Author Posts: Farmers Guide
A step-change in oilseed rape broad-leaf weed control
14th February 2020
Farmers growing winter oilseed rape will have a new broad-leaf weed herbicide at their disposal this spring in the form of Korvetto from Corteva Agriscience.
Get to grips with grain markets at Cereals 2020
14th February 2020
Grain marketing is a key aspect of any arable business, yet getting the best out of it can be tricky. That’s why the Cereals Event has introduced a new feature
Could a multi-cut silage system improve dairy herd performance?
14th February 2020
Rachael Porter investigates why many producers are switching to multiple cuts of silage rather than the typical two or three cuts per season.
Quad bike complacency is a killer, warns rural risk expert
13th February 2020
A rural insurance specialist is warning farmers not to underestimate the dangers of quad bike use, as Health and Safety Executive figures reveal 26 all-terrain vehicle (ATV)-related deaths since 2010.
Biosecurity warning after Scottish avian flu case
11th February 2020
A case of low pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a Scottish free-range laying flock at the end of last week, prompting NFU Scotland to issue a reminder on biosecurity.
John Deere announces dealer expansion plans
11th February 2020
John Deere dealers Ben Burgess and Farol are set to expand their businesses into the East Midlands during 2020.
Top oilseed rape varieties on deferred payment offer from Hutchinsons
10th February 2020
Crop production specialists Hutchinsons are offering growers the opportunity to defer payment on seed purchased before 31 March 2020 for leading oilseed rape varieties LG Aurelia and Acacia.
Sugar beet to return to Scotland after 50 years
10th February 2020
Almost fifty years on from the closure of the Scottish Sugar Beet factory in Cupar, a Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) group aims to look into the feasibility and steps required to re-establish the crop and its processing in eastern Scotland.
Expansion Plans at Livestock Auctioneers’ Association
7th February 2020
At one of the most exciting and crucial periods for the UK livestock industry, the Livestock Auctioneers’ Association (LAA) has this week announced expansion plans as it continues to play a leading role in representing the UK sector both in home and international markets.
‘Top Gear’ style fundraiser returns for a third year
7th February 2020
A series of modified, themed cars will hit the road later this year as part of a triennial charity fundraiser organised by Mark Allen, of farm buildings company Johnstruct Ltd.
NFU President goes back to school at Barleylands Farm Park
7th February 2020
NFU President, Minette Batters, joined a school visit at Barleylands Farm Park in Essex yesterday to see how its dedicated education team has been engaging children with the food and farming story for the last 36 years.
Uncropped headlands create green opportunity
7th February 2020
Sowing green manure seed mix on uncropped arable headlands, left where growers just managed to muddle in landwork in the autumn, could help to restore soil structure and build fertility, and play an important role as an ecological asset.

