Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Three-point checklist of heightened BYDV risks
29th October 2019
A rise in aphid numbers, coupled with the start of cereal drilling, has prompted agronomy firm ProCam to compile a three-point checklist of barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) risk factors that could take on added significance as growers attempt to manage the problem without a neonicotinoid seed treatment this autumn.
Agritechnica line-up from Krone
29th October 2019
Swadro TC 1370 Krone has launched the Swadro TC 1370 as a replacement for the Swadro 1400 Plus. The new model is a four rotor rake designed specifically for contractor
‘Facetime a Farmer’ project reaches 9,000 children
29th October 2019
Hundreds of farmers and schools are pairing up as part of a project that uses digital technology to inspire and educate children about farming.
£22m awarded to farmers investing in new technology
28th October 2019
The government has awarded £22 million to thousands of farmers who are looking to invest in new and innovative equipment.
UK Agricultural Tractor Registrations – September 2019
28th October 2019
The month-on-month volatility of UK agricultural tractor registrations continued in September.
Discount German supermarket pledges to invest in British suppliers and support young farmers
25th October 2019
Lidl GB has pledged to increase sales of British sourced fresh meat, poultry and fresh produce by over 10 per cent across the next 12 months.
FEATURE
Vegan diets – threat or opportunity?
25th October 2019
As climate change fears ramp up, consumers are being urged to reduce or eliminate meat from their diets, with veganism being presented as a way to help save the planet.
Volume of farmland for sale in England hits 10-year low
24th October 2019
The farmland market continues to be quiet, with ongoing political and economic uncertainty constraining both the amount of land coming forward and the number of transactions, according to land and property specialists Strutt & Parker.
Potato store managers can book one-to-one visits at BP2019
24th October 2019
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is offering free one-to-one potato store visits via its new Storage Network.
Scotts six row topper to take centre stage at Midlands Machinery Show
24th October 2019
Visitors to this year’s Midlands Machinery Show will be among the first to see Scotts Precision Manufacturing’s Trinity 6000 six row topper.
Silver Agribex Award for revolutionary weed control solution
24th October 2019
AGXTEND, a brand of CNH Industrial, presents the revolutionary XPOWER™ system in collaboration with Zasso
FCN appoints new Chief Executive Officer
24th October 2019
FCN is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Jude McCann as its new Chief Executive Officer.