Holy grail of County tractors entered in October Vintage Sale
15th October 2019
An opportunity to purchase the holy grail for collectors of the popular County tractor presents itself at Cheffins’ Vintage Sale on Saturday 19th October.
Animal exports to EU ‘can continue under no-deal Brexit’
15th October 2019
The UK will be able to continue exporting animals and animal products to the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Defra has confirmed.
Manage black-grass risks in wet conditions
15th October 2019
Recent wet weather has caused the first flush of black-grass in many fields, but with wet weather continuing, it is also increasing the pressure on some growers to consider drilling sooner than perhaps planned.
Major input cost savings for farmer-owned cooperative’s members
15th October 2019
Farming businesses which are members of Fram Farmers, the UK’s leading inputs purchasing and crop marketing cooperative, achieve an average financial saving of almost 10 per cent on key inputs sourced through the group compared with the wider market, a survey by its Next Generation Team has highlighted.
Protect farm environment and biodiversity through updated funding scheme
15th October 2019
On 1 November 2019 applications for funding through the Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS) will re-open.
New swine dysentery outbreak in Norfolk
15th October 2019
Farmers that have recently moved pigs from Norfolk are being advised to monitor them closely after a new confirmed case of swine dysentery.
Warnings over liver fluke due to increased risk
15th October 2019
Sheep and cattle farmers are being urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn, as early indications suggest the risk may be higher than usual.
K Two buy Warwick Trailers to triple capacity and offer full product range
15th October 2019
One of the biggest British manufacturers of muck spreaders, trailers and farming machinery, K Two Sales, has bought Warwick Trailers increasing capacity for production of their high-quality muck spreaders and to offer a full product range of trailers.
No-deal Brexit tariffs: BFREPA response
15th October 2019
British Free Range Egg Producers Association’s response to the government’s confirmation that tariffs protecting UK eggs will be removed in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Sales of potato seed treatment Monceren stopped
14th October 2019
Bayer has decided to stop sales of the potato seed treatment Monceren (pencycuron) with immediate effect due to the uncertain regulatory future of the product, and the potential consequences for
Three new black-grass herbicides in development
14th October 2019
ADAMA Agricultural Solutions UK has announced that it is developing a new range of herbicides specifically aimed at controlling black-grass in cereals crops.
Late drilling window still open – but correct variety choice is crucial to success
11th October 2019
For those who have opted to delay drilling their wheats this season, be it for black-grass management, being in a second wheat situation, for those who are drilling wheat after