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How #Glyphosate works for us all The withdrawal of approval for glyphosate would entail serious consequences for farmers and our environment

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Returning to mechanical weed control would impact on lapwing, partridge and skylark nests destroying eggs and young chicks

49% more labour would be needed per hectare each year

Using glyphosate allows conservation tillage which protects soils. There are 53% more earthworms in no plough systems of cultivation

Glyphosate protects 20% of winter wheat and winter oilseed rape yield

25% increase in arable crop GHG emissions if glyphosate were no longer available

Reintroducing ploughing into non-tillage fields can reduce soil organic matter by 4% in the first 1-6 months

Glyphosate use allows 15% more rapeseed and 17% more wheat to be produced

Without glyphosate 12 million tonnes of CO2e would be added to our atmosphere (equivalent to emissions from at least 2.5 million cars)

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AHDB Beef & Lamb is looking for research and industry collaborators to form a five-year Beef Knowledge Partnership focusing on key areas of beef production.

AHDB Beef & Lamb is looking for research and industry collaborators to form a five-year Beef Knowledge Partnership focusing on key areas of beef production. The aim of the £1.5 million project is to devise and implement a programme of research, development and knowledge exchange in two key areas: improving youngstock health and reducing losses due to poor health and disease during the production cycle improving efficiency in the use of feed and forages, including updating nutrition standards for beef cattle. The AHDB Beef & Lamb programme will deliver focused, commercially-relevant, innovative research. The project will

also collect information on new technical developments, improved practices and emerging ideas from across the world. An intensive programme of knowledge exchange will accelerate uptake by farmers, in order to prepare for the challenges facing beef producers in the years ahead. Dr Mary Vickers, AHDB Beef & Lamb senior scientist, said: “Mortality and production loss due to disease have a significant impact on the bottom line, and reduce our competitiveness internationally. Increasing pressure to minimise antibiotic use across the livestock industry means that it is more important than ever to focus on proactive cattle health management. “Food and forage use efficiency is another key factor in sustaining a

profitable beef system. Research on beef ration formulation is now 30 years old, so there is a real need for updating through new research. “A partnership approach provides a flexible means for researchers and the beef industry to work collaboratively. “The five-year term of the agreement means the work being undertaken can respond dynamically to new developments or emerging science.” The Knowledge Partnership will be able to expand on existing AHDB collaborations and will be encouraged to access funding from other sources, such as UK Research Councils, Innovate UK and the industry, to add value to levy spend. Further information on the call and the application process can be found on the AHDB Beef & Lamb website.

Brexit: NOAH’s priorities for the UK animal medicines sector

OAH has set out the priorities needed to deliver a thriving animal health sector following the UK’s exit from the EU.

Commenting after its Board meeting on 1 November, NOAH Chair Cat Sayer said: “The UK must continue to be a vibrant and innovative animal health market, providing opportunities for animal medicines businesses to thrive. “We are in a strong position in the UK to be a global centre of excellence for animal medicines, supporting both innovative product developments and a regulatory model to benefit both local and international trade. We need to ensure that our industry’s needs and priorities are included in discussions on how the UK exit develops,” she said. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, NOAH stresses the need to ensure that measures are in place to facilitate trade and innovation in the animal medicines sector. Future UK regulation

of veterinary medicines must incentivise product research and development – an environment where companies are encouraged to do business in the UK. “The health and welfare of British animals, as well as our public health and food safety need to be safeguarded – our vets and animal keepers need to continue to have access to a wide range of appropriate animal medicines. “And we must not forget our people. The animal medicines industry has many highly skilled roles. Businesses will continue to need to be able to recruit the best,” said Ms Sayer. NOAH has formed a Brexit Task Force from members of its Board, covering the breadth of the UK animal medicines sector which is working to identify the risks but also the opportunities offered by the UK post EU Exit for its members. It includes both UK based and global company heads. The Task Force will represent members’ views and drive policy forward at this crucial time. NOAH is collaborating with partners

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across the animal health sector, including veterinary, human health, agricultural and pets and engaging with relevant government departments to ensure that veterinary medicines are included in future government industrial strategy. “In the UK consumers both encourage and expect high standards of animal welfare in food production and pet owners also want prompt and effective care. UK veterinary surgeons and animal owners need access to a full range of medicines and vaccines to protect animal welfare by preventing disease and treating illness effectively,” added Cat.

