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  1. Agriland RSS

    Search is on for Wales Woman Farmer of the Year 2022

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The Wales Woman Farmer of the Year competition has returned after a two-year break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Wales (Cymru) and NFU mutual are looking for nominees to be the 24th winner. The winner will receive...
  2. Agriland RSS

    NFU Scotland appoints new manager for Argyll and the Islands

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) Scotland has appointed Lauren Worrell as the new regional manager for Argyll and the Islands. Worrell takes over the position from Lucy Sumsion while she is on secondment to the Scottish Government for 23 months to...
  3. Paddington

    Loss adjusters

    Does anyone have trouble with them, or is it just us ? We have had contractors doing some repair work for us under insurance. Every step of the job has had to be cleared by the loss adjuster before work is carried out. There is probably a couple of hours work needed to finish the job off, which...
  4. Breckland Boy

    Beet '22

    Made a start drilling today. Direct into an ex 2 year ley. Reasonably confident that it won't blow.
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    • Forum: Root Crops and Vegetables
  5. snarling bee

    Is datatag worth it?

    As Title. Does Datatagging tractors and handlers stop them being stolen?
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    • Forum: Machinery
  6. DrDunc

    TFF promoting carbon capture rip off

    Just received an email from TFF promoting a company who want to sell farm carbon credits to big industry. What a bàstard rip off company! Why are TFF promoting companies like this? On the company's website they give an example of the annual income expected from sales. The annual fee they take...
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    • Replies: 305
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  7. Dachie

    Insurance

    Well it's came round to the insurance renewal time of year again I have most of my policies with one company but doing pricing around for car home and lifestyle and pick up I can save hundreds of pounds splitting it up with other insurance companies which I am looking at doing this year my...
  8. Janet Hughes Defra

    Farming exit scheme

    Good afternoon all Today we've published information about our lump sum exit scheme for farmers who wish to exit the industry. The new Lump Sum Exit Scheme will support farmers in England who wish to leave the industry though a lump sum payment, allowing them to exit the sector in a managed...
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    • Replies: 261
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  9. Badshot

    Wots this nonsense now on trailers?

    That reads as it's a law? Tilly pass inventing stuff same as red tractor now?
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    • Replies: 136
    • Forum: Machinery
  10. Clive

    NFU Mutual in trouble ?

    so what’s all this about then ? any TFF members part of this group action ? https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/diversification/law-firm-launches-covid-19-group-action-against-nfu-mutual
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    • Replies: 77
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  11. Agriland RSS

    Tiree woman takes prestigious Argyll & The Islands award

    Written by William Kellett from Agriland Susan Lamont from Tiree is this year’s recipient of the Stalwart award, presented annually by NFU Scotland’s Argyll & the Islands region. The Stalwart award, created in 2016 and awarded for the first time in 2017, recognises those who have given time...
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    Scotland: Campaign to highlight consequences of dog attacks launched

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC) has today, January 11, launched a campaign to educate dog owners about the new legislation that protects livestock from dog attacks. The Livestock Attack and Distress campaign, which is backed by...
  13. Direct Driller Magazine

    Industrial Hemp - Understanding the Opportunity for UK farmers

    This article was “Written by Camilla Hayselden-Ashby, Nuffield Scholar 2021 Hemp, Cannabis with a low level of the psychoactive compound THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), has seen a global upsurge in interest in the last decade. This has been driven by the growing popularity of CBD as a food...
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    • Forum: Direct Driller Magazine
  14. Jackov Altraids

    The NFU

    The NFU have been the mainstay of our industry for over a century and we have all benefited from its existence. Nobody would agree with everything they have done and I'm sure many think they should have been far more successful on some issues. Whether you are a supporter of Red Tractor or...
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    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  15. T

    Concerned about Red Tractor collapse.

    With the cut in funding from AHDB and the pending creation of a new competing scheme, surely RT's days are numbered? What will that mean for those of us who are signed up for assurance if RT goes under? Will we still be able to market our produce or will the alternative schemes take us on if...
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  16. E

    Risk assessment/health and safety policy requirements for Red Tractor

    Before we start, I accept that these are two of the most contentious topics on this forum. However. I understand that even small farms are now required to have a health and safety policy (including farm risk assessment) to comply with the new standards. I am reluctantly going to carry on as a...
    • ewald
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    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  17. Somerset Farmer

    Insurance Renewal

    My annual whole farm insurance is up for renewal and I have been quoted a figure 25% higher this year than last. There have been a few minor additions to the vehicle fleet but nothing to big. What are other farmers finding regarding their renewal premiums (valuations of crop stock tractors etc...
  18. Agriland RSS

    HGV driver course numbers boosted for Christmas

    Written by Michelle Martin from Agriland The Department for Education (DfE) has today (Friday, December 10) announced it has boosted the capacity of HGV driver training courses to just over 11,000 places, to support supply chains just in time for Christmas. “To help even more people get the...
  19. Chris F

    Robert Sheasby, CEO at AIC - what world does he live in?

    I have just seen this quote from Mr Sheasby: This is from the same AIC that have refused to meet with farmers about the testing issues around grain. Thus I guess when he says "buy-in of all decision makers to a farming business" he means everyone in the industry except for farmers. But that...
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    • Replies: 194
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  20. MrNoo

    Insurance, want to leave NFU, recommendations please ideally Glos

    As above, been with the mutual for many years but cannot support them due to their support of the NFU and it's support of RT. Time for change.
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    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
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