Industry Topics
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Government Guarantee for Post-EU Funds
17th Aug 2016
EU funding for farmers, scientists and other projects will be replaced by the Treasury after Brexit, Chancellor Philip Hammond has said. In a move which could cost up to £6bn a year, the... read more
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Agricultural Tractor and Trailer Weight and Speed Limit Regulations
6th Aug 2015
Today (10 February 2015) I am announcing that I am laying the regulations to increase the weight and speed limits of tractors and trailers on roads in Great Britain. These changes, which I... read more
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Road rules for tractors in the UK and Europe
13th Jan 2014
While UK farmers wait to hear whether they will be able to legally run at higher road speeds and weights, many European growers have had that option for years. David Cousins summarises the options... read more
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Farmers Battle to Defeat Proposed Machinery Tests
28th Mar 2013
Tractors and farm equipment may have become bigger over the years, but the rules and regulations that govern what is acceptable on the road have failed to keep pace. It’s becoming a huge... read more
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Sold-Out LAMMA Show is moving venue for 2014
9th Jan 2013
Following the selling out of the LAMMA Show at the Newark Showground in 2013, the Show will be moving home and the 33rd edition will be held at the East of England showground in Peterborough on... read more
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Eureka! Tenfold increase in capital allowances in Autumn Statement
10th Dec 2012
Manufacturers will breathe a collective sigh of relief after fierce campaigning for higher capital allowances finally paid off in the Autumn Statement. The Chancellor George Osborne... read more
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Russia to lift 16-year ban on British beef and lamb
23rd Nov 2012
Russia has agreed to lift a 16-year ban on importing British beef and lamb, the UK government has said. British farmers had been prevented from exporting to Russia following the 1996 BSE... read more
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Royal Welsh Show Rumours Untrue
9th Jul 2012
Widespread rumours that this month’s Royal Welsh Show has been cancelled have been totally scotched as “untrue”. “The show will definitely be going on whatever... read more
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VOSA Reveals High Rate of Prohibitions
3rd Jul 2012
More than 200 contractors attended the NAAC's conference held last month at the East of England Showground - a record turnout for this biennial event. A change of venue from its... read more