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Three of the most important trace elements for sheep can now be delivered in a single bolus thanks to a new product developed by leading UK bolus technology company, Animax Ltd. Tracesure 3-in-1 Sheep & Lamb is the latest addition to Animax’s range of boluses. The company’s veterinary director, Dr Elizabeth Berry, says the product is not only suitable for maintaining normal health, vitality and fertility of adult sheep and rams but can be used on replacement ewe lambs or ram lambs. “Cobalt, selenium and iodine can be given in this combined bolus which has 185mg of cobalt, 100mg of selenium and 660mg of iodine, higher levels than any other bolus on the market!’’ Dr Berry explains. The need for supplementation because of lack of these elements in the diet can be common and necessary with variables including soil type, level of rainfall, grass varieties, forage type and grassland management. Dr Berry says pregnant and growing sheep have a higher need for these trace elements. “They may not obtain enough from their normal diet,’’ she warns. “Tracesure 3-in-1 Sheep & Lamb contains optimum amounts to cover demands during growth, pregnancy and lactation and will provide these for a period of approximately six months.’’

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LET’S TALK ANTIBIOTICS Fifteen senior medics call on gov to tackle 'routine misuse' of antibiotics in farming sector

ignatories to the letter, which was published today in The Telegraph to coincide with World Antibiotic Awareness Week, include the President of the Royal Society of Medicine - Babulal Sethia, the President of the British Medical Association Professor Pali Hungin, and the Presidents of ten Royal Colleges and Societies. Coordinated by the Alliance to Save our Antibiotics and Medact, the letter states: “We urge the government to immediately introduce a UK-wide ban on the routine preventative mass medication of animals, and to urgently curb farm use of the ‘critically important’ antibiotics.” Use of antibiotics in intensively farmed livestock, particularly of pigs and poultry, accounts for nearly 90% of all farm antibiotic use in the UK. It remains legal in the EU to routinely administer antibiotics to whole groups of livestock before any disease has been diagnosed within the group.

Signatories to the letter calling on the farming industry to do more to stop over-reliance on antibiotics include the President of the Royal Society of Medicine

Professor Maureen Baker, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, said: “GPs and our teams are doing an excellent job of reducing prescriptions for antibiotics, with the latest NHS figures showing a 2.6m decrease in UK general practice last year. But it’s not just the healthcare sector that has responsibility for curbing resistance to antibiotics; the agriculture sector must also play its part. If antibiotics continue to be given to livestock when they are not needed it will put patients at risk all over the world. We support the recommendations outlined in this letter and would urge the Secretaries of State to take them into serious consideration.” 'Clear need for domestic policies which ensure that antibiotics are used judiciously in human and animal medicine'

'Clear need for domestic policies which ensure that antibiotics are used judiciously in human and animal medicine''Clear need for domestic

policies which ensure that antibiotics are used judiciously in human and animal medicine' Banning of routine antibiotic use in farming In March 2016, the European Parliament voted for an EU-wide ban to all routine antibiotic use in farming. Forthcoming negotiations between the Council of Ministers, the European Parliament and the European Commission will consider this proposal. Letter signatories urge the UK government to take a strong stand in these discussions, and to ensure that, post-Brexit, such measures are enshrined in UK law. Professor Jane Dacre, President of the Royal College of Physicians said:

“In the light of the UK’s forthcoming exit from the EU, there is a clear need for unambiguous domestic policies which ensure that antibiotics are used judiciously in human and animal medicine. The use of important antibiotics to routinely mass medicate groups of livestock does not constitute judicious use, and should have no place in any antibiotic-reduction strategy for the UK.” MPs have also recently spoken out on this issue. Following the revelations in September of multi-drug resistant E.coli on supermarket meat, 57 MPs from across the political parties have signed an Early Day Motion calling on supermarkets to ban the routine preventative use of antibiotics in their supply chains. However, only Waitrose has so far clarified that it prohibits such practices. Professor John Middleton, President of the Faculty of Public Health concluded: “The evidence linking the overuse of antibiotics in farming and resistance in human bacterial infections is extremely compelling. It is clear that more needs to be done to limit veterinary prescribing. The government must now listen to, and act on, the concerns of the medical community - and place public health at the heart of considerations around the future UK farm antibiotic-use policy.” 'There is a real risk that, if we do nothing, modern medicine as we know it will be undermined,' said Leadsom'There is a real risk that, if we do nothing, modern medicine as we know it will be undermined,' said Leadsom 'Modern medicine as we know it will be undermined' Andrea Leadsom, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, said: "There is a real risk that, if we do nothing, modern medicine as we know it will be undermined." "The UK will work closely with different

