Agri News - April 2020

Agri News

April 2020 | Issue 102

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Contents April 2020

PAGE 8 JCB joins national call to action over ventilator shortages

PAGE 16 New load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke.

PAGE 11 Arable growers warned not to ditch multi-site fungicides

PAGE 19 Competition laws relaxed to allow supermarkets to work together.

PAGE 14 Coronavirus Advice for NFU members

PAGE 20 Red tractor suspends inspections due to Coronavirus.

Dear readers/ customers.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you all the best at this unprecedented time.

We hope you continue to remain in good health and spirit. We look forward to keeping you updated throughout this time - Agri News team.

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Landini Service 2.0: the new digital tools at the service of customer service In order to offer our customers faster and more timely solutions, we are introducing some new digital tools to support our dealers be carried out at predefined intervals expressed in hours, either at the dealer’s or at an authorised workshop.

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n order to offer our customers faster and more timely solutions, we are introducing some new digital tools to support our dealers.

The new Argo Service 2.0 website and the new webbased reporting system will be available to dealers starting in 2020.

faster troubleshooting. This tool will soon support activation from a mobile device and also makes it possible to process statistics and implement preventive service solutions.

These are the new tools available to Landini service, to guarantee that our customers obtain excellent tractor performance, accurate service costs and times and safety thanks to the use of original spare parts fitted by qualified technical personnel.

Contact your dealer with any needs you may have: its trained personnel has the answers to your questions.

Argo Service 2.0 is a site reserved for dealers. Once authenticated, they will be able to share large files at high speed and above all to better manage training courses. In fact, dealers will be able to view the weekly course calendars for all tractor ranges and register for training directly, as well as obtain an overview of the courses attended by each mechanic.

To further improve service, we have introduced other important new features such as the extended warranty, which can be obtained when purchasing the tractor. To ensure that a tractor preserves its full efficiency over time, it is also possible to choose To find your local dealer please visit: from several www.landini.agriargouk.co.uk scheduled maintenance packages, either Wharfedale Tractors bundled with Riffa Business Park the extended Harrogate Road warranty or separately.

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Landini’s scheduled maintenance includes several service inspections to

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New John Deere Gator is the most comfortable ever

John Deere’s new premium XUV 865R Gator is the most comfortable model ever produced in the company’s popular range

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ohn Deere’s new premium XUV 865R Gator is the most comfortable model ever produced in the company’s popular cross-over utility vehicle range. This 23hp diesel-powered model combines the established high performance of the XUV 865M with a wide range of additional operator friendly features, including a luxurious cab environment.

Standard specification includes a continuously variable transmission with on-demand four-wheel drive, power steering, fully independent suspension and an attachment-ready electrical system. The quiet, fully equipped cab provides comfortable car-style seating for up to three people when driving off-road, as well as easy-opening door handles, a fully opening windscreen and a proven, extremely efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning system.

In addition, the cab features an attractive tan-coloured interior that has been ergonomically redesigned, with the easy-to-use automotive-style controls now conveniently located in the centre of the dash. The streamlined roof moves water to the outside edges, and both the high-level front and 6 | AgriNews | April 2020

rear lights are set below the roof line for better protection.

The R trim specification also provides the fully enclosed cab with a wide range of extra standard features, including

an adjustable 40/60 bench seat, tiltable steering wheel, sun visors, a windshield wiper and washer plus electrical wiring for attachments, as well as high- and low-beam LED headlights.

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To complement the robust frame, the vehicle is equipped with four-wheel independent suspension. This has been designed to provide a smooth ride and optimum load carrying ability over challenging terrain, without compromising ride quality or vehicle stability.

The versatile deluxe cargo box is made of a durable composite material that eliminates rust and dents and reduces noise. There is an automotive style tailgate handle and the rear lights are available with optional protectors. The cargo box can be easily converted to a flatbed and has a load capacity of 454kg, while towing capacity is 900kg and total payload is 680kg.

For extra versatility the new John Deere XUV 865R Gator utility vehicle can be fitted with a wide range of attachments from snow blades to winches, and features a large 42-litre fuel tank for longer running between fill-ups.

