Author Posts: Farmers Guide
China deal ‘a huge win’ for UK pork industry
24th October 2019
Six sites in Britain have been granted approval to export trotters to China, the government has confirmed.
Local farmer wins ‘Wheat Art’ competition with tractor sculpture
23rd October 2019
A giant tractor made from 62 straw bales has won this year’s Weetabix ‘Wheat Art’ competition.
Halloween and Bonfire Night to boost red meat sales
23rd October 2019
Seasonal celebrations including Halloween and Bonfire Night are set to bring a welcome boost to sales of red meat, dairy and potatoes, according to a new report from AHDB.
Prince William shares “passion” for farming in new documentary
22nd October 2019
The Duke of Cambridge has spoken about his passion for farming and revealed that his children are already playing on tractors, in an upcoming documentary.
Iconic Ivel sets UK auction record in blockbuster Vintage Sale
22nd October 2019
The UK auction record for a vintage or classic tractor was smashed at Cheffins October Vintage Sale when the iconic 1903 Ivel Agricultural Motor sold for £328,600.
EU bans pesticide Thiacloprid after 383,000 sign petition
22nd October 2019
Today a qualified majority of EU governments voted against renewing the EU license for the neonicotinoid pesticide thiacloprid.
British beef sector gets £230m boost from China deal
21st October 2019
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.
Final sales date for all desmedipham-containing products
21st October 2019
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
Brexit deal agreed between UK and EU
17th October 2019
Farming organisations have tentatively welcomed the news that a Brexit deal has been agreed between the UK and the EU.
Don’t miss out on chlorothalonil for septoria and ramularia control next spring
16th October 2019
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
New Pöttinger products for 2020
16th October 2019
Pöttinger’s newest line-up of innovative agricultural machinery, designed for precision and convenience.
Farmer bids to become Scotland’s first producer of Buffalo Mozzarella
16th October 2019
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.