Author Posts: Farmers Guide

Massey Ferguson is returning to the LAMMA show in partnership with its UK dealer network. After more than five years away, it is taking the opportunity to show innovative product updates due for release later this year.

Bridging the gap between farm and the consumer is something that lots of farmers are trying to do in an effort to help more people understand the reality of what goes into producing their food, and hopefully alter public opinion on why supporting and buying British is so important.

The cost of Land Rover Defender thefts is nearly at £2.5 million, remaining stubbornly high in 2022 after a sharp increase in 2021, NFU Mutual has warned.

Farming families across England are being invited to join a free programme of support – with the option of taking part, virtually from the farm.

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) is changing the format for its launch of the Descriptive List for peas and beans, to encourage pulse growers to attend.

A Perthshire artist has created a series of artwork inspired by the #KeepTalking theme of RSABI’s winter mental health campaign.

A bill to ban live exports for slaughter and fattening has been included in the government’s programme for the new parliamentary session.

It was a clean sweep for two family owned Claas UK dealers in the north of England and Scotland in this year’s Claas Dealer Awards, with Gordons being awarded the overall prestigious ‘Dealer of the Year’ award for 2023, while the ‘Dealer Excellence Award – Gold’ was awarded to Rickerby.

Over 1,000 entries of vintage and heritage tractors, commercial vehicles, stationary engines and agricultural equipment competed for top honours at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show. Celebrating its 20th year, the show also brought together a wide range of visitors and exhibitors who have been meeting up at every event since its inception.

The Midlands Machinery Show returns to Newark Showground on 8–9th November, offering farmers and contractors the opportunity to view the latest kit. From new tractors to robots, precision sprayers to drills, and ever more refined low disturbance cultivators, there promises to be something for everyone.

Two spring bean and two combining pea varieties from breeders LS Plant Breeding Ltd (LSPB) head up the 2023 PGRO Descriptive Lists (DL). All varieties bring a set of positive agronomic characters for pulse growers planning their 2024 spring cropping.

The value of UK farmland continues to be underpinned by strong demand from a growing number of purchasers and the new opportunities that existing landowners are keen to explore.