The XUV 865R Gator is powered by an 854cc threecylinder, liquid-cooled OHV diesel engine producing 23hp at 3600rpm, with a top speed of 31mph (50kph) in high range. The true 4WD system has an autolocking front Smithfield differential and Tractors dash-mounted Llanelwedd, Builth Wells electronic Powys, LD2 3SR t: 01982 553221 rocker switch www.smithfieldtractors.co.uk for easy

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JCB joins national call to action over ventilator shortage

JCB is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join national effort to manufacture ventilators

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CB is poised to re-start production at a factory closed as a result of the Coronavirus crisis in order to join the national effort to manufacture ventilators, the company announced today.

JCB received a direct appeal from Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier this month to help plug the national ventilator shortage and to help save lives of Coronavirus patients.

Following the approach, JCB Chairman Lord Bamford promised to help in any way the company could and immediately mobilised a research and engineering team to examine potential ways to assist.

Now JCB is ready to restart production at a factory which has been closed for nearly two weeks as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. But instead

of making cabs for JCB diggers, the plant is being mobilised to make special steel housings for a brand new design of ventilator from Dyson.

A minimum of 10,000 of the JCB housings are earmarked for manufacture once Dyson receives regulatory approval for its design.

The first prototypes of the housings have been delivered to Dyson after rolling off the production line at JCB’s £50 million Cab Systems factory in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, which Boris Johnson visited during the election campaign.

The factory fell silent on March 18th along with eight other JCB UK manufacturing plants after a fall in demand caused by the Coronavirus crisis. Mass production of the housings could start in a matter of days.

Today JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “When we were approached by the Prime Minister we were determined, as a British company, to help in any way we could. This project has gone from design to production in just a matter of days and I am delighted that we have been able to deploy the skills of our talented engineering, design and fabrication teams so quickly at a time of national crisis. This is also a global crisis, of course, and we will naturally help with the production of more housings if these ventilators are eventually required by other countries.”

JCB’s response to the national call to action would see the return to work for around 50 employees affected by an extended company shutdown announced last week. JCB suspended production at its nine UK production plants until at least the end of April as a result of the Coronavirus crisis and furloughed the vast majority of its 6,500 workforce. The company is paying them 80% of their basic pay for the next month, regardless of what they earn.

Employees returning to work to help manufacture the ventilator housings will be paid 100% of their normal pay.

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Stiga: 500 Series

500 Series: Smarter energy. Greater power.

The STIGA Powerhead 500 synchronised adds a smarter way to manage energy. With two synchronised Lithium-Ion batteries working to create smarter energy usage, longer life span and even greater power.

Lawnmowers that are fitted with two batteries that working simultaneously with no need to switch the battery during mowing; this is done automatically utilising power from both batteries improving energy usage and reducing the ‘wear & tear’ to both the battery and powerhead.

Combi, Multiclip and Twinclip models feature within this range and all feature a Digi-handlebar that has been designed to give total control from the fingertips, incorporating advanced features such as: *Safety switches that are simply activated by gripping the levers *Self propelled traction activated by electronic micro switches *Oled technology display that shows all the operating information *Eco-mode function Southam Agricultural Fields Farm, Station Road Southam, Warks, CV47 2DH t: 01926 813426 www.southamagri.co.uk

preserving battery power and energy Within the 500 Series System is a range of handheld garden tools with batteries that are inter-changeable from tool to tool. A brushcutter, grass trimmer, leaf blower and hedge trimmer feature within this innovative range, with just basic maintenance, no carbon emissions, user comfort, lower noise levels and greatly reduced vibrations the 500 Series sets a new standard in the battery world. All handheld products feature a smart power control keypad alerting the user to the battery charge level.

Batteries are available in 3 different amperages: 2Ah, 4Ah and 5Ah dependent on the product you are using.

SGT 500 AE Grass Trimmer The 380W motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 2.0Ah). This versatile grass trimmer and edger is perfect for jobs around the garden.

Lightweight and ergonomic with a telescopic shaft that can be extended for even greater

user comfort. Featuring an automatic line feed the working/trigger time of this garden tool is 20 minutes dependent on conditions.

SBC 500 AE Brushcutter The 450W brushless motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 4.0Ah).

Delivering power and speed of petrol driven models but without the fumes, starting problems or hassle of refilling the tank. Simply squeeze the trigger for instant power to the Tap & Go dual line or the 4 toothed metal blade.

With a working/trigger time of 30 minutes dependent on conditions, a single harness is included for even greater user comfort.

