Switch to ‘new generation’ fertilisers to reduce costs
23rd May 2017
Livestock producers could get significantly more out of their grassland and save money by moving to ‘new generation’ fertilisers with lower P and K levels and which also add vital
Make lungworm control a priority this spring
21st March 2017
Lungworm infection is unpredictable by nature, and poses a significant threat to young calves, potentially reducing growth rates by over 20% and costing £50 to £100 per head. Mary Vickers,
Success for Sassy Lassy at 2016 East of England Smithfield Festival
22nd November 2016
The 2016 Smithfield Festival has been hailed a success, following a busy two days of top class judging, competitions and seminars, which culminated with the sale of livestock. Held on
New Holland acquires Kongskilde
31st October 2016
New Holland Agriculture will expand its wide offering with new implement product lines as a result of CNH Industrial’s agreement to acquire the agricultural Grass and Soil business of
The “extra benefit” in black-grass programmes
30th September 2016
Dr Paul Fogg, Crop Production Specialist for Frontier Agriculture Ltd says that herbicide programmes in trials this year generally worked well, but he acknowledged that the mild and wet winter
Cost benefits and peace of mind offered when using a bolus
14th September 2016
Getting your sheep into the best possible condition before they enter their most challenging times of the year – pre-tupping or post-scanning – is crucial, says Tom Darling from Agrimin.
Timely sprays to protect emerging OSR
13th September 2016
Most oilseed rape growers have opted for earlier sowing this season, in an effort to get crops up and away ahead of flea beetle damage. Warm soils has certainly helped
Liver fluke and lungworm threaten livestock this autumn
7th September 2016
Sheep farmers in Scotland, North Wales and North West England should prepare for high levels of liver fluke disease this autumn, while cattle farmers across the UK must remain alert
Avadex is the starter herbicide for a black-grass programme
5th September 2016
Crop Production Specialist for Frontier Agriculture Ltd, Dr Paul Fogg, says that herbicide programmes in trials this year generally worked well, but he acknowledged that the mild and wet winter had
‘Best of British’ farming bursaries awarded
17th August 2016
Four farm professionals of the future from across the country have been awarded Best of British Farm bursaries this autumn in Agrii’s innovative award scheme to encourage and reward those