Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Online farm supplies business continues to grow
18th November 2021
Total Farm Supplies – which stocks a broad range of products covering animal health, equestrian, pet supplies, clothing and footwear – is continuing to expand with aims to become a one-stop-shop for all farming needs.
Nov 2021
Classic tractor focus: The Caterpillar D2
18th November 2021
Each month, Farmers Guide’s vintage machinery expert Henry Brown looks back at the production history of a classic tractor – for this month he explores some classic crawler tractors.
Dairy supply chain “must deliver”, says NFUS
16th November 2021
At a time when milk volumes are reducing and on farm costs rising, NFU Scotland’s Milk Committee chair Gary Mitchell is telling the supply chain to act now and send greater confidence back down the chain to primary producers in the form of increased farmgate milk prices.
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Reap the fruits of five-year warranty on industrial engines
15th November 2021
Yanmar Europe has launched a free five-year extended warranty for purchasers of its TN-Series industrial engines.
Fertiliser recommendations revised on back of price spike
15th November 2021
AHDB has issued new guidance to help growers plan their nitrogen (N) applications, following a sharp increase in the cost of fertilisers.
Green farming solutions on show
14th November 2021
Environmental issues have never been more prominent in the news and people’s minds. As farming practices continue to be questioned, this year’s Midlands Machinery Show highlighted the different ways farming can adapt – whether through processes or new machinery.
Industry calls for urgent price rise for free range egg producers
13th November 2021
A price rise is urgently needed to cover huge increases in the cost of feed, energy, transport, and labour which have been creeping up over the past 12 months and show no sign of abating.
Politics meets plant breeding
12th November 2021
Bury St Edmunds MP Jo Churchill, visited Limagrain UK to see how plant breeding is helping UK farmers to be more sustainable.
November 2021
Resistance breakdown: Septoria’s resurgence in 2021
11th November 2021
Dr Cathy Hooper, RAGT Seeds technical sales manager, reviews the late Septoria tritici epidemic that hit many wheat crops this season.
World-leading Environment Act becomes law
11th November 2021
News from the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) that legislation that will protect and enhance our environment for future generations has now passed into UK law.
Antibiotic sales and usage figures show encouraging progress despite challenging year for livestock sector
10th November 2021
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed findings from two new reports, which show an overall reduction in sales and usage of antibiotics.
Farming student hopes to inspire next generation of engineers to tackle climate change
10th November 2021
A farming student from Devon has been selected as one of the faces for a national engineers campaign to inspire the next generation to tackle climate change.