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MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Defra pledges ÂŁ3m fund for small abattoirs in England

Defra has promised £3m in additional support for new and mobile abattoirs in England through its Farming Investment Fund. The commitment, made by prime minister Rishi Sunak at this week’s…

OILSEED RAPE

Record levels of light leaf spot found in oilseed rape

Oilseed rape growers are advised to check crops for light leaf spot (LLS), as severe outbreaks are being found throughout the country, threatening yields. LLS thrives in the moist, cool…

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Defra offers flexibility on 'green scheme' requirements

Farmers in England who are signed up to various agri-environment schemes are being offered temporary derogations from the normal compliance rules where wet weather and flooding has stopped them from…

BALERS AND WRAPPERS

CNH automates tractor speed and steering when big baling

Inexperienced operators or those who like to chill and drink a coffee while in the driving seat will welcome a new baling automation feature that takes charge of steering and…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Summer nerves see beef price fall to 480p/kg deadweight

Processor beef prices fell by 2-4p/kg deadweight this week for many, sparking debate about abattoir kill days, autumn supply and consumer behaviour. Trade sources believe farmers will resist the temptation…

TRAILERS

Redrock buys assets of financially stricken trailer maker Ktwo

Farm equipment maker Redrock Machinery has bought the assets of one of its competitors, just four weeks after Ktwo directors appointed an administrator. Redrock says it has acquired the Ktwo…

FARM POLICY

Baroness Kate Rock appointed to Defra board

Defra has announced the appointment of Baroness Kate Rock, who chaired the Rock Review into the tenanted sector, as a non-executive board member. Non-executive board members are senior figures from…

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