Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Law firm partners with NFU for green energy webinar
22nd February 2021
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP hosted the first in a series of energy-focussed webinars, partnering with NFU Energy to look at green energy projects in the agricultural sector.
APF 2021 – Postponed
22nd February 2021
Due to the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid 19 and after consultation with their sponsors, exhibitors and visitors, the Directors of APF 2021 have reluctantly taken the difficult decision to postpone the event for a further year.
An organic farming business looking to the future
22nd February 2021
Introducing Beef Shorthorn – complementing environmental land management schemes.
Ferobide now available online for UK farmers
22nd February 2021
Tenmat is overjoyed to announce that agricultural customers in the UK can now buy all sizes of Ferobide online.
Accounting for heavy rainfall when planning nitrogen applications
19th February 2021
Crops got off to a good start in autumn due to favourable establishment conditions. However, as Natalie Wood, Country Arable Agronomist at Yara, warns, higher rainfall levels in December and January may well have caused issues below the surface that you should be aware of when planning for first applications of nitrogen.
Company celebrates 45 years of UK and global business success
19th February 2021
The Omex Group is celebrating 45 years of serving a growing world population with sustainable food, energy and water. It has become a dynamic group of companies specialising in complex liquid formulations for use in industries ranging from agriculture to energy.
A year in review with Steketee
19th February 2021
The Dutch company Steketee has been part of the Lemken group since 2018, and a lot of work was done throughout the past year to keep up with the rising demand for weed control solutions. The company continued to grow in 2020 despite the corona pandemic, and the company recorded a sales growth of 30%.
Boron deficiencies in oilseed rape could pose a threat this spring
18th February 2021
As wet and cold weather continues to challenge growers over winter, boron deficiency could pose a significant threat to the promising oilseed rape (OSR) crops this spring.
Cereals offers early bird tickets for free
16th February 2021
Cereals 2021 is offering free early bird tickets for visitors who register before the end of March, enabling people to finally look forward to a physical event.
Now is the time to monitor your soil for greater sustainability
16th February 2021
UK soils have changed greatly in the last few decades. 97% of sampled soils show sulphur deficiency and low organic matter levels are commonplace across arable land. How can we monitor our soils to ensure a robust sustainable practice while, at the same time, promoting higher yields?
Take 15 minutes to complete the Big Farming Survey
16th February 2021
In January, RABI launched the largest ever survey of its kind in England and Wales, with a target of achieving 26,000 responses from farming people.
Farming’s mental health epidemic
15th February 2021
88% of farmers under the age of 40 rank poor mental health as biggest hidden problem facing farmers today (increased from 82% in 2018), a recent study reveals.