Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Glyphosate decision must be based on science and evidence, not politics – NFU
14th November 2017
The NFU has said it was disappointed that no agreement had been reached over the reauthorisation of glyphosate despite the overwhelming weight of science and evidence showing it is perfectly
Defra sounds death-knell for the use of sound science in agricultural policy – Bayer
14th November 2017
Bayer has reacted strongly to the announcement by Secretary of State for Defra, Michael Gove MP that he will ‘in principle’ support the European Commission’s proposal to ban the use
Black-grass on the move
14th November 2017
New field trials using rice grains to mimic black-grass seeds have clearly demonstrated the implications of different cultivation techniques for integrated management of weed populations.
Practical and cost-effective data transfer announced at Agritechnica
13th November 2017
Valtra, a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), will present at Agritechnica its unique Valtra Connect telemetry service. This tractor monitoring service will be made available to customers as
Recognition of water’s importance needed
8th November 2017
Government must recognise that water is a vital ingredient of our food and is essential to the economic performance of the agri-food sector.
Broad-leaved weed pattern spotted in winter cereal crops
8th November 2017
Winter cereals growers should not ignore broad-leaved weeds after reports of populations breaking through early applications of residual chemistry. Two common scenarios have been identified by Dow AgroSciences’ field
Liquid feeding pigs cuts costs and boosts performance
19th October 2017
With feed accounting for around 70% of pig production input costs, farmers should consider switching to liquid feeding to significantly reduce overheads and increase performance. Warwickshire based pig farmer, Matthew
Record 12,000t shipment of beans
19th October 2017
ABP’s Port of Ipswich has reported handling a record 12,000 tonne shipment of beans for its customer Glencore Agriculture UK, supporting local farmers and confirming its place as the UK’s
Controlled released fertilisers sustainably drive yields
17th October 2017
In a bid to reduce the amount of nitrates being lost from agricultural land into surface and ground waters, potato growers should visit BP2017 to find out about the environmental
NFU Sugar takes action as M & J Haulage Ltd goes into administration
17th October 2017
NFU Sugar has outlined its response to news that leading sugar beet harvesting and haulage business, M & J Haulage Ltd has been placed in administration. NFU Sugar, which represents
Forage crop research station
17th October 2017
Forage specialist Germinal is to establish its own research station to spearhead a new programme of trials and development work geared to helping UK farmers improve the production and utilisation
Norfolk Club raises £3,000 for East Anglian Air Ambulance
17th October 2017
North Walsham Young Farmers Club in Norfolk has presented a cheque for £3,000 to the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The Club chose the East Anglian Air ambulance as its
