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MPs demand support for farmers hit by flooding
15th May 2024
MPs are calling on the government to invest in new schemes to support farmers in delivering natural flood defences, restoring woodland, and creating new natural flooding preventions.
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Blueberry diversification spreads risk for arable farmers
15th May 2024
In a bid to build a sustainable business for their children, arable farmers Peter and Zoe Mee diversified into growing blueberries in 2014 – and have since installed their own packhouse and introduced a range of blueberry products made from waste fruit. Deputy editor Sarah Kidby spoke to the family to find out more.
Mental health first aider encourages more talk
14th May 2024
During Mental Health Awareness Week, Helen Hook, who volunteers as a mental health first aider, is encouraging those who are struggling to talk and and stay active.
£80m scheme ‘won’t support’ growers in time
15th May 2024
MPs demand support for farmers hit by flooding
15th May 2024
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Blueberry diversification spreads risk for arable farmers
15th May 2024
Mental health first aider encourages more talk
14th May 2024
Fruit growers ‘delighted’ with PM’s announcement
14th May 2024
Farm to Fork summit 2024 : PM to boost British fruit and veg sector
14th May 2024
Machinery News
Jeremy Clarkson praises Kirkland UK machinery
8th May 2024
The Kent-based berry harvester and machinery supplier, Kirkland UK, has been featured in season three of Clarkson’s Farm.
Innovative vineyard robot developed through Moët and Yanmar partnership
6th May 2024
Moët & Chandon paired up with a viticulture tech company, Yanmar Vineyard Solutions, to advance robotic vineyard management in Champagne.
Spotlight on manual spraying equipment
29th April 2024
For smaller growers, where vehicle-mounted sprayers and granule distribution systems may not even be an option or be warranted, there are sophisticated manual sprayers and accessories that can make any spraying job quick, easy and, most importantly, cost-effective. Malcolm Mullender of The Professional Sprayers People (PSP) outlines the options.
Dealer show has become a must-visit event for orchard and vineyard growers
15th May 2024
Jeremy Clarkson praises Kirkland UK machinery
8th May 2024
Innovative vineyard robot developed through Moët and Yanmar partnership
6th May 2024
Spotlight on manual spraying equipment
29th April 2024
Specialist team focused on top quality products
16th April 2024
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15th April 2024
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