Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Hybrid winter oilseed rape out-performed conventional varieties by more than 0.3 t/ha on farm last season, according to benchmark independent harvest data just published.

Oilseed rape crops continue to be a mixed bag, with some promising crops and some less so.

Grow Yorkshire, supported by leading members of Yorkshire’s agricultural sector, has written an open letter to the Government calling for its commitment to ensure a healthy future for the region’s rural economy.

BBRO can confirm that the emergency authorisation, granted by HSE, for the use of up to two applications of thiacloprid (Biscaya), has now come into force.

A prototype of the unique JCB Fastrac that went into series production in the early 1990s has been snapped up at auction by a Northern Ireland enthusiast.

Six employees from Agrifac UK are taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge this July in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Cheffins’ Cambridge Vintage Sale at Sutton, near Ely on the 27th April 2019 will showcase a number of the world’s most unusual classic and vintage tractors.

ZM-Grow, a new award-winning multi-nutrient fertiliser, has been launched in the UK and Ireland, providing zinc and manganese, together with potassium and sulphur, in liquid form.

Fram Farmers has launched a new, wholly-owned subsidiary, Fram Farmers Insurance Services, to provide bespoke insurance products & services for 1200-plus member farming businesses.

A strategic partnership which sees Lincolnshire-based dealership Agri-Linc acquiring the Brock Parts division of J Brock & Sons, has been announced.

Farmers due their 2018 Countryside Stewardship advance or Basic Payment Scheme payment will receive bridging payments in April.

Growers that applied their first wheat fungicide early must monitor crops closely and prepare to take a tougher approach