Author Posts: Farmers Guide

A service-focused insurance broker has opened in Suffolk offering a new level of insurance advice for farmers, claims its founder.

On Sunday 19th May, Newborough YFC is holding its 8th annual Tractor Road Run in aid of East Anglian Air Ambulance, Hearing dogs, NGNP UK and YFC.

This prestigious accolade honours co-ops across the UK for their commitment to their communities and to the co-op principles.

The students will be invited to Nottinghamshire County Show to receive their cheques from Society President William Parente CBE  DL, on Sunday 12th May.  

Barrie Hunt turns his expert attention to managing Italian ryegrass in the latest in our series of articles on getting to grips with problem grass weeds.

Growers should first check soil moisture before deciding whether to apply a pre-emergence herbicide, this year according to Syngenta technical manager, Georgina Wood.

New modes of action in the pipeline at agricultural sciences company FMC should soon be entering growers’ crop protection toolboxes.

A very successful early April open day by Oliver Agriculture at its main Wandon End, Luton depot provided a great opportunity for customers to view all the main brands.

Seven new varieties are added to the 2020 Recommended List; Advena KWS and Smart Janninka KWS from KWS UK Ltd, BTS 4100 from Limagrain UK Ltd, Vixen, Conger, Puffin and Lightning from SESVanderHave UK Ltd.

The launch provides growers with benchmarking to achieve a perfect pulse crop.

Over 250 rare vintage and classic tractors grossed over £940,000 at the Cheffin’s Vintage Sale.

Forecasts of an early aphid flight following the mild winter and an increase in reservoir of virus in potato seed crops has led to calls for growers to be more vigilant in tackling aphids this season.