Author Posts: Farmers Guide
Surveys reveal importance of home-produced forage
21st February 2017
At least 9 out of 10 farmers see forage and better use of grass silage as playing central roles in the future of their businesses. But in several vital areas
Making a success of spring OSR
14th February 2017
Spring crops could be on the rise this year, so is it time to give more attention to spring oilseed rape as a viable option?
NFU submits neonicotinoid application
8th February 2017
The NFU has announced that it has applied for emergency use of neonicotinoid seed treatments to alleviate insect pest pressure on a proportion of the English oilseed rape crop.
50 farmers needed to partner on-going wheat trials
3rd February 2017
BASF, ADAS and AgSpace have launched a bold initiative to recruit 50 farmers from across the whole of the UK to undertake cereal profitability trials on their farms. Entitled the
Quality submersible pumps from reputable supplier
30th January 2017
Clear water fast with a Clarke Water Pump Machine Mart sell a range of electric Submersible Water Pumps for wide range of uses including flooded cellars, trenches, flat roofs, swimming
First flotation tyre with VF technology announced
30th January 2017
Alliance Tyres announces VF flotation tyre Both flotation tires and VF technology stand for revolutionary innovations in the global tire industry. Just by themselves, each one of these two innovations
Cost-effective roller conditioner added to popular range
30th January 2017
Latest roller conditioner from Pottinger With the new Novacat RCB roller conditioner, Pöttinger continue to live up to their reputation as mower specialists. More economical, reliable and easier
Farmers reminded of latest OSR herbicide application dates
27th January 2017
Farmers and sprayer operators need to ensure that applications of propyzamide and carbetamide are applied by the latest application dates (31 Jan and 28 Feb respectively) advises the VI. The
Extended storage of seed and agrochemicals
27th January 2017
Agrovista UK Ltd, the national agricultural supply and advisory company, will be moving its Shrewsbury depot from Harlescott Lane to Cartmel Drive on Harlescott Industrial Estate. The move will be
Students discuss the future of food and farming post-Brexit
26th January 2017
Balancing food and environmental needs, maintaining the flow of migrant workers to provide labour for fresh produce farms, and greater pride in British produce were just three key topics raised
What next for the future of farming
26th January 2017
Managing risk and planning for the future in the farming industry will be the major talking points at this year’s Lincolnshire Farming Conference to be held next month. Making its
Practical guide will help offset impact of antibiotic removal
26th January 2017
A comprehensive Healthy Growth Manual from Trouw Nutrition GB will help pig producers develop effective strategies to minimise the impact of reduced use of in-feed antibiotics to their businesses. “The