'There is a real risk that, if we do nothing, modern medicine as we know it will be undermined,' said Leadsom

individual sectors to ensure that appropriate sector specific reduction targets are agreed by 2017 so that future reductions are greatest where there is most scope. Encouraging best practice and responsible use of antibiotics, which safeguard animal health and welfare, is a must," the government report said. Earlier this year, Dairy UK launched a package of new measures for the dairy industry as part of its ongoing commitment to the prudent use of antibiotics. The aim is to deliver "safe and wholesome" dairy products to consumers across the UK, according to the trade association. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has also pledged to help countries develop strategies for tackling the spread of antimicrobial resistance in their food supply chains.

The misuse of drugs, associated with the emergence and spread of antimicrobialresistant micro-organisms, places everyone at great risk, the FAO has said. And British pig producers are making progress in the sector's commitment to record and control the use of antibiotics in the industry, data shows. In less than two months, antibiotic data for over 1.2m pigs has already been contributed by pig producers to the British pig industry's new on-line medicine book. "The levy-funded on-line electronic medicine book is the most important strand of the Stewardship Programme," said Dr Georgina Crayford, who leads the National Pig Association's recently-launched Pig Industry Antibiotic Stewardship Programme. [Source: farminguk.com]

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The RSPCA has banned the Bedfordshire man from keeping farm animals for life

BEDFORDSHIRE man has been disqualified from keeping farm animals for life after around 100 cows were found in his barns and fields - many of them emaciated, dying or dead. The RSPCA was called in January concerning the cows - all British Whites - kept at Green End Farm, Green Lane, Swineshead, Bedfordshire. When inspectors arrived with a specialist vet, they found five of the cows dead and another nine in such a bad state of health that the vet said they had to be put to sleep to prevent further suffering. A further 85 cows were taken into RSPCA care. Andrew Peter Leishman, 69, of the above address, appeared at Luton Magistrates Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act. He admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a number of the cattle, by failing to provide adequate nutrition and not providing a suitable environment for their needs. Leishman was given a life disqualification on keeping all farm animals, including equines, and was ordered to pay £94,375 costs to the RSPCA as well as attend 240 hours of community service. RSPCA Chief Inspector Mark Thompson said: “I will never forget the sight of so many cows lying there dead, or dying, or

so ill that they would have gone that way had we not been called to the rescue when we were. It was truly shocking. “There were many animals lying there so still I thought that I thought they were dead at first. These were effectively starved to death. They just had not been given the food they needed to be healthy and survive. “They had also been kept in filthy, completely unsuitable conditions - with deep litter all around them and in some cases up to their bellies. One poor bull in

particular was surrounded by so much filth he couldn’t move. “What made this case worse for me is that this defendant was very knowledgeable about this breed of cows - and knew what they needed, and yet failed miserably to provide it.” Very sadly, around 20 of the cows taken into RSPCA care were so unwell that they did not survive, despite being under constant veterinary care. The remaining 66 have now been signed over to the charity’s care and will be rehomed.

CCIR trials indicate early success

Trials of the Collection and Communication of Inspection Results (CCIR) postmortem condition cards and training of meat inspectors will commence in late September to help standardise and streamline the quality of data. Emma Bailey-Beech, AHDB Pork food safety project manager, said Karro Food Group in Malton was one of the five processing

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she adds.

“Working as part of the CCIR team, consisting of FSA, AHDB, BMPA and the other major UK pork processors, Karro, as one of the UK’s major slaughter sites, saw the benefit in the change from paper-based recording to the ‘one vision’ approach,” says Emma.

“Karro has reported that good progress has been made and endorses the new system, acknowledging that it has great potential in supplying pig producers with accurate realtime information concerning the health and welfare of pigs delivered to site.”

