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This week's 6 top farming stories

From the Agricultural Engineers Association report on the market conditions regarding tractor registrations to our vintage picture gallery over the years at the Great Yorkshire Show - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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This week's 6 top farming stories

Paul Dover, Arla Foods UK agricultural director, says that farmers across the country can be part of the solution to decarbonise energy and boost energy independence.

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The Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) published further information on the market conditions regarding tractor registrations in the first half of 2024.ÌýThe Association has reported that there was a clear divide can be seen between the highest-powered machines - those in the 241-320hp and over 320hp categories -and the rest of the market.Ìý

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The Great Yorkshire ShowÌýis one of the most treasured agricultural events, and last week it celebrated its 165th show. We take a look at the history of the show and what it is that people love about it most, alongside a picture gallery with some famous faces in attendance over the years.Ìý

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A Scottish family farm have moved into poultry and transformed their business.Ìý29-year-old Ross LearmonthÌýoriginally started with a 4,000-bird organic unit in 2017, but expanded to a new 16,000-bird free-range unit earlier this summer.

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Claas has introduced an auger swathing system on its Disco 9300 butterfly mowers. The non-conditioner system offers swathing applications with a lower horsepower requirement of 180hp compared to belt-based designs.

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In her Young Farmer Focus, Alice Bothwell discusses using her off-farm experiences to benefit her own flock but also to begin to "contribute to make farming more sustainable".Ìý

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