Author Posts: Farmers Guide

After five years of development, Ambros Schmelzer has launched the new AW Control System, available from exclusive UK partner, Agro Hanse UK.

Following the overwhelming success of the Barn-Stormer Grain Pusher last season, Ceres Machinery is anticipating even greater demand for the forthcoming harvest.

The demand for UK camping holidays has never been higher. With the promise of simpler holidays, surrounded by nature and all the benefits it brings to wellbeing, tens of thousands of families have ensured campsites up and down the country are booked for months in advance.

Supermarket sales of all dairy products remain higher than they were pre-pandemic, with an extra 302 million litres of milk bought last year compared to 2019, according to AHDB figures.

Getting good value, good service and up-to-date cover is vital for all farms and rural businesses. A-Plan Rural shares some key pieces of advice.

After a one-year hiatus, the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery event makes a welcome return to the Ernest Doe headquarters in Ulting, Essex for the 62nd Doe Show.

The UK Agriculture Partnership (UKAP) is a new forum, which the government says will bring stakeholders together to work on shared issues facing the sector.

Lemken discusses its range of solutions for soil cultivation, ploughing, stubble cultivation and mechanical weeding, alongside changing agricultural practices over the years.

Mowing with a conditioner enables faster drying and harvesting time, thus ensuring the preservation of nutrients in the forage. SIP provides advice on effective conditioning.

The focus on the environment has never been greater – and rightly so. There are many unknowns and challenges. However, there is some certainty. Experience has shown that Claydon Opti-Till® benefits the environment and also cuts costs and increases productivity, the company says.

Farmers and growers in England can now apply for up to £500,000 in Government funding to invest in cutting edge robotics and technology to boost food production. 

Simon Brown of Amazone Ltd outlines two free apps that can help farmers to optimise their fertiliser spreading.