Lack of rain prompts concern of another dry year
Farm leaders have urged the government and water companies to help mitigate the impact of an exceptionally dry start to the year.
Internet lamb sales help increase sheep flock
A deal with an online meat retailer has helped persuade a Lincolnshire farmer to increase his sheep numbers and change his breeding policy. Allan Stennett reports.
Global grain markets: An information addiction
The US government shutdown is affecting world trade in grain, says David Eudall.
Pig herds improve performance – but still more to do
UK pig producers are improving their performance – but further productivity increases are needed for the sector to remain competitive, suggests a study by AHDB Pork.
Farmers urged to sign up for Big Farmland Bird Count
Growers and livestock producers are being urged to take part in this month’s Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) – and show how they care for the countryside.
Prospects good for growers to profit from peas
Prolonged dry weather and high temperatures meant peas had a difficult time last season – but plenty of growers still produced some very good crops.
Relaunch for scheme to help monitor pig herd health
Pig producers are being invited to join a scheme which will give them access to post-mortem data on their pigs to help monitor the health of their herd and potentially save money.
Integrated pest management at heart of crop production
Integrated pest management techniques will play an increasing role in UK crop production post-Brexit – agronomists are leading their implementation on farm.
Tight labour availability prompts switch to automatic lamb feeder
Sheep farmer Andrew King is seeing the benefits of switching to an automated feeder for surplus lambs – with savings already made on labour and milk powder.
Plan ahead to maximise crop care this spring
Decent weather will see beans and cereals sown in the coming weeks – but don’t go too early, says Richard Overthrow.
Major merger as Gleadell Agriculture is acquired by multinational trader
Multinational commodity trader Archer Daniels Midland has signed an agreement to purchase Gleadell Agriculture – including its wholly owned subsidiary Dunns (Long Sutton) Ltd.
New Recommended Lists boast exceptional disease resistance
New varieties on the latest Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds boast remarkable untreated yields – with 24 varieties added and 23 removed.
AHDB funds increased storage support amid CIPC uncertainty
Potato store managers will be able to call on support from an £800,000 fund ring-fenced for sprout suppression and storage advice as uncertainty around the future of chlorpropham (CIPC) continues.
Better selection could improve dairy steer calf values
Dairy beef values could be increased by an estimated 50% per calf, if sires were selected for meat yield as well as milk yield, producers have been told.
Black box makes sense of remote grain store control
Monitoring specialists Robydome have launched a new sensing and management system.
Vaccine protects pigs against pandemic flu strain
A newly-developed vaccine against swine influenza has been launched by Hysolv Animal Health UK.
Project seeks to improve lamb and calf survival
Increasing profitability for farmers through improved lamb and calf survival is the key focus of a new project involving British beef and sheep units.
Avoid no-deal Brexit at all costs, MPs warned
MPs are being urged to rule out a no-deal Brexit amid heightened concern that leaving the EU without a trade agreement will be disastrous for British farmers.
Resilience is vital for growers to thrive, say Monitor Farmers
The need to make farm businesses more resilient topped the agenda when 120 growers from across AHDB’s Monitor Farm network gathered for a day-long conference.
Tackle residues to give spring crops head start
Properly incorporating cover crop residues ahead of drilling will give newly-sown cereals a good start this spring, say experts.
Focus on farm business ahead of ‘watershed’ year
Farmers are being advised to ensure their businesses are best placed for Brexit – despite continued uncertainty about the UK leaving the European Union.
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AHDB funds increased storage support amid CIPC uncertainty
Potato store managers will be able to call on support from an £800,000 fund ring-fenced...
Global grain markets: An information addiction
The US government shutdown is affecting world trade in grain, says David Eudall. Read More →
Black box makes sense of remote grain store control
Monitoring specialists Robydome have launched a new sensing and management system. Read More →
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Better selection could improve dairy steer calf values
Dairy beef values could be increased by an estimated 50% per calf, if sires were...
Tight labour availability prompts switch to automatic lamb feeder
Sheep farmer Andrew King is seeing the benefits of switching to an automated feeder...
Project seeks to improve lamb and calf survival
Increasing profitability for farmers through improved lamb and calf survival is...
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Major merger as Gleadell Agriculture is acquired by multinational trader
Multinational commodity trader Archer Daniels Midland has signed an agreement to purchase Gleadell Agriculture – including its wholly owned subsidiary Dunns (Long Sutton) Ltd. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Farmers urged to sign up for Big Farmland Bird Count
Growers and livestock producers are being urged to take part in this month’s Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) – and show how they care for the countryside. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Lack of rain prompts concern of another dry year
Farm leaders have urged the government and water companies to help mitigate the impact of an exceptionally dry start to the year. [Read more of this review] Read More →
Focus on farm business ahead of ‘watershed’ year
Farmers are being advised to ensure their businesses are best placed for Brexit – despite continued uncertainty about the UK leaving the European Union. [Read more of this review] Read More →
New venue for Grassland & Muck event
The triennial Grassland & Muck event – due to be next held in 2020 – is moving to a new location, giving it a fresh new feel for exhibitors and visitors alike. [Read more of this review] Read More →
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