Author Posts: Farmers Guide

The total number of tractors registered in 2018 was 13,795, including both agricultural tractors (over 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below).

Up to 80 per cent of UK sheep producers may not be feeding enough good quality colostrum to newborn surplus lambs, a survey by Volac suggests.

Powdery mildew infection can be particularly severe in late-drilled winter wheat and growers may need to consider a specific fungicide at the T0 spray timing to limit its impact on yield this spring.

Farmers growing winter oilseed rape will have a new broadleaf weed herbicide at their disposal this spring in Korvetto from Corteva Agriscience.

The acquisition of the 15.7ha ex-Froneri site, which includes 4.5ha of buildings, signals AGCO’s strong appetite for continued investment, which will enable Massey Ferguson to meet growing demand for its straightforward and dependable equipment.

Agricultural machinery specialist SlurryKat was given a Royal nod with a visit from Princess Anne.

The British farmer-owned grain marketing and arable inputs co-operative has reported profits, after tax, of £0.6m for the year to 30 June 2019 (2018: Profit £0.4m), in line with expectations in another challenging year.

Farmers are being encouraged to include parasite control in their herd health plans, in an updated technical guide, which also provides the latest advice on resistance.

Equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and electrification technology, this “dream tractor” concept is a completely autonomous tractor that represents Kubota’s view of our farming future.

Scientists have been able to demonstrate the automated detection of lameness in sheep using novel sensing technology, which could improve health and welfare on farm.

Environment secretary Theresa Villiers has said the new Agriculture Bill, introduced today, will “transform British farming”, rewarding farmers with public money for public goods.

One of Britain’s leading designers and manufacturers of vegetable harvesting machinery has reported a record number of sales in 2019.