“They were keen to get involved in the testing phase and are using additional screens on the line to record the new condensed list of offal and carcase conditions,”

Emma says that, following the trials, all the FSA inspectors will be trained with the finalised conditions cards. “The effectiveness of both the

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condition cards and training package will be validated with an online verification assessment in late September, this will be measured against an already completed baseline assessment carried out at Karro. Once complete, this training will be rolled out regionally.” For more information, please contact Martin Smith: martin. smith@ahdb.org.uk 024 7647 8977. Or email: iris@ foodstandards.gsi.co.uk

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RSPCA’s Newport Adoption Centre celebrating third birthday

SPCA Cymru’s Newport Adoption Centre, based inside the Pets at Home superstore on Docks Way, is celebrating the third anniversary of its opening. Since 2013, the in-store centre, the first of its kind in Wales, has found new homes for 292 animals – 288 cats, two dogs and two rabbits. Able to house up to six cats at one time within the centre, and working with a large network of foster carers to support more cats, the site also provides advice on responsible pet ownership and offers an opportunity for prospective owners to meet animals in a relaxed setting. It was opened as part of a partnership between the RSPCA and Pets at Home, with advice and adoption centres opened in stores across England and Wales to re-home animals, many of whom have suffered from cruelty or neglect. Cats that the Newport-based

centre has successfully re-homed include Gwen, who was found by herself in the South Wales area in March. She was estimated to be only five-days-old, and needed to be hand reared by a foster carer. After much care and attention, she was made available for rehoming and is doing very well with her new family. Thomas, too, came into the RSPCA’s care in May after being abandoned when his previous owners moved house and left him behind. The centre worked with the cat to build his confidence, and help him gain weight, before he found his forever home. To mark the anniversary, the Adoption Centre will be having a third birthday party on 15 November, between 5pm and 8pm, within the store on Mendalgief Retail Park. Members of the public are welcome to pop along, with a cake sale taking place and – of course – opportunities to hear more about the cats currently up for adoption at the centre.

Jacquie Dove, RSPCA Cymru rehoming co-ordinator, said: “Having found new homes for almost 300 pets since our opening, the centre looks forward to celebrating with the public our achievements since 2013. “Our small team of friendly staff are always on hand to help people make the right choices about pets – from welfare advice, to finding the right new furry addition to a family. “Sadly, there are so many companion animals in need of a second chance – and many of those we see have been subject

to cruelty or neglect. Our small team of staff looks forward to continuing to work with these animals, as well as the public, to find them suitable new homes.” Usual opening hours at the centre are 10.30am until 6pm, on Monday to Friday, 10.30am until 5pm on Saturday, and 10.30am until 3.30pm on Sunday. It is a separate facility to the RSPCA Newport Animal Centre, on Hartridge Farm Road. If you would like to help the RSPCA, you can give £3 now by texting HELP to 78866 (text costs £3 + one standard network rate message). We are a charity and rely on public donations to exist.

NOAH welcomes protection of antibiotics for animals and people OAH Chief Executive Dawn Howard says: “We endorse the proposal for incentives to develop innovative new treatments and better diagnostics: these must include the veterinary sector, so that animal medicines are available to treat the diseases that vets and farmers encounter. Improving the availability and uptake of vaccines, which is also proposed, can reduce the need for antibiotics. Veterinary surgeons need access to a range of medicines, including antibiotics, in order to treat the conditions and species under their care and support the high standards of animal welfare our society expects. “The Report’s call for improved surveillance will build on work already being undertaken within the different livestock sectors, for example in the UK poultry and pig sectors. Targets to reduce antibiotic use must be based on an understanding of why and where

antibiotics are currently used, and we welcome the Report’s suggestion that careful consideration must be given to how any target setting will be done. Once the facts have been established, resources can then be focussed on areas where change is most needed to reduce any unnecessary use.

changes need to be given a realistic timeframe in order that animal welfare is not compromised – something the report itself acknowledges,” she adds.

“It is important to remember that in the UK – and indeed throughout the EU, veterinary antibiotics are only available on veterinary prescription and have been banned as growth promoters since 2006,” she adds.

“We also fully support the Report’s call for a global public awareness campaign of this ‘One Health’ issue involving both human and animal health to improve understanding and compliance. This is a global report for a global problem, with practical recommendations and calls to action, both on the international stage and here in the UK.”

