Author Posts: Sarah Kidby

A Scottish dairy farmer has ranked top in the August 2022 genomic proof run for UK Holstein females ranked on Dairy Wellness Profit (DWP).

Owners of Land Rover Defenders urged to take sensible security measures as thefts on course to increase again in 2022.

Despite drought conditions towards the end of the growing season and an earlier harvest than in most years, yields have generally held up well across the country, says KWS UK country manager Will Compson.

The bike ride is being held in memory of a former Volac employee and aims to raise £15,000.

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.