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December 30, 2009
Too many children get hurt
Children on UK farms are being put at needless risk through outdated legislation which prevents them from riding in the tractor cab, under supervision, so forcing parents to let them play, unsupervised, in the farm yard
Since 1994 Practical Farm Ideas has campaigned for a thorough review of farm safety and children. We strongly believe that youngsters are far safer in the cab than on the ground. If you have views, for or against, please read the full story and use the button to send an email to us.
Note: 43 children and young people were killed on UK farms in 10 years, and many
more suffered injuries including amputations and serious burns.
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December 22, 2009
Farmers should be on the front line for snow operation
The British snow problems could be substantially eased if farmers were designated as the front line for non-motorways.
Tractors with snow ploughs on the front and grit spreaders on the back
should be the main sight on UK roads. Rather than attempting to bring
the professional army of council machines, drivers, managers in at a
moment's notice, a volunteer army of farmers are already dispersed
throughout the country, ready to do the job....
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December 07, 2009
Things not so hot with John Deere
John Deere posted a trading loss as sales have fallen 14% in 2008-9,
and the company expects a further 4% decline in 2010. Is there more
behind the figures which is not being revealed?
The buying spree of farm equipment over recent years has cooled in......
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