• NFU condemns lack of consultation • Destructive and bungled in delivery • ‘Farmers cannot afford this change’ Industry leaders have condemned the government for unveiling plans to impose inheritance tax on farmers without consultation. Farming families were left stunned by the shock decision – announced by Chancellor Rachel... Read more
Justifiable anger at bombshell Budget
Opinion 28/01/2025
It would be a huge understatement to say the government’s Budget took farmers by surprise. After all, Labour had repeatedly ruled out any changes to inheritance tax – and insisted they had agriculture’s interests at heart. No wonder that disbelief soon turned to anger at the Chancellor’s decision to... Read more
Ploughing on regardless
Opinion 25/11/2024
Another wet autumn means more growers are returning to the plough, says Clodhopper The countryside has undergone a sudden change this autumn. No, nothing to do with government grants or lost payments. But relating to cultivation techniques. It isn’t widespread but it is noticeable. Certain pockets of arable land... Read more
Farmland markets virtually flatlined in the third quarter of 2024 – reflecting high average values which remain steady, suggest the latest figures. And with some distinct emerging trends, some areas of the country are commanding exceptional prices, according to the Knight Frank Farmland Index, which tracks the values of... Read more
The new-look D-Max has helped take Isuzu to another level. We drive two popular models. When it comes to pickups, the Isuzu D-Max has long been a favourite among farmers. We had the opportunity to test drive the basic Utility model – and compare it with the more premium... Read more
• Time to look ahead after Budget • Farmers have clarity on finances • Industry purchases for long term Farmers and contractors looking for some much-needed clarity before purchasing much-needed kit can look forward to a perfectly timed Midlands Machinery Show. That’s the feedback Chandlers Farm Equipment has received... Read more
• More than 200 trade stands booked • Latest machines on demonstration • Driving experiences and health hub A packed schedule has been confirmed for the 10th annual Midlands Machinery Show, which takes place this month. Thousands of farmers and contractors are expected to attend the two-day event –due... Read more
A farming and contracting business has converted its new Fendt 728 tractor to run on tyres specially designed to work with central tyre inflation systems (CTIS). The latest generation of Michelin EvoBib agricultural tyres are the first on the market specifically designed to be used with CTIS – optimising... Read more
Profitable farming in a digital age is the topic for a new conference which will bring together farmers and technology expects. The Connected Farming Conference is being organised by Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E. The one-day event will take place from 10am to 3pm on 3 December at the KingsGate Conference... Read more
New era beckons for CropTec
News 16/11/2024
• Focus on innovation and knowledge • Profit at heart of successful farming • New sessions reflect range of topics Future-proofed farms will be a hot topic at this month’s CropTec Show which has been revamped to reflect with industry trends. Regular visitors will notice some significant changes at... Read more