SHT 500 AE Hedge Trimmer The 350W motor is powered by a 48V Lithium-Ion battery (suggested 2.0Ah). The perfect match for garden hedges, shrubs and general untidy growth. The 58cm dual action laser cut blades will slice through foliage up to 18mm in diameter and the 180° rotating head with 5 positions will make easy work of tough trimming jobs. This lightweight hedge trimmer has a working/trigger time of 50 minutes.

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Frontier Agriculture customer statement regarding Covid-19

Frontier Agriculture customer statement regarding Covid-19 Coronavirus Published 19th March 2020 Frontier’s number one priority will always be the health and safety of our colleagues, customers and those with whom we have contact during our normal business operations.

We are actively and continuously monitoring the situation and basing our actions on the very latest advice from Government. These actions currently include a range of measures such as minimising the number of people at our sites, colleagues working from home where possible, implementing social distancing measures and self-isolating when necessary.

We have also implemented service contingency plans in order that we can continue to deliver a service which is ‘business as usual’ albeit it with some changes to the way we operate.

Our aim throughout this will be to deliver a full service and support to our customers.

We will be reducing face to face contact wherever we can but most of our commercial colleagues are already equipped for home working and all are able to keep in touch with their customers via phone, email and video.

Frontier agronomists will continue to field walk but face to face meetings may temporarily be replaced by a phone or even video call. Meanwhile, farm traders will still be monitoring the markets and trading grain with their customers.

Our operations, logistics and admin team are implementing measures to ensure we continue to operate, especially as we enter the height of the inputs season.

These are unprecedented times and we are all no doubt going to face challenges in the coming weeks and months. The most important thing we can all do is stay connected as much as we can as we adapt to new ways of working.

In practical terms, by staying in close contact with your Frontier/SOYL and Kings contacts, you can help us by ensuring we are aware of your requirements as soon as possible; you can rest assured we will all be doing all that we can to deliver on them despite the challenges.

Thank you for your continued custom.

Mark Aitchison Managing Director, Frontier Agriculture 10 | AgriNews | April 2020

Arable growers warned not to ditch multi-site fungicides

Arable growers warned not to ditch multi-site fungicides as chlorothalonil deadline looms

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ith the final useup date for chlorothalonil rapidly approaching, arable growers in the UK will need to switch to folpet to maintain effective protection against cereal diseases such as septoria in wheat and rhynchosporium and ramularia in barley.

That is according to Andy Bailey, Fungicides Technical Specialist for ADAMA who advises that any fungicide treatments made after the 20th May cut-off date which would have included chlorothalonil should include folpet instead; not only to ensure crops are adequately protected, but also to protect single-site modes of action from mounting disease resistance.

“In recent years, the efficacy of some of the principal wheat and barley ‘single-site’ SDHI, azole and strobilurin fungicides has been eroded by the development of resistant disease strains,” Andy explains. “Meanwhile, other active ingredients, including chlorothalonil, have been lost to regulatory restrictions, thereby making the effective control of key wheat and barley diseases increasingly difficult to achieve. Growers must therefore think carefully

about how they structure their fungicide treatments in the second half of the spring to ensure their crops remain properly protected.”

Chlorothalonil has been the ‘go-to’ multi-site fungicide for many years but can’t be used beyond the 20th May after the EU voted to revoke its license.

“The decision to ban chlorothalonil came as a huge blow to farmers in the UK, especially as our maritime climate makes crops particularly susceptible to fungal diseases,” Andy continues. “As a multisite fungicide which targets multiple metabolic sites within a pathogen, chlorothalonil has performed two important functions: providing effective disease control and reducing the risk of further resistance. With the loss of this popular fungicide there is a danger that, beyond the 20th May cut-off date, growers may choose simply not to replace the multi-site component of their crop protection programmes.

“But that would be a dangerous backward step,” Andy warns, “as it would put crops at increased risk of infection and heighten the resistance risk for other modes of action.”

Mr Bailey therefore urges growers to switch to folpet as an alternative to chlorothalonil. “With folpet and mancozeb the only multisites currently registered, Arizona (500 g/L folpet) is the most efficacious option when it comes to replacing chlorothalonil. It is flexible enough to be used at T0, T1 and T2 (at a maximum individual application rate of 1.5 L/ha and a total application rate of 3 L/ha) to protect wheat against septoria and barley against rhynchosporium and ramularia.