The Report recommends restrictions on certain antibiotics for veterinary use. “NOAH believes that any such decisions must be based on independent regulatory officials’ expert opinions and must follow the agreed regulatory process – such as the recent EMA (European Medicines Agency) re-evaluation of the veterinary use of colistin,” Dawn Howard says. “Any

Dawn Howard concludes: “The UK animal medicines sector looks forward to its role in implementing the Report’s recommendations by being part of the collaboration between UK government and industry, to develop practical proposals so that antibiotics remain effective to protect the health of people and animals into the future.”

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Emma says that, following the trials, all the FSA inspectors will be trained with the finalised conditions cards. “The effectiveness of both the

Maximise value of forthcoming silage cuts Livestock farmers facing reduced yields of first cut grass silage after this year’s cold spring should look to maximise the value of forthcoming cuts, in order to avoid shortfalls and the need to buy in extra feed this winter, a silage expert is urging.

ccording to Derek Nelson, product manager for Ecosyl, although improved weather conditions in the run up to harvest did help grass growth, this year’s first cut grass silage yields still appear to be light. In addition, he says sugar levels may be down in areas where sunlight levels were low. “Now that first cut is harvested, make sure you assess the quantity and quality of what you have in the clamp,” urges Mr Nelson. “Low-yielding first cuts will mean farmers have to rely more heavily on feeding later silage cuts this winter. For example, second cut may need to be fed to milking cows, and not just to youngstock. So getting good yields of later cuts will be particularly important.

higher in second cut, he says the downside is that the higher UV light levels tend to kill off naturally-occurring bacteria on grass, including beneficial ones that carry out fermentation. “To maximise the quantity and quality of second and subsequent silage cuts, it will be important to follow the same best practice techniques as when producing first cut,” Mr Nelson adds. “For example, these include cutting at the correct time, avoiding excess wilting, good clamp management with effective sealing, and maximising the numbers of beneficial bacteria available for fermentation by using a proven silage inoculant. By improving fermentation efficiency, a quality lactic acid bacteria inoculant can

reduce dry matter losses – with around 95% dry matter recovery achieved in grass silage trials. “But it can also boost quality – with digestibility improved by an average of 3 D units in trials compared with untreated silage. What is also relevant is that the largest digestibility benefits were seen with lower digestibility crops and at higher dry matter levels, he adds, a category that second cut is likely to fall into. In addition, Mr Nelson urges farmers to be careful with the cutting date of second cut, since it goes to head much quicker than first cut, which will reduce digestibility. For each 1% fall in digestibility, he says milk yield decreases by 0.37 litres per cow per day.

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we do not have an obscure part or item in our ÂŁ5m worth of stock on our shelves, we can normally access it overnight for delivery to our stores before breakfast next morning. So, in the event of a machine breakdown or component failure, in most cases we can get you going straight away or at the latest, next morning. This is the basis on which we have established our company reputation. We aim to give every customer, the level of service that reflects the quality of machinery in which they have invested. At Ripon Farm Services, we stand for quality, after-sales service!

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The Importance of Sprayer Testing Everyone will agree that accurate application of pesticides is not only desirable but essential whether for the environment, the consumer or the grower

ccurate and targeted use of pesticides is all part of modern agriculture. That’s why back in the mid 90’s the Chemical Application members of the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) devised a test for application machinery to make sure it was working as intended. In the early years of 2000 this test became the National Sprayer Testing Scheme as one of the main pillars of the Voluntary Initiative. NSTS now tests around 16,500 machines annually with the test also satisfying the requirements of the Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), which requires that all pesticide application equipment, sprayers, slug pellet applicators, granular applicators etc., need to be tested by 26th November 2016 and at regular intervals thereafter. NSTS is an accepted part of arable agriculture and requirement of the major crop assurance schemes and

supermarket protocols, requiring that farmers and growers have their sprayers inspected annually. This requirement continues with one of the annual tests satisfying the SUD requirements. The NSTS is available through a network of test centres who have qualified examiners available to inspect and confirm the equipment is of the standard required. The test is usually carried out at the machine owner’s premises and at a mutually agreed time. The examiner will charge for the inspection, the cost is commercial at the point of use. Additionally machine owners are free to use their nearest or preferred test centre. The operator or owner of the machine can prepare the sprayer for the test using a test sheet available from the NSTS website. Owners and operators are encouraged to take part in the test and will receive three NRoSO points for doing so. As confirmation of the result of the test the examiner will apply a pass sticker

to the machine and a copy of the test report form will be sent to the owner. Other copies are returned to NSTS Administration where the information is retained on a database of all tested machines. This information is available to Crop Assurance Certification Bodies and others for verification purposes. With the continued threat of more pesticides being lost, now is the time to contribute to accurate and targeted application procedures, NSTS testing helps achieve that. Having a NSTS test will also satisfy the Sustainable Use Directive which requires all sprayers to be tested by 26th November 2016. Find out more by visiting the NSTS website www.nsts.org.uk Duncan Russell NSTS Manager October 2016

