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Investing in nurse tank “an easy decision”

Manufacturer Richard Western says investing in its nurse tank NT50 should be an easy decision for those harvesting silage or carrying out umbilical slurry work. Government grants are also available for 50m3 nurse tanks.

PPAs: What are the options?

F&S Energy specialises in providing PPAs to the agricultural sector, aiming to provide a route to market for smaller independent energy producers.

Will the new government bring new ideas?

Net zero and innovation are commonly-heard buzzwords, but for agriculture to have a bright future, ‘education’ must be added to the list.

Tuckwells: Supporting farmers for 70 years and beyond

In 2024, family-run agricultural dealer and John Deere specialist Tuckwells is celebrating its 70th anniversary of trading, alongside the arrival of new combine models.

Exploring the rise of renewable energy opportunities

A recent landmark conference saw industry experts give farmers advice on the routes into energy generation, storage, and transmission.

Devon dairy farm finds answer to its mastitis problem

A bedding additive has allowed one dairy farm to reduce environmental mastitis, from over 25% of the herd affected to 6%.

British White cattle fit into farmer’s CS plans

After the withdrawal of BPS, George Kershaw introduced British White cattle to his farm, as part of their Countryside Stewardship scheme.

Calcium: The forgotten nutrient

Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the earth’s crust and an essential nutrient for soil health and crop production, so why don’t more farmers focus on it?

APF show returns to Ragley Estate

APF 2024 will take place at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire, on 19th–21st September.

Give crops a boost from the beginning

Biostimulant seed treatments can help optimise crop establishment and build growing resilience into your cropping system from day one.

Wormer resistance: What can we learn from NZ?

After working with New Zealand sheep farmers who are battling high levels of wormer resistance, vet Kaz Strycharczyk shares his findings.

Farm Safety Week: Lodi UK raises awareness of farm chemical safety

Mishandling chemicals is one of the top contributors to agricultural-related injuries, and a lot of accidents can be easily avoided if the correct care is taken in the first place, says Lodi UK.

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