Boris Johnson backs ‘Britain’s great farmers’
31st July 2019
During a visit to farmers in Wales this week regarding Brexit plans, Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued his support to ‘Britain’s great farmers’, while planning to scrap the Common Agriculture Policy.
Call to sheep sector to demonstrate responsible use of antibiotics
31st July 2019
Farmers, vets and advisors across the UK sheep sector are being asked to help a new industry-led stewardship group demonstrate how they are using antibiotics responsibly throughout the sheep industry.
Valais Blacknose Sheep Society UK set to host its largest show to date
17th July 2019
With membership reaching over 100 breeders, this year’s Blacknose Beauties show and sale at H&H Borderway Mart, Carlisle on 23-24 August, held by the Valais Sheep Society, promises to be the largest celebration of the UK’s fastest growing sheep breed.
Heathbrow Important is interbreed beef champion at Suffolk Show
9th July 2019
Hertfordshire breeders David and Lesley Sapsed were visibly delighted when their two-year-old bull Heathbrow Important was tapped out as interbreed beef champion at this year’s Suffolk Show.
Controlling Soft Rush delivers more grazing grass + 10.5:1 ROI
21st June 2019
90% of in-bye offers potential: estimated 1m + acres Livestock producers farming land infested with Soft Rush are able to control and achieve up to 75% extra grazing with an
Pea and bean crop update
26th April 2019
Damage to legume crops from pea and bean weevil and field thrips has been reported in the last few weeks, says the PGRO in its latest Crop Update.
Access to wild bird control licences
26th April 2019
Following the revocation of bird control licences this week, NFU have become aware that some members are experiencing issues when trying to access the application forms for individual licences from Natural England’s website.
Forward thinking with reverse engineering
4th April 2019
Life Scientific the Irish based R&D crop protection company has recently opened its new state-of-the-art offices and laboratories in Dublin.
Claas UK recognises dealer excellence
17th January 2019
The high level of sales, service and support offered by Claas dealers in the UK and Ireland has been recognised by Claas UK in their annual Dealer Awards.
MPs urged to take action to avoid no-deal Brexit
10th January 2019
The four UK farming unions have urged MPs to take all the necessary steps for the UK to avoid a no-deal Brexit, which could see catastrophic impacts for the nation’s
NFU President calls on government to deliver for food and farming
4th January 2019
NFU President Minette Batters will today challenge the government to live up to its responsibilities to ensure that Britain has a robust supply of safe, traceable and affordable food following Brexit.
New Holland wins 2018 Good Design Award for Methane Powered Concept Tractor
2nd January 2019
New Holland received the prestigious Good Design Award for the methane powered Concept Tractor from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies
