Encouraging agricultural engineers to grasp torsion damper – while it lasts!
30th September 2018
Sponsored post. A selected line of LuK torsion dampers are now available to buy from the online REPXPERT Tractor Parts Shop – with a 20% discount. Users can take advantage
Front-end auxiliary drive solution reduces downtime
30th September 2018
Schaeffler, manufacturer of LuK clutches and drive components, has a range of INA Front End Auxiliary Drive (FEAD) kits available for the farming and agricultural sector. In late 2017, the
Onset of autumn weather raises threat of slug activity
27th September 2018
The recent onset of wetter, more typically autumnal weather in some parts of the country has led to an increased risk of slug activity within newly established arable crops, with
Bluetongue virus detected and dealt with in two imported cattle
24th September 2018
The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has urged farmers to remain vigilant for bluetongue virus after the disease was successfully picked up in two cattle imported from France through our
Peach-potato aphid migration begins
24th September 2018
The AHDB’s Aphid News’ latest bulletin reports that numbers of peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae) have risen significantly over the last week, with aphids recorded at new sites in Hereford and
First spring barley harvest results published
21st September 2018
The first Harvest Results from the 2018 AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) spring barley trials have been published, reports AHDB. The initial results are from five sites that cover a wide geographic area
Several second wheat sites included in latest harvest results
21st September 2018
Winter wheat treated yield results are now available from 27 AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) trial sites. The results include a relatively high number of second wheat crops. These results have contributed
Livestock farmers urged to make full use of autumn grass growth
21st September 2018
With silage clamps short of forage across the country, livestock farmers must use the next few weeks wisely to make up for lost ground, says independent grassland consultant Dr
Guidance highlights fragile nature of pyrethroids
21st September 2018
Guidelines for the management of insecticide resistance in several key UK crops have been updated by the Insecticide Resistance Action Group (IRAG). The guidance has been issued following restrictions on
Kuhn to unveil latest stubble cultivator at Tillage-Live
21st September 2018
New mounted tine stubble cultivator to be unveiled at Tillage-Live Kuhn Farm Machinery will be debuting a new version of its mounted Cultimer tine stubble cultivator at the AEA’s Tillage-Live
Pioneering rural business event launched
21st September 2018
The Energy and Rural Business Show is a pioneering event which comes from the creators of The Energy Now Expo. It will showcase the latest opportunities for farms both now
CSFB with suspected pyrethroid resistance needed
21st September 2018
Farmers are being asked to submit live samples of cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB) with suspected resistance to pyrethroid insecticides for free testing. AHDB-funded monitoring work has tracked the rise