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Solar industry needs to learn from wind, says minister

3:10pm Friday 26th April 2013

The government is totally committed to expansion of the UK solar power industry – but warns that “inappropriate” expansion will lose public support.

Jane Brooks gives her guide to good tractor hunting

Some tractors such as this Ford 5000, it is best just to walk or possibly run away from as fast as possible and leave them to the dealers who will in all probability export them to the Far East

4:00pm Saturday 28th July 2012

Critical to any tractor purchase is the initial assessment. Start with its history, many tractors record the hours worked. Do they tally with its appearance? Is the clutch pedal worn? Does the machine look cared for? Are there signs the tractor is going to need repair or has been repaired – haphazard and sloppy repairs generally mean the previous owner did not look after the machine. Faded paintwork, perished rubber or cracked plastic fittings often indicate that the tractor was kept outside for its working life.

Full steam ahead for vintage celebration at East of England Show

2:50pm Sunday 1st July 2012

From vintage tractors,smallholder tools, farm implements, steam engines, classic cars, lorries and fire engines – the amazing display of exhibits has already earned a reputation as one of the best of its kinds in the country.

Training for farming and landbased engineers launched

11:40am Sunday 1st July 2012

John Deere highlighted its award-winning engineering apprenticeship programme at Cereals 2012 with the publication of a new training prospectus, as part of the event’s aim to promote training and careers in farming.

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