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Seaweed-biostimulant helping potato growers stay cool in the summer heat

Growers without access to irrigation systems are being encouraged to follow the lead of one Lincolnshire farmer who has embraced seaweed to help his crop fend off the effects of heat stress.

British craft gin company to upscale production after securing large manufacturing site in Kettering

Award-winning craft gin company Warner’s Distillery is expanding its business after sourcing a 56,000ft manufacturing facility near Kettering through leading property consultants Berrys.  

Top tips for buying agricultural vehicles online

Farmers Guide spoke to rural affairs specialist, Rebecca Davidson, at NFU Mutual for some top tips to keep farmers safe from scams when buying agricultural vehicles and machinery online.

Accuracy essential for effective slug control

As part of its ongoing commitment to promote the responsible use of crop protection chemicals ADAMA is asking growers to think carefully about how and when they apply slug pellets this autumn and to ensure all spreading equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before pellets are applied.

Ambitious proposals to improve protected landscapes across England

Defra has announced renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all parts of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes.

New campaign launched for mandatory and clear food labelling in UK

The leader of the campaign is C.L.E.A.R. – the Consortium for Labelling for the Environment, Animal welfare, and Regenerative farming.

Farmer from Derbyshire dies in slurry pit accident

Another tragic farming incident calls for clarity on farming safety measures.

Strong end to the 2020 wool selling season

As the shearing seasons starts to gain momentum, British Wool has confirmed that the wool market is continuing to recover, with the 2020 selling season ending strongly with robust demand and improving prices.

New grain moisture analyser brings host of improvements

Dickey-john, which pioneered the use of 149MHz/UGMA technology when its GAC 2500 was released in 2010, introduces its all-new GAC 2700-UGMA Grain Analysis Computer.

Shocking 50 per cent rise in cost of livestock worrying during 2021

Rural insurer NFU Mutual has revealed the estimated cost of dog attacks on farm animals in the first quarter of 2021 rose by a staggering 50 per cent. As more people continue to use the countryside, awareness of the dangers dogs pose remains low.

Top tips for preventing combine fires this harvest

With harvest quickly approaching and potentially dry conditions increasing fire risks, NFU Mutual has issued advice for farmers to help prevent combine fires.

Pig producers urged to check ventilation systems as temperatures rise

With temperature and humidity levels creeping up, it is crucial for pig producers to make sure ventilation is in good working order to prevent heat stress.

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