Author Posts: Farmers Guide
AUG 2024
Investing in nurse tank “an easy decision”
29th July 2024
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.
AUG 2024
PPAs: What are the options?
29th July 2024
F&S Energy specialises in providing PPAs to the agricultural sector, aiming to provide a route to market for smaller independent energy producers.
AUG 2024
Will the new government bring new ideas?
29th July 2024
Net zero and innovation are commonly-heard buzzwords, but for agriculture to have a bright future, ‘education’ must be added to the list.
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Tuckwells: Supporting farmers for 70 years and beyond
29th July 2024
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.
AUG 2024
Exploring the rise of renewable energy opportunities
29th July 2024
A recent landmark conference saw industry experts give farmers advice on the routes into energy generation, storage, and transmission.
AUG 2024
Devon dairy farm finds answer to its mastitis problem
28th July 2024
A bedding additive has allowed one dairy farm to reduce environmental mastitis, from over 25% of the herd affected to 6%.
AUG 2024
British White cattle fit into farmer’s CS plans
27th July 2024
After the withdrawal of BPS, George Kershaw introduced British White cattle to his farm, as part of their Countryside Stewardship scheme.
AUG 2024
Calcium: The forgotten nutrient
26th July 2024
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?
AUG 2024
APF show returns to Ragley Estate
26th July 2024
APF 2024 will take place at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire, on 19th–21st September.
AUG 2024
Give crops a boost from the beginning
25th July 2024
Biostimulant seed treatments can help optimise crop establishment and build growing resilience into your cropping system from day one.
AUG 2024
Wormer resistance: What can we learn from NZ?
25th July 2024
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
25th July 2024
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.