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Nottinghamshire agronomist Andrew Wells reflects on what has been a manic season so far

A tractor fire has brought the A12 to a standstill in both directions. The tractor was carrying a trailer of hay, which is believed to have caught alight at around

Weaving Machinery will be bringing two brand new machines to this year’s Royal Welsh Show. The new offset flail – the Blade 260 – offers sheep farmers unprecedented precision and

  During the Royal Highland Show, visitors had the opportunity to see eight Zetor machines, including new items, from the brand’s entire portfolio. Various models from the Proxima and Forterra

With the UK currently sweltering in a heatwave with temperatures as high as 33°C (91.4°F), many livestock farmers will be busy making sure that their farm animals are safe in the hot weather.

Wynnstay has reported encouraging half year results, reflecting a return in farmers confidence and continued recovery in farmgate prices, says the business. Revenues from continuing operations rose by 10.3% to

Pre- and post-emergence herbicide applications are vital to the control of black-grass populations, but are only part of the solution when it comes to delivering a long-term answer to the

Disco move – a new front mower with optimised ground contour following  With the Disco 3200 Move, available in versions both with and without conditioner, Claas has expanded the popular

Suffolk couple Matt and Anna Reed, have launched a unique rural holiday experience at their new purpose-built farm in Bedfield, near Framlingham, Mid Suffolk.

Countryside Alliance representatives met with Ofcom last Monday to deliver its complaints about the BBC not implementing the recommendations from the national broadcaster’s 2015 review of rural coverage.

Visitors to this year’s KWS stand at Cereals had the opportunity to inspect a new high-yielding winter barley from KWS.

Scientists have produced pigs that can resist one of the world’s most costly animal diseases, by changing their genetic code.