Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Boosted by the success of its entry level 7.5m Farmline Trailing Shoe, slurry equipment specialist SlurryKat has launched wider models up to 10.5m.

The government has announced a series of updates to the ELM schemes for this year, including additional support for tenants, upland farmers and grassland. Here, we outline the key updates from the government…

Mzuri will be showcasing its cutting-edge crop establishment solutions at LAMMA 2024.

Arable farmers facing late-planted and stunted winter wheat crops after the waterlogged start to the season may need to readjust certain aspects of how these are managed compared with crops in a more normal season, says Syngenta UK head of technical, David King – including disease management.

When we think about high-risk industries, construction is usually the first that comes to mind. Forestry and agriculture are often overlooked. However, they are among the most high-risk industries in the UK when it comes to health and safety. Gavin Scarr-Hall, director of health & safety at Peninsula, offers some advice.

Agricast will unveil its latest press roll ring at LAMMA 24.

With weather extremes continuously impacting UK farming, maintaining the quantity and quality of your straw has never been more important, says ProStraw Systems.

The Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is urging all past members, officeholders and friends to get in touch and join in the celebrations.

One of the highlights of the Farm Business Innovation Show 2023, held in Birmingham in November, was the exploration of how diversification projects are breathing life and value back into rural spaces.

A free and interactive farming toolkit has been published today, aiming to empower farmers to understand nature markets and help them determine whether they could provide a suitable new income stream for their business. 

UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Tong Engineering has announced the completed acquisition of Terry Johnson Ltd based in Holbeach, Lincolnshire.

Following a review done by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive, the governmental body proposes to withdraw approval for the active substance mancozeb, a multi-site fungicide.