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TO BOOK AN ISUZU TEST DRIVE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY Alan Milne Ltd

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Auto Services (Ayreshire)

Auto Services (Perth)

Elgin, Morayshire

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01343 323 329 alanmilne-isuzu.co.uk

01530 553 783 archiemoss-isuzu.co.uk

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Ferndown Commercials

Mark Weatherhead

Northgate Isuzu

Glasgow, Scotland

Wimborne, Dorset

Hardwick, Cambridgeshire

Canterbury, Kent

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#ISUZU D-MAX UTAH MANUAL Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 31.7 (8.9). Extra Urban 44.1 (6.4). Combined 38.7 (7.3). CO2 emissions 192g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. For model specific figures please contact us directly or visit www.isuzu.co.uk

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Wincanton, Somerset

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01923 700 327 oliverlandpower-isuzu.co.uk

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†Price shown is for an Isuzu D-Max Utah Double Cab Commercial Vehicle On The Road with manual transmission, automatic transmission also available from £23,499 CVOTR. Commercial vehicle on the road price includes delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes 20% VAT. *3.5 tonne towing capacity applies to all 4x4 models. **125,000 mile/5 year (whichever comes first) warranty applies to all new Isuzu D-Max models. Special paint finishes extra at £400 excluding VAT. Finance options available at participating dealers, subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. www.isuzu.co.uk

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Central Motors

Tel: 01223 633823

Tel: 01460 64747

Trumpington, Cambridgeshire www.cambridge-subaru.co.uk

Chard, Somerset

www.centralmotors-subaru.co.uk

Dales Subaru

Dennis Common

Tel: 01282 882815

Tel: 01665 751511

MTC Suabru

Perkins

Tel: 01733 822964

Tel: 01371 876622

Barnoldswick, Lancashire www.dales-Subaru.co.uk

Whittlesey, Peterborough www.mtc-subaru.co.uk

Morpeth, Northumberland www.denniscommon-subaru.co.uk

Rayne, Essex www.perkins-subaru.co.uk

SUBARU OUTBACK RANGE Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 32.5-40.9 (8.7-6.9); Extra Urban 47.1-58.9 (6.0-4.8); Combined 40.4-50.4 (7.0-5.6). CO2 Emissions 161-145 g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Credit available subject to status to UK residents aged 18 and over. Representative Example based upon total contract of 24,000 miles. With Subaru Personal Contract Purchase you have the option at the end of the agreement to: (1) return the vehicle and not pay the Final Payment. If the vehicle has exceeded the allowed mileage a charge per excess mile will apply. In this example, 14.0p per excess mile up to 4,999, or for excess mileage of 5,000 or more, a charge of 28.0p will apply to each excess mile above the allowed mileage plus VAT. If the vehicle is in good condition and has not exceeded the allowed mileage, you will have nothing further to pay. (2) Pay the Final Repayment to

OTR Cash price £28,495.00 Customer Deposit £2,496.00 Subaru Deposit Contribution £1,000.00 Total Deposit £3,496.00 Total Amount of Credit £24,999.00 Option to Purchase Fee (included in final payment) £10.00 48 Monthly Payments £399.00 Optional Final Payment £10,816.00 Total Amount Payable £33,464.25 Duration of Agreement 49 Months Representative APR 6.9% APR Interest Rate (Fixed) 6.68% APR Representative example relates to the Subaru Outback 2.5i SE Lineartronic. Vehicle shown is the Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic with optional special paint finish, OTR price of £33,495.

