Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

The UK’s chief vet is urging bird keepers in all areas to maintain strict biosecurity measures as cases of H5N1 have continued through September.

When fourth generation farmer Tim Hopkin was facing the loss of his family farm as it was no longer profitable, he decided to come up with a solution. The result was Land App – a free mapping platform that helps farmers plan for the future and get the revenue they deserve from their land.

Syngenta trials have shown that selecting farm sprayer settings with its Spray Assist app could deliver up to 40% better results for autumn grass weed control, compared to some on-farm techniques.

TerraMap Gold is an unrivalled soil nutritional and management service from Hutchinsons that combines the most comprehensive soil analysis with the most accurate soil mapping.

Media reports that the government is set to change or scrap the ELM subsidy schemes, backpedalling on its environmental commitments, “are simply not right”, Defra insists.

Wormer resistance presents a growing threat to the sheep sector and has prompted Powys-based shepherd Ernie Richards to implement a more sustainable worming programme that supports flock performance while preserving wormer efficacy.

Farmers Guide staff writer, Henrietta Szathmary, returned to Romania recently to visit her family farm, run by her father Laszlo. She discusses the effects of the Russian conflict, adding to existing challenges amid increasingly extreme weather.

Researchers are looking to speak to a range of farmers and crofters to help improve retention rates and avoid penalties due to missing ear tags.

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds Innovation Centre is welcoming growers, agronomists and vegetable industry specialists to attend a showcase of the company’s new varieties and technologies.

A recent poll has shown that 78.7% of UK dairy farmers found the majority of disease and poor health in their herd occurs in the first 60 days post-calving.

Farming groups welcomed the government’s new scheme that will cut energy bills nearly in half this winter for businesses, charities, and public sector organisations.

Company announces the move to the Oxbo brand plus a new global website.