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.
Woodland show focuses on agricultural timber
A 30-year high for timber and woodfuel prices means now is a great time to manage your farm woodland effectively, says Confor – the membership organisation that promotes sustainable forestry and wood-using businesses.
Inspect beet crops for disease and treat accordingly
Favourable weather conditions have led to reports of foliar disease in sugar beet – with growers advised to treat crops accordingly.
Judges announced for coloured breed classes
Judges have been announced for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes at this autumn’s UK Dairy Day event.
Limagrain launches new rape kale hybrid variety
A new rape kale hybrid brassica launched by Limagrain UK can be sown after cereals in July or August, says the breeder.
How to make most of countryside stewardship
Growers wanting to make the most of the Countryside Stewardship Scheme are advised to be sure of the main changes and options.
Soil studies ramped up at flagship arable trial site
Agrovista has extended its Project Lamport flagship trials in Northamptonshire with an increasing focus on soil health to help growers overcome blackgrass and grow more profitable cereal crops.
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 at pasture – linked with the transmission of summer mastitis in dairy cows and heifers.
Good crops start with a good seedbed
With harvest in mid-flow, Richard Overthrow turns his attention to the establishment of next season’s crops.
Universal drill makes UK working debut
Machinery manufacturer Kuhn showcased the versatility of its new Aurock seed drill at this summer’s Groundswell conservation agriculture event.
Thousands expected to attend sixth flagship annual event
Final touches are being put in place for UK Dairy Day – the annual one-day event for the dairy industry held at the International Centre in Telford, Shropshire.
Heightened blight pressure raises stakes for tuber protection
Growers are being urged to carefully consider how they protect potato crops through to the end of the season following a surge in blight reports.
Crimping cereals kills blackgrass seeds, say ADAS researchers
Livestock farmers with a blackgrass problem could benefit by crimping cereals – which researchers say kills problem seeds ensiled within the crop.
Winter barley developed for booming distilling market
Sharp increases in the amount of UK barley required to make whisky has prompted Syngenta to evaluate a new winter variety with distilling potential.
Farmers from ‘down under’ have lessons for us all
To get the best from farming, we often need to go outside of our comfort zone, says Andrew Brown.
Survival of the fittest?
Family farms are an endangered species – and a Corbyn government could wipe them out, says Clodhopper.
Stewardship payments to be made at long last
Full payments will finally be made to thousands of farmers who have been left waiting years to receive their agri-environment money.
H & E Rudge: Pick of the crop
The Rudge family are making a success of apple and beef farming in Herefordshire. Simon Wragg reports.
Robigus named most influential wheat over 100 years
NIAB has awarded its Centenary Cereals Cup to winter wheat Robigus – naming it the most influential UK variety from the past 100 years.
£230m boost as China says yes to British beef
British beef could be served on Chinese dinner plates by the end of the year, following a ground-breaking agreement between Beijing and the UK.
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New digital agronomy service promises to save farmers money
A new digital agronomy service aims to help farmers and their advisers make the...
Universal drill makes UK working debut
Machinery manufacturer Kuhn showcased the versatility of its new Aurock seed drill...
Soil studies ramped up at flagship arable trial site
Agrovista has extended its Project Lamport flagship trials in Northamptonshire with...
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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...
Judges announced for coloured breed classes
Judges have been announced for the Dairy Shorthorn, Guernsey and Jersey classes...
Limagrain launches new rape kale hybrid variety
A new rape kale hybrid brassica launched by Limagrain UK can be sown after cereals...
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Thousands expected to attend sixth flagship annual event
Final touches are being put in place for UK Dairy Day – the annual one-day event for the dairy industry held at the International Centre in Telford, Shropshire. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Woodland show focuses on agricultural timber
A 30-year high for timber and woodfuel prices means now is a great time to manage your farm woodland effectively, says Confor – the membership organisation that promotes sustainable forestry and wood-using businesses. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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. [Read more of this review] Read More →
£15m farm grant scheme opens – with easy application process
A £15m scheme is offering grants of up to £12,000 to support farmers who want to invest in new and innovative technology. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Law firm grows rural sector team
Law firm Lodders has hired two new legal specialists dedicated to agricultural and countryside sector clients following increased demand for rural advice. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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