Author Posts: Sarah Kidby
Gareth Wyn Jones urges policymakers to listen to farmers
2nd March 2022
Welsh farmer speaks out to Welsh Government on securing a brighter future for the nation, as part of a special broadcast to raise awareness of the work being done to look after the Welsh landscape.
A world first: Foliar fertiliser manufactured from recycled batteries
1st March 2022
ZM-Grow is the first zinc and manganese foliar fertiliser to be made from used alkaline batteries.
High yielding barley offers genetic diversity for malting and the distilling industry
1st March 2022
Frontier’s seed business development manager for Scotland, David Waite, advises growers in the North to consider widening their varietal choice of spring malting barley this year to include Firefoxx – an early maturing spring malting barley from breeder Elsoms-Ackermann Barley.
Keeping your finger on the pulse when it comes to break crops
1st March 2022
Looking for a break crop which offers a solid return and gives your next crop the best start? Pulses could be the answer, says ADAS.
Farming leaders “disappointed” as NZ trade deal officially signed
1st March 2022
Farming groups have raised concerns about the government’s approach to free trade deals and the cumulative effect on British farming and food.
Pig industry crisis is “an utter disgrace and a disaster”
24th February 2022
Opening this year’s NFU Conference, Minette Batters called on the government to urgently implement a clear plan and vision for British farming and food production.
Replacing ageing grain drier and handling system helped South Yorkshire farmer meet harvest challenges
24th February 2022
Working closely with BDC Systems Ltd and its partner, McArthur Agriculture, W E Foers & Son Ltd installed a state of the art grain drying and handling solution that successfully met the challenging conditions around harvest 2021 and will continue to meet the challenges of harvests to come.
Southern-based dealer purchases Hereford premises
23rd February 2022
T H White has announced the purchase of the former J G Plant site in Tillington Road, north-west Hereford.
Storm Eunice: Safety tips issued for farmers
17th February 2022
High speed winds are expected to strike this Friday (18th) and the Met Office has issued a red weather warning for south west England and South Wales.
AHDB challenges council’s meat and dairy ban in open letter
15th February 2022
Protests have taken place since the council announced controversial plans to enforce a vegan menu at its meetings and events, and to encourage local schools to provide more plant-based meals.
Lump Sum Exit Scheme to open in April, govt confirms
8th February 2022
Farmers who wish to leave the industry will be able to apply for a lump sum payment from the government.
Calf Week
Optimising calf health: Inaugural GB Calf Week offers expert advice
7th February 2022
Taking place from 2nd – 9th February, the event celebrates the progress made since the launch of the GB Calf Strategy and has seen a range of experts offering guidance to improve calf performance.