“Arizona also provides some activity against yellow rust in wheat – either as a standalone active or as a mix partner for straight SDHI fungicides – and offers the additional advantage of not interfering with the curative kickback activity of azoles: an important factor where active rust is present as it is important to maximise the speed of activity and the curative effect of the azole in order to combat infections effectively,” Andy concludes.

For more information subscribe to ADAMA’s Cereal Disease Hub at www.adama. com/uk

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New vertical folding mower conditioner to debut at Grassland & Muck 2020 a 3.1 metre vertical folding mower conditioner will be launched and demonstrated by Kuhn Farm Machinery at Grassland & Muck 2020

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he mounted FC 3115 D is the latest addition to the company’s extensive grassland machinery range, with 126˚ hydraulic vertical folding giving this model the beneficial features of compact transport, great manoeuvrability and reduced loading on the tractor’s rear wheels.

Targeted at both livestock farmers and contractors, this mower conditioner is suitable for use in combination with a front mounted unit and includes several technological advantages common to KUHN’s more advanced models. Features include the exclusive LiftControl suspension system, non-stop safety breakaway, the maintenance-free OptiDisc cutter bar and the Fast-Fit quick release blade system.

The Lift-Control suspension system, in conjunction with powerful and constant pressure control, allows precise ground following to ensure a clean cut and minimal soil contamination of the forage. This also provides an effective safety mechanism, whereby the machine moves backwards and upwards if hitting an obstacle before 12 | AgriNews | April 2020

moving swiftly back into work, therefore minimising damage whilst maintaining efficiency of work.

release system is standard on the FC 3115 D. This ensures safe and secure attachment during work whilst allowing quick blade changes using a simple lever. This model can also be fitted with KUHN’s Triple 5 reinforced blades offering four to five times the life of standard knives.

The conditioning unit on the FC 3115 D is a heavy duty pivoting steel finger system that is adaptable for all crop types and situations. Conditioning intensity is easily adjustable by switching between two rotor speeds and/or setting the conditioning hood in one of five positions.

The FC 3115 D features KUHN’s OptiDisc cutter bar, with an asymmetric disc design that combines quality cutting performance with high crop KUHN will demonstrate the flow characteristics that FC 3115 D at Grassland & help maintain efficiency Muck during the two days of of operation whatever the the event on 20th and 21st conditions. OptiDisc also May 2020. includes features such as large diameter gear wheels and KUHN’s Protectadrive safety within the disc bearing housings that ensure the machine is robust in work with minimal Southam Agricultural maintenance Fields Farm, Station Road requirements. Southam, Warwickshire KUHN’s FastFit quick blade

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Coronavirus: Advice for NFU members

The NFU’s policy and commodity advisers are working to provide up-to-date advice on the issues impacting members as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak

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dvice for employers

To support members with practical employment and health and safety related concerns around COVID 19, the NFU’s team of in-house legal professionals have produced this Q&A article which they are keeping up to date. This go-to resource is a useful outline of an employer’s responsibilities and obligations, with useful links to official guidance.

Key workers There has been positive news on the access to labour front.

The government has publicised its list of key workers which includes those involved in food production, processing, distribution, sale and delivery as well as those essential to the provision of other key goods (for example hygienic and veterinary medicines) with farmers specifically mentioned in DfE advice for parents.

This is intended to address the problems that could have been caused if workers are unable to work due to closures of schools and nurseries rather than being unwell. It is important to highlight however, that if it is at all possible for children to be at home, without relying on those in at risk groups (such as grandparents, friends/family members with underlying conditions etc) then they should still be kept home even for workers in these sectors.

Parents should also do everything they can to ensure

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children are not mixing socially in a way which can continue to spread the virus. This means children should observe the same social distancing principles as adults.

The NFU will provide further information once it has digested and reviewed specific details around this publication but this is welcome news. For clarity however, it is worth underlining that the list published today is about workers who can and who cannot send children to school. It is a positive indication on how the food supply chain is perceived by government but at this stage, it does not go beyond this in scope. We are in contact with government on this and will keep members updated.

Business Rates Relief In the March Budget 2020 the Government announced they would be increasing the Retail Discount for Business Rates from 1/3 discount to 50% for eligible businesses with Rateable Values below £51,000. Further announcements in connection with COVID-19 have extended this to 100% relief for this period.

They have also made further extensions to the scope of the discount meaning that other sectors such as hospitality and leisure can also benefit. The discount will also be for all businesses falling within these sectors regardless of rateable value.

