Farmers growing winter oilseed rape will have a new broadleaf weed herbicide at their disposal this spring in Korvetto from Corteva Agriscience.

Agricultural machinery specialist SlurryKat was given a Royal nod with a visit from Princess Anne.

Up to 80 per cent of UK sheep producers may not be feeding enough good quality colostrum to newborn surplus lambs, a survey by Volac suggests.

The acquisition of the 15.7ha ex-Froneri site, which includes 4.5ha of buildings, signals AGCO’s strong appetite for continued investment, which will enable Massey Ferguson to meet growing demand for its straightforward and dependable equipment.

Farmers are being encouraged to include parasite control in their herd health plans, in an updated technical guide, which also provides the latest advice on resistance.

The British farmer-owned grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative has reported profits, after tax, of £0.6m for the year to 30 June 2019 (2018: Profit £0.4m), in line with expectations in another challenging year.

Equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and electrification technology, this “dream tractor” concept is a completely autonomous tractor that represents Kubota’s view of our farming future.

Scientists have been able to demonstrate the automated detection of lameness in sheep using novel sensing technology, which could improve health and welfare on farm.

Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has said the new Agriculture Bill, introduced today, will “transform British farming”, rewarding farmers with public money for public goods.

One of Britain’s leading designers and manufacturers of vegetable harvesting machinery has reported a record number of sales in 2019.

Cereal growers having to carry over unused winter cereal seed from this season’s washout winter into next season must take adequate steps to protect its viability, says ProCam seed manager, Lee Harker.

British dairy needs the right investment and trade agreement to grow and deliver quality products, the NFU has said at the first big dairy conference of the year.