Potato plantings down 3 per cent amid extreme weather conditions
21st August 2018
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) estimates that the total area in Great Britain planted with potatoes is 119,000ha, a fall of 3 per cent on the previous year.
Young Farmers’ AGM is cancelled
3rd August 2018
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) has announced it is to scrap its AGM following incidents taking place outside of official activities earlier this year.
First Scottish liquid nitrogen and sulphur facility for Omex
20th July 2018
Omex Agriculture officially opened its first liquid nitrogen and sulphur storage and distribution facility at the Port of Dundee in early July. The event was accompanied by local dignitaries, business
Arable farm profits boost – research reveals
20th July 2018
Arable farm profits improved sharply in the last twelve months, according to new research from Bidwells. Analysis of financial results from contract-farming agreements shows that net profits rose sharply in
Wynnstay announces encouraging half year results
26th June 2018
Wynnstay has reported encouraging half year results, reflecting a return in farmers confidence and continued recovery in farmgate prices, says the business. Revenues from continuing operations rose by 10.3% to
Suffolk farmers launch rural goat experience
20th June 2018
Suffolk couple Matt and Anna Reed, have launched a unique rural holiday experience at their new purpose-built farm in Bedfield, near Framlingham, Mid Suffolk.
Countryside Alliance questions BBC’s rural coverage
20th June 2018
Countryside Alliance representatives met with Ofcom last Monday to deliver its complaints about the BBC not implementing the recommendations from the national broadcaster’s 2015 review of rural coverage.
Latest Agricultural Price Index figures show increase for inputs and outputs
18th June 2018
Latest Government data shows that there has been an increase in all outputs and inputs on the Agricultural Price Index in the year up until April when compared with the
AF Group members benefit as annual accounts show increase in profitability
7th June 2018
The AF Group’s latest annual accounts show its shareholder members were given a payment of over £600k for the 2017/18 financial year – an increase of 15% on 2016/17. The
Bayer plans completion of Monsanto acquisition
4th June 2018
Bayer plans to complete the acquisition of Monsanto on 7th June, following the receipt of all required approvals from regulatory authorities, says the company. “The acquisition of Monsanto is a
AF Group opens Northants office as part of growth strategy
30th May 2018
The AF Group has opened a new office in Braunston, near Daventry, Northamptonshire, as part of its strategy to expand throughout the UK. The office opened in mid May and
Administration of Countrywide Farmers – update
30th May 2018
The joint administrators of Countrywide Farmers Plc have confirmed that they have sold 14 of the farming and equestrian retailer’s former stores, safeguarding a total of 169 jobs. The 14
