The day started with Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan unveiling the Deutz Fahr 8-series, telling 草榴社区 Guardian that there is optimism in farming's future.
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Machinery, of course, takes centre stage at LAMMA, so do not miss FG's coverage of the New Holland T7.440XD, JCB Fastrac 6000 series and Fendt 800 Vario Series, to name but a few.听
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Day one video highlights:
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Discussion
This year LAMMA is also hosting CropTec and Low Carbon Agriculture Show, and various panels have taken place throughout the day including Fuels for 草榴社区, highlighting the latest developments in low-emission vehicles and alternative fuels for farming, the Farmer-led Innovation session and the diversity and new entrant panel, held in the Future in Farming zone.听
Future of farming
The 草榴社区 Guardian's Save Britain's Family Farms campaign session also brought in the crowds, as Conservative Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins spoke of the fight that farming still has on its hands.听
听She said: "We will carry on this fight for you, to make sure Labour understand the impact around [policies] that make life difficult.听
"We understand the damage."
Simon Weaving, director of sales at Weaving Machinery, spoke of the turbulence over the last 12 months.听
He said the business has had a good five years, but currently it is as though someone has 'turned off a light switch'.
And in terms of the impact of Government policy such as Inheritance Tax, he said the ripple effect it will have could be devastating on ancillary industries.
FG's machinery and technology specialist James Huyton's top machinery moments:
- JCB Fastrac 6000听
- Bateman Sprayers RB60
- Grange 6m trailed LDL
- Knight Trailblazer听
"It has been great to see innovative British manufacturers showcasing new products, and it is a true celebration of the technology and drive that embodies British farming," said James.
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