Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Today a qualified majority of EU governments voted against renewing the EU license for the neonicotinoid pesticide thiacloprid.

The British beef industry is set to benefit from an estimated £230 million boost after China finalised the details of an export deal with the UK.

The Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) has announced the final sales date for all desmedipham-containing products following the EU Commission’s decision to withdraw approval for the active substance. This means sugar

Farming organisations have tentatively welcomed the news that a Brexit deal has been agreed between the UK and the EU.

With sales of chlorothalonil due to finish on 20th November, this autumn will mark the last opportunity to buy this exceptionally useful active ingredient for use next spring prior to

Pöttinger’s newest line-up of innovative agricultural machinery, designed for precision and convenience.

Fife Buffalo farmer and star of the BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’, Steve Mitchell, has reached an amazing £556,000 of his £800,000 buffalo mozzarella crowdfunding goal, with just under a fortnight to go until the target must be met.

Kuhn Farm Machinery will be demonstrating its latest ISOBUS-compatible in-cab control technology at CropTec, with visitors to the Kuhn stand (Hall 1, stand no 1.15) able to take part in an interactive demonstration of the new CCI 800 working with the CCI A3 joystick.

On 1 November 2019 applications for funding through the Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme (STEPS) will re-open.

Farmers that have recently moved pigs from Norfolk are being advised to monitor them closely after a new confirmed case of swine dysentery.

Sheep and cattle farmers are being urged to monitor for liver fluke this autumn, as early indications suggest the risk may be higher than usual.

One of the biggest British manufacturers of muck spreaders, trailers and farming machinery, K Two Sales, has bought Warwick Trailers increasing capacity for production of their high-quality muck spreaders and to offer a full product range of trailers.