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The CropTec show is for all farmers and agronomists seeking the latest information on innovative methods to increase profits from crop production.

Visit the UK’s leading indoor agricultural event, with eleven packed halls of the very latest in agricultural machinery and equipment. Now at the NEC, Birmingham this is free to attend and free to park.

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