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Navigating the UK rural property market: trends and opportunities
23rd September 2024
The UK rural property market offers diverse opportunities and investments, with various sectors experiencing distinct cycles of growth and change. For farmers and landowners, understanding these trends is crucial for making informed decisions, says property expert Carter Jonas.
Beef Shorthorns: Ticking the boxes for sustainable farming
20th September 2024
The UK is seeing rising demand for Beef Shorthorns, as the breed offers many benefits from easy calving to sustainability.
OCT 2024
Optimise autumn nutrition to build resilient crops
20th September 2024
Establishing a strong rooting system is fundamental to the resilience of all crops. Farmers Guide seeks expert advice on how best to achieve this through targeted soil nutrition.
farm safety
Over a dozen people killed on farms since April
17th September 2024
The HSE has been notified of 13 farm deaths since 1st April, with eight deaths linked to transport.
OCT 2024
Trailer safety: The ‘root’ to success
17th September 2024
As agricultural machines begin transporting root crops, industry groups have come together for a new campaign to ensure trailer safety.
FETF grants see sales of calf jackets soar
13th September 2024
Routine use of calf jackets can improve conversion of energy to growth, reducing feed costs and disease risk.
SEP 2024
Cultivator range expands with three wider models
12th September 2024
Kuhn’s new cultivators bring the Prolander range up to eight models – they can work in a variety of conditions and allow larger growers to benefit from the range.
charity
Farmer’s passion for Hereford breed honoured through new Foundation
11th September 2024
The new Graham Stratford Foundation has been launched in honour of a Hampshire farmer who had a passion for the Hereford breed.
Govt urged to increase ag budget on Back British Farming Day
11th September 2024
The government is being urged to value UK food security by increasing the current agricultural budget.
A clean plough furrow is a prerequisite for safe, high yields
11th September 2024
Lemken introduces the benefits of its Juwel plough range and “unbeatable duo” – the Lemken Solitair and Zirkon power harrow.
SEP 2024
Using hedges to boost biodiversity
11th September 2024
A new report explores how farmers can increase invertebrate numbers and biodiversity, whilst maintaining the same level of food production.
Meet the new Polaris Ranger Diesel – built for farmers, by farmers
11th September 2024
The updated Ranger Diesel was inspired by its users, and is specially adapted to the demands of UK farmers, Polaris explains.