Small Business Grants For businesses which do not

have a valid insurance policy covering them for pandemics, grants of up to £25,000 per business will be available to bridge the cash flow and fixed costs gap. Eligibility so far known for these grants is that the business must be in the retail, hospitality or leisure sectors as described above and must have a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000.

The Budget announcement that all small businesses eligible for Small Business Rates Relief will be given cash grants of £3,000 has been increased to £10,000.

This should apply to around 700,000 small businesses and is intended to help them meet ongoing costs. It is expected that these grants will be made available without delay.

Coronavirus job retention scheme All employers in the country are eligible (small, large, charitable and non-profit), covering 80% of salary of retained workers up to £2500 per month (just above median income). Employers can top up salary. Paid in form of grants from HMRC for all people not working but are furloughed or kept on payroll.

Cover cost of wages backdated to March 1st and open initially for at least 3 months with option to extend. No limit on amount of funding available for scheme.

First grants to be paid within weeks and completed by end of April.

Please visit the NFU website to view up-to-date advice.

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New load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke A new load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke, will help farmers accurately measure materials using a tractor mounted interface and app A new load weighing device, from loading specialists Quicke, will help farmers accurately measure materials using a tractor mounted interface and a mobile app.

finding it useful to demonstrate accuracy when carrying out tasks for farmers. Alistair (Asty) Hynd, a Perthshire contractor and arable farmer, has been

Q Companion uses sensors mounted on the loader to accurately weigh the contents lifted by an implement. Each lift is displayed and can be recorded and aggregated on an easy to mount screen. This enables the operator to assess when the correct quantity has been loaded and keep a record for future reference or comparison.

The device can be retrofitted to most loaders and is priced at less than £1000. It also integrates with a readily downloadable app to offer users the option of saving and comparing jobs using just a mobile phone. “Q Companion is a really useful device for those who are doing a lot of loading and want to keep a track of the amounts they are lifting,” says Steve Hewitt, general manager, Quicke UK. Early adopters of the technology, especially contractors, are already 16 | AgriNews | April 2020

using the device for a few months to measure the weight of the turnips he grows and sells.

“We have farmers come to collect turnips from us at Hillfoot Farm near Coupar Angus. I use Q Companion to show them the exact weight I have loaded. We don’t have a weighbridge nearby, so it saves me a lot of hassle and gives my customers confidence that they have the correct amount,” he says.

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trailers and breaking regulations are another way that the device is helping its users. “It’s often difficult to know the weight of a bale, especially if very wet or dry. I used to think that I could only get fourteen bales on a trailer but using Q Companion I can weigh each bale, so later in the day when bales are drying out I can often get fifteen or sixteen on a trailer which saves me a journey,” explains Mr Hynd.

The device has a position monitor that shows the operator the implement height and angle reference. This negates the need to readjust the manual indicator rod when changing implements.

It can also store up to thirty implements which can be calibrated for both weighing and position monitoring.

“This device has countless applications and we are already receiving positive feedback from early adopters who are reporting innovative uses for it in every day farming tasks. We have profiled two users and there are videos on our website showing the ways they have applied Q Companion,” says Mr Hewitt.

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Kverneland Group and Mazzotti announce continuation of partnership Kverneland Group, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery and Mazzotti srl have signalled a long term contract

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the high technology products developed by both companies into one end user product – the Vicon iXdrive self-propelled Kverneland Group, a leading sprayer. manufacturer of agricultural “This long-term comachinery and Mazzotti operation is an important srl - a John Deere company step forward, to enable the and market leader in Italy for Vicon brand to strengthen self-propelled field sprayers its position in the UK’s - have signed a long-term sprayer market,” says David contract to prolong their Furber, Vicon sales manager. strategic partnership and intensify their co- operation. The Vicon iXtrack selfpropelled range offers Thanks to this partnership, tank capacities of 4,000, it is possible to combine 5,000 and 6,000-litres, and 18 | AgriNews | April 2020

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Temporarily relaxed elements of competition law as part of a package of measures to allow supermarkets to work together to feed the nation

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The move allows retailers to share data with each other on stock levels, cooperate to keep shops open, or share distribution depots and delivery vans. It would also allow retailers to pool staff with one another to help meet demand.

The Environment Secretary George Eustice confirmed elements of the law would be temporarily waived in a meeting on 19 March with chief executives from the UK’s leading supermarkets and food industry representatives.

