Author Posts: Farmers Guide
The time for water protection is now
27th July 2016
An enhanced version of Adama’s popular WaterAware app has been developed and is ready to launch for Autumn 2016. With 42 per cent of the 486 drinking water protected areas
How will Brexit affect UK trade outside the EU?
27th July 2016
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has published analysis of the UK’s trading relationships with non-EU countries and how these are influenced by EU membership. The ‘Horizon’ article examines
Wholecrop cereals could be ‘no brainer’ for livestock farmers facing tight silage stocks
27th July 2016
Low cereal prices could mean making wholecrop cereal silage is a ‘no brainer’ for topping up this season’s tight grass silage stocks on dairy and other livestock farms, says Ecosyl
Mycotoxin poisoning threat from imported soya hulls
27th July 2016
Livestock farmers feeding imported soya either straight or in purchased feed have been warned to be vigilant after an AIC2 warning that batches of imported soya hulls from Argentina may
Farmers advised to study silage swiftly to aid financial planning
27th July 2016
Farmers wanting to gain more control over their winter feed budget should analyse their silage cuts sooner rather than later – that’s the advice from the agriculture team at Barenbrug
Honda confirms Game Fair attendance
26th July 2016
Honda is delighted to confirm its attendance as an exhibitor at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (29-31 July) – the annual gathering for people passionate about field sports
Arian 400 updates announced
26th July 2016
Tractors in the 90 to 140hp power range have to be capable of meeting a wide range of demands, ranging from livestock farmers just wanting a simple, straightforward tractor
Be careful and courteous at harvest – NFU
26th July 2016
The NFU is urging all road users to be careful and considerate to one another, now that harvest is underway. NFU South East Crops Board chairman Matt Culley says: “This
Harvest Results – 26th July 2016
26th July 2016
Harvest results have started to come in from AHDB Recommended Lists (RL) trials. Trials in North Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Suffolk have reported their results. With only three winter barley results
Consider nematode testing in rotational decisions
26th July 2016
A seven-fold increase in soil samples testing positive for root-knot nematodes in cereals indicates that the pest may be more prevalent in the crop than previously thought, according to a
PGRO pulse field day shows visitors the latest research
26th July 2016
Pulse growers, advisers and members of the trade attended the PGRO Pulse Field Day at Stubton, near Newark, at the end of June to see the latest pulse research and Recommended
Foot rot disease a growing concern for UK soil health
26th July 2016
Dr Lea Wiesel, PGRO Plant Pathologist, warns that foot rot diseases of peas can have major impacts on yields. Infected plants are yellow in colour, may be stunted, and plants