THE SUBARU OUTBACK CAN. UNRIVALLED GRIP WITH SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. Colin Appleyard Cars

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Croxdale

Tel: 01484 829012

Tel: 01618 228400

Tel: 01388 881050

Eaglesham Garage Ltd

Helensburgh Subaru

Keith Price Garages

Tel: 01355 443054

Tel: 01436 672779

Tel: 01873 811555

Pinkstones Cars Ltd

Plymouth Subaru

Tel: 01782 711661

Plympton, Devon

Huddersfield, West Yorkshire www.colinappleyardcars-subaru.co.uk

Eaglesham, Glasgow

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Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent

www.pinkstones-subaru.co.uk

Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire www.colinappleyardcars-subaru.co.uk

Helensburgh, Argll

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Durham, County Durham www.croxdale-subaru.co.uk

Abergavenny, Monmouthshire www.keith-price.co.uk

(Specialist Vehicles) Tel: 01752 343777

www.specialistvehicles-subaru.co.uk own the vehicle. (3) Part exchange the vehicle subject to settlement of your existing finance agreement; new finance agreements are subject to status. Excludes motability, fleet and BASC Members Affinity Scheme sales. Available at participating dealers only. Not available in conjunction with any other offers. This credit offer is only available through Subaru Finance. We may receive commission or other benefits for introducing you to Subaru Finance. We can introduce you to Subaru Finance and a limited number of other lenders to provide funding. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Offer ends 30.09.16. Subaru Finance is a trading style of International Motors Finance Limited, registered office at Charterhall House, Charterhall Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH88 3AN. †Every vehicle marketed by Subaru (UK) Ltd, excluding WRX STI, is covered by a 5 Year/100,000 mile (whichever comes sooner) Limited Warranty which comprises of a standard 3 Year/60,000 mile (whichever is sooner) Manufacturer’s Warranty (bumper to bumper, excluding clutch driven plate) and an Extended Warranty (applies to powertrain only) provided by the importer. Vehicle shown is the Subaru Outback 2.0D SE Premium Lineartronic with optional special paint finish, OTR price of £33,495. EyeSight® and X-Mode are only available in Subaru Outback Lineartronic models. OTR price includes 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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(And extra shine with 0% APR on Hire Purchase.*) The Amarok Highline now sports a complimentary chrome pack and satellite navigation, together worth over ÂŁ1,300. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a strong offer. For more details, why not contact us or call in at our showroom?

*At the end of the agreement and with final payments full ownership will transfer to the customer. Available on a Hire Purchase agreement. 18s and over. Finance subject withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication [11.2016]. Freepost Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. Providers may pay us for introducing you to

Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre

Greenhous Volkswagen Van Centre (Bilston)

Ennerdale Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Telephone: 01743 384303.

Trinity Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton. Telephone: 01902 219303.

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www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/bilston

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347-367 Bedworth Road, Longford, Coventry, West Midlands. Telephone: 0247 767 0747.

Gambrel Road, Weedon Industrial Estate, Northampton. Telephone: 01604 315852.

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North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich. Telephone: 01905 412269. Find us on your sat-nav using WR9 9AU. www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/listersworcestershire

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to status. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Offer available when ordered by 2nd January, 2017 from participating Van Centres. Offer may be varied or them. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.

FORESTER SPECIAL EDITION INTRODUCED

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o further celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Subaru Boxer engine, Subaru are pleased to announce the introduction of the Forester Special Edition.

On sale from the 1st September, 100 units will be produced and will be priced at £29,995 for the petrol Lineartronic and £31,495 for the diesel Lineartronic. Based on the XC Premium model, the

evealed for the first time at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March, the FIAT 124 Spider Anniversary Edition was designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the unveiling of the original roadster in Turin in 1966. The exclusive special edition, of which only 124 numbered examples were made available to UK enthusiasts, was priced at £23,295 OTR and offered unique equipment specifications including Passione Red paint; a premium silver finish on the windscreen frame, rollover bars and door mirrors; a numbered "Anniversary Edition" plaque and a 124 Spider badge on the front grille. Standard equipment also included full LED adaptive headlights; a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with multimedia control knob; satellite navigation with 3D mapping; DAB radio; two USB ports; Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity; cruise control; keyless start, black leather upholstery with heated front seats; a nine-speaker

Special Edition model comes with £1,500 of additional equipment at no extra cost. Both models come with Subaru’s comprehensive five-year, 100,000-mile warranty. Unique equipment for the Forester Special Edition includes Hunter Green Metallic Paint, front, side and rear under guards, wheel arch extensions and stainless steel cargo step panel as well as Special Edition brown leather

