Land Rover to introduce two special Defender packs at Geneva
This year’s Geneva Motor Show sees the launch of two new distinctive option packs – the ‘Black Pack’ and ‘Silver Pack’ – for the iconic Land Rover Defender. Defender will also benefit from a suite of optional features including a new aluminium finish to the vehicle’s side runners, contrast finish leather seats, privacy glass and, […]
New Holland enjoys a triple success at the 50th anniversary edition of FIMA
The 2014 edition of FIMA (the International Fair of Agricultural Machinery from 11 to 15 February 2014, in Zaragoza – Spain), was a resounding success for New Holland, not only thanks to its stand covering more than 2,500 square metres displaying all of the company’s latest models and innovations, but also because New Holland was […]
All new Jeep Cherokee to make Geneva debut
All-new Jeep Cherokee is the mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle of the Jeep brand. In its fourth generation, the Cherokee has evolved into a completely new vehicle delivering to customers a fresh interpretation of the “Go anywhere, do anything” attitude of the legendary American brand. The all-new Jeep Cherokee powered by the efficient 2.0-litre MultiJet II […]
All new Fiat Panda Cross to debut at Geneva
Building on the successful formula of the FIAT Panda 4X4, a car that’s as happy in city traffic as it is taking on the toughest off-road conditions, the new Panda Cross offers even more all-terrain capability thanks to a host of new features, better performance and improved ground clearance. Key to the additional off-road ability […]
Farm Stay sends out plea “WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS”
Media reports of flooding and gale force winds are essential to keep the country updated on the weather situation but up and down the country tourism businesses are seeing a drop in enquiries – when they need the business the most as they come out of winter and into the weeks leading to Easter. “We […]
FUW Insurance for Fferm Ffactor’s first female winner
North Wales farmer Gwenno Pugh, the first female winner of the popular S4C series Fferm Ffactor with its prize of a new Isuzu D-Max Yukon 4×4, has driven the vehicle away with free insurance for a whole year – thanks to FUW Insurance. “We’re pleased to be associated with Fferm Ffactor and Gwenno’s fantastic achievement […]
Certis extends arable portfolio
Certis has signed an agreement with Chemtura AgroSolutions, appointing Certis UK to exclusively handle the marketing and distribution of their full seed treatment range. The agreement has been concluded in advance of the spring seed treatment timing, with the products covered under the agreement comprising of Anchor®, Rancona® 15ME, Rancona® I-Mix, Signal® 300ES and Thiraflo®. […]
Low income and lack of capital are growing concerns for young farmers
Young farmers are concerned about low incomes and an inability to save for the future, according to initial findings by The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) and The Farming Community Network (FCN). The survey results mark the launch of a new NFYFC campaign, called Rural+, aimed at highlighting the unique challenges faced by […]
Researchers identify new way to control stone fruit disease
Researchers at the University of Kent and East Malling Research have identified a new way of controlling a fungal disease that can have a devastating impact on the UK’s valuable cherry and plum crops. Brown rot disease – caused by the agent Monilinia laxa – attacks stone fruit as well as causing blossom wilt and […]
