Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

Ten years since the Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) was launched, growers and agronomists are gaining a clearer understanding of how biomass drives yield potential.

Organisers of LEAF Open Farm Sunday are encouraging farmers to plant cotton pants now to demonstrate to visitors in June the importance of soil management in agriculture, and the role of microorganisms in maintaining its health.

New market data for land values across England and Wales from national property consultancy Carter Jonas has reflected an improved sentiment from buyers, with growth in the value of land accelerating noticeably during the past 12 months.

Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement saw cuts to fuel duty, a raising of the National Insurance threshold and reduction in basic rate Income Tax.

The rise in temperatures in recent days means an increased risk to lambs from hatching nematodirus, says the Sustainable Control of Parasites in Sheep (Scops) group.

RABDF has launched the new service, which is free for members and offers practical resources to help recruit and manage employees.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis and caused far-reaching impacts globally. In the UK it has brought food security concerns to the foreground and increased the strain on farmers already battling the impacts of the past two years. Farmers Guide spoke to farmers and industry experts to shed light on the current situation, and any help available to farmers.

Revealing the news on Instagram, Kaleb said the book will be about lots of things, but mostly why he loves farming.

Compulsory bird housing measures have now been in place for more than 16 weeks as the UK battles its worst outbreak of avian flu to date.

Belchim Crop Protection technical account specialist, Stuart Harder offers advice on using your one allowable application as effectively as possible to avoid significant fodder beet yield losses.

After P&O Ferries announced it is making serious operational changes, the National Sheep Association has shared concerns over the impact on movement of breeding sheep and goods between GB and Northern Ireland.

Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin left a trail of damage in their wake. Making the time to systematically check electric fences should be a priority ahead of turnout.