BOSE audio system; automatic lights and wipers, rear parking sensors and 17inch alloy wheels. All 124 examples of the UK-specification FIAT 124 Anniversary Edition are now spoken for in advance of the first cars hitting showrooms on September 10, with order banks for the standard

models also building steadily. Commenting on the success of the FIAT 124 Anniversary Edition, Head of Brand, FIAT UK, Sebastiano Fedrigo commented: “The interest in FIAT’s reborn roadster has been incredible and that’s before most people have even seen the car in the metal. Once the FIAT 124 Spider hits the streets and showrooms, even more

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seats with brown leather interior door grips, centre armrest and centre panel uprights. Other equipment on the Forester Special Edition includes Subaru Starlink; a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment, connectivity and navigation system, Hill Descent Control (HDC), X-Mode system, which intelligently manages the car’s power and torque, brakes and drivetrain to maintain traction on even the most slippery surfaces. people will begin to fall for its style and presence and once they drive it, they will be hooked.” The FIAT 124 Spider brings classic Italian styling and an authentic roadster driving experience to a whole new generation of enthusiasts, encapsulating the essence of its classic predecessor in a modern and bold package. Powered by FIAT's proven 1.4-litre, MultiAir, turbo-charged fourcylinder engine, which delivers 140hp and 240Nm of torque, the FIAT 124 Spider is capable of accelerating to 62mph/100km/h in just 7.5 seconds and has a top speed of 134mph/215 km/h. Thanks to its double-wishbone front and multilink rear suspension, as well as its lightweight roadster architecture and ideal weight distribution, the FIAT 124 Spider’s rear-wheel drive chassis offers a dynamic and exciting Italian driving experience without compromising comfort and refinement. Prices for the FIAT 124 Spider will start at £19,545 OTR when it goes on sale on September 10.

Introducing the new Korando 2.2

2 tonne towing capacity

New Korando 2.2 available from

£15,995

7 in touch screen with iPod & Bluetooth Connectivity

Intelligent 4x4

Increased fuel efficiency

M T Cars

157 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 2AJ 01733 309782 www.mtcars.co.uk

Grovebury Cars

44-46 Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 378899 www.groveburycars.co.uk

2.2 litre diesel engine with 400Nm torque

Ashbank Garage

Ashbank Road, Werrington Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0JS 01782 303926 www.ashbankgarage.co.uk

Fuel consumption figures in mpg: 32.8 (8.6) – 61.4 (4.6). CO2 emissions in g/km: 177-139. Model featured is a Korando 2.2 ELX at £21,495 including optional metallic Working Farmer | www.workingfarmer.co.uk | at any time. Prices are correct at the time of going to print, but may be changed paint priced at £500. *Korando SE including VAT, delivery charge, Road Fund Licence & first registration charge.

REVISED MITSUBISHI ASX CROSSOVER 3 YEARS' 0% APR AND £0 DEPOSIT Model Year 2017 Mitsubishi ASX goes on sale in the UK on November 1

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AGE, TAKE A HIKE

JEEP RENEGADE 75TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION Legends don’t come much younger than the Jeep Renegade. But whilst Jeep are celebrating 75 years of 4x4 glory, the Renegade climbed its way to the top fast. Crowned 4x4 of the year 2016 by 4x4 magazine. Available with bronze styling and a choice of four colours including Jungle Green, the 75th anniversary edition also features My Sky® open air roof, touchscreen infotainment & navigation system and over 60 safety features. Forget the cake, let’s hit the road.

Northgate Garage (Canterbury) Ltd Tel: 01227 208660 www.northgate-group.co.uk

Hughes Group Tel: 01494 412069 www.hughes-group.net

Chris Variva Nottingham Tel: 0115 855 3060 www.variava.com

Model shown is the Jeep Renegade 2.0 MultiJet II 140hp 4WD 75th Anniversary (Incl £700 Special Paint) at OTR £27,495. OFFICIAL FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES FOR JEEP RENEGADE RANGE MPG (L/100KM): EXTRA URBAN 47.9 (5.9) – 70.6 (4.0), URBAN 32.5 (8.7) – 55.4 (5.1), COMBINED 40.9 (6.9) – 64.2 (4.4), CO2 EMISSIONS: 160 – 115 G/KM. Fuel consumption and CO figures are obtained for comparative purposes in accordance with EC directives/regulations and may not be representative of real-life driving conditions. Working Farmer | www.workingfarmer.co.uk | 43 2

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