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This Code of Practice helps operators who use agricultural motor vehicles, trailers and trailed appliances to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. read more..
The NFU is backing a proposed relaxation in the rules on the use of red diesel to allow farmers to grit roads during severe wintry weather. read more..
BIS, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has produced guidance new requirements for machinery used for pesticide application. read more..
In early December the NFU attended an event run by BAGMA, who were showcasing their brake performance testing equipment. read more..
A number of changes have been announced to the Operator or “O” Licensing Scheme; the system used for regulating the use of vehicles used for commercial purposes. read more..
A key vote in Brussels means that farmers should escape new regulation which could make some quad bikes more expensive and less suitable for agricultural use. read more..
New briefing added. European Commission proposals could make quad bikes more expensive, less suitable for agricultural use and have a significant impact on choice. read more..
From now on, the DVLA will be replacing old blue V5C's with more secure red ones. read more..
Driver CPC is a training requirement for anyone who drives a large van, truck, mini-bus or coach in connection with a business. Find out how this might affect you from this NFU briefing. read more..
New vehicle insurance laws have been introduced which mean that all vehicles must be taxed and insured or declared as not being used on the road. read more..
Research raises concerns over how through Through Examinations actually are read more..
There are two main types of diesel fuel used in farm equipment, but both have slightly different properites. Find out which is best for you. read more..
With developments in tractor performance over the last few years, it has become more important than ever to ensure that the trailers you buy or hire are up to the job. Download an NFU/BAGMA guide here. read more..
Legal maximums are now in force for the angle of ramps on livestock trucks and trailers. Members can find out more about the changes in this briefing. read more..
We're pushing for a further period of concessions on drivers' hours for those involved in feed deliveries. read more..
There are around 8,000 level crossings in Britain and the Law Commission wants to consolidate the arcane rules around them - a process which could have big implications for farmers. Read our consultation response here. read more..
We’ve had reports from NFU members of fuel prices spiking by up to 40%, with accounts of big hikes on heating oil, LPG and kerosene. What's the story in your neck of the woods? read more..
Lobbying work by the NFU has resulted in a temporary relaxation of EU drivers’ hours and working-time rules for hauliers involved in the distribution of feed and fuel. Find out what it means here. read more..
Everyone knows that speed limits are determined by the type of road you are travelling on. But not everyone will be aware that the type of vehicle you are driving also determines how fast you can go. read more..
The evenings may be drawing in, but out in the fields there's no sense of things bedding down for winter just yet. Drilling is still in full flow and the maize harvest is just around the corner - and that means there's plenty of roadwork to be done. read more..
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