Emergency funds to help farmers affected by flooding
12th November 2019
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has released further funds from its crisis fund to help those affected by the latest flooding.
Agritechnica launch for innovative new machinery
11th November 2019
Väderstad has announced the launch of three new systems, showcased for the first time at Agritechnica.
Anti-freeze and coolants prices set to rise
11th November 2019
Maintaining your machinery’s cooling system is important to all year-round performance, but extra care must be taken during the winter months.
Sentry announces excellent trading results despite early signs of climatic headwinds
11th November 2019
Employee Owned company, Sentry Limited, are pleased to announce a £501K trading profit for the 2018 harvest.
NIAB acquires south-west field trials business
11th November 2019
NIAB has jointly managed the centre, which first opened in 2009, with Pearce Seeds for the past twelve months. NIAB takes full control, with immediate effect, of the trials delivery business.
Spencer Matthews backs campaign to highlight red meat benefits
11th November 2019
Former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is fronting a new campaign to promote the importance of lean red meat as part of a healthy balanced diet.
Converting existing technology into smart machines
11th November 2019
So far, the possibility of utilising data from existing mechanical implements and feeding them into farm management systems has remained wishful thinking for most farmers.
7 steps for a safe and effective autumn herbicide programme
8th November 2019
While many growers are struggling to drill winter wheat crops, those that have managed to get some in the ground have also been contemplating the potential effects of the challenging conditions on weed control and crop safety from pre-emergence herbicides.
ADAMA acquires French-Swiss crop protection company
8th November 2019
Based in Aix-en-Provence, France and in Sion, Switzerland, SFP was founded in 1987 and has developed a number of focused product positions within the $375 million European plant growth regulator and fungicide markets.
Growth Programme grants help farmers future-proof their businesses
8th November 2019
Farmers and other rural firms in England have an opportunity to tap into £35m of grant funding, providing a welcome opportunity to anyone looking to diversify or grow their business.
Farmers take centre stage in campaign to promote British meat
8th November 2019
Britain’s farmers will be showcasing their quality food in national press over the next four weeks as the NFU partners with Colman’s to promote British meat.
Rise in fly-tipping prompts call for action
8th November 2019
New figures from Defra show incidents of fly-tipping on public land rose by eight per cent across England in 2018-19, equating to over a million incidents in the past year.