Author Posts: Farmers Guide
2021 NAAC contracting survey published
21st May 2021
A new survey of contracting prices for 2021-22 has been published by the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), giving a UK national average to help contractors and farmers benchmark when working out their costings for an operation.
May 2021
Henry Brown’s Vintage -The Fordson Major
21st May 2021
A look back at the manufacturing history of the Fordson Major, made from 1917-1951.
Manufacturer invests in new shot blasting and powder coating facilities
21st May 2021
As part of an ongoing growth and development programme, Tong Engineering has invested in the latest powder coating and shot blasting systems at its new manufacturing plant in Spilsby.
New advice for livestock producers – plan now to avoid a difficult winter
21st May 2021
Scottish livestock producers are being advised to plan for building up feed supplies now to help avoid a difficult winter.
Cutting edge technology puts security data in the palm of your hand
20th May 2021
Farms of the future will use smart technology to secure and manage their assets. Active Farm Solutions explores how you can get real-time security data and instant alerts on your entire farm, all delivered to any web-enabled smart device.
National remembrance for those who have died in the farming community
20th May 2021
A national remembrance service led by The Farming Community Network (FCN) charity will provide an opportunity to remember those who have died in farming communities.
Electric gates: the first line of defence against rural crime
20th May 2021
Every farm uses gates, but more and more have begun to opt for a more advanced electric option. Some have made the jump for better deterrence against intruders or stronger biosecurity. Others have found the ease of use and extra convenience worthwhile.
Breedr to raise money for charity by encouraging farmers to get their Bulls Out for Cancer
20th May 2021
Beef and dairy farmers are joining forces to raise money for testicular cancer, while also improving their herd genetics as part of Breedr’s Bulls Out for Cancer campaign.
White-tailed sea eagle release in Norfolk causes concerns
20th May 2021
The decision by Natural England to grant a licence for the release of up to 60 white-tailed sea eagles in Norfolk has come as no surprise to the National Sheep Association (NSA), despite the concerns raised by farming organisations, local farmers and landowners during the consultation period.
Farming industry disregarding valuable research as frosts hit
20th May 2021
A Lincolnshire farmer believes many in the industry are ignoring valuable research into how best to protect crops from extreme weather conditions and are losing millions of pounds as a result.
Staying safe this silage season
19th May 2021
Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging farmers to make safety their first priority as a delayed silage first cut gets underway.
Temperature and humidity monitoring to help dairy farmers tackle heat stress
19th May 2021
Cargill UK is launching live temperature and humidity data online through the summer months to help dairy farmers and their advisers recognise and mitigate the signs of heat stress in dairy cattle.