Rural crime cost hits seven-year high
Rural theft has hit a seven-year high – with farmers deploying high-tech security devices to counter a wave of organised crime in the countryside.
High quality German E wheats gain traction with UK growers
More UK growers are turning to German E winter wheats offering high gluten, high quality and strong disease resistance.
Variable seed rates ‘deliver biggest yield responses’
The highest yield responses from precision agronomy are likely to come from variable seed rates in combinable crops, suggests new research.
Farmer Barnes Dairy: Leicestershire dairy farmer builds ‘cow classroom’
Jane Barnes has found her niche in life working as a public speaker – giving presentations about her life living and working on the family dairy farm for over 18 years.
‘Overwhelming response’ to farm crime report
Police and farmers must pull together to combat crime in the countryside, says a rural criminologist and senior researcher at Harper Adams University.
‘Challenging times ahead’ for region’s water supply
Farmers face increasingly challenging times regarding the use and management of water, says the Country Land and Business Association.
Legal challenge overturns ban on metaldehyde slug pellets
A government decision to ban metaldehyde slug pellets has been declared unlawful following a High Court challenge.
Pasture-fed association to hold first-ever show
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association – which supports farmers who rear livestock on grass and pasture rather than grains – is to hold its first-ever show and sale.
Range of excellent cereal choices available for autumn drilling
Growers have an excellent choice of wheat and barley varieties for planting this autumn – but five varieties stand out for Russell Frost, UK seeds manager for COFCO International.
Pest pressure sees decline in England’s oilseed rape
The area of oilseed rape in England has fallen to a 16-year low following another year of challenging agronomics and pest pressure.
Untreated yield trial results available for sugar beet
Sugar beet growers can now see disease results from two untreated yield trials of varieties evaluated for the 2018 Recommended List.
Free resource to help deal with ash dieback
New guidance to deal with ash tree dieback has been published by one of the UK’s largest environmental planning and forestry consultancies.
Huntsham Court Farm: Rare breed meat for discerning customers
Huntsham Court Farm supplies some of the country’s top restaurants with slow matured beef, pork and lamb. Simon Wragg reports.
Care and good strategy vital to establish crops
Newly drilled crops need nurturing well this month to get them off to the best start, says Richard Overthrow.
Guide helps farms cut off from water
A new guide aims to alleviate livestock stress in the event that farm water supplies are interrupted.
Ministers face call for big increase in tree planting
More tree planting is needed in the UK to help offset the impact of climate change, the government has been told.
Mixed yields for oilseed rape as growers plan to beat the beetle
Oilseed rape growers have painted a mixed picture of 2019 harvest – with farmer-owned co-operative United Oilseeds reporting very variable yields from members.
Bumper grass yields make soil nutrient replenishment vital
Bumper forage yields on many farms are likely to remove more key nutrients than usual from soils, says a grassland expert.
Harvest hare and tortoise
A simple approach to harvest brings results just as good as those seen on any big farm, says Clodhopper.
Moon landing maze showcases precision farming
A 4ha maize maze to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing offers a spectacular illustration of the capabilities of modern precision farming.
Squab Hall Farm: United we thrive
Working together is the way forward for arable farmers, believes Warwickshire grower Rob Fox. Simon Wragg reports.
Traffic light system ‘could save Britain’s soils’
A traffic light system could be used to rank the health status of Britain’s soils, according to a research partnership led by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
New digital agronomy service promises to save farmers money
A new digital agronomy service aims to help farmers and their advisers make the most of an increasingly uncertain future.
Potters Poultry: Warwickshire firm delivers top products for UK egg producers
A first-class service for farmers sees Rugby-based Potters Poultry building on 50 years of success.
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Mixed yields for oilseed rape as growers plan to beat the beetle
Oilseed rape growers have painted a mixed picture of 2019 harvest – with farmer-owned...
Range of excellent cereal choices available for autumn drilling
Growers have an excellent choice of wheat and barley varieties for planting this...
Variable seed rates ‘deliver biggest yield responses’
The highest yield responses from precision agronomy are likely to come from variable...
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Pasture-fed association to hold first-ever show
The Pasture-Fed Livestock Association – which supports farmers who rear livestock...
Bumper grass yields make soil nutrient replenishment vital
Bumper forage yields on many farms are likely to remove more key nutrients than...
Watch out for surge of head flies as autumn beckons
Farmers are warned to look out for the annual emergence of head flies on cattle...
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Free resource to help deal with ash dieback
New guidance to deal with ash tree dieback has been published by one of the UK’s largest environmental planning and forestry consultancies. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Ministers face call for big increase in tree planting
More tree planting is needed in the UK to help offset the impact of climate change, the government has been told. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Guide helps farms cut off from water
A new guide aims to alleviate livestock stress in the event that farm water supplies are interrupted. [Read more of this review] Read More →
‘Challenging times ahead’ for region’s water supply
Farmers face increasingly challenging times regarding the use and management of water, says the Country Land and Business Association. [Read more of this review] Read More →
‘Overwhelming response’ to farm crime report
Police and farmers must pull together to combat crime in the countryside, says a rural criminologist and senior researcher at Harper Adams University. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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