest report shows falling CIPC residues in potatoes, but continued testing is vital to protect UK storage capacity.
Bank of Scotland introduces a flexible loan to support farmers transitioning to regenerative and nature-friendly practices.
Bank of Scotland launches new loan to help farmers shift to sustainable systems
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December 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Bank of Scotland introduces a flexible loan to support farmers transitioning to regenerative and nature-friendly practices.
Sandra Gitsham shared this lovely seasonal photo of her Valais Blacknose sheep Kippen, enjoying the first snowfall of the season in Raddery North on…
Valais Blacknose sheep revel in first snowfall on the Black Isle
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December 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Sandra Gitsham shared this lovely seasonal photo of her Valais Blacknose sheep Kippen, enjoying the first snowfall of the season in Raddery North on…