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SFI – what next?

Wondering what you should be doing in light of the evolving SFI offers? Georgina Wallis, Hutchinsons head of environmental services offers insight into the current options.

Winners celebrate securing £30K Kramp ‘Cultivate a Generation’ grant

Almost a year since the initiative began, Farmers Guide has caught up with some of the winners of the Kramp ‘Cultivate a Generation’ fund to check how they used the received grants.

Vervaet slurry spreader hits the mark for Somerset-based contractors

When looking for a self-propelled slurry spreader, the name Vervaet was at the forefront of the search for a contracting company in Shepton Mallet.

Farm Resilience Fund – Advice from providers on Government schemes

With the daunting number of funding changes that have been – and still are – taking place across the farming community in the UK, there is a clear need for transparent advice and guidance for farmers on the Farm Resilience Fund. Sarah Juggins reports.

Is cow comfort affecting your yields?

Getting cattle housing right can improve both health and yields – Christopher Bailey, of Paragon Veterinary Group, provides a handy guide.

How to minimise the risks from PTO shafts

Accidents involving PTO shafts are among the most common causes of serious injuries when operating farm machinery.

Post-harvest management: The overlooked key to success

Martin Lishman provides five key areas to focus on, to improve your post-harvest practices.

Specialist trailers to feature in Potato Days demo area

Richard Western Ltd says it is excited to be part of this year’s Potato Days UK event as site prep partner and bronze exhibitor.

Tillage-Live: Get the latest crop establishment know-how

Now in its 33rd year, Tillage-Live will return to Yorkshire in 2024, hosted at Headley Hall near Tadcaster on 18th September.

APF 2024 expected to draw crowds

The UK’s largest woodland, forestry, fencing, arboriculture, trees and timber show (APF 2024) is expected to pull in 300 exhibitors and 25,000 visitors.

Remember – any type of ergot counts when it comes to rejections

With some colour sorters struggling to identify modern grass ergot, it’s time for everyone to find a solution to this problem.

Adjuvant helps to keep crops free from black-grass

Despite a high-pressure weed year, a Warwickshire grower has been able to keep crops fairly clean by optimising chemistry with an adjuvant.

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