Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Winter nitrate leaching losses below average, says AHDB
15th February 2019
Rainfall levels have been below average so far this winter and this has implications for nutrient management, according to AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds.
Cheffins launches major rebrand
15th February 2019
Historic Cambridge-based professional services and auctioneering business, Cheffins, has launched today a major rebrand including a new logo, corporate colours and website.
Hardi UK joins together with Agrifac UK
13th February 2019
As from March 1st 2019, Agrifac UK will take over the business of HARDI UK.
Farmers Guide Christmas competition answers
8th February 2019
Thank you to the hundreds of readers who entered our Christmas competitions published in the January 2019 (Christmas) edition of the magazine.
The UK Pesticide Guide 2019 – package offer
4th February 2019
The UK Pesticide Guide is the key authoritative reference for advisors, growers, contractors, local authorities and many others managing the impact of pests and diseases.
Significant area of winter oilseed rape lost – survey
1st February 2019
Market research organisation Kleffmann Group, which conducts farmer surveys and panels, has identified from its GB Winter Oilseed Rape panel that there has been significant loss of this year’s planted
Openfield back in profit with £3.7m turnaround
31st January 2019
Openfield Group Limited, the British farmer-owned co-operative has reported its results to 30 June 2018. The farmer-owned grain marketing and inputs co-operative has reported profits before tax of £0.4m for
AHDB funds increase storage support amid CIPC uncertainty
31st January 2019
Potato store managers will be able to call on information and support from an £800,000 fund ring-fenced for sprout suppression and storage advice as the uncertainty around the future of
Future-proofing with miscanthus
30th January 2019
The business case for Miscanthus continues to strengthen in the face of rising uncertainty in the farming sector, due to attractive long-term contracts available and secure markets for the crop.
Vegan activists publish locations of 9,000 dairy farmers online
29th January 2019
UK dairy farmers fear protests after vegan activists publish over 9,000 contact details through an online interactive map, entitled ‘Project CALF’.
MSG seeking extension on metaldehyde withdrawal period
29th January 2019
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group (MSG) has submitted a case to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to extend the withdrawal period of metaldehyde from 18 to 24 months for professional use slug pellet products.
AF delivers £1m back to members including first general rebate
29th January 2019
The AF Group has announced its first general rebate, delivering £300,000 to members from the profits gained after streamlining the business. This, combined with the £700,000 members received through product