Category: Agriculture test

In line with changes announced by the UK Government, from 1st April 2022 some Certas Energy customers will no longer be able to use rebated red diesel (gas oil) to power their plant, vehicles and equipment. Non-exempt businesses will therefore need to select alternatives to red diesel for use from 1st April 2022, such as […]

Order your gas oil today Important Notice: Gas oil tax legislation changed on 1 April 2022. Please see the latest Certas Energy statement  for a summary of the updated gas oil tax legislation and its impact on industries. Welcome to Certas Energy’s guide to gas oil (red diesel). Here you’ll find out everything you need […]

At Certas Energy, we are UK’s largest diesel fuel distributor. For the last 40 years we’ve helped supply businesses across a range of industries, ensuring fuel needs are maintained and supporting continuous business performance. Our customers trust Certas Energy as they need a reliable diesel supply to fuel a mixed range of business-critical vehicles and […]

Updated: 24 March 2021 In the March 2021 budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer confirmed upcoming changes to tax relief for off-road – or ‘red’ – diesel. These changes, first announced in late 2019 and consulted upon by government in 2020, will result in the removal of the entitlement to tax relief for some sectors […]

Whether you’re busy out on the fields or have your hands full taking care of livestock, keeping track of fuel levels on a farm can often fall to the bottom of a packed ‘to do’ list. But running out of fuel for your farm can be disastrous, leading to machinery being parked up and operations […]

Farmers face different challenges throughout the year when it comes to operating and maintaining agricultural equipment, and winter is no exception. Preparation is key to keeping farms moving in harsh conditions and making sure everything is ready to leap into action when spring arrives. To avoid the costly disruption caused by winter weather, we’ve outlined […]

Growing concerns over the impact air pollution levels in the UK are having on our health and the environment, combined with a focus on the impact farming has on natural ecosystems, means reducing emissions from diesel machinery is becoming an increasingly important consideration for farmers. This year, Northfield Farms adopted GTL Fuel, a cleaner burning […]

Harvest is one of the busiest times of the year on an arable farm and with so many different things to manage, monitoring fuel levels to ensure you have enough to keep your equipment moving often falls to the bottom of the list. However, running out of fuel can have serious consequences for your productivity […]

When it comes to the busy harvest season you need to be confident that your machinery is in tip top condition and won’t let you down. Here are our top tips for avoiding unplanned maintenance to keep your farm moving: Store fuel safely Ensuring health and safety on site is essential on a busy farm […]

Having recently asked the great British public to send in their best UK farm life photographs to showcase the importance of British agriculture, we now have a worthy winner. Expertly timing her entry to coincide with spring, Manchester’s Lola Bellouere wowed us while melting our hearts at the same time after submitting a photograph of […]