The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

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Goshawk discovers its regular source of food

This month, Roger Evans tells us about the danger of cattle being spooked and wonders what happens in US feedlots where there could be 25,000 tonnes of prime beef hurtling towards you.

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I know it's a few months ago now, but I am going to refer to the TV programme ‘Meat: A threat to our planet?'. Much has been written about the inaccuracies and the programme's overall message, but I...

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