Wet weather sees big swings in national cropping intentions
27th November 2019
Continued wet weather prolonging this autumn’s planting season means UK growers intend to plant 1.65 million hectares of wheat, compared with 1.82 million last year.
New pig vaccine to tackle rising salmonella problem
26th November 2019
Pig producers now have a new defence against salmonella in their armoury, with the launch of Salmoporc, the only licensed vaccine for the disease in the UK and Ireland.
Magazine Features
Optimising your cattle’s lifecycle
26th November 2019
Staying compliant and meeting legislative requirements will always be at the forefront of cattle farmers’ actions, but Farmplan says its Cattle Manager software offers a range of features that can positively impact herd performance.
DEC 2019
Unrivalled versatility from iconic off- and on-road vehicle
26th November 2019
A series of mid-October practical demonstration days provided an opportunity for potential and current Unimog users to find out about the latest models. David Williams was there.
Waitrose commits to sourcing all lamb from the UK
26th November 2019
Farmers have welcomed the news that Waitrose will source all of its own label lamb from British producers by summer 2021.
Increased variety and choice from Manitou
26th November 2019
New compact loaders from Manitou were previewed at Lamma earlier this year. The range includes skid-steer and articulated versions to suit a wide variety of users. David Williams has been trying them out.
Openfield reaffirms its presence in key global gain market
26th November 2019
64,000 tonnes of feed barley produced by farmers from across the South West is currently destined for Saudi Arabia following a huge operation to load a Panamax vessel in Portbury.
Newborn lambs – where quality counts
26th November 2019
With hypothermia and starvation being the main threats to newborn lambs, Cargill is highlighting the importance of high-quality colostrum and a reliable, easy-to-use feeding system.
Frontier is Sainsbury’s ‘Crop Supplier of the Year’
22nd November 2019
Sainsbury’s recently held their annual Farming Conference for 500 delegates from the retailer’s agricultural supply chain. During the event Frontier Agriculture was named as Sainsbury’s joint Crop Supplier of the Year.
Chemical-free precision weed control
22nd November 2019
A new mechanical weed control option has been added to Opico’s line-up, and is expected to appeal to a wide variety of users. David Williams was at the press launch.
Lemken launches self-propelled sprayer
22nd November 2019
Machinery company Lemken has developed a self-propelled field sprayer, after forming a strategic partnership with a chassis manufacturer in 2017.
New techniques to tackle hidden OSR pathogen in soil
22nd November 2019
Rhizoctonia solani in soils could result in establishment losses of more than 80 per cent in oilseed rape.