Free germination tests offered for over-yeared Syngenta hybrid barley seed
30th January 2020
Recognising the difficult planting conditions last autumn, Syngenta is offering UK growers free germination testing of undrilled 2019 seed of its hybrid winter barley varieties that are having to be carried over for planting in autumn 2020.
Barley conference raises glass to malting opportunities
30th January 2020
UK spring barley may be facing a big harvest in 2020, if more of it is grown due to difficulties planting winter cereals, but there are opportunities for the crop. That was the message from a malting barley conference held in Newmarket, Suffolk, recently.
Are you ready for potato seed treatment changes?
30th January 2020
Potato growers are being urged to prepare now for changes in the potato seed treatment line-up this spring, as product choices and application options have narrowed.
Livestock thefts on the rise, figures show
29th January 2020
Large-scale sheep thefts are on the rise, according to new figures from NFU Mutual, which has released top tips to help farmers deter livestock thieves.
Scheme offers year-long loan of New Holland machine
29th January 2020
Three UK farmers will be able to use a New Holland machine free of charge for a year, as part of a scheme to help forward-thinking farmers.
UK ‘should pioneer new global trading system,’ industry figures say
28th January 2020
An open letter co-signed by more than 60 farming, environmental, animal welfare and public health organisations, has urged Boris Johnson to protect the standards of UK food production after Brexit.
Farming community reacts to climate change report
27th January 2020
The latest report from the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) calls for a ‘transformation’ in land use across the UK to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Use data to select optimum variety
27th January 2020
A new free selection guide from LG Seeds will help farmers identify the most suitable maize variety and help increase the return on investment in the crop.
Potato herbicide Titus back in Corteva stable
24th January 2020
Corteva Agriscience will be marketing the renowned post-emergence herbicide Titus in 2020, bringing the product back inside the company that developed it more than 20 years ago.
Giant tractor cake delivered to No. 10
24th January 2020
Red Tractor has presented Boris Johnson with a tractor cake to celebrate its 20th birthday and remind the government of the high standards in British farming.
2018 UK Tractor Market Shares by Manufacturer and Brand
22nd January 2020
The total number of tractors registered in 2018 was 13,795, including both agricultural tractors (over 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below).
Corteva to launch Korvetto herbicide
21st January 2020
Farmers growing winter oilseed rape will have a new broadleaf weed herbicide at their disposal this spring in Korvetto from Corteva Agriscience.