Project explores breeding sheep to produce less methane
3rd October 2019
Led by researchers from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), the ‘Grass to Gas’ project will use scientific and industry expertise to measure feed efficiency and methane emissions.
How to achieve the perfect balance of nutrients for your sugar beet
3rd October 2019
“UK sugar beet growers need more than ever to focus on their costs of production.” says Nik Johnson of JSE Systems in Lincolnshire.
Cover crops trial puts direct drills to the test
2nd October 2019
Ten leading drill manufacturers are taking part in a Farmacy trial in Lincolnshire to see how different machines perform when growing cover crops in the rotation.
Risk of blowfly strike ‘higher than usual’
2nd October 2019
Wet and warm autumn weather is keeping the risk of blowfly strike higher than this time last year, according to the latest update from Nadis and Elanco.
‘Naked farmer’ who raised £50K for charity has died
2nd October 2019
A farmer who raised more than £50,000 for mental health charities has died, his family have announced.
Patrick Joice, also known as ‘the naked farmer’, helped to run a fundraising cricket match in Norfolk earlier this year, with the proceeds going to the You Are Not Alone (YANA) project for farmers.