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Nuffield Farming Scholarship application deadline looming

With just three months until the July application deadline for 2018 Nuffield Farming Scholarships, candidates are being urged to start their applications now. Nuffield director, Mike Vacher, reminds prospective Scholars

Growers are being urged to check crops for mildew

Former AICC chairman Patrick Stephenson is seeing plenty of mildew, in both winter barley and wheat.

Maize planting record smashed

Case IH and Väderstad smash maize planting world record as Magnum 380 CVX powers team to triumph in Hungary Magnum flagship operates Väderstad Tempo L 16 planter to cover 502.05

Tractor performance record broken

The largest model in the Case IH range of wheeled tractors has set new records at the University of Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory (NTTL) in the United States, the verification

Elsoms Seeds wins International Safety Award for workplace health and safety

Elsoms Seeds, a leading independent plant breeder, seed supplier and seed treatment specialist, has won an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council. The award recognises the company’s commitment to

Dutch research gives new hope for potato virus control

The UK seed potato sector loses an estimated £18m from potato viruses annually, a cost that could be dramatically reduced by one small change to spray programmes, according to research

£12,000 training fund started

Agricultural crop protection company Bayer Crop Science has started a £10,000 fund with the charity Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) to help increase training opportunities for teachers wanting to work

Business review service to help farmers prepare for Brexit

Rural consultant Brown & Co has introduced a new service to help individual farmers and agricultural businesses prepare for the possible impacts of Brexit.

‘Six steps to consistently better silage’ at this year’s Grassland and Muck event

In recognition of farmer concerns about volatility in bought-in feed costs, animal nutrition and silage experts, Volac, will be sponsoring a series of ‘Clamp Talks’ at this year’s Grassland and

Test soil and manure to boost grass yields, say experts

Farmers could significantly boost grass yields and quality by making better use of soil and manure analysis, according to experts speaking at the Grassland & Muck Event. Around 40-45% of

Farm vet lands top development role

A farm vet has landed a pioneering business development role which also aims to help farmers build a more sustainable future. Sally Dixon, 36, has taken on the role of Farm

Make lungworm control a priority this spring

Lungworm infection is unpredictable by nature, and poses a significant threat to young calves, potentially reducing growth rates by over 20% and costing £50 to £100 per head. Mary Vickers,

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