Theresa Villiers made Defra secretary in cabinet reshuffle
25th July 2019
Former barrister Theresa Villiers MP has been appointed secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, during a cabinet reshuffle on Boris Johnson’s first day as prime minister.
HSE removes livestock feeding ban on maleic hydrazide-treated crop waste
25th July 2019
A ban on feeding maleic hydrazide-treated potato waste to livestock has now been lifted, leaving growers free to use the active ingredient without fear of losing their end markets.
Zetor Tractors invites its customers to participate in creating their 2020 calendar
24th July 2019
As in previous years, Zetor Tractors plans to release a 2020 calendar for its customers and devotees of agricultural equipment. However, unlike in the past, the photographs will focus on everyday tractor use, combining the daily routine of the machines with artistic arrangements.
‘Magical’ marathon cycle ride raises £10,000 for farming charities
23rd July 2019
The Worshipful Company of Farmers’ charities, which focus on supporting education within the agricultural sector, will benefit by some £10,000 thanks to the efforts of 25 hardy souls who took part in the 115-mile ‘Sleepless in the Saddle’ charity cycle ride from central London to the Suffolk coast over the weekend of 13 – 14 July.
Sales up 30% as Scotts celebrates record year
23rd July 2019
Scotts Precision Manufacturing is reporting a record year, with sales of its Evolution separator and Trinity range of haulm toppers up by over 30%.
New application helps run every agricultural show online
23rd July 2019
ShowBiz Software has developed its agricultural show management software to a fully web-based version that helps shows of all sizes better manage costs, improve operations and, most importantly, improve their digital marketing.
Consider new technology to calculate accurate seed rates for variable rate drilling
23rd July 2019
Farmacy chairman Mike Young’s advice is to take the time now to consider how best to optimise variable rate inputs for this autumn, with new technology such as TerraMap offering a genuine opportunity to enhance the benefits of precision agronomy.
Next-Gen vineyard sensor offers 24/7 frost and disease insight
23rd July 2019
An award-winning leaf wetness sensor is now available to English grape growers, promising real-time information about disease and frost risks to improve on-farm decision-making.
Clubroot is patchy, diverse and requires targeted treatment
23rd July 2019
A tailored plan is required to contain the spread of clubroot and sustain the production of important brassica crop species in the UK, according to a new AHDB report.
Valais Blacknose Sheep Society UK set to host its largest show to date
17th July 2019
With membership reaching over 100 breeders, this year’s Blacknose Beauties show and sale at H&H Borderway Mart, Carlisle on 23-24 August, held by the Valais Sheep Society, promises to be the largest celebration of the UK’s fastest growing sheep breed.
Increased gross margins for UK organic arable
17th July 2019
Demand for organic food has never been greater, and with growers able to achieve gross margins over 40% higher than in non-organic systems, is now the right time to look at organic arable production?
Control thistles now to stop their spread
15th July 2019
Taking time to control thistles in established grassland now will prevent them spreading seed this summer and causing bigger infestations to deal with next spring, according to Dr Nicola Perry of Corteva Agrisciences.