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New spot spraying upgrades enhance accuracy and control

A Norfolk onion grower is delighted with his improved post-emergence weed control and reduced chemical costs.

Calf scour: Another tool in the armoury

Locatim boosts the protection of newborn calves by flooding the gut with high levels of protective antibodies.

Tractor tyres performance review: Alliance AG II 65 Series

The new series Alliance Agri Star II radial tractor tyres have been in the market for some time now. How have they performed so far?

Unique box filler impresses UK potato supplier

After putting a unique box and bag unloader through its paces, AKP Group has reported a 33% increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in forklift movements.

The detail behind slurry tanker manufacturing

Joskin is a company best known for its galvanised slurry tankers. Farmers Guide took a tour of the Belgium HQ and production facilities.

Vet recognised for “tireless” work for UK farming 

Cumbrian vet David Black has been a pioneer of cattle IVF and says farmers are part of the solution on sustainability.

13-year-old girl charged after deliberate barn fire

Police Scotland have confirmed the update after a barn fire in Alness, Ross-shire in August.

Celebrating 10 years of UK Dairy Day

The key dairy event will return to Telford with the mix of seminars, exhibitors, demonstrations and cattle shows that visitors eagerly await.

SFI – what next?

Wondering what you should be doing in light of the evolving SFI offers? Georgina Wallis, Hutchinsons head of environmental services offers insight into the current options.

Winners celebrate securing £30K Kramp ‘Cultivate a Generation’ grant

Almost a year since the initiative began, Farmers Guide has caught up with some of the winners of the Kramp ‘Cultivate a Generation’ fund to check how they used the received grants.

Vervaet slurry spreader hits the mark for Somerset-based contractors

When looking for a self-propelled slurry spreader, the name Vervaet was at the forefront of the search for a contracting company in Shepton Mallet.

Is cow comfort affecting your yields?

Getting cattle housing right can improve both health and yields – Christopher Bailey, of Paragon Veterinary Group, provides a handy guide.

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