Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

ProCam agronomist Jonathan Guy advises farms across South Yorkshire. Both black-grass and Italian ryegrass cause problems in his area, but on balance, ryegrass is more troublesome to control, he reckons.

CF Fertilisers UK is set to temporarily halt ammonia production at its Billingham complex, while Yara has announced further curtailments.

NatWest research shows the majority of farmers surveyed had to put climate action on hold due to rising costs.

Reduced crop yields due to the recent hot dry weather, combined with increased input and contractor costs, means silage grown as feedstock for anaerobic digestion (AD) plants is more valuable than ever.

A UK-wide call for evidence is asking for information on the use of new types of animal feed products to reduce methane emissions from livestock.

Spring hay yields in southern England have already reduced by more than a third due to climate change, and further declines are forecast, according to a new analysis.

Long-standing John Deere dealer JW Doubleday will be sold to Ben Burgess in line with the manufacturer’s Dealer of Tomorrow strategy.

A specialist business course for aspiring dairy producers – offering expert training and a networking opportunity – is now open for applications.

This summers’ prolonged dry weather is beginning to cause real issues for many cattle and sheep producers across the UK as grazing becomes scarcer at a time when grass growth and subsequent livestock performance should be at its best, says Dr Alison Bond, ruminant nutritionist for Rumenco.

Details of successful projects revealed as new round of competitions set to open shortly.

Yara and Limagrain on how to establish a successful oilseed rape crop this autumn.

A report published by energy offtaker, Limejump, highlights the opportunities for farmers to generate significant returns from small scale renewable energy assets.