Openfield back in profit with £3.7m turnaround
31st January 2019
Openfield Group Limited, the British farmer-owned co-operative has reported its results to 30 June 2018. The farmer-owned grain marketing and inputs co-operative has reported profits before tax of £0.4m for
AHDB funds increase storage support amid CIPC uncertainty
31st January 2019
Potato store managers will be able to call on information and support from an £800,000 fund ring-fenced for sprout suppression and storage advice as the uncertainty around the future of
Future-proofing with miscanthus
30th January 2019
The business case for Miscanthus continues to strengthen in the face of rising uncertainty in the farming sector, due to attractive long-term contracts available and secure markets for the crop.
MSG seeking extension on metaldehyde withdrawal period
29th January 2019
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) has submitted a case to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to extend the withdrawal period of metaldehyde from 18 to 24 months for professional use slug pellet products.
Vegan activists publish locations of 9,000 dairy farmers online
29th January 2019
UK dairy farmers fear protests after vegan activists publish over 9,000 contact details through an online interactive map, entitled ‘Project CALF’.
AF delivers £1m back to members including first general rebate
29th January 2019
The AF Group has announced its first general rebate, delivering £300,000 to members from the profits gained after streamlining the business. This, combined with the £700,000 members received through product
Norfolk Farming Conference 2019: Defining the future
29th January 2019
For many UK farmers, the future of agriculture feels uncertain, however for those seeking to identify key opportunities in the UK agricultural landscape, the Norfolk Farming Conference is set to
Väderstad Group turnover exceeds 300 million euros for first time
25th January 2019
Väderstad Group’s turnover exceeded 300 million Euro for the first time in the company’s history for the financial year 2018, increasing by 27%.
Tractor heist victim offers £5,000 reward for information
24th January 2019
£5000 cash reward for information regarding coordinated tractor heist in Burton-on-Trent.
Make decisions early on spring seed varieties
23rd January 2019
Growers are being urged to make spring seed decisions early, as popular varieties are likely to be in short supply.
Record results in Wynnstay’s Centenary year
23rd January 2019
Wynnstay has reported a record year of trading over their financial year ending 31 October 2018, across both agricultural and specialist retail divisions.
UK Tractor Registrations 2017 – by manufacturer and brand
21st January 2019
The total number of tractors registered for road use in 2017 was 13,768, including both agricultural tractors (over 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below).