Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Effective field drainage remains a crucial part of successful farming, particularly in the UK’s variable climate where heavy soils and unpredictable rainfall can quickly lead to waterlogging. 

A Welsh farmer is reaping the rewards of introducing a preventative vaccination programme in his pedigree flock of North Country Cheviots – achieving improved flock health, a one-third reduction in feed costs, and a more condensed lambing period.

Selecting sugar beet varieties is becoming more important as the number of specialist traits increases. The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) explains more.

Pesticide resistance continues to challenge arable production, with diminishing efficacy against key pest species. 

As energy prices fluctuate and sustainability expectations grow, more and more poultry farmers are turning to solar PV as a practical, long-term solution to power their buildings and reduce operational costs.

Auctioneers have welcomed news that a date has been set for easing certain movement controls on bluetongue susceptible animals in Scotland.

Poultry farmers and other bird keepers are being warned to tighten their biosecurity measures – particularly those involved in running a shoot or game bird rearing.

The NFU has welcomed the news that some red tape will be cut when it comes to trading with the EU, but added that the benefits will be limited.

Barry Mackland, 50, who bought and sold agricultural machinery in Scotland, has been sentenced to five years in prison for three charges of fraud and one of theft.

David Smith submitted false VAT returns on behalf of Scottish machinery company Balgownie Limited.

When accounting for inflation, the average UK farmer’s income has remained stagnant since the 1970s.

Harper Adams slug expert Keith Walters warns growers not to forget about slugs in the wake of a dry year so far.