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Quality you can count on, supply you can trust

In the world of potato farming, packaging is more than just a necessity; it’s a guarantee of protection, presentation, and performance. That’s why East Riding Sacks has become the trusted partner for growers across the UK.

Dairy data and AI: What lessons have we learned?

Farmers Guide caught up with Dairy Data Warehouse to find out how the company uses dairy data analytics and AI to drive farms forward, and how these tools are no longer an option – they’re essential.

New guidance on towing fuel bowsers 

Safety organisations have put together guidance on towing fuel bowsers to improve understanding of the agricultural exemption – after a growing number of life changing and fatal accidents in the farming sector across the UK in recent few weeks.

Get ready to fight back against slugs

ADAMA offers advice on timely application of a molluscicide to protect newly emerging cereal crops from slugs.

From grain to dairy: DueTrade teams up with Mill Dairy Service

After developing an app to help farmers buy and sell grain, software company DueTrade has turned its attention to the dairy sector.

Govt to offer funding to rural pubs 

The government said it will offer £440,000 for rural pubs to provide extra services to their local communities.

Consider BYDV-resistant varieties for mild autumns 

RAGT provides advice on the heightened risk of BYDV this season and how to manage it.

Labour tax hikes blamed for mass rural closures

CLA research has shown that thousands of pubs, shops and bus routes and services have closed across rural communities in the past year alone.

Farms offer ideal spot for EV charging stations

As the percentage of electric vehicles (EV) on the road continues to rise, and with farms facing increasing financial pressure, it’s no surprise many are turning spare land into EV charging stations – a diversification that requires little maintenance or capital outlay.

Optimising nutrition for late-drilled cereals

Challenging weather conditions have pushed many cereal drilling operations well beyond optimal windows. Yara’s food chain business manager Mark Tucker explains how farmers can best manage the needs of crops that will struggle from the outset. 

Calf health: Giving calves the best start

Protecting the health of newborn calves starts from the moment they hit the ground. One critical aspect of calf care is proper navel management and wound care – which is where Micellerate Dermacare Navel and Wound Spray can act as an essential tool in every calf-rearing system, says Provita Animal Health.

Big data is transforming dairy farming – and Dairy Data Warehouse has been leading the way for over 11 years

Like many aspects of the agriculture industry, big data in dairy farming is changing the game, with businesses across feeding, genetics, sensors, and dairy advisory services leveraging standardised dairy data to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. 

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