Sunny spell progresses harvest 2024

Farmers around the UK have taken to the fields during the recent warm and sunny weather, to progress harvest in both barley and oilseed rape, as well as making a start on winter wheat.

Watch the New Holland CR11 combine launch into harvest 2024

The new flagship New Holland CR11 combine, previewed at Agritechnica 2023, was present at the official harvest 2024 launch of the new design.

Farmers warned of potential risk to livestock posed by fusarium and ergot in grain 

UK livestock farmers have been warned of the potential risk to their animals posed by two types of fungi in grain. 

Gallery: What did harvest look like in the 50s, 60s and 70s?

With this year’s harvest underway, with the help of increasingly large and impressive machinery, we take a trip down memory lane, to the harvests of decades gone by.

Will the new government bring new ideas?

Net zero and innovation are commonly-heard buzzwords, but for agriculture to have a bright future, ‘education’ must be added to the list.

‘Combines are out’: UK farmers share harvest update

As more and more combines are now out on fields, Farmers Guide asked farmers from around the UK for another harvest update.

‘Have a happy harvest’ campaign launches to mark Farm Safety Week

TyreSafe, the UK tyre safety charity, has launched a campaign to emphasise the importance of thorough tyre maintenance for farmers during Farm Safety Week. 

Give crops a boost from the beginning

Biostimulant seed treatments can help optimise crop establishment and build growing resilience into your cropping system from day one.

Record-breaking number of flood warnings issued in England last winter 

The number of flood warnings on England’s best farmland last winter hit a record high, exceeding the previous record by 20%. 

A guide to baling safety

During Farm Safety Week we look back to NFU Mutual’s top tips on staying safe this harvest season, from mowing and baling through to loading and carting, and stacking.

Farmers share “harvest rollercoaster” updates

As more and more farmers have started this year’s harvest, Farmers Guide issues the latest update from around the country. 

How can farmers protect OSR yields through harvest and make margins profitable?

Choosing to grow a variety with built-in pod shatter resistance is one of the most important things farmers can do to protect OSR yields through to harvest and make the margins to keep oilseed rape profitable, said Limagrain’s expert. 

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