The NFU is today launching a new member offer which provides a 25% discount off all Spada helmets, as part of its work to help farmers stay safe and legal on farm.

Following the January 5 announcement by ChemChina and Sinochem that they are consolidating their agricultural businesses into a new holding company which will be called the Syngenta Group Co., ADAMA has today confirmed that it is entirely business as usual in the UK and that it, and sister company, Syngenta, will continue to trade completely independently of each other.

The much anticipated new cereal fungicide, Revystar XE, has received authorisation in the UK for use on all cereal crops. 

James Chapman MBE drew a crowd to the farm safety zone at Lamma this week, where he spoke candidly about the loss of his left arm in a serious machinery accident, and how it inspired him to try and help other farmers.

UK trials have shown a new sow feed can improve piglet birth weights and reduce the number of stillbirths when added to transition and lactating sow diets.

Farms stricken by bovine TB can now access a rapid detection test at a reduced cost, after the government issued new guidelines on the use of non-validated tests.

Farmers and agri-businesses are set to benefit from a new partnership between Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and ADAS, which will offer greater access to the latest independent advice.

Potato farmers hit by recent severe flooding have been given a helping hand by Tesco and supplier Branston.

The UK’s cheese and wine industries have seen a decade of growth and innovation, with English and Welsh wine now one of the UK’s fastest growing agricultural sectors.

Following the successful roll-out of a three-year warranty on Kverneland power harrows, that same guarantee now extends to Kverneland power harrow drill combinations. And choices have further increased with the arrival of a new grain and fertiliser model, called the e-drill Maxi Plus.

The government has confirmed £243 million will be made available for the Basic Payment Scheme in 2020, to support Welsh farmers after Brexit.

Stocks Ag, the UK specialist manufacturer of pneumatic applicators for granular and microgranular products and small seeds, is using LAMMA 2020 to expand its range by launching a new 12-outlet model at the head of its flagship Turbo Jet line-up, joining the existing 8- and 10-outlet models.