The government has also temporarily relaxed rules around drivers’ hours, so retailers can deliver more food to stores, and is waiving the 5p plastic bag charge for online purchases to speed up deliveries.

The support for supermarkets comes as the government and retailers continue to urge people to shop considerately and look out for their friends, family and neighbours.

Environment Secretary George Eustice said: “We’ve listened to the powerful arguments of our leading supermarkets and will do whatever it takes to help them

feed the nation. By relaxing elements of competition laws temporarily, our retailers can work together on their contingency plans and share the resources they need with each other during these unprecedented circumstances.

“We welcome the measures supermarkets are already taking to keep shelves stocked and supply chains resilient, and will continue to support them with their response to coronavirus.”

Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: “In these extraordinary and challenging times it is important that we remove barriers to our supermarkets working together to serve customers, particularly those who are elderly, ill or vulnerable in all parts of the UK. “The temporary relaxation of competition law for the food sector will allow supermarkets to cooperate with each other to keep their shops staffed, their shelves stocked, and the nation fed. I am clear that we will continue to do whatever it takes to support business through this extremely difficult period.”

Andrew Opie, Director of Food & Sustainability at the British Retail Consortium, said: “We welcome this important decision by the government to give retailers greater flexibility to work together to tackle the challenges posed by coronavirus. Retailers have been working hard to ensure shelves are stocked and this is an exceptional step taken by government to help retailers and their suppliers cope with prob-

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“This is a short term measure, in the spirit of working together, and will allow retailers to agree common specifications for products to bolster food production, and co-ordinate certain operations to ensure customers anywhere in the UK have access to the essential items they need.”

Legislation will be laid shortly to amend elements of the Competition Act 1998, which prevents certain types of anti-competitive behaviour. It can be relaxed in exceptional circumstances.

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Red Tractor suspends inspections due to Coronavirus The study shows that fast-growing breeds are potentially wasteful with farmers facing the loss of up to nearly half of their flock

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In a statement to members, Red Tractor said: “As this health crisis deepens, we continue to review our policies daily to ensure that we have the right systems in place to protect the health of our members and their assessors, whilst protecting the integrity of the Scheme.

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“We continue to work with our certification bodies to “In making this decision Red determine what these will look Tractor has consulted with the like and the consequences for Food Standards Agency and our members in each sector. other enforcement bodies that Certification bodies will we have earned recognition confirm this to those members arrangements with and affected and we will provide members can be reassured more details on our website that these arrangements will as soon as it is available. be unaffected by the decision to suspend assessments.

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*Terms of Offer: 50% deposit followed by the remaining 50% paid in one payment after 12 months. Credit available subject to Not available in conjunction with any other offers. This credit offer is only available through Subaru Finance provided by Inte number of lenders who may be able to provide funding for your vehicle. We may receive commission or other benefits for introd battery (Lithium-ion) is covered by an 8 year / 100,000 mile Warranty (whichever is sooner). All vehicle bodywork is covered 38 | AgriNews | April 2020 provided by a comprehensive 3 Year Recovery and Assistance Programme valid in the UK and Europe only. OTR price include

Vehicle shown is a Forester 2.0i XE Premium Lineartronic, OTR price of ÂŁ39,545.

Model shown price includes optional special paint finish at ÂŁ550.

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Jeffries of Bacton, Station Garage, Broad Rd, Bacton, Suffolk, IP14 4HP 438 Tester, trading as 438 Tester t: 01449 781087 | www.jeffriesofbacton.co.uk is a credit broker and not a lender.

ns 154g/km. Fuel consumption figures are determined according to the WLTP test cycle. Mpg figures are official EU test est cycle & will be used to calculate vehicle tax on first registration. Only compare fuel consumption & CO2 figures with on a number of factors including accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles & vehicle load.

status to UK residents aged 18 and over. Excludes fleet and BASC and NFU Members Affinity Scheme sales. Available at participating dealers only. ernational Motors Finance Limited, St. William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff CF10 5BH. We can introduce you to Subaru Finance and a limited ducing you to these lenders. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Offer ends 30.04.2020. ^Additionally for added reassurance the traction d by a 12 Year Anti-Corrosion Warranty and paintwork is covered by a 3 Year / 60,000 miles (whichever is sooner) Warranty. Added reassurance is April 2020 | AgriNews | 39 es VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee. Prices correct at time of going to print.

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