Nutrition warning: Farmers advised to delay weaning
30th October 2019
Beef farmers are being advised to consider delaying weaning over the winter months to make sure cows achieve optimal condition for spring calving.
MPs urged to investigate liquid milk market
30th October 2019
The National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging MPs to investigate the UK’s liquid milk processing sector as a matter of urgency, with tight margins across the supply chain leaving the dairy industry in an “unsustainable situation”.
Valtra’s nominee for Tractor of the Year
30th October 2019
The Valtra N154e Versu is more than just a tractor. The N154e Versu means the possibility of tailoring the tractor precisely for individual needs already on the production line and in the Unlimited Studio, where only the laws of physics and road traffic regulations are the limit.
Manitou Group acquires a majority stake in Mawsley Machinery Ltd
30th October 2019
The Manitou group, world leader in all-terrain material handling, announces the take over of a majority stake in its UK dealer Mawsley Machinery Ltd, based near Northampton, consecutive to the retirement of their main shareholders.
Valtra helps develop carbon-neutral meat and dairy production
30th October 2019
Valtra is teaming up with fertiliser company Yara in a project that aims to achieve a significant reduction in the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production and increased productivity of grassland production.
Perform tractor tasks easily and with smaller production inputs
30th October 2019
Valtra has taken a step beyond precision farming and is now aiming at Smart Farming. Smart Farming involves more than just adjusting tractor functions based on location information or some other individual technology.
Three-point checklist of heightened BYDV risks
29th October 2019
A rise in aphid numbers, coupled with the start of cereal drilling, has prompted agronomy firm ProCam to compile a three-point checklist of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) risk factors that could take on added significance as growers attempt to manage the problem without a neonicotinoid seed treatment this autumn.
Agricultural industry leaders join forces to promote closed transfer system technology
29th October 2019
ADAMA, BASF, Corteva Agriscience, Nufarm and Syngenta join forces to further improve the way crop protection products are handled in Europe by promoting the use of closed transfer system (CTS) technology.
‘Facetime a Farmer’ project reaches 9,000 children
29th October 2019
Hundreds of farmers and schools are pairing up as part of a project that uses digital technology to inspire and educate children about farming.
Rural Solutions cycle through the night for Country Trust
29th October 2019
The Rural Solutions team will be taking on the challenge of cycling the length of the UK in 24 hours on 1st November.
Test-driving the new John Deere 8R Models
29th October 2019
Farmers Guide was among the first agricultural press to test-drive the new John Deere 8R models in Waterloo, Iowa, USA earlier this year.
Agritechnica line-up from Krone
29th October 2019
Swadro TC 1370 Krone has launched the Swadro TC 1370 as a replacement for the Swadro 1400 Plus. The new model is a four rotor rake designed specifically for contractor