Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The Case IH Axial-Flow 4000 Exclusive combine range has gained revised controls based around a new console, faster operation of key functions and an integrated touchscreen control and monitoring terminal.

2022’s floods, storms, drought and the volatile grain market shook the industry, but as 2023 gets underway, Natalie Wood, agronomy operations manager at Yara, discusses the findings from last years’ trials.

NFU VP David Exwood says poor communication means farmers still do not know what land is being taken for the project, for how long and when it will be returned.

Poultry giant 2 Sisters Food Group says a recent review of its UK poultry division found the Llangefni factory in Anglesey is ‘not sustainable’.

Tests are still ongoing after more than 100 cows at Woodlands Farm died in just a few days in mid-December.

The government has announced today that it will speed up the Sustainable Farming Incentive roll out, with six new sets of paid action – and is set to introduce Countryside Stewardship Plus.

Northumberland agronomist Chris McClymont took on the Montane Spine Race this month, so far raising £2,000 for the Farming Community Network (FCN).

Grassweed burdens in winter wheat are higher than usual in many areas this season, leaving many fields requiring additional control measures to protect crop performance and reduce grass seed return to the soil.

Defra has approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide treatment to this year’s sugar beet crop, due to the risk from yellows viruses.

With inflation rates remaining high and beef farming continuing to struggle as a result, Hydor is urging farmers to invest in tube ventilation systems for calf buildings to prevent pneumonia from causing a loss in yield by stunting growth.

A survey of nearly 700 employers found that the availability of labour and access to staff with the right skills will continue to be an issue for agricultural and horticultural businesses over the coming years.

Opico has announced that the Crawfords Group will be joining its established dealer network.