Author Posts: Farmers Guide

With wetter planting windows the new norm, a change in machinery can be the difference between getting seed in the ground or not.

As regenerative agriculture and no-till farming continue to gain momentum, British farmers are looking for machinery that ticks many boxes: exceptional seed placement, versatility in variable weather conditions, promotion of optimal soil health, maximisation of efficiency and affordability. 

Despite the ongoing wet conditions across much of Britain in 2024/2025, farmers can overcome the challenging drilling situation with the right tools.

When RAGT launched Europe’s first winter wheat variety with BYDV resistance five years ago, Kent farmer Richard Budd believed the trait could be a potential game changer when it comes to early drilling.

Micronutrients are taking on greater significance as farmers and growers seek to improve yield and quality of crops.

Monmouthshire contractor MRI Whistance has shared why he chose a Kverneland f-drill front tank with a Rotago F power harrow drill combination in search of improved flexibility and more output. 

Crop protection company Adama said that this season farmers can make disease control easier with its broad-spectrum fungicide, Maxentis.  

Tyre specialist Ascenso has answered some lingering questions that worry farmers this time of the year.

Designed and built for British farmers, Team Sprayers has manufactured trailed and mounted sprayers for the agri market for over 40 years.

Growers can enjoy yield increases and efficacy improvements on crops whilst reducing fungicide inputs, with interventions of natural biostimulant products from AminoA, the company says.

Well done to everyone who submitted their answers to the Farmers Guide Christmas competition!

New Holland has announced the winners of the 2024 UK and Ireland dealer of the year awards, which celebrate the accomplishments of New Holland’s dealer network across the UK and Ireland.