Author Posts: Farmers Guide

The first crops were delayed by poor weather but producers say volumes looking good for the season ahead. With AVA Berries confirming that this week over 74 tonnes of premium Scottish-grown strawberries will hit supermarket shelves across the UK.
 

The new Tractor Shield bumper has been designed to help increase the safety of agricultural machines for all road users.

A move to Clearfield oilseed rape for the first time last season has made cruciferous weed control much more reliable at Arras Farm on the Yorkshire Wolds near Market Weighton while maintaining the consistent performance progress clear in Chris and Wendy Kendall’s Oilseed YEN competition results.

Agriculture is one of the biggest and most important industries in the UK, but has some of the smallest margins to work within. There are many challenges to contend with in a tightening economy and this is a time where everybody is looking to reduce cash flow and achieve value for money. SW Hire explains the benefits of hiring machinery.

Grain cooling and storage specialist Evans & Pearce explains the importance of looking after fans in and out of season, to avoid damage and downtime through dust and moisture build-up.

Weaving Machinery has expanded its Samasz range of grassland equipment, combining robust and innovative design with affordable prices to meet the needs of UK farmers, whatever the size of their business.

As glamping becomes a highly competitive market, farmers who are diversifying their land to include such ventures now need to find ways to stand out from the growing crowd.

HMRC have not yet confirmed how the proposed lump sums for exiting farming in England will be taxed.

Pilgrim’s UK, one of the UK’s biggest food producers and the largest provider of higher welfare pork, has donated more than £65,000 to Mind since the beginning of its partnership with the mental health charity in 2018.

As harvest creeps closer and temperatures rise, air con dials will inevitably be turned to maximum. AP Air sales manager Mike Beswick offers the following top tips to keep systems working well.

Ruminant Health & Welfare (RH&W) has announced the results to its nationwide ’grassroots’ survey of farmers, stock people and vets on priority livestock diseases and syndromes.

Responding to the increasing demand from farming people, RABI is extending its freephone helpline this autumn, to provide the farming community with a 24-hour service.